What are healthy meals?

Koh Jun

Answer
healthy meals are those meals which contain every thing, protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins
there is a list of over hundred with recipes but i am giving you the ones i like:
Cornish pasty wraps
A delicious alternative to just a plain old sarnie for lunch - make a big batch to last you the week


Tiger roll sushi
Aaron Craze demonstrates how to make sushi at home with this recipe for creamy prawn-filled sushi rolls


Egyptian red lentil soup
Make Jun Tanaka's quick and nourishing soup for a simple lunch or supper dish.


Aussie Sandwich
Aaron Craze makes a delicious focaccia sandwich with fresh vegetables and homemade aioli


Wok chicken wrap
Ricky Andalcio makes easy work of this quick and simple lunch idea


Japanese chicken and rice salad
A perfect lunchbox treat or quick supper that the whole family will love


Spicy chick peas with couscous
Enjoy a taste of the Middle East with this colourful, flavourful dish


Spaghetti primavera
A light and tasty pasta dish that makes the most of spring - primavera - vegetables

Roasted butternut and feta salad
Roasted butternut squash and mushroom adds a creamy sweetness to this crunchy salad.


Hummous and salad
Aaron Craze serves a pimped-up hummous with a refreshing salad on the side

What are some healthy recipes and snacks?

Moonlight

Answer
If you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit.

Here are the golden rules:
Initially cut down to 1200 calories.
Exercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions.
Don't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise.
Drink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day.
Limit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day.
Never eat dinner after 6pm.
Adopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!
Make low fat dairy choices

Follow this menu plan as a suggestion:
Breakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon
20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR
fruit salad w low GI soy yogurt
Snack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)
Lunch 12.30pm - muligrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter)
Snack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt
Dinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato
Snack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)

Exercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. You can do a circuit class but this counts as one weights session. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between.

Cardio needs to include running, boxing and spin. If your classes are less than 1 hour top it up with cardio before and after classes. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes.

To maintain you can increase calories to 1500 and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 cal and 6 sessions again.

Good luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.

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Quick college recipes?

EtherealEc

-Something quick, nutritious, and substantial (As a matter of conscience I reject prepared frozen meals)

Answer
You can try the following healthy, and quick recipes:

1. cucumber-tomato sandwich:

Ingredients:
Half a cucumber;
1 small tomato;
whole grain bread, or whole wheat bread;
some butter;
creme cheese and some sauce if you want.
Salt and pepper.

Method:

Butter two slices of bread( you can toast them first if you like).
Wash and peel cucumber. Slice the cucumber and tomato thinly.
Spread butter on each bread slice. after that if you want, spread a thin layer of cheese.
Then arrange the cucumber slices on top of the cream cheese on on one bread slice.

Sprinkle cucumbers slices with ground pepper.

Then arrange the tomatoes over the cucumbers and ground pepper.

Lightly salt the tomato slices. Now you can put some sauce if you want( it tastes good without it too)

Cover the cucumber and tomatoes with the remaining buttered slice.
Eat. You can also wrap it in a plastic wrapper and chill it in the refrigerator to eat it later.


You can make similar sandwiches using different things like lettuce leaves, avocados,olives.


2. Fried eggs on toast:

Ingredients:

2 slices of bread;
2 eggs;
butter, oil;
salt and pepper.

Method:

Toast the bread slices.
Spread butter on each slice.
Heat a little bit of oil in a frying/saute pan.
Crack eggs in pan and cook to desired firmness.
Place each egg on the toasted and buttered slice of bread.
Sprinkle some salt and pepper.


3. Black bean and tomato quinoa:

Quinoa is a fast-cooking, protein-packed whole grain. If you can't get quinoa where you live substitute rice. It is very nutritious and perfect with beans.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup quinoa
1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
small onion chopped (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro



Method:


Whisk together lime juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Wash quinoa in cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.

Cook quinoa in 1 cup of boiling salted water uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes.

Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy!




Eat bananas, or a handful of nut like almonds, cashewnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds etc. for snack.

You can also soak moong beans overnight, drain the water in the morning, let it sprout for 8-9 hours, and keep it in the fridge, to eat anytime when in a hurry. Just add some chopped tomatoes to it and salt and lime juice. it is a very healthy light lunch or snack.

Hope this helps.

Recipes for quick healthy meals?

SelfLove

Answer
Always remember we need at least one meat, one vegetable, one starch which includes potatoes/rice/corn/beans.

Lunches:

Have you tried the Campbell's New England Chowder? Very good for lunch. A meal in itself.


Soups and grilled cheese sandwiches.


Jimmy Dean pre-cooked sausage patties are VERY good and make excellent sandwiches for lunch.


Tuna; salmon; kippers; sardines; chili; egg sandwiches of all types; peanut butter; cottage cheese with fruit; hot cereals; sloppy joes; hamburgers; Hillshire Farm's DELI SELECT containers of shaved meats of all kinds for sandwiches (you can reuse the containers).
All can be server with sliced tomatoes/onions/lettuce/etc. which gives you a vegetable along with your meat.

Suppers:

Most deli's are now roasting chickens. They are delicious. We have to stand in line at the grocery store to get one. They usually sell them beginning at 10:00 am. Try to buy two and freeze one.


Tyson's fully cooked whole chickens are delicious. I serve them often with S&W canned sweet potatoes, Stove-Top dressing, microwave chicken/turkey gravy, a vegetable, cranberry sauce, and Pillsbury Microwave Biscuits which are better than I can make. A frozen pie defrosted and fully cooked. Keeps the kitchen cool.


Hormel, Armour, Tyson, Smithfield, and other brands have packages of PRE-COOKED beef tips, roast, pot roast, pork roast, chicken, ham, meatload. Most all come with gravy. They are very good. Use these for your meat dish and add vegetables, rice, or potatoes. You will find these packages near the cold meat section, they are not frozen. If you are only cooking for yourself, you can make two or more meals out of one package and freeze them for future dinners or lunches.


EXAMPLES and their websites showing pictures of packages:


Fully Cooked Meats & Recipes
http://www.hormel.com/create/default.asp?req=recipes/


Fully Cooked Roast Beef in Brown Gravy
http://www.tyson.com/Recipes/Product/ViewProduct.aspx?id=32


Fully Cooked Pork Roast in Gravy
http://www.tyson.com/Recipes/Product/ViewProduct.aspx?id=299


Fully Cooked Seasoned Beef Meatloaf
http://www.tyson.com/Recipes/Product/ViewProduct.aspx?id=41


Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Medalllions in Sesame Teriyake Sauce
http://www.tyson.com/Recipes/Product/ViewProduct.aspx?id=195


Fully Cooked Smoked Meats
http://www.tyson.com/FoodService/PressRoom/ViewArticle.aspx?id=2152

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Good simple healthy recipes?

zyllee

Any ideas for some tasty healthy recipes that won't leave me in the kitchen forever and won't cause me to have to buy super expensive ingredients I'll only use once?

Please only include ones you have personally tried. My husband and I are trying to choose healthier fare. However, I was raised cooking southern comfort food so my list for healthy things to cook is kind of limited to salads, roast, and oatmeal (blech I know).

Thanks!
I work long hours and have a long commute and don't always want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Answer
Here are some simple and healthy recipe ideas =)

~ Spinach & cheese omelet (eggs, baby spinach, cheese of your choice) served with a salad or veggies + some healthy multigrain toast if you'd like.
- For salad try using mixed baby greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber & low-fat salad dressing. You can also add things like nuts, goat cheese or feta cheese crumbles, and dried cranberries. Try using organic ingredients if you can.

~ Vegan chili =) It's an easy, great recipe. It serves 6 - 8 people.
- 1 tbsp safflower or olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 1 jar mild salsa
- 1 jar fire-roasted tomato sauce
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 package Yves veggie ground round
* Add oil & onion, cook on medium heat until the onion appears to be clear colored.
* Add sauce, salsa, beans - cook
* Add ground round & cook for at least 15 - 20 minutes.
- Serve with corn bread, multigrain bread, wild/brown rice or a whole grain tortilla + salad or veggies.

* Roasted salmon, sweet potato or wild/brown rice + steamed veggies or salad.
Roasted salmon recipe - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/RE00145
Maple-glazed roasted salmon - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/NU00431
For the sweet potatoes - to cook them just brush them with olive oil, sprinkle them with salt, peppers & basil and bake.

* Smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels with a side salad.

* Mozzarella, pesto & tomato sandwich (you can try using goat cheese to) + salad
- Toast the bread, spread with pesto, add mozzarella & tomato slices.
- You can also try spreading the bread with pesto, adding cheese & tomato and putting it inside a sandwich press or waffle maker to heat up.

