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Q. Any ideas on yummy and healthy sandwich recipes which i could bring everyday at work so that i won't buy at the pantry anymore????affordable sandwich recipes please if you can help me????thanks so much....

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The Ultimate Tuna Salad
1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained and flaked
1 hard boiled egg, minced
3 T minced celery
1 T minced onion
1 T minced cilantro
3 to 4 T mayonnaise
1 T prepared mustard

Serves 2
Combine all ingredients. Chill.


Chopped BLT Salad Sandwich
1 pound Fresh Florida tomatoes
4 (4") round hard rolls
3/4 cup bottled creamy Caesar salad dressing, divided (or follow link to make your own)
3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
7 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 C green onions, sliced


Serves 4

Pre-heat oven to 400° F. Use tomatoes held at room temperature until fully ripe. Coarsely chop tomatoes (makes about 3 cups), place in a large bowl and set aside.

Slice off the top of each roll. Remove center and cut into small cubes (makes about 3 cups). Place bread cubes on a cookie sheet; toast in oven until golden, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Brush inside of rolls with 2 tablespoons of the creamy dressing. Bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes, set aside.

To the bowl with the tomatoes and lettuce, bread cubes, bacon, green onion, and remaining caesar dressing, toss until well combined. Spoon into toasted bread shells. Serve immediately with tops.


Cobb Sandwich

6 inches bagguette or large crusty roll
2 T mayonnaise or lite mayonnaise

1 tsp. dijon mustard
3-4 slices fresh tomatoes
4-5 sliced kalamata olives
3-4 slices bacon, cooked
3 slices cooked turkey breast
3-4 leaves Romaine lettuce
3-4 slices avocado
1 T crumbled blue cheese
3-4 slices red bell pepper
4-5 thinly slices rings or onion, preferably sweet Vidalia onion
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
olive oil (optional)

Multiply for as many as you want to make.
Slice bread and spread with mayonnaise and mustard. Layer on lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and other ingredients. If desired, drizzle with a small amount of olive oil. Close sandwich and enjoy! You can make the sandwiches ahead, wrap them in foil and keep in the fridge or cooler.

help me out with my lunch/dinner?

saddy

i boiled up some brocolli,carrots, and califlower with some cooked onions now, i don't know what to add to it but it has to be healthy...can i put pepper and still be healthy? what about a sandwhich of whole wheat bread with cooked tomatos? please tell me some healthy alternative recipes

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get some skinless boneles chicken breasts to sautee with the veggies...a little olive oil, too mmm delish. pepper is ok for ya, its the salt thats bad. sandwich with tomatos is good, at some turkey bacon and greens and its a healthy blt!

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How do I put on weight on?

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robshoesmi

I have been suffering from stress recently and have lost a fair amount of weight. What are the best type of healthy foods to put weight on? I have alays been skinny but more so now and want to put some weight back on.

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Hi,
You can gain weight at the age of 25 also.
First make sure that you do not suffer from underlying illnesses that cause weight loss or hamper weight gain.

You must eat more at each meal and have healthy snacks between meals. If necessary, take a meal supplement.

High-energy diet for the underweight
Here is an example of a diet that will provide him with sufficient energy to assist with weight gain:

Foods that should be included every day:
Full-cream milk: 750 - 1000 ml (3 to 4 cups)
Meat, fish, eggs and other protein foods: 3-5 servings (90 to 150 g)
Bread and cereals: 8-12 servings (e.g. up to 6 cups of starch a day)
Fruit and vegetables: 3-5 servings
Fats and oils: 90 g (6 tablespoons)
Healthy desserts: 1-2 servings
Menu
Before breakfast:
1 cup of tea or coffee with full-cream milk, 2 t of sugar and 2 biscuits
Breakfast:
Fruit or fruit juice (1 orange or 1 glass of orange juice)
Cereal with milk and sugar (1/2 cup of breakfast cereal or porridge, with ½ cup of full-cream milk and 2 t of sugar or honey, or 1 tablespoon of raisins)
Boiled egg or bacon or sausage (fry bacon or sausage in non-stick pan)
Wholewheat toast or roll with butter and jam (1-2 slices of toast or rolls with 30g polyunsaturated margarine and 1-2 tablespoons of jam, honey or marmalade)
Beverage (1 cup of coffee or tea with full-cream milk and 2 t of sugar)
Morning tea:
Milky drink (cappuccino made with ½ cup of full-cream milk and 2 t sugar)
or
Smoothy (process full-cream milk with fruit and honey in 1 glass – see recipe tips below)
or
Fruit juice with snack (1 glass of fruit juice with 30 g peanuts or dried fruit or an energy bar)
Lunch:
Soup (1/2 cup)
Meat, fish or poultry (120 g portion)
Potato (1 large potato or sweet potato, or rice or pasta)
Vegetable or salad with dressing (1/2 cup of cooked vegetables or ½ cup of salad with 1 T of salad dressing or mayonnaise)
Pudding (1/2 cup of boiled, sweetened or canned fruit with 1 scoop of ice cream or ½ cup of custard)
Roll with butter and cheese (1 whole-wheat roll or 2-3 whole-wheat biscuits with 2 t polyunsaturated margarine and 30g of cheese)
Beverage (1 cup of coffee or tea with full-cream milk and 2 t of sugar)
Afternoon tea:
Sandwiches with filling (2 slices of whole-wheat bread with 2 t polyunsaturated margarine and 2 T peanut butter or cream cheese with chopped nuts or egg mayonnaise)
or
Cake or biscuits (1 slice of cheese cake or 2-3 chocolate digestive biscuits)
Tea with milk and sugar (1 cup of tea with full-cream milk and 2 t of sugar)
Supper:
Fruit juice (1 glass)
Meat or fish or cheese or eggs (90 g portion or 1-2 eggs)
Vegetable or salad with dressing (1/2 cup of cooked vegetables or ½ cup of salad with 1 T of salad dressing or mayonnaise)
Starch (1/2 cup of cooked rice or pasta or potato)
Pudding (1/2 cup of rice or tapioca pudding or ready-to eat puddings or 2 scoops of ice cream)
Beverage (1 cup of coffee or tea with full-cream milk and 2 t of sugar)
Bedtime:
Milk drink (1 cup of Milo or Ovaltine made with full-cream milk) Biscuits (2-3 biscuits)
Nutrient composition
The diet outlined above should provide 12 600 to 14 700 kJ or 3000 to 3500 cal a day, and 100 to 120 g of protein. All other nutrients are provided.
It is estimated that a person eating this diet would gain 1 to 1,5 kg per week.
Tips for making smoothies
To make delicious smoothies, use the following:
1-2 fruits (peeled apples or mashed bananas, mixed with 1 T of lemon juice to prevent fruit from discolouring, or apricots, mangoes or fresh berries, or any other fruit in season)
1 cup of full-cream milk
2 T whole-milk powder
2 t sugar or honey
Place ingredients in blender. Blend till smooth and serve ice cold.
My favourite smoothy:
1 ripe avocado (peel, remove pip and mash with 1 T lemon juice to prevent discolouration)
1 cup of full-cream milk
2 t honey
Place ingredients in blender. Blend till smooth, chill till ice cold and serve with a pinch of nutmeg on top.


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How do i tone bum, tummy and thighs in time for the summer?

LiteraryGe

Ive got exams on from now until the end of June, so i need quick and easy ways to tone up without spending to much time and money, Preferably in the comfort of my own home :). Any exercise you would recommend ?

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A great way to exercise is to put on a song you really like and dance. Go for a walk with your friends.

Here are a few quick tips I can give you:
-Drink cold water with ice
-Walk or bike to your destination. Good for you, and the environnement.
-Stay away from chips, ice cream, and chocolate, because those are things you often over eat
-Drink apple cider vinegar before each meal, that's how Fergie lost weight.
-Drink soup, one cup is only 50 calories, better than eating a MINI Kit-Kat bar.
-Snack on fruits and veges.
-50% of your diet should be fruits and veges.
-Say NO to diet pills.
-Eat 5 small meals instead of 3 big ones. Maybe half a sandwich and a glass of milk
-Have whole wheat over white
-Dark chocolate over milk chocolate
-When going to a resaturant, ask the waiter to put all the food you didn't eat in a bag so you can eat it for later
-When eating dessert, share half of it with someone
-When going somewhere, park your car farther to your location. So you can walk.

