Chickpeas seem to be everywhere lately — and with good reason: they're high in protein, fiber, folate, and zinc. And in a small study, chickpeas have also been shown to aid in weight loss. I love how versatile they are: whether roasted on their own, tossed in a salad, or even used in dessert, chickpeas seem to make every recipe better! See a few of our favorites here. Read more

I'm usually a salad girl for lunch, but I hate when I choose the wrong toppings and end up starving just a few hours later. Plus, an everyday salad routine can get a little boring. The solution: colorful, fun, all-vegetarian salads with high protein contents to keep me full. Here are five protein-filled salads that do just that! Sources: Flickr Users norwichnuts and jules:stonesoup; FitSugar Read more

There are many reasons to eat flaxseed: they're full of omega-3s and fiber and help promote healthy digestion, to name a few. Besides sprinkling flaxseed over a salad or cereal, it's also really easy to incorporate them into recipes. The best part is, flaxseeds don't really change how a recipe tastes, so no one will guess they just got a megadose of nutrition. Read more

Now that Summer is officially in full swing, it's time we turned our attention to salad. Although I eat salad all year long, I have twice as many during the warmer months. They require no cooking and are a great way to use the season's best produce. To inspire you, I've rounded up our most scrumptious salad recipes. Read more

It might be Summer, but that hasn't stopped our community from cooking up a storm. This month, it's all about salads! From couscous to tomatoes, see what light seasonal salads are helping community members power through the day. And for more great recipes, be sure to check out the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group. Read more

Salads can be quite deceiving. Those bowls of leafy greens look so colorful and nutritious yet are filled with more fat and calories than a burger and fries combo. Here are five salads that may taste amazing but need a serious health overhaul, so I've included tips on how to re-create them yourself — minus some of the calories! Read more

For many, Thanksgiving is a monthlong production that involves plenty of planning ahead when it comes to oven space, refrigerator space, and day-of preparation. But even if you're not much of a planner — or you've suddenly been put on the spot to pull off a turkey day feast! — I promise that you can still host a meal worth boasting about afterwards. The key to a successful last-minute feast Read more

On Thursday I spotted the first signs of Fall at my farmers market: McIntosh apples. I ran straight to that farm's stall and filled my bag with almost a dozen of this favored Fall fruit. I love apples; the sweet and crunchy snack is full of all sorts of nutritional goodness, and they taste good on their own and in salads, desserts, and savory dishes, too. Here are 10 healthy recipes to welcome Read more

In California, we've been getting some awesomely delicious avocados lately. Chalk it up to avocado season, which runs from Spring to Fall. Even if you don't live in the Golden State, chances are, that green fruit you're savoring is from here anyway. 90 percent of the nation's crop comes out of California. From sandwiches and salads to salsas and other tropical-tinged flavor combinations, avocado Read more

There's a category of dishes that I like to call the stars of Summer — quintessential courses that, once warm weather hits, I simply can't do without. Each year, I pounce on the incredible produce that the season affords, then I turn to those staple recipes that I can count on time and time again, like tomato-mozzarella salad or key lime pie. Despite my reverence to all things classic, though, Read more