* Grilled vegetable & goat cheese wraps or whole wheat pitas filled with hummus & veggies & a salad.

* Whole grain pasta with tomato sauce & steamed baby spinach with goat cheese mixed into sauce. Served with a salad or steamed vegetables.

* Pasta salad with tuna or chickpeas. (whole grain or brown rice pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheese if you want, cucumber, peppers chopped, etc..with low-fat salad dressing) Served with salad or vegetables.

Hope this helps! :)

any Sandwich recipes!?!?

Ashley

or any recipes for lunch to make?
I'm only 14 and i need to make lunch soo i'm making sandwiches any recipes that are easy for a 14 yea old to make? and not to many ingerdients and has to be simple
dont say grilled cheese or peanut butter and jelly just something tasty

Answer
Roast Beef Wrap

1 large flour tortilla
3-4 thin slices roast beef
Cream cheese
Lettuce

On the large tortilla spread cream cheese. Next put roast beef slices on the tortilla. Then put the lettuce on top of the roast beef. Roll up your wrap. Cut it in half. Put in a baggy for lunch for your kid to enjoy.

Recipe submitted by Jill, age 16.




Sunshine Basil Wraps


6-8 pieces turkey or chicken
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup lettuce
Ranch dressing
Tomato-basil tortilla bread


First lay tortilla bread flat. Put slices of turkey or chicken and then cheese on top. Cook in microwave until cheese is melted (about 1 minute on high). Add lettuce, then spread Ranch dressing on top. Roll up your wrap and eat as a quick and healthy lunch.

This recipe was submitted by Maggie, age 14.




Grilled Bullseye

2 eggs
2 pieces of bread
1 slice cheese
Butter

Cut a hole in the center of each piece of bread using a glass, glass jar, or cookie cutter. Butter the pan. Turn stove on Low at first then move to Medium once eggs are in.

Place both pieces of bread on the pan. Crack each egg and drop one into each hole in the center of the bread. Cook egg to your liking, take two pieces of bread off pan and let cool. Put cheese slice in-between slices of bread. Place in microwave for 30 seconds or under the grill to melt cheese.

This recipe was sent in by Nic.




Robin Hood Wrap

1 package tortillas
Cold cuts, sliced from the deli (ham and turkey)
American cheese
Swiss cheese
Chopped veggies (lettuce, cucumbers, pickles, olives)
Mustard and mayonnaise

Lay a tortilla out flat and spread with mayonnaise, then mustard. Then layer with a slice of ham and a slice of turkey. Next add a slice of American cheese and a slice of Swiss cheese. Add lettuce, olives, cucumbers, and pickles. Roll up your wrap and cut into round bite-sized pieces. Pack in an airtight container. Simple to make and great for school lunches!

Recipe sent in by Chelsey F.

Mashed Hot 'Tater Dog

1 hot dog bun per person, toasted
1 hot dog per person, heated
prepared instant mashed potatoes
1 package frozen peas and carrots, cooked
salt and pepper to taste

Toast buns, heat hot dogs, and cover hot dog with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots. Add ketchup if you like. A healthy twist to the old hot dog.

Recipe submitted by Kristina.







California Roll Up


1 whole wheat flour tortilla
4 slices deli shaved turkey breast
1 slice mozzarella cheese
4 thin slices cucumber
4 slices avocado
alfalfa sprouts

Layer tortilla with turkey breast, cheese, cucumber and avocado slices, and a handful of sprouts. Roll it up and slice in half. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Perfect for school lunches.


Tofu Burgers

1/2 block firm tofu
2 cups oats
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons oil
whole wheat buns


Cut up 1/2 tofu block into small cubes. Then mash the tofu with your hands and place in a large bowl. Add oats and soy sauce. Mix together well using your hands. Make tofu burger patties with your hands. Fry in oil until golden and crispy.


Drain on paper towels. Serve on a whole wheat bun with ketchup, lettuce, and any other burger toppings you like. Kids will love these healthy burgers.


Serves 4.








Hamburger with the Works


1 pound ground beef
1/2 onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 eggs
4 slices American cheese
hamburger buns


In a bowl mix together ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Make patties, fry, and drain on paper towel. Fry eggs. Top burger with fried egg, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and your favorite burger toppings.


Serves 4.


Tuna Tacos


1 large can of tuna
2 tablespoons coleslaw dressing
1 package coleslaw mix
12 flour tortillas

In a medium bowl mix the tuna, coleslaw mix and coleslaw dressing. Spoon into flour tortillas. Serve with corn chips and salsa.


Crispy Bacon Tortilla

one tortilla
4 pieces of bacon
4 slices of American cheese


Cook 4 pieces of bacon in microwave (or in fry pan - kids, have parents fry for you). Put the tortilla on a plate and add cheese. Put in microwave for 20 seconds to melt. Then put bacon on the cheese and roll your tortilla up. Add salsa, avocado, or sour cream.

Click here for some quick and easy sandwich recipes.

If you've got your own unique and cool burger recipes, sandwich recipes, or any other easy lunch recipes,
then please send them in.

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Simple foods for toddlers...?

Question-

I babysit my 3 year old sister everyday and just now I realized that the only things she ever eats are kraft dinner, Mcdonalds and frozen foods and very rarely the food my mom cooks and leaves in the fridge. I know this is soo unhealthy especially for a 3 year old.

I'm only 15 years old so I don't really know how to make meals from scratch. I could try, but like all 3 year olds, she extremely picky with what she eats...so I'm afraid my meal won't taste good enough for her to eat putting into consideration that i don't cook.

So are there any (simple) full proof toddler approved recipes that you guys can share with me??

Answer
Well most kids are picky eaters at that age but you can try mac n cheese, peanut butter n jelly sandwiches ( I cut them into fun shapes using cookie cutters)...ill even tell my son be a montser and eat the plane...lol. it works...he very picky! Try soups like chicken noodle soups, my son loves spinach pizza. Give healthy snacks likes fruits and granola bars, etc. My son like fruit smoothies a lot. I tell him its slushie.

Kid lunch recipes?

Q. Ok, so I need some kid-approved luch recipes.

They're kind of sick of sandwiches, soups, etc.


Simple is always the best route to go..

Any suggestions would be great!

Answer
If you make it fun/interesting and get them involved they will eat healthy.

My kids love what they call "cube lunch". Baked chicken breast cut in cubes (usually leftover from dinner), cheese cut in cubes, croutons, and watermelon or cantelope cut in cubes. They like to pick up the cubes with toothpicks or eat with their fingers.

Ramen is always quick and easy. I drain the water off the noodles, then add seasoning packet, plus throw in a little meat and veggies from previous nights dinner leftovers. Looks like stir fry noodles, and they love (beg) for it.

Pasta and sauce. We keep big ziplocs of different boiled pastas in the fridge and different types of gravys (brown, white, tomato, cheese, butter/garlic). They they can pick their noodles (one or mix and match) to reheat in strainer under hot tap water and I just reheat the gravy in the microwave. Usually pre-make big batches of gravy and freeze in smaller cups until we are ready to thaw them. Or in a pinch, just open a can/jar of spaghetti sauce to pour on top.

Fresh produce and cracker lunch - Cucumber slices, steamed squash circles (3 min in microwave), tomato slices, apple slices, banana slices, peach slices, avacodo slices, etc. They like to see what different combinations taste like on different crackers or with different toppings (like honey, mustard, ketchup, syrup, salad dressing etc.) I usually just put out a bunch of condiments and let them experiment.

Goofy, I know, but we have fun with it and they enjoy eating healthy.

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Do you have to feel the burning of chilies for it to be good for you?

Sinh

I've known that chili boosts your metabolism and is really healthy for you, but today, I was eating Vietnamese sandwiches and they usually have those long green peppers in there and I usually try to avoid those, but I've gotten used to the burning so I just ate the whole thing. It wasn't even spicy. It was a tiny, tiny bit spicy, but not enough to make a kid freak out from the burning. I was just wondering if it's the spiciness that boosts the metabolism and not the actual chili.

Answer
The active ingredient in chilies is Capsaicin. The hotter the pepper the more capsaicin, more health benefits - http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-peppers

My stomach hangs over my pants.?

I'm Anonym

I used to be fat, and now i think im getting fat again! I keep trying to go back to my good habits, but it's so hard.I just want to squeeze this freaking fat a** flab off. It's so annoying...i hate when my shirts rub it...it's nasty, and it makes me really self conscious and it makes me feel soooo ugly!

I need words of encouragement and motivation!

Answer
I'm sure you're a beautiful person who's perfect just the way you are.
Unfortunately, people telling you that isn't going to change your weight if you really do want to lose weight. Look on the bright side: you aren't morbidly obese, and you can do something about the little flab. Exercise and eating right get super boring, so here's some stuff to change it up a bit.