Try out these sites, they helped me. (They're on my Favourites list)
http://morningbanana.com/morning-banana-diet-rules
http://www.nowloss.com/
http://www.nowloss.com/easy-weight-loss-plans.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_4663459_jillian-michaels-detox-water.html
http://www.lhj.com/recipes/healthy/eating/200-snacks-under-100-calories/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKHkqCFlXT4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtOJXj_k-pk&feature=related

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Any good recipes using a food processor?

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anbutler19

would mostly like low fat, healthy recipes that kids would also like.

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Healthy Sandwich Bites

Use an assortment of cookie cutters (or just cut the bread into 4's), white and wheat bread, and the two types of sandwich spreads below to make a plate of healthy sandwich bites.

Roasted Chicken Spread:
Ingredients:
2 roasted chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1/4 cup light cream cheese (fat-free cream cheese can be substituted)

Cheddar Cheese Spread:
Ingredients:
8 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or grated
8 ounces light or nonfat cream cheese
9 slices special recipe white or whole wheat or cracked wheat bread

Prep:
1. Decide which spread you would like to make. Cut the bread slices into interesting shapes using cookie cutters. Press cookie cutter onto 1 slice of bread at a time. If bread doesn't cut all the way, use a plastic knife to cut around the cookie cutter. Make sure you make two of every shape (to make a sandwich).
2. For chicken spread, add the chicken pieces, mayonnaise, and cream cheese to a food processor. Pulse the food processor until ingredients are blended well and are spreadable.
3. For cheese spread, add grated cheese and cream cheese to food processor. Pulse the food processor until ingredients are blended well and are spreadable.
4. Spread some of the chicken or cheddar cheese spread on one of the bread shapes. Cover with the second piece of bread in the same shape. Repeat with other bread shapes.

One spread recipe makes about 12 mini sandwiches.

Healthy sandwich?Any recipes, ideas out there?

Skitams

I'm going to the grocery later to buy wheat bread, I've been always making tuna melt sandwich and im kinda tired of it. Do you know any other EASY and and low in carb sandwich recipes? Thanks

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SUGGESTIONS FOR SANDWICH FILLINGS:
Cheese & pickles.
Smoked turkey breast with Swiss cheese and mayonnaise on a whole wheat bread.
Sliced boiled eggs with sliced tomatoes. Good with chili sauce.
Roast beef with hot cheddar cheese.
Turkey, yogurt sauce, & salad.
Peanut butter, Miracle Whip, & sliced bananas.
Onion & tomato. Sprinkle with salt.
Garlic & tomato. Sprinkle with salt.
Onion, tomato, garlic, & green pepper. Sprinkle with salt.
Chicken, bacon, & mayo on toasted whole grain bread.
Egg salad, sprouts, & shredded carrots.
Turkey, mayo, whole cranberry sauce, chopped walnuts, &/or chopped purple
grapes on whole grain bread.
Pita bread stuffed with your favorite ingredients.
Egg, pickle, & mayo.
Beef & mustard on rye.
Camembert, sweet chili sauce, & romaine leaves. Spice it up with ground pepper.
Roasted veggies on whole wheat.
Hardboiled eggs & bacon with tomato chutney.
Salmon, cream cheese & capers.
Turkey, salad, & basil.
Tuna, mayo & sprouts.
Mozzarella, lettuce, red onion, & hot chili oil.
Blue cheese & figs.
Grilled Mozzarella & roasted red pepper.
Sliced cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts. mayo, tomatoes & lettuce in a Pita Pocket.
Smoked turkey, alfalfa sprouts, cranberry sauce, & mayo on whole grain bread.
Tuna fish sandwich, one of the flavored Miracle Whips, tomato, & lettuce on a
Kaiser roll, & a pickle on the side.
Shredded chicken, mayo, shredded cheddar cheese, spice it up with your favorite
seasonings & put it on a bun. Wrap in foil & heat in oven about 10 min.
Sliced chicken, mayo, pine nuts, grilled peppers, Parmesan & spinach.

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How to resist fatty and fried foods?

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Jason S

Im trying to loose weight but its hard to resist fried foods and unhealthy options. I go about four days then I get cravings and ruin my entire diet. What should I do to resist the erge to eat unhealthy?

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Hahaha.. that subway one was funny =)

But anyways, i have the EXACT problem!! I too am trying to lose weight and have tried almost EVERYTHING. Losing weight, no matter what ANYONE says, is actually EXTREMELY EASY. The hardest part is (and what you probably don't know) is that YOU are ADDICTED to FOOD, and so once you get over that hump, it's all smooth sailing from there. I'm probably rambling, but i promise i have a point =]

you should eat foods that are healthy and that you LOVE.
For example, I LOVE turkey sandwiches, so I eat one almost everyday for breakfast( turkey, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and wheat bread. Everything in that sandwich is not only delicious for me, but it's very low fat, low calories and good for you =]

Also, since i'm a girl, i carry around a picture of a victoria secret model. Whenever i'm still hungry even after i ate, I look at her, and i tell myself "i have the power to be extremely beautiful. it's not hard. all i have to do is CUT DOWN. it's that SIMPLE."

you can do the same thing too- but since you're a guy and people would probably get the wrong impression, just say, "I have to power to be incredibly irressistable to women, it's not hard. all i need to do is CUT DOWN."

and really, that's all there is to losing weight. if you like fruits and vegetables, eat them for snacks. i have some really delicious recipes for almost any fruit or vegetable dish.

You need to have power over you hunger, not the other way around.

And most importantly, it's good to have a GREAT support system. If you want, I can even be like, your support system. It would really be great for both of us.

Whenever you're hungry, you can i.m. me or email me (we'll find a way) and i can try my hardest to keep motivating you, and in return, you do the same for me. It's been two months, and I have lost 24 pounds. (started at 180) I know it might be akward for you, but TRUST ME, it really helps to have a buddy.

I'm sorry for the long novel-like comment =] lol

but remember-

-don't let your hunger control you
-don't eat anything you hate just because it's healthy; always eat the healthy foods you find are delicious.
-keep a motivation picture, or inspiring words
-don't worry about excersizing until you lose about 10 pounds (you'll have lost weight and would be proud and motivated to excersize by then.. it'll come naturally.. even WALKING around the neighborhood for 15 minutes will help)
-snack on frozen grapes, or any fruits and veggies you love
-if possible, have a partner, it's good motivation
-and remember- losing weight is as SIMPLE as cutting down.

as for fast food, you should use it as a treat. If you've been eating healthy and cutting down the whole week, let yourself eat fast food on day 7! but make sure it's only a kids meal. (by that time, your stomach will be used to eating less and the kids meal may even satisfy your hunger)

oh yeah- and remember to never let yourself feel FULL.
stop eating once you even THINK you're full, and put your fork/spoon down after each bite.

=] GOOD LUCK!

Any website for healthy meals for a 1 year old?

Hazelnut

So far I cook healthy for all the family, adding a glug of extra virgin olive oil where suitable for baby's and daddy's portion (im trying to lose some weight)..but I'm running out of ideas and need some cute healthy toddler meal ideas..
what good websites do you know that have a large database of toddler recipes? THAAANKS!

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When I cook for my family, I usually find recipes in magazines (I tear out the recipe and put in my recipe binder) or from Allrecipes.com. I usually have something in mind I'm looking for and search for it finding the one that has the most natural ingredients possible.

Go to Parents.com to find some family friendly recipes (these are healthy! for the most part) but they also have ideas that are fun and exciting. For instance, cutting up a waffle (placing it back together) and putting blueberries in the little squares to make a picture or letter.

Adding pumpkin to pancakes makes them orange plus nutritious

When I make my son a toasted cheese sandwich, I make a face in the top piece of bread. Thinks its funny!

Serve homemade soup, add a couple pieces of crackers in a smile.

Otherwise, I just place his food on one of his cute plastic plates.

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Any tips for going vegetarian?

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Q. I want to go vegetarian but I want to do it in a healthy way. Also, I am having trouble avoiding meat (especially at school, not alot of vegetarian choices). I have had a bit of a revalation and no longer want to consume innocent little animals. Help please?

