Tofu Pups: A Healthier Hot Dog


Updated 01/29/08 4:34 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 29 comments

Hot Dogs vs. Tofu Pups

As a kid, hot dogs are a staple up there with mac and cheese and pizza. We learned to love them, but now we know they're really not that good for us. Many contain saturated fat and those dreadful nitrites, which are found to be carcinogenic. If you or your kids can't bear to give up hot dogs, then check out a healthier alternative called Tofu Pups. Want to see what they look like and how they Read more

Healthy BBQ Options


Updated 05/29/07 9:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Healthy BBQ Options

Nothing says Memorial Day like a backyard BBQ. So if you are firing up the grill here are some healthy options for you to consider. Don't forget your veggies. Grilled vegetables taste great and are a great way to make sure you get your 5 - 7 servings of fruits and veggies. Why not kkip the potato chips and eat some grilled eggplant instead? If you are going to grill up some burgers use grass Read more

Healthy BBQ - Tofu Pups


Updated 08/06/09 7:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Although hot dogs hail from Frankfurt Germany, they are about as American as apple pie. Sometimes you don't want to eat processed meat or sodium nitrate that is found in most hot dogs. I found a meatless alternative called Tofu Pups (cute name, eh?). The thing about regular hot dogs is that they pretty much taste like crap until the hot dog people add seasonings. That smoky kind of taste Read more

Barbecue Food Breakdown


Updated 05/19/12 7:30 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Calories in Barbecue Foods: Hot Dogs, Burgers, and Chicken

Warmer weather means firing up the grills! But before you eat every single thing on the menu, know the nutritional info of basic barbecue fare. Oh, and don't forget how many calories condiments can add — the numbers may surprise you. Read more

Ditch the Dairy: Milk-Free Snacks That Pack a Protein Punch


Updated 02/28/12 6:49 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

150-Calorie Dairy-Free Snacks High in Protein

Dairy products aren't the only choices when it comes to high-protein snacks. If you're eating a diet minus milk, or you just want a low-cal snack that's high in protein, check out these 150-calorie snacks that don't contain a drop of dairy. One serving of spicy roasted chickpeas (one fourth of this recipe: 134 calories, 5.6 grams protein Twenty-one raw almonds: 146 calories, 5.4 grams Read more

10 Signs You're a Full-Blown Vegan


Updated 11/06/11 10:55 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Top 10 Signs You're a Vegan

Whether you started out dabbling in vegetarianism or went head-first into ditching meat, eggs, milk, and other animal products, here are the top 10 signs you're absolutely a full-blown vegan. When grocery shopping, you have TVP, tofu, tempeh, edamame, miso, Silk, and every other type of soy product in your cart. Your veggie-oil-powered VW sports a bumper sticker that reads, "Cows Are For Read more

10 Ways Vegans Can Eat 10 Grams of Protein


Updated 08/19/11 12:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Vegan Sources of Protein

When I became vegan after college, my mom flipped. "How are you going to get enough protein?" It's certainly hard when your family eats meat and dairy at just about every meal. But steak, cheese, and scrambled eggs aren't the only sources of protein out there. If you're avoiding meat, dairy, and eggs for ethical or health reasons, you can still get the protein you need each day. Here are some of Read more

Baked Tofu: Full of Protein and Flavor


Updated 05/17/12 7:23 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 32 comments

Baked Tofu:  Full of Protein and Flavor

Since we know that eating soy is a great way to get protein without cholesterol or saturated fat, I'm always looking for new and delicious ways to eat it. Buying pre-made meat alternatives that contain soy such as Tofu Pups and Wildwood Burgers is great, but sometimes I want to make it myself. Here's a great recipe for Baked Tofu. Since tofu tastes rather bland, you can always flavor it anyway Read more