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On Monday (after my failed attempt at veganism), I asked FitSugar readers for advice on how to make vegan dishes taste richer, a list of the best vegan cookbooks, and good protein sources. Let me just say: when I need help, you bunch really pull though! I was overwhelmed by the amount of thoughtful responses I received. And whether you're a flexitarian, carnivore, or ominivore, I think that the Read more
Classic cakes go vegan in new dessert cookbook — Vital Juice Cool calculator determines just how many calories you need daily — Fitness Eight fun ways to work your entire body with a hula hoop — DailySpark Take your long runs at a slower pace, but just how slow? — Fitbie Four easy ways to cleanse safely without skipping meals — Health From sweet to savory, 10 ways to cook with Read more
For a perfect meal packed with nutrients and flavor, try Ann Gentry’s Buckwheat Salad with oil-free sesame dressing. But you don’t have to go all the way to her restaurant Real Food Daily to try it. Make this delicious salad at home with this recipe from Ann's latest cookbook, Vegan Family Meals. It's delicious, and easy, and gluten-free. You can print the recipes here: Buckwheat Tempeh Salad Read more
Bourbon tempeh sliders from The Sexy Vegan Cookbook — Blisstree Learn how a dietitian stays healthy while on the road — Daily Spark Combine foods the right way and kiss digestion problems goodbye — Yoga Journal We can't wait to make these ginger miso yam wraps — Vegetarian Times Nutritionist Keri Glassman shares what to eat to slim down and reduce stress — Vital Juice Snacks are Read more
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FitSugar reader Gluten-Free Dom recently shared her vegan, gluten-free strawberry muffins — an adapted recipe from the BabyCakes Bakery cookbook — in our Healthy Recipe group. Learn how to make these gluten-free treats after the break! Read more
Photo: Camilla Salem Recently, we had the chance to spend some quality time with Italian charmer Fabio Viviani. After homemade pasta and cappuccinos for breakfast, and a series of hilarious one-liners, we grabbed a table at Casa Tua in Miami, and got to dishing. Even though he'd been out until 4 a.m. the night before, he had plenty to say about reality TV, the world of vegan cuisine, and his Read more
As a vegan newbie, or someone looking to learn more about vegan baking, it's best to leave the science experiments to the experts and purchase a vegan cookbook. Avoid substituting vegan ingredients in regular recipes, because it often results in a disastrous, disappointing experience. I've baked from dozens of vegan cookbooks, but these three offer moist, succulent, and totally indulgent vegan Read more
FitSugar reader Whipped recently shared this recipe for vegan chocolate-chip banana bread, which she got from the BabyCakes Bakery cookbook, in our Healthy Recipe group. So I have been craving some banana bread lately. I want a moist, tender, chocolately chip banana bread . . . and I'd like it healthy, too, please? No butter? No eggs? No dairy? Yup. Perfect chocolate-chip banana bread. And it's Read more
Being a new vegetarian can mean a lot of changes, especially in the kitchen. FitSugar reader healthymeatball is finding that vegan-specific cookbooks have helped. Read on for what she thinks about two meatless cooking classics. Holy crap people. I've been a vegetarian for 6 months! I consider it normal to slip up every once in awhile, especially when Mom force-feeds you homemade meatballs on Read more