EXERCISE:

⢠Swim!

⢠Run by the beach or in the water (it's super fun and refreshing haha)

⢠Try a cross training machine at the gym! (they're actually really fun)

⢠Get a stationary or real bike and try to ride it for a couple minutes a day. Ask your friends to go with you and go fun places, like to get a smoothie or to the beach.

⢠Try a dance or Zumba class at your local dance studio or community center. Hip hop could be fun, too.

FOOD:

Breakfast:

⢠Healthy Breakfast Sandwich: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/healthy-breakfast-sandwich-recipe/index.html

⢠Walnut & Dried Cherry Bars: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/walnut-and-dried-cherry-bars-recipe/index.html

⢠Yoplait + your favorite fruit and some bacon


Lunch:

⢠Shrimp Banh Mi Sandwich: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/recipecomdetail.jsp?recipeId=25109731

⢠Vietnamese Steak Sandwich: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/recipecomdetail.jsp?recipeId=25118385

⢠Butternut Squash Soup: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/butternut-squash-soup-recipe/index.html

⢠Greek Goddess Salad: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/green_goddess_salad.html


Dinner:

⢠Beer Battered Fish Tacos: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/beer_battered_fish_tacos_with_tomato_avocado_salsa.html

⢠Creamy Shrimp Garlic Pasta: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/garlicky_shrimp_vegetable_pasta.html

⢠Chicken and Spinach Pesto Soup: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chicken_spinach_pesto_soup.html



ALSO..

Cut back on fast food, sugary drinks, and sweet stuff. Limit yourself to one soda and fast food meal every two weeks, and try to grab a couple chocolate chips or fruit with honey when you crave something sweet. Drink sparkly fruit juice instead of soda and try these DELICIOUS snap peas instead of chips. http://snacksalad.com/products.html

GOOD LUCK! You can do it! :) **hugs**

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Healthy Recipes?

Q. I need some healthy low fat recipes for my family on the Fourth of July...but I cant think of any...

Do you have any Ideas?

Answer
Red, White & Blue Cream Cake

1 pkg. low fat white cake mix
1 envelope Dream Whip (whipped topping mix)
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup egg whites
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. vanilla
3 ozs. strawberry gelatin powder
1/2 cup boiling water
3 ozs. fat free vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups skimmed milk
1 1/2 envelopes Dream Whip (prepared 3 cups)
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows

1. Preheat oven to 350. Prepare two 13" x 9" pans with cooking spray, set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl combine cake mix, 1 envelope of dry Dream Whip mix and baking powder.
3. In another bowl combine water, egg whites, oil and vanilla.
4. Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients just to moisten.
5. Pour mixture into prepared pans. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Place aluminum foil on wire racks. Remove both cakes from their pans and cool completely on wire racks.
7. Poke cakes with fork at one-inch intervals. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and slowly drizzle over both cakes allowing gelatin to seep into holes. Chill for 1 hr.
8. Prepare pudding according to the package directions using 1 1/2 cups of milk. Fold pudding into 1 cup of prepared Dream Whip and 1/2 cup of blueberries.
9. Spread bottom layer with pudding mixture and spread remaining 1/2 cup of prepared Dream Whip on the top layer and the sides of the cake. Arrange strawberries, blueberries and miniature marshmallows on cake to resemble the American Flag. Place some miniature marshmallows around edge of cake.

12 Servings. 335 calories; 7g fat (19% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 61g Carbohydrate; 476mg sodium


Barbecued Sandwiches

4 c turkey light meat, skinless, cooked and cubed
1/2 c white vinegar
1/2 c ketchup
2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
8 pcs hamburger buns, split and toasted

1. Combine vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, and black pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
3. Stir in turkey and cook five minutes.
4. Spoon hot barbecue mixture over bottom half of toasted buns.
5. Top with other half of toasted buns.

8 servings. 189 Calories; 3g Fat; 21g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 48mg Cholesterol; 485mg Sodium

Green Bean Potato Salad


Serves: 8 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins


Each serving of this healthy salad equals one and a half veggie servings.


Ingredients:
1 lb green beans, with ends cut

2 lb red potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup diced red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped red onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 Tbsp fresh dill

4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

3 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

1 black pepper, to taste



Directions:
SALAD: Steam green beans in a steamer for 5 to 8 minutes. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender. Cool green beans and potatoes and place in a bowl.

When cooled, add bell pepper and onion to the cooled green beans and potatoes.

DRESSING: As green beans and potatoes are cooling, prepare the dressing by mixing together garlic, dill, vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and black pepper. Top salad with dressing.

Healthy recipes?????

anyone know any healthy dishes for kids??
I make lunch for my sisters when they get home and I need some ideas.
I don't know how to make meat so I would prefer vegetarian dishes
or they could have lunch meat.
thanks.

Answer
How about Turkey Roll Ups-
INGREDIENTS
1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
1 medium onion, chopped
10 (1 ounce) slices cooked deli turkey breast
Shredded lettuce
DIRECTIONS
In a small mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over the tortillas. Sprinkle with onion; top with turkey and lettuce. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style; serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 each) equals 259 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 701 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

Grilled Sourdough Cheese Sandwich
Sourdough bread
Butter
Chedder Cheese
Havarti Cheese
Tomato Slices
Oragano

Butter each side of the bread, On one slice place a layer of Havarti cheese, then tomato slices, followed by Chedder Cheese slices then the other slice of bread. Brown in a warm skillet sprayed with pam.

Otherwise you could always do a fresh garden salad with veggies.

Or kids always love a veggie tray with carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, etc.. and then having a bunch of dipping sauces like ranch, peanut butter, whatever salad dressing they like, honey mustard, cheese...

Hope that helps!

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cafe styled recipes?

Q. what is a good food to make that is cafe based?? I need to know for a home ec project...im making milkshakes too but i need to make something that will go with them

Answer
I believe that "Cafe's" originated to appeal to the local masses with light, quick and healthy foods, which would entail freshly made deli sandwiches, lighter soups, vegetable sandwiches, fresh fruit dishes, juices, herbal teas..........items along those lines of menu items. I personally think that Cafe Milkshakes goes perfectly with a grilled Hamburger or Chicken Breast Sandwich, steak fries and some chilled pickle spears........also, along the lines of the "Hot Cafe" Style menu. Simple, yet delicious.............Hope this helps you out today!

Easy healthy recipes?

Waffles

Im looking for some easy healthy recipes. something quick and nothing too special. I mean i eat tuna straight from a can or mix it with fat free yogurt and spread some on bread. I eat cottage cheese on bread (Fat free). Im looking for simple things like that, where i get some good protein while avoiding fat and keeping the carbs rather low. Im not a fan of salads however i do like mixing chopped up vegetables as long as i stay away from the things i dont like.

Ill list some things i do not like:
celery
regular lettuce
raw onion
cabbage

Now some things i do like
cucumber
mushroom
olive
chicken
turkey
fish (all of them)
seafood


Im tring to lose weight and im no chef so i need to come up with ideas so i stop eating the same 3 things every day. Also some healthy deserts would be nice for a snake. i found cinnamon and cottage cheese was actually quite good. something similar that stays very healthy.

Answer
I don't know if you like yogurt, but kefir is a great alternative to yogurt - more healthful punch and great if wanting to lose weight. You may want to check into it. You can get it lowfat and drink like a shake or add nutty granola for breakfast. Kefir will also help your digestion and keep bacteria balanced while you diet.

You can also put some kefir in the blender with your favorite fruits and make a great morning drink.

Cucumbers make a great sandwich! We use them here on sandwiches in the summer when they are in season.

Try stir frying your favorite veggies with a bit of chicken. Very easily done by just adding some coconut oil (healthful fats) to a pan and tossing in your favorite chopped veggies and chicken. To season add a bit of soy sauce and giner. Light, easy and served on a bed of rice it makes a great quick low cal meal with lots of nutrients.

Take care with the fish and tuna. Most are contaminated with mercury, which the body doesn't like to eliminate. There are dietary guidelines based on the mercury content. I believe tuna they say no more than once a week.

The cinnamon is a great add. Put it on whatever you want. It aids digestion and will help with your weight loss goals.

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Healthy crock pot recipes?

Layla

I just got a crock pot. I don't know how to cook (I am learning) because I never learned how growing up. Not something I am proud of. Anyway I just got a crock pot as a gift and I would like to start using it so we can stop eating out and save some money. Can anyone share some easy, HEALTHY, crock pot recipes. I don't really want to use a lot of canned soups. A lot of meat and veggies is what I need.

Thanks!

