Sick of the same old steamed broccoli side? Whip up a colorful and nutritious Summer soup like this broccoli and potato soup with red pepper cream that FitSugar reader thefitnessgourmet posted in our Healthy Recipe group. This energizing green soup is a perfect way to get in your veggies! Read on for the full recipe after the break. Read more

I crave cooked leafy greens on cool nights — sauteed or crispy. But lately I have been wanting more. Luckily, Martha Rose Shulman's latest cookbook The Very Best of Recipes For Health came to the rescue. She has a simple, healthy, tasty gratin featuring two super foods: kale and cabbage. And to top if all off the recipe calls for gruyère! I was almost disappointed that my girls did not like Read more

You've heard of seven-layer dip, but how about a seven-layer salad? If you want to impress your friends and fellow diners with a gorgeous dish that will satiate the tummy while providing a good dose of protein and essential vitamins, look no further than this light and healthy meal. Served up in a pretty trifle bowl, the vibrant vegetables situated in a rainbow strata looks troublesome to make, Read more

When it comes to rice, color matters. While I like the taste of white rice, when possible, I try to make or order brown rice instead. The darker option offers more protein and fiber and is even credited with better heart health. Plus, I'm actually starting to prefer the texture of it. When I add tasty veggies and crumbled Feta cheese to a bowl of brown rice, it gets even better and makes the Read more

For me, September doesn't only mean back-to-school time; it's also back-to-cooking time. For dinner inspiration I am loving Martha Rose Shulman's new cookbook, The Very Best of Recipes For Health. Don't let the word "health" in the title fool you; her recipes are big on flavor and easy to make. For the FitSugar Give It Up Challenge, I am living without meat for two weeks, which means I am eating Read more

While the cold weather is blowing outside, make a hearty veggie dish that's sure to warm you up. This quinoa stuffed squash recipe is seasoned with savory cumin, sweet raisins, and crunchy celery, which complements the smooth and creamy flesh of the baked acorn squash beautifully. To see this simple recipe and find out how low in calories it is read more Read more

Here's a veggie burger worth grillin' at your next barbecue! FitSugar reader VersaStick posted this recipe for vegetarian beet burgers in our Healthy Recipe group. See the recipe after the break! Read more