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1. Do it slow. You are more likely to stick to it if you make it part of your lifestyle instead of making the change all at once.

2. Read about nutrition requirements and understand everything that you need to eat. You have to make up for the protein with beans and greens. It isn't hard once you figure it out, but you need to be sure you understand what your body needs.

3. Take your lunch to school.

4. Take advantage of the meat substitutes in the grocery store. They make it easy to still pack a sandwich and cook many of the same recipes that you are used to. There are fake turkey slices, fake beef and chicken fajita strips, veggie meatballs, fake hot dogs.

5. Read labels - you will be surprised at how many things have animal fat in them.

6. Don't feel bad when you backslide. It happens. It happened to me a lot when I was working the kinks out of becoming vegeterian. I felt discouraged a lot because I felt like I was out of options as a teenager who really didn't have a lot of control over her environment.

7. Talk to your parents. They may be at a loss as to what to cook. After you become educated on vegeterianism you can give them some recipes. A lot of people are surprisingly open to a vegeterian diet. I talked to my parents about it when I was a teenager and they were very supportive. Of course there were some evenings when I had to cook for myself but thats part of life. Over time they have become more vegeterian also and tofu is a regular part of their meals. However your parents may not want to give up meat. Mine were never big meat eaters to begin with, and my dad was actually looking for a low cholesterol diet at the same time so it all worked out.

8. Don't get bummed out when it is hard to fit with your friends. I felt kind of isolated sometimes because people considered it weird to be vegeterian. It was hard to eat at a friend's house.

I started going vegeterian when I was 16 but wasn't a full vegeterian until about 2 yrs later. It just takes time to make such a big switch, but I am so glad that I did! Good luck! By the way tonight my boyfriend and I ate curry tofu which I cooked. He isn't vegeterian but usually likes my veg cooking.

My staple is beans and rice. I can not live without beans and rice because this is an excellent source of protein. There are hundreds of recipes out there so find one you like, and buy a pressure cooker. The pressure cooker is a vegeterian's best friend because dried beans are a great source of protein and a pressure cooker will cook them in a fraction of the time it takes in a pot (about 30 min compared to several hours)

What is low in calories that tastes good on celery?

Jenna

I'm on a low calorie diet and need to eat more celery. But it tastes like fermented pond water! Peanut butter is way too high in fat and calories and I don't know what else tastes good. Preferrably something under 35 calories.

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If you have an ED and cannot stop munching, you still should not eat something that tastes like fermented pond water.
You can eat lettuce/greens, mushrooms, asparagus, cucumbers, radishes and numerous other foods (if you can stomach anything from the cabbage family).

I used to not like celery either, omitting it in all my recipes. And I like everything with few exceptions, like cinnamon and honey (childhood traumas), spicy food and poultry white meat or skin. White meat is too dry, the skin is too fatty so dark meat is perfect.

Then I stopped smoking and had to munch all day long for 2 weeks on celery/raw carrots feeling like Bunny Rabbit. My natural tan skin turned fake orange tan. With celery, I would end up with a dry ball of fiber in my mouth (like a chewing gum) that I would not swallow so I would spit it out as too much fiber will constipate you. You can spit out a dry fiber ball in your mouth but once it gets in your intestines, you might get an obstruction and constipation.

It never occurred to me that you would need some dip to eat celery.
That is very American, like eating apples or bananas with peanut butter.
Btw, natural peanut butter is very healthy, in moderation, like 2Tbsp, as you need those calories of good protein and good fats to feed your brain and organs (you sound like your brain needs it).
A PB&J sandwich is healthy…peanut butter and jelly spread between 2 slices of whole-wheat bread. You get your carbs, your protein, your fats, your fiber and your vitamins/minerals.
What more can you ask for?

Pea-nuts are not nuts…they’re legumes from the same family as peas. Try Nutella (from Europe, so it does not have crappy additives that Americans still allow in their processed food) and it has true nuts (hazelnuts) and chocolate, to make it yummy, provide antioxidants and act as a natural antidepressant (makes you feel better if you feel bad and makes you feel good if you don’t feel bad).


Now I like celery if I “peel” it (peel away those outside strings) and cook it with soups (the “fermented pond water” taste goes away if cooked in water). I also like raw (peeled) celery, cut tiny, tiny, in my tuna sandwich to add crunchiness. I would guess the strong taste of tuna overwhelms the taste of the 2Tbsp of celery.

When I was a teenager I did not like garlic, onions, Brussels sprouts or raw seafood.
I bet I would have hated broccoli too, if I would have been exposed to it (I was not).
Now I love all of those and I use garlic a lot, I make onion soup, I love Brussels Sprout Parmentier (with garlic and roasted potatoes), and I like sushi.

If you’re a teenager, you do not have adult taste buds yet. Because if you’re a teenager, you don’t get food cravings for low calorie food as you need a lot of calories to grow. You get cravings for meat and potatoes and anything high carbs like cookies/cakes/candies…and bread with chocolate (or Nutella) and lots of milk, cheese and ice-cream.
You should not get craving from veggies from the cabbage family (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, radish, turnips, collard greens, kale…) or celery, asparagus, beets and artichoke.

I went out of my way to make artichokes fun to eat for my kids…fresh artichokes with the prickly ends of the leaves cut off (not artichoke hearts coming from a can that you use for salads), pressure cooked and served with their favorite dip (I used vinaigrette but did not mind if they wanted to use…ketchup). You eat one leaf at a time until you get to the heart and still I miserably failed to make them appreciate artichokes, because they did not have the taste buds for it...yet...as it did not have enough calories for their need (I still love artichokes).

I stay away from hummus for political reason, as some countries fight about some other countries stealing their recipes…trying to find any reason to go to war. They are worse than a daughter-in-law stealing a recipe from her mother-in-law. The Lebanese are like “the Israelis stole our hummus recipe” but then the Israelis recipe tastes better so now the Lebanese are pissed off.
If I want chickpeas, I’ll just make a couscous and if a Berber comes into my kitchen claiming that I stole a couscous recipe, I could mention that my father was Berber so YOU shut up.

I wonder which country made the first bread and could claim “protected status”.



You don’t need some dip to help you swallow some food that tastes crappy to you.
Ditch the celery.
Eat enough to cover your BMR + growth (-21).
Eat enough calories to cover your BMR or your body will adapt to a low caloric intake and lower your metabolism, making it very hard for you to use your body fat. And then, as soon as you would eventually start eating normally again, you would make body fat very easily, because you would have a lower metabolism and therefore regain all the weight you lost and keep going up, unless you exercise A LOT.

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What to make for a meal for my 2 year olds bday party?

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momofone

I would like to make lunch-appetizer deal and need some ideas. There will be lots of young kids there ranging from baby to age 12 but I don't just want to please the kids I want everyone to be happy and full! Should I make some salad sandwiches and soup and then add some kid friendly appetizers? Recipes would be great!!

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Yeah, I`d do appetizers for the kids and the meal geared towards the adults. At that age kids will more interested in playing rather than eating. So, little bites is good.

Kids like hotdogs. And, hotdogs cut in half wrapped in crescent rolls is an easy one to do. If you want, you could even make a slice in the top and add a bit of american cheese. But, not all kids like cheese in their dogs.

Macaroni and cheese is another crowd pleaser for kids.
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/three-cheese-mini-macs
Or, use your own recipe or even stouffers and put some parm in the bottom of a muffin pan and bake to make the *cups*

And, pot stickers (we buy ours at SAMS). Both my kids really like chopped meats (pepporoni, salami, ham, turkey, and baloney, with cheeses all kids of cheese). You can use toothpicks to pick them up which all kids love. Those are easy no recipes required.

Alexia brand has sweet potato fries that are to die for. Just bake in the oven as directed on the package. Serve with motts applesauce spiked with cinnamin. I heat the applesauce to get it to reduce a bit - thicker. The babies can even eat this. And, the moms will be impressed that it is healthy. Just keep some bananas handy, those are easy for the babies to eat as well.

My kids like vegetable pizza, and I am happy to get them to eat veggies :)

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Vegetable-Pizza-I/Detail.aspx

I LOVE this pasta salad!! I swear it is the best ever. I get so many compliments and I have used all kinds of meats/cheese you can really play around with it. I have been craving this since I was pregnant...

