Say Goodbye to the Bloat With These Healthy Asparagus Recipes

If you’re getting in shape for a big event like a wedding , or want to look your best for bikini season, what you eat makes all the difference. Besides helping with weight loss, the right foods can also minimize bloating. Here’s where asparagus comes in: this Spring veggie encourages colon health and also stimulates the growth of probiotics in the body. From breakfast to dinner, help give your digestive system a little support with these healthy asparagus recipes. Spring Veggie Frittata Start your morning off with a asparagus-filled frittata. What’s great is that you can make this recipe on a Sunday and portion it out to enjoy over the course of the week. Omit the cheese to keep the recipe flat-belly-friendly. Marinated Mushroom and Asparagus Salad Vegan and gluten-free, this salad puts you in asparagus heaven. Earthy enough to stand up on its own, it’s also great when paired with tofu, fish, or chicken. See what’s for dinner after the break!

Make Our Healthy Sangria This Cinco de Mayo – It’s Only 150 Calories!

We’re fans of sangria! The fruity wine-based punch, which hails from Spain but is often served south of the border, is the perfect drink for a hot afternoon. If you’re planning on making a pitcher for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations, try this healthier version. It’s lower in alcohol and loaded with antioxidants. Watch the video to see our recipe. Cheers!

Bike On: How to Find Your Ideal RPM

May is National Bike Month , and we hope you’re planning on pedaling. And when cruising on two wheels, to protect your knees and prevent leg fatigue while cycling, you need to pay attention to your pedaling speed! You calculate your pedaling speed through rpms – the revolutions per minute of your pedals. The magic number is 80 rpms . Between 60 to 80 rpms is considered ideal for your knees, but most of the pro cyclists bump the number up and try to stick between 80 and 110 revolutions. So the magic number is really a range; for speed and joint safety, aim to keep your rpms between 60 and 110. Essentially, you don’t want to put on a heavy, heavy gear and pedal slowly – this unduly stresses the knee joint. To figure out your rpms, count how many times your right leg comes to the top of the pedal stroke during a 15-second period, then multiply your count by four. That number will be your revolutions per minute. Timing yourself, counting, and doing multiplication while biking can be a bit challenging, but you’ll get the hang of it. You could also skip the math and invest in a cycling computer that measures cadence like this one from CatEye ($50). If you have a cycling computer that you love, share the details in the comments below.

A Reader Recipe: Southwestern Quinoa Salad With Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette

Get your daily fiber fix with this Southwestern quinoa salad recipe from FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber . She shared it with us in our Healthy Recipe Group in the Fit Community. This salad takes quinoa to the next level, and has been known to turn quinoa haters into ambassadors. Learn how to make this recipe after the break!

A Reader Recipe: Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf

FitSugar reader Dara8182 shared this filling yet light recipe for veggie quinoa pilaf in our Healthy Recipe group . Do you ever just feel like you need to detox? Easter weekend was very indulgent for me, so I needed to make something seriously healthy and colorful to help get me back on track. The result is this amazing, filling, and flavorful pilaf that has only 170 calories per serving. I’m going to be eating it for lunch and dinner for the next few days! Read on for the recipe.

A Reader Recipe: Healthy Chicken Salad

FitSugar reader meetcasey took the classic mayo-filled chicken salad recipe and gave it a healthy twist. She posted her recipe adaptation in our Healthy Recipe group . 1 1/4 cup plain, nonfat yogurt 1/2 cup grapes (cut in half) 1/2 cup apple (chopped) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken Mix yogurt, grapes, apples, and nuts. Combine chicken and yogurt mixture and place on top of salad or on whole-wheat bread. Total time: 20 minutes (if chicken isn’t already cooked) Total servings: 4 Share your own recipes in our Healthy Recipe group , and we may feature yours on our homepage!

What’s Your Warm-Weather Workout Motivation?

By now, you’ve probably noticed that we’re a little bit excited about the upcoming warmer months. Between our no sweat ways to kick-start your bikini body , our roundup of boot camp workouts to try before bikini season , and our list of the five best debloating foods , we’ve been shaping up for the Summer season. But looking your best in a bikini isn’t the only reason to ramp up your workouts when the warm weather hits. Maybe you’re training for a race to push your limits, or maybe you just want to increase your endurance so you can enjoy a bevy of Summer sports. So tell us: what’s your warm-weather motivation? What's Your Warm-Weather Workout Motivation? I want to look good in a swimsuit. I want to be fit enough to enjoy outdoor sports. I don’t do anything different to get in shape for Summer. Other, I’ll let you know in the comments.

A Reader Recipe: Gluten-, Dairy-, and Sugar-Free Strawberry Muffins

FitSugar reader Gluten-Free Dom recently shared her vegan, gluten-free strawberry muffins - an adapted recipe from the BabyCakes Bakery cookbook – in our Healthy Recipe group . Learn how to make these gluten-free treats after the break!

Sugar Shout Out: Clever Tips For Keeping Your Kitchen Organized

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A Reader Recipe: Pizza Salad Wrap With Fresh Herbs + Feta

If you’re craving pizza but want something less fattening, try this pizza-quinoa wrap recipe from FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle . She posted this in the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group . If you love pizza but don’t want the calories, try this pizza salad. See the recipe after the break!