FitSugar reader be-healthful put a fun twist on breakfast with a recipe for nutritious, cinnamon-roll-inspired almond butter in our Healthy Recipe group.
Homemade nut butters make a great treat that can easily be customized with your favorite nuts and spices. Enjoy a tablespoon or so drizzled over a fresh cut apple as a post workout snack!
Get the whole recipe at her beautiful blog, Healthful Pursuit. Be sure to share your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group!
Start your day off on a sweet note with this cookies-n-cream chia seed pudding recipe, shared by FitSugar readers PurelyTwins in our Healthy Recipe group.
A fun way to start the day. Chia seeds are great for protein, calcuim, fiber and omega 3s. And who doesn't love chocolate?
Personal trainer and FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV shared this heart-pumping barre workout that you can do in any small space!
Join fitness expert Jessica Smith, live from her living room, for this one-on-one endurance cardio session that combines various styles including ballet, yoga, and modern dance — all done sans shoes for maximum freedom of movement and energy flow. This 36-minute routine is perfect for lighter cardio or recovery on superhot Summer days.
Have a workout to share? Post it in our Fit Community, and we may feature it on our homepage!
FitSugar reader Fig and Fork shared a refreshing recipe for lemon quinoa with ricotta and peas in our Healthy Recipe group.
A quinoa salad that comes together in a flash! Grab some fresh herbs, peas, and a radish from your garden or farmers market, then add ricotta and lemon for a fresh Summer twist.
Get the whole recipe at her amazing blog. Be sure to share your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group!
FitSugar reader ambitiouskitchen shared a colorful recipe for vegan tomato and chickpea soup in our Healthy Recipe group.
This vegan soup is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. It's great served warm or cold! I added sweet potatoes to mine, for a sweet and savory soup, but feel free to mix and match ingredients as you choose.
Get the whole recipe at her beautiful blog. Be sure to share your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group!
FitSugar reader be-healthful shared this delicious-looking recipe for a creative curried spin on veggie burgers in the Healthy Recipe group.
Biryani-inspired quinoa burgers with dried currants, curry leaves, and sunflower seeds with a gluten-free, yeast-free burger bun.
Learn how to make the recipe at her beautiful blog, Healthful Pursuit. And don't forget to share your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group!
Is all the hype about high-intensity training worth the effort? FitSugar reader (and certified trainer) JessicaSmithTV interviewed an expert to get the truth behind whether or not this type of training is one-size-fits-all. She shared her findings in our 10 Pounds DOWN! community group.
By now, chances are you’ve heard of high intensity interval training (aka HIIT) and Tabata. You may even be incorporating this type of maximum effort training into your regular cardio routine. But is it the best type of training for you? If so, how often should you be doing it?
The long and short answer? It depends on what your goals are, says Jeffrey A. Dolgan, MS, CSCS, an exercise physiologist at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach, Florida. "The bottom line is that there is no one answer as to which combination of duration and intensity is best for everyone." Dolgan says it’s important to remember that the length and intensity of your intervals has a huge impact on which energy system (anaerobic or aerobic) your body uses.
Find out what type of training you should be doing after the break!
Get ready to remember your childhood! FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber shared this healthful version of a long-standing Summer treat in our Healthy Recipe group.
Think Orange Julius, minus the Julius. This is the PERFECT summer treat on a hot day. Use either fresh orange pulp (if you juice) or a whole orange. Ah-mazing!
Yield: 16 oz. smoothie | Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 5 min
Ingredients
*good source of fiber
Directions
Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
For this and other fiberlicious recipes, visit www.fortheloveoffiber.com.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 16 oz.
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FitSugar reader Sprint2thetable shared this delicious-looking and inventive trail mix recipe! Be sure to share your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group.
Keep reading to get all the details and the full recipe for the ultimate veggie trail mix after the break.
Begin your workweek with a little reminder of the weekend with these fast gluten-free crepes from Gabbysgfree, who shared the recipe with us in our Healthy Recipe group.
These simple, grain-free protein crepes can be sweet or savory and also make a great gluten-free wrap substitute!
Read on for the recipe after the break!
If you're a Paleo diet devotee, then you'll love this recipe for Paleo banana bread from FitSugar reader AllieNic.
