Q. i really want to cook dinner today for my dad because my mom left for a few days. i want to make something semi-difficult to impress him. it has to be something healthy but not too healthy like a salad. Also he is allergic to shellfish. Thanks!
A. I would recommend looking at some of the recipes on this site. Many of them are simple to make, but also healthy and still taste delicious! I pulled up the "quick and healthy" category I think, but the entire site has lots of create ideas from pro chefs on the food network.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/quick-and-simple/package/index.html
Try doing something like a pasta dish- those are easy because they do not require you to cook any meat. You could also make some sort of fancy sandwich, such as a meatball sub. Good Luck! :)
http://www.foodnetwork.com/quick-and-simple/package/index.html
Try doing something like a pasta dish- those are easy because they do not require you to cook any meat. You could also make some sort of fancy sandwich, such as a meatball sub. Good Luck! :)
What are some healthy, easy meals to make for myself?
Q. So I've been trying to work out and get a little bit more health oriented. But, when I run or do anything my stomach tells me that what I've chosen to eat agrees with it. In other words, microwave dinners and fast food aren't helping me any.
So, I was wondering if anyone knew some easy, preferably cheap, healthy foods that I could make. Like, for example, peanut butter and honey sandwiches are delicious and healthy(ish), but that's about as far as I can think of anything I've eaten that's close to healthy lately.
Thanks!
So, I was wondering if anyone knew some easy, preferably cheap, healthy foods that I could make. Like, for example, peanut butter and honey sandwiches are delicious and healthy(ish), but that's about as far as I can think of anything I've eaten that's close to healthy lately.
Thanks!
A. PB&J may be delicious. But it's no where near "healthy-ish".. it' contains carbohydrates, fat and sugar.. so.. not good! only gonna make you gain weight!!
Eat lean meat (chicken, turkey, some kinds of fish). Avoid dark/red meats as these tend to contain the most fat.
Idk if you're trying to lose weight or just maintain it?
If you want to lose weight: simply cut down on carbohydrates.. so Pasta, Bread, Rice, Potatoes.. and this will do you wonders!
Buy some skinless chicken breasts and season with basic dried herbs (found at every supermarket) and bake or cook in frying pan. You can buy other cuts of chicken, but I suggest chicken breasts, as although thighs are cheaper.. they contain lots of fat.
Eat wholegrain bread instead of white bread. White bread is just full of refined sugar. They say that if you can squish a piece of bread up into a ball, and if it stays a ball, then it's probably not healthy.
Change milk to 2% or 1%
I'm not sure how often you use flour.. but change to wholegrain flour from the normal white stuff
In terms of meals...
Get into the habit of grilling, poaching, steaming or baking foods.
Try steaming or stir frying your vegetables to retain nutrients.
Use oil sprays or olive oil to cook with.
Drain off any excess fat. Fat will rise to the top of dishes and can be removed.
Use lower fat / lower calorie alternatives for recipes.
Eggs are awesome. The whites are the best for you. I suggest cooking a basic 2-egg omelette.. and throw in as many veggies as you like.
Stir-fry is another option. Cook up meat of your choice, throw in loads of frozen vegetables, some premade stir-fry sauce (make sure you buy one with low sugar/salt content) and you can either serve it by itself, with rice, or noodles
Some recipes:
From: http://m.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt_100/120_eating_well.html
3 Healthy Breakfast Ideas
2 slices of whole-wheat toast with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or apple butter (apple puree that tastes great but does not contain any actual butter and has very little fat) and 1 medium apple.
½ cup of granola or high-fiber cereal (which will keep you feeling full) mixed into 1 cup fat-free fruit yogurt.
1 small whole-wheat bagel with 1 tablespoon of light cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of light strawberry jam.
What to avoid:
Buttered toast
Muffins
Danishes
Donuts
3 Healthy Lunch Ideas:
Turkey wrap: 1 flour tortilla, 1 teaspoon light mayonnaise, 2 to 3 thin slices of deli turkey, ½ cup of shredded lettuce, 2 slices of tomato, 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese, and salt & pepper to taste.
Grilled chicken salad: 2 cups of romaine lettuce, 3 ounces of grilled and seasoned chicken, 2 tablespoons of green or red peppers, 3 wedges of tomato, 6 slices of cucumber, 4 baby corns, and 2 tablespoons of low-fat dressing of your choice.
Maine crab rolls: 6 ounces of cooked jumbo lump crab meat, 1 teaspoon of light mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of sweet pickle relish, ½ scallion (thinly sliced), 1 pinch ground pepper, and 2 hot dog buns.
What to avoid:
Caesar salad (its dressing is packed with fat)
Breaded or battered chicken
French fries (as a side order)
3 Healthy Dinner Ideas:
4 ounces of baked or grilled seasoned chicken or 4 ounces of broiled filet of fish (sole, flounder, salmon, etc.), 1 small baked potato with 1 tablespoon of low-fat sour cream, ½ cup of steamed broccoli, and 1 teaspoon margarine.
Fajitas: 1 flour tortilla, 3 ounces of grilled chicken or steak, ½ cup grilled onions and green peppers, ¼ cup salsa and 1 tablespoon low-fat sour cream.
Pasta Primavera: ½ cup of cooked bow tie pasta, 1 cup of steamed broccoli, carrots, and zucchini, ¼ cup of marinara sauce, and 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese.
What to avoid:
Creamy high-fat sauces
Huge portions
High-calorie, high-fat desserts
Extra Knowledge:
Breakfast
You've probably heard this a thousand times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. According to The National Weight Control Registry, breakfast is one of the key factors to long-term weight control. In fact, studies published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that people who skip breakfast tend to be heavier than those who eat a healthy morning meal.
