8 Fantastic and Filling Bean Recipes


Updated 02/23/11 9:44 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Healthy Bean Recipes

Don't let playground rhymes dissuade you, beans are quite magical. Little legumes make the list of top five foods for women because they are great sources of protein, and packed with magnesium, potassium, foliate, and fiber.   While beans can be difficult to digest, they're a healthy option vegetarians or anyone looking for a wholesome, filling, and nutritious staple. Choose hummus (it's made Read more

Quinoa: It's What's Cookin' in the FitSugar Community


Updated 04/15/11 3:27 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Healthy Quinoa Recipes 2010-10-06 05:50:51

Thanks to you, the FitSugar Community is overflowing with tasty, original recipes from our Healthy Recipe group. And you all love quinoa! But why wouldn't you? The whole grain is full of fiber and protein and incredibly easy to make. It also works with any meal — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert! Keep reading to find some reader inspiration for your next meal. Or, better yet, why not Read more

Community Challenge: Show Us Pics of Your Morning Meal


Updated 09/27/10 8:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

No matter your favorite breakfast, you gotta have your Wheaties. Or eggs. Or oatmeal. Breakfast powers up your metabolism and regulates your blood sugar, and it's just plain delicious. Mornings are always a madhouse, but I commit to eating a healthy breakfast or brunch (like this steelcut oatmeal with bananas, berries, and mint) so I have the energy to make it to lunch, and fuel myself for Read more

Use a Cell Phone to Show Us What You're Eating


Updated 08/01/10 3:35 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

How to Mobile Blog on FitSugar

On the weekend there's usually more time for cooking, leisurely brunches, or a dinner out with the girls. Well, we want to see what healthy foods you're munching on. And if you're not good with a camera, don't worry! By just using your cell phone with email capabilities, you can create posts with text and photos, anytime and anywhere! Cooking a healthy brunch this Sunday? Share it in our Healthy Read more

Show Us What You Ate Today With Our Mobile Blogging Feature


Updated 06/22/10 6:21 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Healthy Food Support Groups on the Web

We want to see what healthy snacks and meals you're munching on, and mobile blogging makes it so much easier for you to do! All you need is a mobile phone with email capabilities to create posts with text and photos from your cell, anytime and anywhere! Cooked a yummy healthy meal? Share it in our Healthy Recipe group. Snacked on something nutritious and delicious on your lunch break? Snap a pic Read more

A Reader Recipe: Turkey Caprese Panini


Updated 02/21/12 2:25 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Turkey Caprese Panini Recipe

This turkey caprese panini from FitSugar reader CheesePlease makes lunchtime anything but boring. She posted it in our Snack Attack community group. Turkey + sun-dried tomato and goat cheese spread + red onion + spinach = turkey caprese panini When I eat this, I feel good. You will, too!  See the full recipe for the panini at Cheese Please! Share your own healthy snack recipes in our Snack Read more

A Reader Recipe: Gluten-Free, Vegan Black Forest Brownies


Updated 02/18/12 3:45 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Gluten-Free Vegan Heart-Shaped Paleo Brownie Recipe

Valentine's Day may be over, but it's still American Heart Month. If you've got a sweet craving, you're in luck: FitSugar reader TheFitCookie recently shared this gluten-free, vegan brownie with us in our Healthy Recipe group. Here is a Valentine’s Day inspired variation of my Paleo brownies. These are gluten-free, Paleo- and vegan-friendly! I used heart-shaped muffin tins to make these Read more

A Reader Recipe: Cinnamon Quinoa Bake


Updated 02/19/12 9:30 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 10 comments

Cinnamon Quinoa Bake

Need a little spice in your life? Try this recipe for gluten-free cinnamon quinoa bake from reader Gabysgfree. She shared the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. This sweet take on quinoa is perfect for breakfast or a midmorning snack. It's even better with a dollop of nut butter and a cup of tea! Learn how to make this protein-packed treat after the break! Read more

A Reader Recipe: Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake


Updated 02/20/12 11:31 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 2 comments

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe

If you've got a cookie craving, you're in luck: FitSugar readers Pure2raw recently shared this gluten-free chocolate chip cookie cake with us in our Healthy Recipe group. Everyone loves cookie cake, right? We have a chocolate chip cookie cake that is not only gluten-free but egg- and dairy-free, too. It is full of flavor with a great soft, cakelike texture. Plus the three-ingredient coconut Read more