Answer
Shredded Barbecue Beef --


.INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (3 pound) fresh beef brisket*, halved
3 tablespoons liquid smoke (optional)
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
12 sandwich rolls, split


..DIRECTIONS
1.Combine the celery salt, garlic powder and onion powder; rub over brisket. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine liquid smoke if desired and hot pepper sauce; pour over brisket. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender.

2.Remove roast and cool slightly. Strain cooking juices, reserving 1/2 cup. Shred met with two forks; place in a large saucepan. Add the barbecue sauce and reserved cooking juices; heat through. Serve about 1/3 cup meat mixture on each roll.

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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak --


.INGREDIENTS
2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips
garlic powder to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cube beef bouillon
1/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

..DIRECTIONS
1.Sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the seasoned beef strips. Transfer to a slow cooker.

2.Mix bouillon cube with hot water until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. Pour into the slow cooker with meat. Stir in onion, green peppers, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.

3.Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

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Stuffed Green Bell Peppers --


INGREDIENTS

1 can (15-oz.) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 package (10-oz.) frozen corn
1 can (14 1/2 -oz.) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, shredded
5 green bell peppers, tops removed and seeded

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients, except 1/4 cup cheese and green peppers. Stuff peppers with this mixture. Arrange peppers in stoneware. Cover and cook on LOW 6Â8 hours (HIGH: 3Â4 hours). Sprinkle with remaining cheese during last 30 minutes of cooking

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Autumn Squash Casserole

INGREDIENTS

1 stick of butter, melted
1 onion, chopped
5 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

Place the butter, onion, squash and orange juice in the slow cooker. Cook on Low for 6 to 10 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours. Add the cinnamon and maple syrup. Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients. Mix until smooth and serve warm.

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Vegetable Paella


INGREDIENTS

140g (5oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
450g (1lb) long grain rice
1ltr (13/4 pt) vegetable stock
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 medium tomato, sliced into wedges
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
15ml (1tbsp) flat leaf parsley, chopped
3ml (1/2 tsp) saffron threads
2.5ml (1/2 tsp) salt
2.5ml (1/2 tsp) freshly ground black pepper
1 x 390g can artichoke hearts, quartered, rinsed and well drained
115g (4oz) frozen peas

DIRECTIONS

Combine the spinach, rice, vegetable stock, green pepper, tomato, onion, carrot, garlic, parsley, saffron, salt and black pepper in the Slow Cooker. Mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours (or on HIGH for 2 hours). Add the artichoke hearts and peas to the Paella 15 minutes before serving. Mix thoroughly to combine and replace the lid.

Help!! who i good with healthy recipes?

Lauren

Hi.. im looking for just a day plan for healthy meals? can someone just give me a healthy meal for breakfast lunch and dinner? Thank you :)

Answer
Breakfast: Oatmeal made with water or skim milk
or
A fresh fruit salad

Lunch:
Fresh salad sandwich, made on wholemeal or rye

Or

A large salad, use as many vegetables as you can to get the maximum amount of vitamins and minerals

Dinner: A lean meat source, skinless chicken breast, lean steak, lean lamb etc, have a large steamed vegetable dish to go with it. Grill the meat to make it healthier

or

a stir-fry of vegetables, served with brown rice, you can cook some rice ahead of time and re-heat in the microwave

Also add a couple of pieces of fruit for the day
and a glass of skim milk

If your trying to lose weight, avoid avocado's and bananas

Good luck

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I need some healthy recipes...?

browneyes7

I'm going on a diet I need some healthy recipes.

Answer
Beef stroganoff :

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 pound boneless beef round steak, cut 3/4-inch thick, all fat removed
4 cups uncooked yolkless egg noodles
1/2 can fat-free cream of mushroom soup (undiluted)
1/2 cup of water
1 tablespoon all-purpose (plain) flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

how to:
-- In a nonstick frying pan, saute the onions over medium heat until they're translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until the beef is tender and browned throughout. Drain well and set aside.

-- Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until al dente (tender), 10 to 12 minutes, or according to the package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly.

-- In a saucepan, whisk together the soup, water and flour over medium heat. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

-- Add the soup mixture and paprika to the beef in the frying pan. Over medium heat, stir the mixture until warmed through. Remove from heat and add the sour cream. Stir until combined.

-- To serve, divide the pasta among the plates. Top with the beef mixture and serve immediately.


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Pear and toasted pecan chutney :
(..can be used with curries or to dress up grilled chicken or a sandwich)

1 cup white grape juice or apple juice
4 firm yet ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons peeled and minced fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted

how to:
-- In a saucepan over high heat, bring the grape juice to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes.

-- Add the pears, vinegar, ginger, cinnamon, mustard seed and red pepper flakes. Raise the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pears are tender and the juices have thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.

-- Stir in the pecans. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before serving. Makes about 2 cups.

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Shrimp-apple salad :

1 tablespoon water
48 tiny frozen shrimp, thawed (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
3 apples, cored and cubed
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup diced celery
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill
4 teaspoons horseradish
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
Ground black pepper, to taste
4 tomatoes, cored

how to:
-- In a nonstick frying pan, heat the water over medium heat. Add the shrimp and onion, and saute until the shrimp is opaque and the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

-- In a small bowl, add the apples and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.

-- In a large bowl, combine the celery, parsley, dill, horseradish and mayonnaise. Add the black pepper to taste. Stir in the shrimp mixture and the apples. Refrigerate until well chilled, 45 to 60 minutes.

-- Just before serving, stuff the shrimp salad into the cored tomatoes. Serve immediately.


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Chicken strips with honey mustard sauce :
(... did you know that by using skinless, boneless chicken breast instead of chicken wings, you cut fat and saturated fat by half and save more than 100 calories??! ;)

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, each 4 ounces and cut into 3 strips
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup all-purpose (plain) flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil

~ For the dipping sauce:
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard

how to:
-- In a large bowl, add the chicken strips. Pour milk over the chicken and mix to coat well. Place in a single layer on wax paper.

-- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the chicken strips, turning the chicken to coat evenly. Shake to remove excess.

-- In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Place the chicken strips in an even layer in the pan. Saute, turning once on each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.

-- To make the dipping sauce, combine the honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Stir to mix evenly.

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Island chiller :
(tangy, refreshing drink - an excellent source of vitamin C and is also relatively low in calories. Using calcium-fortified orange juice adds 44 milligrams of calcium per serving... :)

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen unsweetened strawberries
1 can (30 ounces) crushed pineapple with juice
3 cups orange juice
2 quarts carbonated water, chilled
16 fresh strawberries

how to:
-- In a blender, combine the frozen strawberries, pineapple with juice and orange juice. Blend until smooth and frothy.

-- Pour the strawberry mixture into ice cube trays and freeze.

-- To serve, put 3 strawberry cubes into a tall glass and fill with 1/2 cup of the carbonated water. Wait until the mixture becomes slushy. Garnish with a strawberry and serve.

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Does any body have good sandwiches recipes??

chefleung

Answer
try making a philiy cheese steak sandwich..chicken teriaki...go healthy and make an original turkey sandwich like subway...

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healthy school lunches?

Brandi

i want quick to make lunches to take to school for my 8th grade year :)

Answer
Mozzarella and Tomato

This simple sandwich is a cinch to make and pack. Prepare it the night before and give the flavors a chance to mingle.
Tuna Salad

Our tuna salad recipe is sure to be your child's new favorite sandwich stuffing.
Chicken and Fruit Salad

With chunk white-meat chicken and sweet fruit, this sandwich filler will be a lunchtime favorite.
Turkey-Meatball Pitas

Lean turkey and an easy-to-handle pita make this healthy sandwich fun to eat.
Ham and Cheese Pitas

Update the classic sandwich by swapping out bread for crisp pita.
Turkey-Melon Wraps

Your kids will love the sweet cantaloupe that transforms a typical turkey sandwich.
Garden Turkey Sandwich with Lemon Mayo

Liven up a traditional turkey sandwich and create a lunch your kids will love.
Falafel Sandwiches

This fun-to-eat sandwich is easily made, packed, and enjoyed.
Healthy Makeover Meatloaf

Use leftovers from this double-duty recipe to create a kid-friendly sandwich.
Baked Honey-Lime Drumsticks

With this recipe, it's easy to make your kids feel extra-special at lunchtime.
Fish and Chips

This lightened-up version will give your kids a favorite meal with less fat.
Mini Corn Dogs

This lunchtime munchie scores extra credit for its healthy update.