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/American-Italian-Pasta-Salad/Detail.aspx

I didn`t have the pasta it called for and used fetticune instead and it was to die for. My youngest ate this up, he was 15 months at the time. I did double the dressing recipe and added the extra when serving. The pasta really does eat up the dressing. So creamy!!

I also enjoy broccoli salad. Just take a couple bunches of broccoli and use only the flower part. Chop to nice small bite size pieces. At this time, fry up about 1/2 pound of bacon. I do this on a foil lined baking sheet until crispy. Dice 1/2 of a red onion (less if its strong). Mix broccoli with the bacon (crumbled) and onion. Add 1 to 2 cups of cheese and top with this dressing.

1 cup of MAYO (do not sub with real mayo!!)
1 cup of sugar
some bacon drippings (omit for fat if you want, more compliments if you add)

Kids will like that one as well.

I think chicken salad is a great party food. I just cook the chicken in some water and root veggies and add some peppercorns and salt.

For the salad, I use 1 c mayo to 1 cup sour cream. Add some halved grapes and wala. You can add as you need to serve your guests. I love serving with fresh crescants. (My mom subs the grapes for mandarin oranges)

You could also make an Italian sub under the broiler. Just use the turkey, ham, salami and pepporoni top with provolone and Italian dressing. Wrap in foil and put in the oven at 425 or so (some will do in the broiler, but I always burn bread!)

What are some 250 calorie or less dinners?

naturegirl

I'm on a calorie-restrictive diet and need some advice for a healthy, tasteful meal option in the range of 250 calories. I'd like to implement some lean protein if possible, and definitely veggies, but nothing too exotic (I want to keep it to what I've already got in the fridge or pantry). Any suggestions?

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celery, carrots and an apple with nothing to dip in, and soy milk.


Now, if you said 300 calories, I could get a little more creative.

* Lean Cuisine Herb Roasted Chicken, and 1 cup of 1 percent milk


* Fantastic Foods Spicy Jamaican Rice and Beans, and 1 steamed broccoli stalk

* Boca Burger (Vegan original) on a bun with 2 pieces looseleaf lettuce, 1 slice tomato, and 2 Teaspoons ketchup, and 1 c steamed spinach with 2 Teaspoons reduced-calorie margarine

* 3 oz salmon fillet and small oat bran dinner roll



* 6 large shrimp with 2 Tablespoons cocktail sauce, 2 cups of salad with 2 Tablespoons Italian dressing, and iced tea with 1 sugar cube

Here are examples of 300-calorie lunches…

* One 6½" whole wheat pita, 4 Tablespoons red pepper hummus, ½ c broccoli sprouts, ½ cup cucumber slices, 2 pieces looseleaf lettuce, and ½ cup cranapple juice

* 1 cup Nile Spice Sweet Corn Chowder, 1 cup fat-free milk, and 1 large apple

* 1 Tablespoon peanut butter and 1 Tablespoon grape jelly on whole wheat bread (2 slices

* 1 cup Boston Market chicken chili, and 1 cup Boston Market broccoli with red peppers

* 3 ounces of tuna and 37 almonds

* Subway Veggie Delight 6" sub, and 1 can diet soda

* Burger King: Four Chicken Tenders and a small order of onion rings.

* Wendy's: Grilled Chicken Sandwich

* Subway: Any Under 6" sandwich. Warning: with no mayo, oil or cheese

* Dairy Queen: Grilled chicken sandwich or DQ Homestyle cheeseburger

* KFC: Tender Roast Sandwich without sauce. Two Original Recipe fried drumsticks or two wings.

* Arby's: Light Grilled Chicken sandwich.

* Boston Market: Quarter-pound skinless white-meat chicken (170 calories) with butternut squash (150 calories).

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What are some healthy fast foods to make?

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oakly

I eat out way to much and im trying to stop. What are some things i can make that wont take alot of time since i really cant cook. Thanks in advance

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the first thing that popped into my head when you said healthy was Hummus, which is great with pitas and i found this sandwich recipie: http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=12528.0

heres a hummus recipie, which isn't too hard, all you do is toss stuff in a blender!:http://allrecipes.com/recipe/hummus-iii/detail.aspx

or this salad with: mandarin oranges, pine nuts, and red onions with an italian dressing.

some other ideas are: pasta with pesto, panini sandwich toasted with olive oil

who has recipe ideas for me and my friends to make?

Ro-Ro

I'm pretty good at coking and me and my friends have decided to through a cooking sleepover party...... fun, healthy, something for dinner... it doesn't really matter what kind of recipe


thanks xoxoxox
all the answers so far have been wonderful...,. sorry if i dont pic one for best answer because they are all that good


tank u all so much.

Answer
Make yummy sandwhiche's

CUBAN SANDWICH

Traditional Ingredients:

3 slices (almost shaved) of boiled ham
3 slices of turkey (optional)
3 slices roast pork hot or cold
3 slices of salami
3 slices of Swiss cheese
3 or 4 slices of pickles
1/3 cut Cuban bread hard crust

Optional Ingredients:

3 slices of tomato
4 slices of green bell pepper
3 slices onion
1/3 cut French or Cuban bread
1 leaf Romaine lettuce
mayonnaise, mustard to taste

It is important that the sandwich be prepared on Cuban bread, French or Italian bread - any artisan style bread with a hard crust.

All cold cuts should be sliced very thinly; almost shaved. Slice the bread in an open faced fashion and spread lightly with mustard first, then with mayonnaise. Remember this is not entirely traditional, but still good.

Add the ham (roast pork), turkey and salami. Next add a layer of tomato, pepper, onion and lettuce. Top the sandwich and press.

Press the sandwich on a hot skillet with a weight on top. A suitable weight would be a heavy (clean) cast iron skillet that has been heated until sizzling.

Or better yet, use a sandwich press or panini grill if one is available.

Cuban Sandwiches and their variations are sold in almost every Deli or Restaurant in Tampa, Florida.

Cuban sandwiches are good cold and for picnics or take-alongs, too.

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What would be a great and healthy snack to make from scratch?

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drive325mp

Just tired of wasting money buying junk food and would like some very interesting recipes so I can start by saving lots of money. By making great and healthy snacks from scratch.

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You could make some granola. Look online for many different recipes and pick out what you like. I like sites like Gourmet, Bon Appetit, and Epicurious.

Pinwheel sandwiches are good. Spread flour tortillas with a mixture of cream cheese plus finely diced veggies like bell peppers, squash, cucumbers, a little fresh herb like thyme or parsley, salt and pepper. Don't quite go to the edges when you spread it. Then roll it up, wrap in plastic wrap for an hour or more to keep the shape. Unwrap from the plastic and cut into slices.

You could mix the cream cheese with salsa and then wrap it for another version.

Tuna or chicken salad on endive or romaine leaves.

Enjoy.

My husband is a vegetarian who hates vegetables. Are there any good cookbooks or recipes? ?

Cook in ne

He will eat tofu and eggplant and such. Just not straight veggies. I'm dying for some variety besides pizza and ravioli. I can't seem to find recipes for "normal" foods. Most just seem gourmet and foreign. Help!

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I find veggie much better chopped up instead of in their natural whole form. I have a chopper and I chop up my veggies and then steam and season them. Add pizza sauce, cheese, butter, soy sauce, or what ever he likes to the mix while they are still steaming. Healthy and Delicious at the same time. And you could possible take said chopped veggies and put them in a sub roll like I did for dinner tonight. I defrosted some broccoli and them chopped it up with my chopper. Then I put them in a large/medium size pan with a little bit of water (You can eye ball it easily depending on how much you are cooking). After the veggies get some momentum add his favorite seasonings. I added sea salt, pepper, various Italian seasonings, and hot pepper flakes. Then I started to add pizza sauce I had in the fridge. Stir it often and it shouldn't stick. Then take it and transfer it to bread. Sandwich rolls, sub rolls, or even dinner rolls are perfect. Hope that helps.

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What is your favorite recipe for a low sodium, healthy homemade sandwich?

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Mountain G

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Spicy mustard on 2 big pieces of romaine lettuce, with fresh sliced turkey and mozzarella or provolone cheese, with a roasted red pepper (the romaine lettuce is instead of bread)

How to perfect my pizza sandwich recipe?

