From the Fit Community: A Cheesy Vegan Quinoa Casserole


Updated 02/03/12 6:53 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Vegan Gluten-Free Quinoa Casserole Recipe

FitSugar readers pure2raw share a "cheesy" quinoa casserole recipe that's actually vegan as well as gluten, soy, and dairy-free. They posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Prep time: 15-20 minutes Bake time: 30 minutes, oven preheated to 325° Serves: varies, but bakes in a 3-quart (9×13) glass baking dish Ingredients (Part One) 2 cups quinoa 4 cups water 2 cups chopped raw yellow 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

T-Day Tips For the Lactose Intolerant


Updated 11/11/11 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Thanksgiving Meal Tips For the Lactose Intolerant

Turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, pumpkin pie, oh my! Thanksgiving is not only a time to give thanks and surround yourself with loved ones, but it's also the annual holiday most known for its savory signature dishes. For some, this means gorging on yams, biscuits, and casseroles, but for others the day means worrying about food sensitivities and allergies that can be triggered by basic Read more

Tips For the Lactose Intolerant


Updated 10/13/11 2:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Tips For the Lactose Intolerant

How can a hot slice of ooey-gooey cheese pizza taste so good but make you feel so bad? If you're lactose intolerant, even one bite could have you racing to the bathroom. Here are some tips to help you deal with your dairy-filled world. If your body can't tolerate any dairy products whatsoever, keep Lactaid pills with you at all times. Lactose intolerance is caused by a lactase deficiency, the Read more

How to Choose the Best Dairy-Free Milk For You


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Calories in Dairy-Free Milk

Whether you're avoiding cow's milk for health or moral reasons, there are tons of dairy-free beverages to pour over your bowl of cereal. Not sure which is the best choice? Check out the chart to see how milk alternatives compare to skim milk, and then read the explanations below to see why you might want to choose one over the other. We put skim milk on the top of the chart to help make the Read more

10 Moist and Creamy Dairy-Free Cookie and Bar Recipes


Updated 08/15/11 9:36 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Dairy-Free Cookie and Bar Recipes

Traditionally, dairy is the backbone of baking because it's what keeps cookies, cakes, and bars moist, fluffy, and held together. But being dairy-free doesn't mean you have to give up rich desserts and settle for dense, flavorless rocks that label themselves as treats. There are ways to substitute these key ingredients in baking, resulting in desserts that can even fool the milkman. Vegan or Read more

Say Cheese! 5 Dairy-Free, Vegan Cheese Alternatives


Updated 08/03/11 8:19 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Best Dairy-Free, Vegan Cheese

Cheese is such a treat, and in vegan and dairy-free cooking it's often lackluster — think grainy, slimy, and just generally fake tasting. Luckily, it's not all bad. Whether it's sliced in a sandwich, melted on top of a pizza, or smeared across a bagel, here are five types of dairy-free, vegan cheese that will have you wanting more. Read more

Tips to Having a Dairy-Free Meal When Dining Out


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Eat Dairy-Free at a Restaurant

Whether you're avoiding dairy for health or ethics, you can still enjoy dining out at your favorite restaurant. Keep these tips in mind so you don't end up accidentally eating dairy while out or if you're new to a dairy-free lifestyle and want to know what options are available to you. Breakfast Pancakes, waffles, and french toast are almost always made using milk, buttermilk, or butter, so Read more

Product Review: Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust


Updated 05/17/11 8:55 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Review of Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Dough

In her YumSugar Community group, The Dairy Free Diva Recipe Exchange, reader girlA discusses all things vegan. Here, she provides a wonderfully in-depth review of Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust. I've been wanting to try gluten-free pizza crust for quite some time now. I'd like to reduce to the amount of gluten I eat, so I was anxious to try this mix from Bob's Red Mill. The mix requires Read more

Comforting Baked Mac n’ Cheese With Bacon


Updated 04/20/11 5:53 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Dairy-Free Baked Mac n’ Cheese With Bacon

Just because you're dairy-free or lactose intolerant doesn't mean you can't enjoy the good stuff, too. Here, be-healthful shares a sumptuous recipe for milk-free mac and cheese. This dairy free mac n’ cheese is a real crowd pleaser. Keep the kids happy with the deep orange color of the “cheese” sauce and surprise the adults of the group with the smoky, crunchy topping. Or, prepare on the Read more