Read more: 30 Ideas for School Lunches - Healthy School Lunches - Good Housekeeping

Chicken Noodle Soup

Send your kids off to school with a thermos of this hearty soup. Be sure to pack their favorite crackers for dunking.
Three-Bean Vegetable Chili

When your kids tire of the same old sandwich, pack this vegetarian chili.
Chicken Chili with Green Salsa

Slightly spicy, this chili is a fun departure from an ordinary lunch.
Corn and Tomato Chowder

Have your kids enjoy this mild soup with tortilla chips.
Vegetable Soup

Thanks to this tasty soup, getting your kids to eat their veggies has never been easier.
Romano-Cheese Flatbread Crisps

These yummy crisps are the perfect companion for a tasty dip like hummus.
Parmesan Pita Crisps

Give your kids a healthy alternative to potato chips. Baked crisps have all the crunch without the fat.
Hummus

Fill a piece of Tupperware with a scoop of hummus, veggie sticks, and pita strips.
Perfect Guacamole

Holy guacamole! Your kids will love dipping baked tortillas into this mildly spiced classic recipe.
Cheesy Salsa Dip and Peanut-Butter-Ginger Dip

Cut up your childâs favorite veggies and pack them along with these tasty dips.

Read more: Ideas for School Lunches - Soups - Chips and Dips - Good Housekeeping

Almond Macaroon Fingers

A sweet treat like these cookies are the highlight of your child's lunch hour.
Brownie Bites

Your child works hard all day. Give him or her a sweet reward with these rich brownies.
Figgy Bars

Skip the prepackaged bars and make your own lunchbox-friendly healthy treat.
Lemon Meringue Drops

Light and tangy, these sunny cookies are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
Whole-Grain Ginger Snaps

Better-for-you whole-grain cookies are a great choice for a healthy lunchbox.
Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies

Add chocolate chips or other favorite mix-ins to this healthier cookie dough.
Peanut Butter and Jam Bars

This hearty treat is perfectly packable. Experiment with different flavors of preserves.
Apple Crumb Squares

All the taste of pie, in easy-to-pack squares.

Read more: Ideas for School Lunches - Healthy Desserts - Good Housekeeping

Healthy lunch recipes for school?

James Barn

I need some recipes of food I can take to school. Im in high school and want to eat a healthy lunch. Im sick of eating ham sandwiches and peanut butter sandwiches. Any ideas guys? Im not allergic to anything at all. i would also like some tuna sandwich recipes.

Answer
this is a thai recipe (i'm mixed): it is called nam tok its basically a beef salad.
what you'll need is..
- some beef it can be cheap as it will marinate a lot.
-scallions
-shallots
-chilli powder
-lime
-mint and basil
-nam pla (fish sauce)
this is what you do:
-cook the beef to medium rare under the broiler. then slice when it is done and has sat for about 5 min
-mix the chilli powder and lime juice and nam pla in a bowl
-add the steak to the bowl
-cut the scallions, shallots, mint and basil and add to the bowl
-mix everything and marinate over night
-eat with rice. you can also add ground roasted rice to your nam tok but no need

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Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe 10 points!!!?

Pretty Gir

Can someone link me to a recipe or copy/paste it. I lost my recipe of the egg salad sandwich.

Mine had
Toast / bread
Mayo i think... Help me out here
Lettuce maybe? dont know?
Eggs ofc.
And it also had onions the green circular ones
o yeah is it healthy?

Answer
Angels sounds good. This is how I make mine:

Multiply as necessary. This is per sandwich:

3 Eggs, boiled & chopped
2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise (just enough to bind it. less is more here.)
1 Teaspoon Mustard
3 Green Onions, chopped in 1/8 - 1/4 inch pieces
Pinch of Cayenne
Iceberg Lettuce
Toasted Bread (I like Whole Wheat or Sour Dough)

It sounds like you know how to do it. Chop the eggs and slice the green onions, add everything else and mix it well. Chill it really well and make your sandwich. I like to add Iceberg Lettuce on mine for that nice, cool crunch.

Bon Apetit'!

As for being 'healthy', the mayonnaise probably wouldn't make the top 10 healthy dishes. But compared to McDonalds? Sure it is. Everything in moderation is fine, barring any particular health problems.

Healthy affordable meals...any recipes for me?

Samantha

My fiance and I are trying to eat healthier, but we are on a budget and we are busy. So I cant spend two hours fixing dinner. 10 points for the person who gives me the most recipes.

Answer
Egg salad sandwiches
Soups with any left overs and odds and ends at the end of the week
Meatloaf (yes it can be healthy use turkey and a bit of beef or prok and lots of veggies) roasted potatoes would be better than mashed and a little gravy for the meatloaf or even just mustard.

Do this over breaded chicken breasts.

The NSA is No Salt Added. I am on a low sodium diet so I can adjust to accordingly to taste and to fit my diet guidlines

Spaghetti Sauce:

Everyone does theirs different but here is the general way I do mine. Not exact as I just toss most everything in as I go and taste a lot and eye-ball it.

1 can NSA stewed diced tomatoes
1 can NSA tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste-sometimes
1 small onion chopped
1 good sized clove of garlic chopped
Unsalted butter
Low or no sodium chicken broth
Italian seasoning
Basil
Oregano
Parsley
Dried Chives
Pinch sugar
Pepper
Granulated Garlic
Onion powder
¼ tsp or less celery salt

Saute the onion and garlic until translucent and tender. Add the tomatoes and remaining ingredients. I like to simmer mine for at least 20-30 min. Use over pasta with or with out meat. In lasagna, chicken parmesan etcâ¦
Simmer bone in skinless chicken thighs and legs, until they are fall of the bone tender for super yummy chicken sauce.

You can also add a little more water and some chopped veggies and make a tomato veggie soup.


Crock Pot Chicken Salsa Curry

10 chicken thighs-bone in
1 jar of your fav salsa
1/2 onion chopped
1 tablespoon curry (or about 1/2 if you don't like a strong curry taste)
1/2 cup sour cream

Place the chicken in the crock pot. Mix the onion, curry and salsa. Pour over the chicken and cook on low for about 6-8 hours.

When the chicken is done take it out of the crock pot and put on a serving plate. Add the sour cream and mix well. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.

This would go well with rice or cous cous.

If you don't have crock pot you could also do this is a roasting pan or a casserole dish with a cover or tin foil(about 200) check it though since it may cook faster. I have only done this once in the oven and I think I cooked it for 3-4 hours. This recipe is easy to do smaller portions of as well.

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Use low fat cream cheese on this one and it will taste just as good:

Creamy chicken enchiladas:

1 pound boneless chicken breasts diced
1 8oz package cream cheese cut into cubes
Flour or corn tortillas
1 can diced green chili peppers
ground cumin
1 or 2 can green enchilada sauce
Shredded cheese

Cook the chicken in a skillet and when the chicken is done add the cream cheese, it will melt. As the cream cheese melts add the green chilis, and a couple of good dashes of cumin. Continue to heat on low until the cream cheese has melted.

Fill a tortilla with the chicken mix, roll and place in a baking dish, Continue until the chicken mix is gone. Top with the enchilada sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 for about 10-15 min or until the sauce is nice and hot and the cheese is golden and bubbly.

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You could also do this with Turkey:

Italian Burger and Ramen Noodle Skillet Dinner:

2 packages beef ramen noodles
1 pound ground beef
24 slices pepperoni
1can (14.5 oz) canned tomatoes
1 small clove garlic, chopped
¼ small onion chopped
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1cup water
1small green bell pepper chopped
1cup shredded mozzarella

Break the blocks of noodles in ½ and keep only one packet of seasoning mix.

In a 10 in skillet cook the meat about ½ way and drain the fat. Return the beef to the skillet and add pepperoni and onion. Stir in the tomatoes, water and single seasoning packet. Bring to a boil and add the noodles and bell pepper. Cook 3-5 min, stirring occasionally until noodles are tender.

Sprinkle the cheese around the edge of the pan (leave middle open) cover and let stand for about 5 min to let the cheese melt.

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Autmn Chop Skillet:
All you need is 2 chops, 1 red bell pepper-cut into 1 in pieces
1 apple peeled and sliced.
Season the chops with salt and pepper, cook the chops in a tiny bit of oil, brown on one side and turn, add the onions, pepper, and apples. Cook until chops are done and the other ingredients are crisp tender. Serve with rice.
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Sweet Chop Bake:
The next recipe is for as many chops as you want to make. Salt and pepper both sides of the chops, place in a baking dish. Top EACH chop with the following
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp ketchup
1 slice onion
1 slice lemon

Bake at 350 for about 30-45 min depending on how many chops, and how thick they are. This dish creates just a tiny bit of a nice sweet tangy sauce. You can simmer an extra serving or 2 the topping ingredients on the stove top with a little water if you would like. I serve this dish over rice also. Different sounding but very good!!!