Eating within the first hour after you wake up helps to maintain your blood sugar and hormone levels, which keeps your energy level high throughout the morning and ensures that you don't overeat at lunchtime. It also kick-starts your metabolism, which will actually burn more calories throughout the day.
However, choose wisely since lots of typical breakfast foods are comprised of simple carbohydrates, such as white bread, many breakfast cereals (particularly brands for kids) and regular bagels. Because they are very easily digested, simple carbs send your blood sugar shooting up. When it comes back down, you'll feel ravenous. When looking at breakfast meal ideas to help you lose weight, choose comp
Eat lean meat (chicken, turkey, some kinds of fish). Avoid dark/red meats as these tend to contain the most fat.
Idk if you're trying to lose weight or just maintain it?
If you want to lose weight: simply cut down on carbohydrates.. so Pasta, Bread, Rice, Potatoes.. and this will do you wonders!
Buy some skinless chicken breasts and season with basic dried herbs (found at every supermarket) and bake or cook in frying pan. You can buy other cuts of chicken, but I suggest chicken breasts, as although thighs are cheaper.. they contain lots of fat.
Eat wholegrain bread instead of white bread. White bread is just full of refined sugar. They say that if you can squish a piece of bread up into a ball, and if it stays a ball, then it's probably not healthy.
Change milk to 2% or 1%
I'm not sure how often you use flour.. but change to wholegrain flour from the normal white stuff
In terms of meals...
Get into the habit of grilling, poaching, steaming or baking foods.
Try steaming or stir frying your vegetables to retain nutrients.
Use oil sprays or olive oil to cook with.
Drain off any excess fat. Fat will rise to the top of dishes and can be removed.
Use lower fat / lower calorie alternatives for recipes.
Eggs are awesome. The whites are the best for you. I suggest cooking a basic 2-egg omelette.. and throw in as many veggies as you like.
Stir-fry is another option. Cook up meat of your choice, throw in loads of frozen vegetables, some premade stir-fry sauce (make sure you buy one with low sugar/salt content) and you can either serve it by itself, with rice, or noodles
Some recipes:
From: http://m.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt_100/120_eating_well.html
3 Healthy Breakfast Ideas
2 slices of whole-wheat toast with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or apple butter (apple puree that tastes great but does not contain any actual butter and has very little fat) and 1 medium apple.
½ cup of granola or high-fiber cereal (which will keep you feeling full) mixed into 1 cup fat-free fruit yogurt.
1 small whole-wheat bagel with 1 tablespoon of light cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of light strawberry jam.
What to avoid:
Buttered toast
Muffins
Danishes
Donuts
3 Healthy Lunch Ideas:
Turkey wrap: 1 flour tortilla, 1 teaspoon light mayonnaise, 2 to 3 thin slices of deli turkey, ½ cup of shredded lettuce, 2 slices of tomato, 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese, and salt & pepper to taste.
Grilled chicken salad: 2 cups of romaine lettuce, 3 ounces of grilled and seasoned chicken, 2 tablespoons of green or red peppers, 3 wedges of tomato, 6 slices of cucumber, 4 baby corns, and 2 tablespoons of low-fat dressing of your choice.
Maine crab rolls: 6 ounces of cooked jumbo lump crab meat, 1 teaspoon of light mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of sweet pickle relish, ½ scallion (thinly sliced), 1 pinch ground pepper, and 2 hot dog buns.
What to avoid:
Caesar salad (its dressing is packed with fat)
Breaded or battered chicken
French fries (as a side order)
3 Healthy Dinner Ideas:
4 ounces of baked or grilled seasoned chicken or 4 ounces of broiled filet of fish (sole, flounder, salmon, etc.), 1 small baked potato with 1 tablespoon of low-fat sour cream, ½ cup of steamed broccoli, and 1 teaspoon margarine.
Fajitas: 1 flour tortilla, 3 ounces of grilled chicken or steak, ½ cup grilled onions and green peppers, ¼ cup salsa and 1 tablespoon low-fat sour cream.
Pasta Primavera: ½ cup of cooked bow tie pasta, 1 cup of steamed broccoli, carrots, and zucchini, ¼ cup of marinara sauce, and 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese.
What to avoid:
Creamy high-fat sauces
Huge portions
High-calorie, high-fat desserts
Extra Knowledge:
Breakfast
You've probably heard this a thousand times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. According to The National Weight Control Registry, breakfast is one of the key factors to long-term weight control. In fact, studies published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that people who skip breakfast tend to be heavier than those who eat a healthy morning meal.
Eating within the first hour after you wake up helps to maintain your blood sugar and hormone levels, which keeps your energy level high throughout the morning and ensures that you don't overeat at lunchtime. It also kick-starts your metabolism, which will actually burn more calories throughout the day.
However, choose wisely since lots of typical breakfast foods are comprised of simple carbohydrates, such as white bread, many breakfast cereals (particularly brands for kids) and regular bagels. Because they are very easily digested, simple carbs send your blood sugar shooting up. When it comes back down, you'll feel ravenous. When looking at breakfast meal ideas to help you lose weight, choose comp
Is it really healthy to be vegetarian? What are some very good recipes that are healthy, but also delicious?
Q. People have mentioned to me that the only vegetarians they know are sick all the time. Lately, I feel like I have been eating a lot of the same stuff over and over - (ex- pizza, fries, grilled cheese, etc). What are some better dishes? Please list actual things you've made and not just recipes from a veg site. Any personal feedback will help. Thanks
A. I love having grilled cheeses sandwiches. It's not just about eating like a rabbit. You can have lots of great food, plus junk food. You can be a really healthy vegetarian or a not so healthy one it all depends on what you eat. I say it would be healthier then a meat eater's diet because vegetables and soy/tofu are not filled with hormones.
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