Poppin' Bo

I made up this recipe but I want some herbs to make the taste BAM into your mouth. So far it's just melted cheese and a healthy mix of tomato paste (with garlic and some bits of onion mixed through) between two thick slices of bread.

Any food you would put in it or any herbs you would suggest. I am aiming for it to taste like a homemade pizza. I would like to make it so the garlic bursts and shows itself clearly.

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Oregano would be the best herb to add. It goes great with cheese and tomatoes and is always in pizza. Oooh, and make sure you add some black pepper too.

To bring the garlic out more, try rubbing a clove on the bread first, or grating a TINY bit of raw garlic in. The flavour's incredibly strong when it's raw, so it'll definitely bring out the garlickiness, but don't overdo it!

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Which is healthier celery or romaine lettuce?

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RAV94

In terms of fiber and nutritional value.

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In fact celery is more often used as a herb to garnish recipes, whereas lettuce is used more like a green vegetable use widely as salad, stir fries, sandwiches etc.

Here is quick comparison
celery/100g - lettuce/100g
Energy - 16 cal - 15 cal
cholesterol - 0 - 0
Sodium - 80 mg - 28 mg
potassium - 260 mg - 194 mg
Folates - 36 mg - 38mg
Vitamin C - 3.1 mg - 18 mg
Vitamin A - 449 IU - 7405 IU
Beta carotene - 270 mcg - 4443 mcg
lutein-xanthins - 283 mcg - 1730 mcg

So indeed lettuce has more nutrition over celery. However celery contains essential oils like tepenes and other oils that have health benefiting properties. Celery use is cautioned in some individuals on diuretic treatments and patients on anticoagulant therapy.

hope this will help.
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How can I incorporate flax seed to my daily meals?

sunmoonsta

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Flax seeds are a great source of fiber, Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and other nutrients, but grind them first so they're more digestible and you can get all of their nutritional value. There's a good Mayo Clinic article about this at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/flaxseed/AN01258.

You can buy an electric or manual seed/ herb grinder, burr mill grinder or coffee grinder (in various price ranges with varying features) that will do just fine! There are even manual flax seed grinders that are handy, relatively inexpensive, and similar to familiar hand-cranked pepper grinders. Quite a few of these various types of grinders are shown at http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywords=flax+seed+grinder , as well as elsewhere online. Just do a web search for "flax seed grinder" or "flaxseed grinder" or related words.

Once the seeds are ground, a tablespoon can be added to yogurt (8 oz. container), applesauce, hot or cold breakfast cereals, and even baked into breads, cookies, muffins, and other baked goods. A teaspoon of ground flaxseeds can be added to mayonnaise or mustard when you're making a sandwich. The ground seeds can also be sprinkled over salads, vegetables, casseroles and other foods or mixed in with salad dressings and smoothies, etc. There are also some good recipes that use ground flax seeds at http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/flaxinfo_2.htm and elsewhere online.

You can actually be as creative as you'd like! :-)

Be sure to start off with a small amount of ground flax seeds especially if your digestive system isn't used to this extra fiber. Otherwise gas and other digestive disturbances may result. Eventually, our bodies adjust and we can tolerate more fiber. In addition, be sure to drink a lot of healthy water to help the fiber move through your digestive tract.

Also, be sure to store the ground and unground flax (and other!) seeds (and grains!) in dark or opaque air-tight containers (glass is better than plastic!) in the refrigerator or another cool, dark storage area to prevent them from losing their potency and/or becoming rancid. There's more information about flax seeds and their storage at http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=81.

There are also some excellent articles and web pages online about flax seeds and their health benefits and use at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flax, http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-flaxseed, http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/flaxinfo.htm, and other websites. There's also the Nutrition Data web page on flax seeds at http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3163/2 which provides a lot of great information about the nutritional value of these seeds.

I truly hope this is helpful! All the best!
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Healthy sandwich?Any recipes, ideas out there?

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Skitams

I'm going to the grocery later to buy wheat bread, I've been always making tuna melt sandwich and im kinda tired of it. Do you know any other EASY and and low in carb sandwich recipes? Thanks

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SUGGESTIONS FOR SANDWICH FILLINGS:
Cheese & pickles.
Smoked turkey breast with Swiss cheese and mayonnaise on a whole wheat bread.
Sliced boiled eggs with sliced tomatoes. Good with chili sauce.
Roast beef with hot cheddar cheese.
Turkey, yogurt sauce, & salad.
Peanut butter, Miracle Whip, & sliced bananas.
Onion & tomato. Sprinkle with salt.
Garlic & tomato. Sprinkle with salt.
Onion, tomato, garlic, & green pepper. Sprinkle with salt.
Chicken, bacon, & mayo on toasted whole grain bread.
Egg salad, sprouts, & shredded carrots.
Turkey, mayo, whole cranberry sauce, chopped walnuts, &/or chopped purple
grapes on whole grain bread.
Pita bread stuffed with your favorite ingredients.
Egg, pickle, & mayo.
Beef & mustard on rye.
Camembert, sweet chili sauce, & romaine leaves. Spice it up with ground pepper.
Roasted veggies on whole wheat.
Hardboiled eggs & bacon with tomato chutney.
Salmon, cream cheese & capers.
Turkey, salad, & basil.
Tuna, mayo & sprouts.
Mozzarella, lettuce, red onion, & hot chili oil.
Blue cheese & figs.
Grilled Mozzarella & roasted red pepper.
Sliced cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts. mayo, tomatoes & lettuce in a Pita Pocket.
Smoked turkey, alfalfa sprouts, cranberry sauce, & mayo on whole grain bread.
Tuna fish sandwich, one of the flavored Miracle Whips, tomato, & lettuce on a
Kaiser roll, & a pickle on the side.
Shredded chicken, mayo, shredded cheddar cheese, spice it up with your favorite
seasonings & put it on a bun. Wrap in foil & heat in oven about 10 min.
Sliced chicken, mayo, pine nuts, grilled peppers, Parmesan & spinach.

Sandwich Recipes? Looking for tasty recipes to make at home- Any good or healthy recipes you may have?

lindasue m

Thanks, as I am making an effort to maintain a healthy diet.

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An excellent subsititute for butter, cheese and fatty meat is avocado. You might hear people say that it is high in saturated fat (true!), but it is still much, much better for you than other fillings, especially if you have more than one (ie butter AND cheese).

Rather than having a boring sandwich with salad and not much else, try adding avocado to chicken and salad; alfalfa sprouts, spanish onion, carrot, lettuce etc. It's nice with salt and pepper, or a light dijonaise as well, and quite healthy! A lot of lettuce seems quite bland and won't add to a sandwich, so if you can afford it, go for different varieties. Asian ones especially have quite a lot more taste than a traditional cos or iceberg.

I know it's not easy to get Vegemite etc in the States, but any of those yeast or beef extract spreads are very nice on rice-cakes with alfalfa sprouts - for some inexplicable reason, it tastes a bit like chicken! Don't make the mistake of spreading it thickly, you only need a smear. The rice cakes are quite filling, but bland. This way, you don't add heaps of fat, but you get filled up!

Another thing that might be hard to find in the States is tinned beetroot - I'm not sure if you have it at all... It's an aquired taste, but adds sweetness and freshness to sandwiches with few nutritional negatives. If you can get it, it should be tinned in its own (pink!) juices, I guess its kind of pickled...? And it is generally sliced, but you can get baby ones like this too, I think. It's not nice by itself, and will go soggy fast, so it's best in a salad sandwich, eaten straight away.

On that note, pickled things in general are probably a good way to add a lot of flavour without too much fat or salt...

For something a little unusual, you can make fillings of leftover lentil or chickpea salad (you can find recipes everywhere online), which is incredibly cheap to make. If that seems quite heavy, you can substitute traditional bread for lavash or pita bread.

And always eat a wholegrain bread - not only is it full of things you don't get in white bread, it will fill you up, and contributes a lot more to you RDI for grains.

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What are some nice tasting healthy school lunch ideas that a teenager can make easily and cheaply?