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Cheap, easy, healthy vegetarian snack/meal recipes?

stella

I'm trying to kick eating meat. My main problem is i never know what to eat, besides really unhealthy snacks/meals. Are there any good, cheap, easy snacks/meal ideas anyone would like to share? And i only say easy, because i'm not the best in the kitchen :)

Answer
Amy's Soy Mac-n-cheese, add Soy Knox or Smart Dogs.

Amy's Indian food or Trader Joe's Indian Food (Dal) with rice.

Hummus, pita bread and a salad.

Gardenburger Breakfast Bacon - make a BLT add avocado.

Slice tomatoes in rounds, top with Soya Kaas mozzarella cheese, basil, cut up figs (peeled, washed in hot water to bring out the sweetness) sprinkle with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Leave out to room temp until cheese is 'melted' looking.

Stir-fry veggies and rice with Tofu - I use extra firm, wrap in paper towels to soak up the excess water. Cut in slices, fry in a little olive oil, hot pepper sesame oil and soy sauce. Sprinkle with ginger, garlic, curry, whatever you have in the cupboard. Top with sesame seeds. You can also top it with sliced veggie cheese and serve on toasted sourdough with mustard.

Gardenburger Riblets, baked potato, broccoli (w/ lemon, margarine and garlic) and a salad.

Pasta w/ marinara sauce, if you have Boca Italian Sausages cut them up and add it to the sauce. Serve with garlic bread - spread butter on bread, sprinkle with garlic powder and brown in a pan, butter side down.

Clean portabello mushrooms, cut up, saute in olive oil, garlic and a little soy sauce. Serve with salad.

MorningStar Farms Sausages (not the breakfast ones) are good on homemade pizza - add mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, onions, soy cheese. Or if you are still eating egg whites, have the 'sausages' with egg whites.

Easy Corn Chowder Soup â 1 can each of White Corn, Yellow Corn and Creamed Corn, including the water from the can. Cut up celery add to the pot, add a little rice dream milk.

To vegetarian refried beans add mild green sauce. Add soy cheese if desired. Make Spanish Rice â Far East and/or Rice-a-Roni makes it in a box, just add tomatoes. Serve in a burrito, taco or toasted â add lettuce, tomatoes, soy cheese and avocado to the top.

Quorn turkey roast, with mashed potatoes and a vegetable. Use leftovers on for a 'turkey' sandwich or in soup -

Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup

6 cups of pure water
¾ cup Vegetarian Chicken Soup Base
6 organic celery stalks, chopped
1 ½ cups sweet onion
6 carrots, chopped finely
1 package organic noodles (rice, corn or barley)
1 package of Quorn Tenders (or use leftover Quorn Turkey Roast cut up)

Sauté Tenders lightly in olive oil. Heat water, add soup base, stirring gently. Add vegetables, noodles (consider breaking them into 1-2 inch pieces) and Quorn Tenders.



Basil, Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich
INGREDIENTS
1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tomatoes, sliced
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (Soya Kaas)
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS
Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Layer the basil, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese between the two halves of bread. Cut into four sandwiches.
In a small dish, stir together the balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes. Use as a dipping sauce.

Shortcut Minestrone Soup
2 qt. (8 cups) water
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen BOCA Meatless Italian Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup bow tie pasta, uncooked

Place all ingredients in a large Dutch Oven or Stockpot. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer 15 minutes or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.

Vegetarian ?

NicoleMari

I've tried a few times to become a vegetarian...but I never really knew exactly how to go about doing that..

My family and my friends don't support me with it...but it's something I've always wanted to do

my mom complains that vegetables and fruits are too expensive to buy..but whatever? I mean if we DIDN'T buy all the junk food crap my family seems to eat on a daily basis...we should definately have enough money for healthier foods, right?

plus I have a job..so I can buy my own foods..

but what I want to know is how exactly do I become a vegetarian? What do I cut out of my eating habits?
and how do you think I can convince my family to allow me to do what I want to do? It should be my choice not theirs right?


help me outttt, plzz
If I become a vegetarian is there some kind of vitamin I have to take or anything?

and also are there any foods I should be aware of that contain meat products or something that I shouldnt eat?

Answer
allveggielinks.com
vegconnect.com
veggieconnection.com
goveg.com
vegweb.com
ecomall.com

vegetarian books:
1. 15-minute vegetarian : 200 quick, easy, and delicious recipes the whole family will love / Susann Geiskopf-Hadler and Mindy Toomay.


2.
Amber waves of grain : traditional American whole foods cooking & contemporary vegetarian, vegan & macrobiotic cuisine / Alex and Gale Jack ; foreword by Michio and Aveline Kushi ; illustrations by Rod House.


3.
American wholefoods cuisine : 1300 meatless wholesome recipes from short order to gourmet / Nikki & David Goldbeck ; preface by Barbara Haber.


4.
A beautiful bowl of soup : the best vegetarian recipes / by Paulette Mitchell ; photographs by William Meppem.


5.
The best of Lord Krishna's cuisine : favorite recipes from The art of Indian vegetarian cooking / Yamuna Devi.


6.
The best vegetarian recipes : from greens to grains, from soups to salads : 200 bold-flavored recipes / Martha Rose Shullman.


7.
Betty Crocker easy everyday vegetarian : meatless main dishes you'll love!


8.
The big book of vegetarian : more than 225 recipes for breakfasts, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, main dishes, sides, breads, and desserts / by Kathy Farrell-Kingsley.


9.
Cafe Flora cookbook / Catherine Geier with Carol Brown.


10.
Carb-conscious vegetarian : 150 delicious recipes for a healthy lifestyle / Robin Robertson.


11.
Classic vegetarian cooking from the Middle East & North Africa / Habeeb Salloum.


12.
Compassionate cuisine : gourmet vegetarian recipes & the philosophy and culture of caring / Vrnda Devi.


13.
The complete book of vegetarian grilling : over 150 easy and tasty recipes you can grill indoors and out / Susann Geiskopf-Hadler.


14.
The complete idiot's guide to being vegetarian / by Frankie Avalon Wolfe.


15.
Complete vegetarian cookbook / Charmaine Solomon.


16.
The complete vegetarian handbook : recipes & techniques for preparing delicious, healthful cuisine / by Kathy Farrell-Kingsley ; illustrations by David Pollard.


17.
The contented vegetarian / Matthew Drennan and Annie Nichols.


18.
Cook 1.0 : a fresh approach to the vegetarian kitchen : breakfast, lunch + dinner / Heidi Swanson ; foreword by Art Smith. (


19.
Cooking the Cuban way : culturally authentic foods, including low-fat and vegetarian recipes / by Alison Behnke and Victor Manuel Valens.


20.
Cooking the Vietnamese way : to include new low-fat and vegetarian recipes / Chi Nguyen and Judy Monroe.


21.
The enlightened kitchen : fresh vegetable dishes from the temples of Japan / Mari Fujii ; photographs by Tae Hamamura ; translation by Richard Jeffery.


22.
Entertaining for a veggie planet : 250 down-to-earth recipes / Didi Emmons.


23.
Ethical markets : growing the green economy / Hazel Henderson with Simran Sethi ; foreword by Hunter Lovins.


24.
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Everyday Greens : home cooking from Greens, the celebrated vegetarian restaurant / by Annie Somerville.


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The flexitarian table : inspired, flexible meals for vegetarians, meat lovers, and everyone in between / Peter Berley, with Zoe Singer ; photographs by Quentin Bacon.


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Fresh food fast : delicious, seasonal vegetarian meals in under an hour / Peter Berley and Melissa Clark.


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The gluten-free vegetarian kitchen : delicious and nutritious wheat-free, gluten-free dishes / Donna Klein.


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The healthy hedonist holidays : a year of multicultural, vegetarian-friendly holiday feasts / Myra Kornfeld ; illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka.


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Hope's edge : the next diet for a small planet / Frances Moore Lappe and Anna Lappe.


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How to cook everything vegetarian : simple meatless recipes for great food / Mark Bittman ; illustrations by Alan Witschonke.


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How to cook everything. Vegetarian cooking / Mark Bittman ; illustrations by Alan Witschonke.


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India's vegetarian cookery / Monisha Bharadwaj ; photography of India by Jenner Zimmermann ; food photography by Will Heap.


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Living among meat eaters : the vegetarian's survival handbook / Carol J. Adams.


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Living in the raw gourmet / Rose Lee Calabro.

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Low-carb vegetarian / Margo DeMello.


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Low-carb vegetarian cooking : 150 entrees to make low-carb vegetarian cooking easy and fun / Sue Spitler with Linda R. Yoakam.

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Mediterranean harvest : vegetarian recipes from the world's healthiest cuisine / Martha Rose Shulman.


