Creamy wintry soup can have a lot of calories, but reader JuicyNoelle slashes the fat by using cauliflower puree instead of cream in her recipe for Swiss chard soup, which she posted in our Healthy Recipe group. I love thick and creamy vegetable soups. But I don’t always love the calories. So this week I decided to substitute heavy cream with a smooth cauliflower puree instead. If you are Read more

FitSugar reader TiVo shared this post in the Get Fit For 2010 community group. When the hubby and I went out to a neighborhood Fourth of July party, we brought the veggie tray. I guess that's no surprise! It's also not surprising that there were a TON of leftover veggies. The kids didn't really get into them, but I noticed the adults didn't either. I admit, flag cookies and hot, pulled pork Read more

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Sarah Robertson, Prevention Here are successful strategies to cut calories and burn fat that take 60 seconds or less. With about 1,000 waking minutes in every day, you'll find plenty of opportunities to slip these tips into your routine and watch the scale go down. If you've already begun your weight loss, these Read more

Japanese woman live to be almost 90 years old, which is a record high the world over. And while a lot of factors contribute to a long life, diet is certainly one of them. A bowl of udon or a plate of sushi might not appeal to you every night, but there are a few simple ways to tweak your salad using elements of this heart-healthy cuisine. Soba noodles In Japan, soba noodles are served either hot Read more

Bringing lunch to work every day sure does save more than a few bucks and keeps you healthy at the same time. It's such an easy everyday saving trick, and it's a great option for those trying to cut costs on their daily expenses. Here are a few tips that get me through the week. Mental Meal Plan: What do you want to eat for the rest of the week? Give it some thought before you make a trip to Read more

Many of us wish we brought our lunch to work more often, and while leftovers and sandwiches are delicious options, sometimes we're looking for out-of-the-box ideas. Might I suggest you start searching in the box with a bento lunch? This Japanese boxed lunch has a long history, but these days it's a delicious, healthy, and convenient lunch option, perfect for Spring picnics or munching at your Read more

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

FitSugar reader Dara8182 shared this filling yet light recipe for broccoli white bean soup in our Healthy Recipe group. Broccoli cheddar soup is a delicious but decadent treat. I designed this recipe to be a low-calorie alternative to butter-, cream-, and cheese-laden soups. At only 125 calories per serving, it's a warm, filling, and packed with healthy veggies. Give this one a try! Learn more Read more

Has this year's unrelenting Winter weather got you down? If so, take a page from Fresh Tart's book and make yourself this snowstorm-softening soup. When it snows, I make soup.  And complain.  And take ridiculously long baths.  And pretend like I'm still on vacation. John and I were in Costa Rica last week and it was...heavenly.  Too heavenly.  I have been in a massive funk ever since we Read more

Spring's a season of abundance, and if there's one vegetable you should eat now by the bushel, it's asparagus. At its peak from March through May, asparagus is a flash in the pan compared to other vegetables, so grab it while you can. This young Spring stalk is as lovely steamed or grilled as it is baked into a frittata or blended into a smooth soup, thanks to its distinct flavor which Read more