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purplediva

I would like ideas or recipes of healthy lunch snacks that i can make without it costing too much and lacking in taste

thanks

Answer
4 small chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 tablespoon Cajun spice
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 large flour tortillas
1/2 cup tzatikki dip
1 medium zuccini, grated
1 large carrot, grated

Method:
1. Place chicken strips, Cajun spice and oil in a bowl, cover and set aside for 10 minutes.

2. Heat a large non-stick fry pan over a medium-high heat.

3. Place the chicken strips in the pan and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until brown and cooked through. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.

4. Top each tortilla with Tzatziki dip, carrot, zuccini and grated carrot.

5. Serve immediately, or wrap for later use with a green salad of your choice.


Or a sandwich with a salad can be an easier alternative.
Salads are really good also.

What are some healthy school lunches and snacks?

Q. Can anyone give me a 7 day eating plan for school, including a lunch and two snacks?

Thanks in advance!

Answer
Monday: Tortilla Pizza
1. Take a small 7 inch whole-wheat tortilla (90 calories) and put it between two paper towels and put it on a plate. Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds.
2. Spread 1 tbsp tomato sauce all over it. I use Ragu sauce, which is about 10 calories per tbsp.
3. Chop up a slice of turkey breast, 1/4 of a sweet bell pepper, a small white mushroom, and 1/2 a baby cucumber. You can use whatever toppings you like, but these are all super healthy. Toppings are about 40 calories.
4. Take a slice of cheese and fold it in half. Take the half and spread it all over your cheese (30 calories).
5. Toast it in those little ovens for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Has 170 calories

Snack: Silhouette 35 calories yogurt and an apple

Tuesday: Frittata
1. Preheat the broiler. Take a small little skillet (because this is only for 1 person) and drizzle 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil in the skillet. Sautee 1/4 cup sweet bell peppers, 2 tbsp chopped onion, and 1 mushroom chopped.
2. Once the vegetables are tender to your liking, transfer them to a plate. Don't re-oil the pan. Whisk 2 eggs together and pour it into the skillet. Once the bottom is set, put the vegetables in the frittata, making sure it's even.
3. Stick it in the broiler for 5 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Has about 160 calories

Snack: 6 almonds (or more, if you're feeling particularly hungry) and yogurt

Wednesday: Tuna Salad Wrap
1 6 ounce tuna can packed in water, drained
2 tsp mayonnaise
2 tsp mustard
2 tsp relish
2 small whole-wheat tortilla
1. Open the tuna can and add mayonnaise, mustard, and relish. Mix well.
2. Spread the tuna mixture on the tortilla, roll up, and eat.
You can 1/2 the recipe or make two tortillas and save the other one for an after school snack. Has about 450 calories.

Snack: Baby carrots and an apple

Thursday: Chicken Salad
1. Cook the amount of chicken you want to put in your salad in a pan. Once it's fully cooked, transfer it to a plate. I would be using 4 small slices fully cooked seasoned chicken breasts from Lilydale.
2. Cut some lettuce, sweet bell peppers, cucumbers, celery, and whatever other vegetables you want to put in your salad. Vegetables are super low in calories and celery is even a negative calorie.
3. Put your desired low-fat dressings. I like to put a lot of mustard, a tsp of mayonnaise, and relish.
About 140 calories

Snack: Granola bar and banana

Friday: Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich
1. Take a slice of whole-wheat bread and cut it in half, so you get two thin slices of bread.
2. Spread 1 tbsp of peanut butter over the sandwich.
3. Cut a banana into slices and put it on top of your peanut butter. Top with the other slice of bread.
Should be about 285 calories

Snack: Yogurt and 6 almonds

That's about all I can come up with. I'm sorry it's not a 7 day eating plan, but I hope it helped!

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What is the best healthy food for people trying to get into shape?

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Evilish13

For people whom are trying to stay in shape what is your favorite recipe for something thats heavy? Basically a descent size meal containing preferably some kinds of meats & veg's. Please give me recipe details. It can be snacks also. Thanks

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Fast and healthy breakfast options:
cereal with milk and fruit
toast with peanut butter and a glass of juice
an egg and toast and a glass of juice
a yogurt and fruit shake with a muffin

Meals:
- Chicken Stir-fry (grilled chicken with cooked veggies of your choice <carrots, bean sprouts, peppers, celery, brocolli, cauliflower, etc.>on top of rice)
- Tuna Salad (lettuce, cucumber, celery, carrot, tomatoe, cheese, with canned tuna on top)
- Chicken wraps (whole wheat wrap, grilled chicken sliced, lettuce, cucumber, celery, carrot, tomato, cheese, etc.)

Snacks:
Nuts and apple slices,
cheese and crackers,
yogurt with peaches,
cereal mix and carrot sticks with dip,
a fruit smoothie,
a bowl of cereal,
or half a sandwich

What is an extremely healthy but inexpensive 7 day meal plan that I can go by?

Katnip95

I want to start eating healthier. I don't really have any self motivation so maybe a meal plan will help me get in gear. I don't like drinking anything but water anyway so I'm good on that part. Any suggestions? (:

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I will give 7 options for each meal sorry I am a vegetarian mostly so lol

Breakfast 1
Oatmeal with fruit (you can add a bit of honey to sweeten)
Breakfast 2
1 egg (prepared as you like), baked beans, 1-2 slices of whole-grain toast, fresh fruit, you can add 2 pieces of turkey bacon if you like
Breakfast 3
1 almond or peanut butter sandwich (use the natural kind), 1 banana, it's good if you can drink a small glass of milk but if not just stick with your water
Breakfast 4
2 oz of fish (it's not really expensive if you buy a fresh fish at a good price and then divide it into 2-3 oz servings b/c 1 pound of fish can give you 8 meals), 1/2 cup brown rice, http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Stir_fried-Sesame-Bok-Choy-Recipezaar, fresh fruit, personally I drink green tea here
Breakfast 5
2 open-faced veggie sandwiches on whole grain bread or wasa crackers, I add a thin slice of cheese (use a cheese carver it gets them really thin), fruit
Breakfast 6
Muesli and kefir (it tastes similar to plain yogurt it's excellent for digestion but it does take getting used too my husband loves it but I am not too fond of it personally) alternately you can have a healthy cereal with reduced fat cow's milk or fortified soy or rice milk depending on the cereal I might add fresh fruit I like nectarines with my bran flakes
Breakfast 7 (this tastes like a bit like a really nice chunky applesauce)
- Raw Food Breakfast -
"Oatmeal"

Serves 2
2 apples
1 banana
1 tablespoon golden flax seed
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Pure water
Directions

Put the flax seeds in the purified water and let sit overnight.

Peel the apples and cut them in smaller parts (for the blender). Peel the banana and break in parts. Rinse the flax seeds.

Put all ingredients in a blender. Add 1/4 cup water, just enough to let the mixture blend well. Blend all ingredients until smooth. You may want to add a little more water if it's too thick (I don't).
Tip
Can add nuts and/or raisins

Lunch 1
Salad (2-3 oz grilled chicken, cabbage shredded, apples (diced and peeled), yellow bell peppers julienned, diced red onion (small amount), caramelized cashews, avocado, cottage cheese (instead of dressing I detest cottage cheese but on this salad superb)
Lunch 2
Hummus and raw veg stuffed in a whole wheat pita, fruit salad
Lunch 3
tuna (just canned or pouched in water), bulghur (cooked in a vegetable broth), cucumber, tomato, avocado, bell peppers, mixed together you can add a small drizzle of olive oil
Lunch 4
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/12753/asian-prawn-and-pineapple-salad
Lunch 5
Chilli with rice (I add veggie crumbles for B-vitamins and so it's ultra low fat but you can use lean ground beef or turkey crumbles try to avoid full fat ground beef)
Lunch 6
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/333614/red-lentil-chickpea-and-chilli-soup
I like to have with hearty healthy bread. If you can't bring yourself to try lentils which are excellent for your health have some Minestrone Soup
Lunch 7
Black Bean Burritos alternatively if you are more of a meat eater
Apple Pork Wraps

Fresh sage
Handful of pork
Olive oil
A few leaves of romaine lettuce
Whole-wheat wrap
About 2" of cucumber, sliced thinly
1/2 an apple, sliced thinly
Salt and pepper