Too Good Paleo Banana Bread
Ingredients:
3 very ripe bananas
5 Medjool dates
5 Tbsp warm water
3 eggs
2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tbsp coconut flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
Unsweetened coconut flakes for sprinkling
Read on for the rest of the recipe!
FitSugar reader be-healthful shared this raw "tuna" salad recipe in the Healthy Recipe group.
This vegan tuna salad is made with sunflower seeds and dulse making it high in zinc, enzymes and protein!
Learn how to make the recipe at her beautiful blog, Healthful Pursuit. And don't forget to share your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group!
FitSugar readers pure2raw shared this raw tropical breakfast bowl Healthy Recipe group.
Wishing you were in Hawaii? So do we! Nothing beats the warm sun, relaxing on the beach, toes in the sand, and perhaps a Mai Tai in hand. Check out our easy raw buckwheat cereal with pineapple, banana, and coconut! No special equipment or baking required for this Hawaiian inspired breakfast.
To learn how to make this recipe, visit the twins' blog, Pure2Raw. And don't forget to share your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group!
Farmers markets are made for Summer; there's nothing like wandering around the stalls on a bright sunny day, sampling the ripe produce. But if you're wondering how to make full use of all those fresh fruits and veggies, here are 10 in-season salads to help you celebrate Summer!
FitSugar reader AllieNic posted a tasty grain-free, Paleo-friendly crumble that makes the most of tasty Summer fruit in the Healthy Recipe group.
Ingredients:
2 pints minus one handful of blueberries
1 Tbsp raw honey
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp arrowroot
3 Tbsp lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1 cup almond flour
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup sliced almonds
5 Medjool dates
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup coconut oil
Learn how to put it all together after the break!
Reader FitFabCities has a simple 15-minute workout for you — no equipment needed! She shared it with us in our FitSugar Community.
All right ladies — Summer's here and that means it's time to hit the beach! Given it's the season to show a little more skin, I think you're going to love this bikini — or boardshort (I don't want to leave the guys out) — bootcamp workout. There is no better way to burn fat and get totally tight and toned than by combining cardio with full-body strength work. Plus, since you'll be alternating between cardio and strength sections, this is also a killer interval workout.
With the weather getting better, feel free to do this workout outside since you don't need any equipment. It's also perfect for the gym if you prefer to bike or do the elliptical trainer instead of running. This one is going to make you sweat, but I promise if you do it 2-3 times a week you'll be hitting the beach with confidence!
Happy Workout!
You can get the printable version with instructions here FitFabCities.com.
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FitSugar reader Dara8182 shared her recipe for asparagus potato salad in our Healthy Recipe group, and the mayo-less side is fit for your next healthy barbecue!
Down with mayo! No longer do you need that fatty, greasy stuff to make tasty potato salad. This recipe combines healthy, crunchy asparagus with herbs, shallot, mustard, and a bit of bacon for a delicious, fresh, and healthy side dish. Bring this one to your next BBQ — it will be a hit!
Ingredients:
1lb potatoes, washed and cut into 1" chunks, skin-on
1 large shallot, diced
1lb asparagus, trimmed, washed and cut into 1/2" slices
5 fresh chives, chopped (approx 2-3 tbsp)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Get the full recipe at Gen Y Foodie and share your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group!
FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber has a healthy recipe to start your day off right. She shared it with us in our Healthy Recipe group in the Fit Community.
What if I told you that whether you like it or not, you have an organic bounty filled with amazing health benefits and detoxifying properties growing in your backyard? Would you think I’m totally nuts? Check out the amazing health benefits of dandelion greens in my original post here, and then make this smoothie. You'll thank me later.
See the recipe after the break!
Celebrate the season with this strawberry, spinach, and roasted asparagus salad from FitSugar reader For The Love of Fiber.
Flavor combinations explode with this seasonal (and detoxifying) spring salad.
Get the full recipe after the break!
FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber posted this delicious-looking Mediterranean salad in the Healthy Recipe group.
High on taste, protein, and tummy-friendly fiber, this quinoa salad can turn fair weather quinoa fans into ambassadors!
Keep reading to see learn how to make this quinoa power salad.
