Tofu vs. Sprouted Tofu


Updated 02/01/12 5:04 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Tofu vs. Sprouted Tofu

Even though I am not a vegetarian, I am still trying to eat less meat. So it makes me happy to see tofu becoming more popular. There is high blood pressure and high cholesterol in my family, this soy product is a great alternative to meat being that it's cholesterol free, low in sodium, and high in protein. Tofu is such a wonderful ingredient because it's so versatile. Since it naturally tastes Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu Pizza


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Fast & Easy Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu Pizza

Grated tofu makes an excellent topping to vegetarian pizza. Instead of a typical tomato sauce, in this recipe, the pizza crust is covered with a thick layer of teriyaki sauce. Peppers and mozzarella cheese complement the tofu topping. Garnished with bean sprouts and green onions, this pizza is fragrant, flavorful, and fabulous. To check out the recipe all you have to do is, read more Read more

Make This: Moist and Healthy Herb Chicken-Tofu Burgers


Updated 05/24/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Herb Chicken-Tofu Burger Recipe

I love any kind of burger, especially one that's flavorful without being a caloric bomb. So I decided to forgo my usual ground beef burger indulgence and make one using ground chicken. Since I was using lean chicken breast, I was worried that the burgers would be too dry, so I was looking for a way to keep them moist without having to add ingredients that wouldn't meet the "healthy" cut. Of Read more

All About Sprouts


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Why You Should Eat Sprouts

Many people associate sprouts with those stringy, wormy-looking mung bean sprouts in stir-fry dishes. Otherwise, you might think of the bitter alfalfa sprouts used to fill sandwiches. Did you know that sprouting extends to a wide variety of grains, beans, and nuts, and sprouting these food items can tremendously increase nutrition and digestibility? While fairly recent salmonella and E. coli Read more