Chop the sage finely. Mix the pork and fresh sage with 1/2 - 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Lay one or two leaves of romaine lettuce on the whole-wheat wrap. Spread the pork evenly over the lettuce. Cover this with thinly sliced cucumber and apple. Add salt and pepper to taste. Wrap and eat.
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Dinner 1
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1031/thaistyle-steamed-fish 1/2 cup brown rice
Dinner 2
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/10388/thai-chicken-and-mushroom-broth (I would have with 1/2 cup of brown rice)
Dinner 3
Chicken Fajitas (I personally make my own wraps b/c I can't stand the taste of store bought ones)
Dinner 4
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/681659/watermelon-prawn-and-avocado-salad
Dinner 5
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/12142/tofu-greens-and-cashew-stirfry
Dinner 6
Thai-style Turkey Burgers look these up on that BBC Food Site you can have baked fries or some crispy raw veggies on the side
Dinner 7
Shish Kebobs lots of grilled veggies and a protein (hallomi cheese, chicken, shrimp, beef, lamb whatever) you can have with some brown rice

Don't forget healthy snacks: plain nuts and seeds, oatmeal, yoghurt, raw veg (with hummus), fresh fruit, fruit and veggies smoothies great for breakfast but I know you only drink water so maybe you won't like, slice of healthy bread w/nut butter

Not necessarily in this order I just put them down as they occurred you can also swap dinners and lunches. I tried to make dinner lighter b/c it's ideal

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What is a good diet for someone trying to stay healthy?

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Vickey

I want to go on a diet to be healthy, but I don't want it to have to be too hard. I work out a lot, and am very fit, but I feel that I am not making the healthiest choices when it comes to eating. What should I do when it comes to disciplining my food choices?

Answer
Thats great that your active and want to eat healthy :)
Go for natural, organic foods. Eat smaller portions more often rather than big portions less often. Avoid things like soda, diet soda or any diet drinks, artificial colors or sweeteners, too much sugar, overly processed foods. Remember to drink plenty of water. Green tea is great to =) As well as water with lemon which is cleansing, good for your skin, digestive system.

You can also try out healthier alternatives with food.
Examples:

- Replace fast food french fries with homemade sweet potato or regular fries (made with a touch of olive oil, salt)

- For chips, you could try natural sweet potato chips, pita chips, fat free popcorn, pop chips or a natural potato chip brand like Kettle. You can also make your own chips by thinly slicing potatoes or sweet potatoes, glazing with olive oil, sprinkling with salt (pepper, basil if you'd like - cinnamon goes well with sweet potatoes) & baking them.

- Replace candy with things like frozen grapes or banana slices, dried mango strips, dried blueberries/cranberries/cherries/papaya, raisins, etc.

- Try a veggie burger on a whole wheat bun, topped with some things you like.

- If you want soda, try cold sparkling water with lemon or mixed with 100 % organic fruit juice instead

- Replace white pasta with whole grain in pasta dishes + add veggies (for example adding baby spinach to pasta, grilled vegetables to lasagna, broccoli/grated carrot/spinach/kale to pasta salad, etc.

- For a creamy pasta sauce try tomato sauce with goat cheese mixed in, for a healthier dish

- Enjoy pizza, try it on thin multigrain crust topped with fresh veggies.

- For healthier treat options try things like: frozen yogurt, vanilla greek yogurt with berries & grated dark chocolate, whole grain baked goods, etc. Desserts are fine in moderation :)


Here is a list with some healthy food ideas :)

~ Greek yogurt or yogurt (nonfat) - Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt
~ Eggs, cheese, cottage cheese (2% is fine), goat cheese, skim milk or goat milk, etc.
~ Vegetables
~ Fruit & Berries
~ Beans (chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, mixed beans, etc.) - full of fiber and protein :)
~ Veggie burgers (Amy's makes great veggie burgers)
~ Whole grain breads: multigrain bread, ezekiel bread, rye bread, whole wheat pitas, whole grain tortillas or bagels, etc.
~ Whole grain pasta or brown rice pasta, brown/wild rice, quinoa, buckwheat, etc.
~ Sweet potatoes or potatoes
~ Hummus
~ Oatmeal - great source of fiber, you can add toppings like: almond butter or peanut butter, nuts, fresh berries/fruit, raisins, dried fruit like cherries/cranberries/blueberries, cinnamon, skim milk or non-dairy milk, nonfat greek yogurt, jam, honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, etc.
~ Healthy cereals (Kashi, Nature's Path Organic, etc..high in fiber like raisin bran)
~ Nuts, seeds, almond butter, peanut butter
~ Non-dairy milks like soy, almond or rice milk
~ Ground flax seed to add into a smoothie, top yogurt, etc.
~ Olive oil, good healthy fat, great for stir frys with lots of veggies.
~ Salmon & Tuna
~ Tofu & Tempeh - are great in sandwiches, wraps, on salads, etc.
~ Whole grain crackers
~ Whole grain waffles or pancakes
~ Dark chocolate


Website with great nutrition information, healthy recipes, meal ideas, snack ideas, etc
Building blocks for good nutrition:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/values/building-blocks.php
Four pillars of healthy eating:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/healthstartshere/fourpillars.php


I hope this helps :)
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What are some quick and easy whole wheat sandwich recipes?

saacommand

I'm trying to lose weight and I recently found out that whole wheat is better then the normal tasty bread for you.

What are some ways I can make whole wheat bread taste better? What kind of recipes do you got?

Answer
Whole wheat is great and actually adds flavor too!! Use it for whatever sandwiches you enjoy!

If you like peanut butter and jelly (and really who doesn't?) you can make it so much healthier. You can actually make it into a complete healthy meal, rather than a high processed sugar bomb with no nutritive value. Try a natural peanut butter (less sugar, no preservatives), whole wheat bread, and a sugar free all fruit spread (like Polaner's). It will offer you a balanced meal of proteins, fats, and carbs. Not to mention high fiber, low or natural sugars, and nutrient dense calories. This means you get a full belly and steady energy for hours.

A bit more of a grown up taste but not bad by any means!

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What would be a healthy, but also easy, lunch to make and bring to the beach each day?

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Jim Vaugha

What would be a healthy, but also easy, lunch to make and bring to the beach each day?

Answer
a turkey sandwich with tomato and lettuce on whole wheat,
brown rice with bits of steamed carrot and chicken in a thermos,
leftovers from last night in a thermos,
a medley of healthy snacks, such as vegetables, fruit, string cheese, and crackers.

Healthy easy lunch ideas for work when pregnant?

Crazzychk

I don't know about you ladies, but the idea of heating up lunch meat before eating it makes my stomach go funny. Not that I mind grilled sandwiches. But I need some quick, easy, and healthy lunch ideas for work. I have been making my lunch for work and I am running out of ideas. I have been hungry all day and bring fruits, granola, and yogurt for snacks. I really need something filling for lunch time to help. Any idea's? Thanks in advance!

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You can eat cold cuts without heating them up...that's on old wives tale. I know MANY people who ate them while pregnant and their babies were perfectly fine...I've been eating them myself as well. Dr. says it's fine.

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Healthy lunch and breakfast recipes that i can take to school?

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OMGitsZ03

I was just looking for healthy lunch and breakfast ideas that i can take to school. For breakfast i usually just grab a banana or apple and this can get a bit boring. I have a sandwich near enough every day for lunch which can get boring as well. If you could post some ideas that would be great :) I'd prefer if i could carry the food in a lunch box or in a disposable bag

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Sprouts, Veg sandwiches, Mixed Fruit Salad anything may be handy. check their recipies on net.

Is it really healthy to be vegetarian? What are some very good recipes that are healthy, but also delicious?

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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

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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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Is it possible to make healthy ice cream?

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Can you make homemade icecream healthy enough were you can eat it everyday and not have to worry about it being bad for you and gaining weight from it? Using an icecream maker

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Yes it is possible to make Healthy Homemade Ice Cream.
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Cherry & White Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon water
3 cups low-fat milk, divided
3 large egg yolks
1 14-ounce can nonfat sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ounces chopped unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup fresh or frozen chopped cherries
1/2 cup white chocolate chunks
Preparation

Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl; let stand, stirring once or twice, while you make the base for the ice cream.
Pour 1 1/2 cups milk into a large saucepan. Add cocoa and chocolate to the milk.
Heat the milk mixture over medium heat until steaming. Whisk egg yolks and condensed milk in a medium bowl. Gradually pour in the hot milk, whisking until blended. Return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the back of the spoon is lightly coated, 3 to 5 minutes. Do not bring to a boil or the custard will curdle.
Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean large bowl. Add the softened gelatin and whisk until melted. Whisk in the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
Whisk the ice cream mixture and pour into the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. During the last 5 minutes of freezing, add cherries and white chocolate chunks to the ice cream maker. If necessary, place the ice cream in the freezer to firm up before serving.