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Mediterranean vegetarian cooking / Paola Gavin.


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New vegetarian cooking : 120 fast, fresh, and fabulous recipes / Rose Elliot.

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One-dish vegetarian meals : 150 easy, wholesome, and delicious soups, stews, casseroles, stir-fries, pastas, rice dishes, chilis, and more / Robin Robertson.


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Passionate vegetarian / by Crescent Dragonwagon ; illustrated by Robbin Gourley.

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The PDQ (pretty darn quick) vegetarian cookbook : 240 healthy and easy no-prep recipes for busy cooks / Donna Klein.

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Quick-fix vegetarian / Robin Robertson.

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The Real Food Daily cookbook : really fresh, really good, really vegetarian / Ann Gentry with Anthony Head.

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Regina's international vegetarian favorites / Regina Campbell.


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Silk road cooking : a vegetarian journey / Najmieh Batmanglij.


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Twelve months of monastery salads : 200 divine recipes for all seasons / Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Latourrette.


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Vegetable soups from Deborah Madison's kitchen / Deborah Madison.


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Vegetarian / recipes, Dana Jacobi ; general editor, Chuck Williams ; photography, Bill Bettencourt.


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The vegetarian bible / Sarah Brown.


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The vegetarian family cookbook / written and illustrated by Nava Atlas.

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The vegetarian meat and potatoes cookbook / Robin Robertson.

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You don't need meat / Peter Cox.


hope this will help out some this time around - good luck !

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Healthy lunch ideas/recipes please?

chloe

Preferably to do with fish or eggs but any suggestions will do
Thanks

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Baked Breaded Tilapia.Tilapia is a farmed freshwater fish that's low in fat and mild in flavor. It's suited to many different cooking methods, but this recipe for breaded fillets, baked up crisp and tender in the oven, is one of our favorites.
Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) bread crumbs
1 tbsp. (15 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. (5 mL) oregano or Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp. (1 mL) black pepper
2-3 tbsp. (30-45 mL) vegetable oil
1-1/2 lbs. (750 g) tilapia fillets (or other white fish fillets, such as sole, cod or haddock)

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
In a plastic or paper bag combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano (or Italian seasoning), salt and pepper. Hold the top of the bag shut and shake to mix everything together.
Pour vegetable oil into a small bowl. Working with one fillet at a time, brush both sides with a little of the oil, then drop into the bag with the bread crumb mixture and shake to coat well. Remove from bag and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fillets.
Bake for 10 minutes, turn fillets over and continue to bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes when you poke into it with a fork.
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Halibut with Herbs & Capers
Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice, juice
1 tablespoon chopped pitted green olives
2 teaspoons drained capers, rinsed
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1-pound halibut fillet, cut into 4 portions

Preparation

Place onion, parsley, cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, olives, capers, garlic and pepper in a food processor; pulse several times to chop. Add oil and process, scraping down the sides several times, until a pesto-like paste forms. Pat halibut with the herb paste. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the halibut in the dish and spoon any extra herb mixture on top. Bake, uncovered, until the fish is opaque in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving: 199 calories; 10 g fat ( 1 g sat , 6 g mono ); 36 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 24 g protein; 1 g fiber; 125 mg sodium; 557 mg potassium.
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Healthy Egg Lunch
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Shuk Shuka Egg and Tomato Sandwiches.This Middle Eastern inspired dish of eggs sauteed with tomatoes and seasonings, then tucked into warmed pita pockets, is sure to become a tradition in your home.
Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
5 large fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 eggs
4 pita bread rounds

Cooking Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped tomatoes and garlic, stirring occasionally, until liquid has cooked out of the tomatoes. Carefully break eggs over tomatoes without breaking yolks. Lightly season with salt, reduce heat, and cover.
Simmer covered for 20 minutes, or until yolks are fully cooked. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed. Serve with pita pockets.
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Asparagus with Poached Egg. A poached egg on a pile of tender steamed asparagus is a fine meal; a shaving of hard aged cheese, such as Parmesan, is an added treat â and don't forget freshly ground pepper.
Ingredients
1 pound(s) asparagus, trimmed and peeled
4 large eggs
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 ounce(s) Parmesan cheese, thinly shaved
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

Tie asparagus into a bundle using kitchen twine. Place in the basket of an asparagus pot filled with 1 inch water. Cover, and bring water to a boil. Steam asparagus until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
Fill a large saucepan with 4 inches of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. When water is barely simmering, break 1 egg into a small heatproof bowl. Gently tip bowl, sliding egg carefully into water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Cook until whites are set but yolks are soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to paper towels, and drain briefly.
Divide asparagus among 4 plates, and top each with an egg. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper.
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Healthy creative lunch recipes!!?

kerra s

I need a healthy meal to make for lunch I need something with few ingredients please.
Also i have so many cheerios any healthy ways to use them up? Besides with milk lol!

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Here are some lunch ideas :)

~ Sandwich on whole grain bread like multigrain, ezekiel, rye, whole wheat pita, whole grain tortilla, etc.
Filling ideas for a sandwich:
- Smoked salmon & cream cheese
- Pesto, tomato, baby spinach & mozzarella melt
- Falafel & hummus
- Tuna or Egg salad
- Almond or Peanut butter & jam
- Cheese & tomato melt
- Spinach/cheese omelet
- Egg & cheese - you could try egg whites with cheese/spinach
- Chickpea wrap (with things like grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mixed baby greens, salad dressing, etc.)
- Black bean wrap with salsa & some cheese
- Veggie burger
- Grilled tofu sandwich or wrap
- Grilled tempeh sandwich or wrap
- Goat cheese, pesto, grilled vegetables

~ 2 hard boiled eggs with cottage cheese & toast, side salad or veggies

~ Salad: mixed baby greens, romaine or baby romaine lettuce with things like cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, low-fat salad dressing, red onion, dried cranberries, goat or feta crumbles, walnut crumbles, almond slithers, chopped bell peppers, etc.

* For protein to the salad you can add things like:
- Chickpeas (or mixed beans)
- Grilled cubes of tofu
- Strips of grilled tempeh
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Sliced hard boiled eggs

~ Lentil vegetable soup - pair with a wheat pita & fruit, etc

~ Vegetables stir fried in a little bit of olive oil with either black beans or tofu or tempeh on brown/wild rice.

~ Veggie burger with brown/wild rice or sweet potato or quinoa with veggies or salad.

~ Omelet with baby spinach & cheese, toast, salad, etc

Cheerio ideas :)
- With yogurt or greek yogurt + you can add berries/fruit
- In chocolate almond milk for a treat
- Make them into a snack mix with things like nuts, seeds, dried fruit like blueberries/cherries/cranberries/raisins, dark chocolate chips, etc.

I hope this helps =)

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Healthy breakfast sandwich recipe?

CLICKY HER

Please not one on an english muffin. One that i can make with just plain bread, or toast. And preferably no eggs, just either chicken, or any kind of lunch meat. Thankyou!
please include how many calories it is! Thanks
The lowest calorie of bread i have is one slice of dark rye bread (70 cals per slice) so that would only work if i had a half sandwich or an open faced. And the next lowest calorie bread i have is 90 calorie per slice whole wheat bread. And if the sandwich you list isnt enough to have only that for breakfast, please tell me what would be a good addition to it?

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anything you would put together for lunch will also work very well for breakfast!

cheese and cold cut lunch meats with maybe a thin slice of tomato and a leaf of lettuce? I roll all that in a flour tortilla and call it a burrito. but you can use bread if you have only bread.

http://www.sparkpeople.com for the nutrition counts of whatever you do stack up on your breakfast sandwich or burrito.

Healthy Recipes????!!!!!?

Betta Fish

Hello can someone please tell me a healthy meal i could make easily! plz include the recipe and ingredients!

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1. Tuna sandwich with light mayo and a slice of cheese, on multigrain bread (even better if the bread is toasted)

2. Pasta salad...multigrain pasta with low calorie italian dressing...add veggies you like (green pepper, cucumber, red pepper, olives, onion, etc). Might not be the healthiest, but the carbs from the pasta will help give you energy.

Check out sparkpeople.com too - lots of ideas on there.

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heart healthy recipes?

hispregnan

do you have any you would share with me?

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Heart Healthy Sandwiches

2 slices linseed rye bread
1-2 slice lean meat, such as chicken,turkey,smoked meat,beef or lean ham
3 leaves lettuce
thin tomatoes, slices
thin cucumbers, slices
pepper
mustard

put mustard on both pieces of bread.

put lettuce on one slice.

top with tomato, sprinkle with pepper.

top with meat, cucumber and remaining
piece of bread.

cut in four and wrap in plastic wrap or put in plastic sandwich container.

refrigerate until use.
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Heart Healthy Pancakes

1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons corn oil
2 egg whites

Combine dry ingredients in large bowl.

