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We love recipes that are fast, easy, and healthy! Like this recipe for a Mexican-flavored raw bulgur bowl from FitSugar reader Sprint2TheTable, who posted it in our Healthy Recipe group. Did you know you can prepare bulgur RAW in 15 minutes? The crunch from the raw bulgur was awesome, especially with the creaminess of the avocado. I think it's a lot like oatmeal so I ate it for breakfast. Think Read more
A vegan lifestyle doesn't mean eschewing hearty meals like stuffed peppers. Here, GraceDickinson shares a lovely photo of her favorite recipe in the Savory Sights group.With a few last bell peppers still camping out in the summer garden, I snagged them all up this past weekend before they went to the ground. Initially planning on throwing them in with some other veggies and doing a veggie roast, Read more
I have always been a fan of the burger. In my vegetarian days, the scent of hamburgers cooking on the grill made my tummy rumble, and veggie burgers never satisfied my yearning for the all-American grillable sandwich. Taste buds aside, ground beef is not necessarily the healthiest choice. These days, I add whole grains to my hamburger patties. Not only does this add fiber to a food otherwise Read more
Traditionally, a falafel is a fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas or fava beans that's served in a pita with an assortment of toppings. This recipe isn't exactly a falafel, it's more like a healthy burger inspired by the Middle Eastern specialty. The slider-sized patties are a mixture of ground beef, bulgur wheat, and spices. The recipe calls for a quick yogurt sauce, yellow peppers, Read more
Grains like rice and carbs like pasta are classic standbys, but they become exponentially healthier when they're unrefined. I am talking about whole grains. So swap out white rice for brown, use quinoa instead of pasta, and throw some bulgur wheat in that burger. You'll lower your risk of cancer and build up your body's levels of fiber, vitamin E, iron, manganese, and zinc. Here are five Read more
For an inexpensive dinner or hearty Super Bowl snack, reach for these spicy drumsticks. — Boston Globe Presidential inaugurations have had a long history of celebrations. — Chicago Tribune Why Community Supported Fisheries may keep small, floundering fisheries alive. — Washington Post How to elevate the modest meatball. — The Oregonian Cracked wheat, or bulgur, is cheap, healthful, Read more
Bulgur, the grain common to tabouleh, makes a scrumptious staple in this quick vegan recipe. Leafy green Swiss chard provides nutrients, while mushrooms add an earthy heartiness to the one-pot dish. Although the recipe is simple, the flavors are rich and filling. Pair with a glass of red wine and some cheese for a luxurious weeknight meal. To look at the recipe, read more Read more
This morning I suggested you stuff chicken breasts with herbed couscous. Another alternative would be to stuff them with the fragrant bulgur-wheat dish pictured below. Do you know what it's called? Read more
The majority of the US population include beef, poultry, or fish in their diet, which can be excellent sources of protein, vitamin B12, omega-3s, iron, and other essential nutrients. There's definitely a healthy and a not-so-healthy way to eat meat, so ask yourself these important questions to ensure your steak, grilled chicken, and tuna fish sandwich are doing your body good. Am I Getting Read more
One of the perils of being in a relationship? Having a partner that isn't as health conscious as you, likes to indulge more than you do, or simply refuses to eat healthy. This can lead to either eating completely separate dinners, which can take time, or feeling like you compromise by eating less healthy than you would. But there are some things that you can do to make a healthy compromise. Read Read more