Nutrition
Per serving: 307 calories; 10 g fat ( 6 g sat , 3 g mono ); 91 mg cholesterol; 47 g carbohydrates; 11 g protein; 2 g fiber; 115 mg sodium; 627 mg potassium.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cherry_white_chocolate_chunk_ice_cream.html
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Chocolate Cookie & Walnut Crunch Ice Cream
Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon water
3 cups low-fat milk, divided
3 large egg yolks
1 14-ounce can nonfat sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ounces chopped unsweetened chocolate
3/4 cup chopped chocolate sandwich (or wafer) cookies
1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts, (see Tip)
Preparation

Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl; let stand, stirring once or twice, while you make the base for the ice cream.
Pour 1 1/2 cups milk into a large saucepan. Add cocoa and chocolate to the milk.
Heat the milk mixture over medium heat until steaming. Whisk egg yolks and condensed milk in a medium bowl. Gradually pour in the hot milk, whisking until blended. Return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the back of the spoon is lightly coated, 3 to 5 minutes. Do not bring to a boil or the custard will curdle.
Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean large bowl. Add the softened gelatin and whisk until melted. Whisk in the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
Whisk the ice cream mixture and pour into the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. During the last 5 minutes of freezing, add chopped cookies and walnuts to the ice cream maker. If necessary, place the ice cream in the freezer to firm up before serving.

Tips & Notes
Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week. | Equipment: Ice cream maker
Tip: Toasting chopped nuts: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Cool toasted nuts completely before adding them to the ice cream maker.
Nutrition
Per serving: 308 calories; 11 g fat ( 4 g sat , 3 g mono ); 89 mg cholesterol; 46 g carbohydrates; 11 g protein; 3 g fiber; 151 mg sodium; 607 mg potassium.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chocolate_cookie_walnut_crunch_ice_cream.html
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Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
Ingredients

1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1/2 cup bottled Key lime juice (such as Nellie and Joe's)
1/2 cup whipping cream
Dash of salt
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
6 graham crackers (1 1/2 cookie sheets), coarsely crushed, divided
Key lime wedges (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Pour mixture into freezer can of an ice-cream freezer, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Stir 1/3 cup graham crackers into ice cream. Spoon ice cream into a freezer-safe container, and cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm. Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon graham crackers. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000000682960,00.html

Are there any recipes for a Potato Sandwich?

Don't answer if you don't know. I hate potato salad! I hate sweet potato/yams! So please, don't recommend those. No toppings like tomatoes, spinach, onion, relish, mayo, sweet cream, cream cheese, pepper jack or garlic. Thanks
NO eggs! I don't want my sandwich to be sweet either!

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from the web page (below):
Potato Paneer Sandwich is a yummy and nutritious ,healthy snack that can be made up in minutes. It is great for breakfast, brunch , lunchboxes and even for traveling.This is one of the easiest and tastiest dish.


Ingredients:

1Potato - Boiled and mashed/grated
1 Carrot - grated (Optional)
1 Onion - Finely Chopped
Paneer - grated
1/2 tsp Garam masala
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp Chat masala (Optional)
1/2 tsp Amchoor - Dried Mango powder
1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
4 Bread Slices
Sandwich maker


Method:-

1) Boil ,Peel and mash the potatoes well.
2) Grate the paneer and carrot.
3) Mix all of the above ingredients Mashed potatoes, grated paneer, finely chopped onions, grated carrot, salt, chilli powder, garam masala powder,chat masala,dried mango powder and adjust the masala according to your taste.Mix well.
4) Take a slice of bread and butter one side of it, put the masala on it and cover with another slice of bread.
5) Apply butter on the top of the covered bread so that it can toast and get golden brown. Toast it in a sandwich maker.
6) Serve with Ketchup and green coriander/mint chutney.

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Healthy seafood salad recipe?

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Does anyone have any healthy seafood salad recipes?

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Seafood Salad Recipe
1. Go Asian and serve a curried seafood salad. Prepare a dressing of mango chutney, lemon juice, curry powder, chopped mango and mayonnaise. Toss in cooked shrimp, crabmeat and scallops. Arrange on lettuce leaves.
2. Get together a simple seafood salad with seafood dressing. Mix it with cooked prawns and serve with tomato quarters, cucumber twists and lemon wedges.
3. You can create an exciting seafood sandwich. Toss a seafood salad with cooked seafood and salad dressing. Add celery, green onions and green pepper. Fill a sandwich loaf with seafood salad mixture.
Seafood salad dressing recipe - Blend mayonnaise, chili sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and horseradish for a basic seafood salad dressing. Toss it with chunks of lobster meat along with chopped celery and hardboiled eggs or tuna.

What are some good recipes for healthy eggs?

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I'm cutting down on the calories so what are some good recipes of healthy eggs.I have only(the only things for eggs):grade A milk,a LARGE thing of large eggs,turkey,all types of shredded cheeses,brown and serve beef sausage,parsley,black pepper,salt,and cinnamon.I might have more things you might use for eggs so please just give me as many recipes as you can.THANKS!!

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Chicken or Turkey Salad Sandwich

2 skinless, boneless chicken or turkey breast
4 eggs
1 red apple, diced (optional)
3 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup relish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper



Directions:

1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add chicken or turkey and cook until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink inside, approximately 20 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.

2.Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, rinse with cold water, 2 minutes, peel and slice.

3.In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, sliced eggs, apple, onions, relish, mayonnaise, celery, pineapple (with just a little juice for flavor), cilantro, seasoning to taste.

Serve on bread, buns, pitas or wraps with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and any other fresh sliced veggies.

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Turkey Omelette

4 eggs
1 green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup cooked turkey meat, shredded
1/2 cup seeded diced tomato ( you can add sauteed onion, peppers, mushrooms, steamed broccoli)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese


Directions:

In a bowl, beat eggs, onion, parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add egg mixture. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. Sprinkle with turkey, tomatoes and cheese. When the eggs are set, remove from the heat; fold omelet in half.

This would also work with the sausage instead of the turkey, just brown then add to the omelette.

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Deviled Eggs

6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
Salt and pepper


Directions:

1.Place eggs in a pot of salted water. Bring the water to a boil, and let eggs cook in boiling water until they are hard boiled, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Drain eggs, and let cool.

2.Cut eggs in half, lengthwise. Remove the egg yolks and mash them together in a small mixing bowl. Mix in the paprika, mayonnaise, dry mustard, salt ans pepper. Spoon mixture into the egg shells, chill for 1 hour and serve.

(You can add cooked, chopped bacon and shredded cheddar cheese to the egg yolk mixture if desired.)

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Breakfast Buns

4 sausages, cooked and sliced
1 tablespoon butter or margernie
4 eggs
2 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup milk
salt, pepper
cheddar cheese
2-4 slices tomato

Directions:

1. Heat butter in skillet. Whisk eggs and green onions with milk, season with salt and pepper.
2. Scramble fry eggs, when almost doen add cooked, sliced sausage, top with cheese. Remove from heat, cover 2 minutes, or until cheese melts.
3. Toast buns, (if desired) add sliced tomato, top with egg/sausage mixture, top with top bun.
Also works with cooked, crumbled bacon.

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Fried Egg Sandwich - serves 4

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons butter
4 eggs
4 slices processed American cheese
8 slices toasted white bread
salt and pepper to taste
2- 4 tablespoons ketchup


Directions:

1.In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Crack eggs in pan and cook to desired firmness. Just before eggs are cooked, place a slice of cheese over each egg.

2.After cheese has melted, place each egg on a toasted slice of bread. Season eggs with salt and pepper. Spread ketchup on remaining slices of bread and cover eggs with bread to make 4 sandwiches. Serve warm.
(Can add slices of cooked bacon or ham)

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