Add milk, corn oil, and mix until just moistened.

Beat egg whites in small bowl until stiff peaks form.

Fold into batter.

Place on greased griddle (medium high).

When bubbles begin to form, flip pancakes.

Serve with strawberry garnishes and warm real Vermont maple syrup.
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Heart Healthy Smoothie

1 (6 ounce) carton your favorite yogurt
1 banana or fruit
1/3 cup cranberry-raspberry juice
1 tablespoon soy powder
1/2 cup crushed ice (MORE ICE if you want it thicker)

Add ice to blender with juice.

Add remaining ingredients and blend until thick, ENJOY.
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Heart Healthy Fried Rice

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup fat free chicken broth
1 1/3 cups long grain white rice, uncoooked
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons green peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
black pepper

Bring water and chicken broth to boil in medium-size saucepan; add rice and stir, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove pan from heat, let stand, covered, for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, Reserve,.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet; Saute onion and celery over moderate heat for 3 minutes; stir in green pepper, pecans, sage, chestnuts, nutmeg and pepper and cooked Rice, fluff with fork before serving.

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Heart Healthy Salsa

1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup red onions, chopped
2 red peppers, seeded and diced
2 green peppers, seeded and diced
4 tomatoes, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon salt

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently to mix. Cover and refridgerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavours to blend.

If you prefer a hotter version, add 1/2 to 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeno peppers.

Healthy Chicken Sandwich recipe ?

Jess

Heyya...if someone could type an easy to make..or a bit tough....healthy yet tasty chicken sandwich recipe then that would be really helpful. Thanks a lot!
@ Edit : Ok I changed my mind..it doesn't have to be THIS easy!
Spicy...tangy is the main criteria

Answer
Well its not so hard really, here what I eat everyday for dinner since im on diet:

Spicy Chicken Sandwich:

First you buy those packages at Walmart or something that have like 5 pieces of chicken breast. I like to pick the Tyson brand. Each serving is 110 calories and around 5-10 calories from fat and 26g of protein, which is very good.

Then buy Bimbo Soft Wheat bread, or if you can find it, buy Bimbo 100% whole wheat. I buy mine off H.E.B. dunno if you have that store where you live. 2 slices are 120 calories, 10 calories from fat.

And finally a spice called Cayenne Pepper Powder. Its very healthy and helps increase metabolism. Maybe perhaps you would like to add a little pepper too?

You can add lettuce or avocado if you wish!

Just sprinkle the desired amount of Cayenne Pepper on the chicken breast & cook it on high. I cook mine without any oil because it already contains fat which works well to not stick so much.

And vuala, you have a very delicious chicken sandwich for less than 300 calories and high in protein & wheat

And if you cant find the Bimbo brand, make sure the bread you buy does NOT have high fructose corn syrup. Many breads do.

EDIT: Hmm well if you prefer tangy...you could always add a little lemon. Maybe perhaps you would like to cook the chicken breast in lemon juice or celery leaves for a change?

But whatever you do, do not add mayo, mayo is never healthy even though it claims to be "low fat".

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cafe styled recipes?

Q. what is a good food to make that is cafe based?? I need to know for a home ec project...im making milkshakes too but i need to make something that will go with them

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I believe that "Cafe's" originated to appeal to the local masses with light, quick and healthy foods, which would entail freshly made deli sandwiches, lighter soups, vegetable sandwiches, fresh fruit dishes, juices, herbal teas..........items along those lines of menu items. I personally think that Cafe Milkshakes goes perfectly with a grilled Hamburger or Chicken Breast Sandwich, steak fries and some chilled pickle spears........also, along the lines of the "Hot Cafe" Style menu. Simple, yet delicious.............Hope this helps you out today!

Is this a healthy Diet? ...?

Vick

I have been trying to lose weight pretty fast. I want to drop at least 20 or 25 pounds in the next five months. So far, I have lost about 7 pounds with the following diet, and I would like to know if it is healthy and how I can prevent from gaining back quickly:
Breakfast- medium sized bowl of all bran fiber cerial with non fat or skim milk.
Lunch- a plate of veggies, OR a couple of eggs
Dinner- small portions of whatever my mom is serving, but no bread. (I am sixteen, by the way)
Snacks- Plain non fat yogurt and plenty of almonds

I have only been doing this for a little over a week, and the results have been good so far. I feel great, and I exercise at least three or for times a week, but very very lightly (weight lifting, VERY short distant jogs, etc. I can't do too much because of asthma).
I drink quite a lot of water as well. (no soda, or pretty much anything else)
Is this diet OK? Do you think I will gain it back quickly?
I'm also a girl, so I don't think I have to worry about man boobs, but thanks for the concern! :D

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Your diet doesn't have enough variety and honestly it sounds boring. Healthy doesn't mean tasteless. Do you seriously eat this everyday? Can you stick to this diet for life? I see you have drastically reduced your carbs you need carbs for energy. Fiber aid digestion and will keep you fuller longer. You will gain back if you don't stick to healthy eating for life. Make a diet and exercise plan you can honestly live with forever. Aim to eat 100 different foods a week, you need to be sure to get all your vitamins and nutrients. Healthy fats (avocado, olives and olive oil, plain nuts and seeds, flaxseed oil) don't cut out all fat boys actually do need some fat cut out too much and you will actually end up with man boobs it causes excess estrogen production just as if you eat too much fat, so moderation is key.

Divide your plate
1/2 fruit and veggies (make sure to eat a variety and try new ones when you have the chance)
1/4 of a lean protein or protein substitute if you are vegetarian. Don't just eat eggs all the time
1/4 fiber rich carbs (red or brown rice, bulgar, oatmeal or oatbran, quinoa etc.)


Your breakfast is good but try a little variety some other options
Oatmeal with honey and fresh fruit
Homemade fruit and veggie smoothies
1 egg, 1/2 cup bulgar or some wholegrain toast, baked beans, fresh fruit, you can have 2 slices of turkey bacon if you aren't vegetarian
1 natural peanut butter or almond butter sandwich, milk, 1 banana.
2-3 oz of fish (if vegetarian skip and add tofu to the miso), miso soup (excellent for weight loss), 1/2 cup brown or red rice, raw veggies or small side salad, green tea, fresh fruit
2 open-faced sandwiches on wasa crackers or a healthy bread, thin slices of cheese, loaded with veg, fresh fruit
Japanese omelet (I add grated daikon to mine and I use only 1 tsp of oil get a good nonstick pan so you need less oil) alternatively a plain egg prepared to your tastes, stir-fried sesame bok-choy, fresh fruit, 1/2 cup rice or bulgar, green tea
Muesli and kefir (it's like plain yoghurt

http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Stir_fried-Sesame-Bok-Choy-Recipezaar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpET8FzGyvI

More breakfast recipes
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/healthy/healthy-breakfast/
http://www.thebestofrawfood.com/raw-food-breakfast-recipes.html

Lunch
Try to add a grain if you will skip carbs do it at dinner not earlier in the day
Add some protein (tofu, meat substitutes there are loads of them, or if not vegetarian fish, chicken, turkey, shrimp)
You might think of making some homemade wraps, a sub on healthy bread
or trying hummus with raw vegetables
One of my favorite salads
grilled chicken (or like the Quorn chicken breast meat substitute), shredded cabbage, avocado, julienned yellow bell pepper, cottage cheese, caramelized cashews, diced red onion, apples) sounds kind of crazy but it's delicious

More healthy lunch recipes
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/healthy/healthy-lunch/

You should be getting at least 1800 calories b/c you are a growing boy so please don't reduce more than that. I am happy to hear no soda =) Treats are okay in moderation be realistic or when the holidays come around you will gorge. It takes about 3 bites to satisfy a sweet craving. So portion out snacks. I like baked chips for fries I bake them or make sweet potato fries. If you like cakes sub oil with applesauce and have a small slice, 1/2 cup ice cream or frozen yoghurt topped with fresh fruit. There should be some healthy dessert recipes on the site too. So you don't need to forever forego treats of course if you honestly don't care for junk food don't eat it but if you love it learn moderation.

Remember you will likely go out to eat again so look up your favorite restaurants (even fastfood joints b/c they are hard to avoid for life) and look up nutritional info so you can plan healthy meals ahead of time. Ask for a smaller plate, order side dishes or appetizers instead of main entrees, split the meal if a main entree, and you can in a restaurant at least specify more how you want food prepared. Be realistic and flexible.

Yoghurt and nuts are good snacks also try some plain seeds (sunflower and pumpkin seeds contain zinc which is crucial for boys), hummus with veg is a good snack too

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