Healthy Sandwich Recipes: 2014-05-11

Saturday, May 17, 2014

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

Answer
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.

Healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas?

Theycallme

I know the basics...chicken salads and veggies. Does anyone know of any quick, delicious, filling lunch ideas? For dinners something fairly quick as well....im trying to start eating healthier and feeding my family better. Were big on pastas but I hear too much pasta is bad for you but im lost aside from chicken and rice and veggies for dinner..I can't think of anything really healthy for lunch all I can think of is salad :/ which is not my favorite. For breakfast....fruit oatmeal or eggs is really all I can think of. Any ideas will be appreciated!

Answer
Here are some healthy meal ideas :)
- if possible go for natural/organic foods

~ Oatmeal - with oatmeal, you can try different healthy toppings to make it more fun
Topping ideas: almond or peanut butter, nuts, fresh berries/fruit, dried fruit like cherries/cranberries/blueberries/raisins, cinnamon, skim milk or non-dairy milk, nonfat greek yogurt/regular yogurt, natural jam, honey, agave nectar, etc.
* Non-dairy milk like almond, soy, rice or coconut milk.

~ Healthy cereal (like Kashi or Nature's Path organic, high fiber, not too high in sugar) with skim milk or non-dairy milk or greek/regular yogurt. You can top with fresh berries/fruit.

~ Greek yogurt paired with a fruit, nuts if you'd like, and a fresh fruit salad.
Fruit salad combination ideas:
- Strawberries, kiwi
- Watermelon, grapes, strawberries
- Banana, mango, pineapple
- Watermelon, honeydew melon, pineapple
- Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries
- Apple or pear, strawberries

~ Homemade smoothie: using fruit/berries of your choice with skim milk or non-dairy milk with nonfat yogurt, you can also add 1 - 2 tbsp ground flax seed.

Lunch & Dinner ideas:

~ Sandwich.
On whole grain bread like multigrain, ezekiel, rye, whole wheat pita, whole grain tortilla, etc.
- Pesto, tomato, baby spinach & mozzarella melt
- Falafel & hummus
- Almond or Peanut butter & natural jam - nut butter with no added sugar
- Egg & cheese, egg white & spinach in a whole grain tortilla, with cheese like goat or cream cheese
- Chickpea wrap (with things like grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mixed baby greens, salad dressing, etc.)
- Grilled tofu or tempeh in wrap/sandwich - with things like tomato/cherry tomatoes, cucumber, salad greens, hummus or salad dressing, grated carrot, etc.
- Black bean wrap with salsa & some cheese; or a quesadilla on a whole grain tortilla
- Veggie burger
- Hummus, lettuce, grated carrot, sliced cherry tomatoes in a whole wheat pita half

For salad, since it isn't your favorite, you could try adding different things into it to make it tastier/healthier.

~ Salad: mixed baby greens, baby romaine, Italian salad mix, romaine lettuce, etc. with things like cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, low-fat salad dressing or olive oil/vinegar, bell pepper, red onion, dried cranberries, goat or feta crumbles, walnut crumbles or almond slithers, grated carrot, etc.
* For more protein to the salad you can add things like:
- Chickpeas or any beans
- Grilled cubes of tofu or tempeh
- Salmon or Tuna
- Sliced hard boiled eggs

~ Vegetables like broccoli, carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, kale, red onion stir fried in olive oil with tofu, with wild/brown rice or whole grain noodles.

~ Omelets with baby spinach/cheese - you can use just egg whites sometimes to; eggs are great for protein try them boiled, poached, scrambled, etc...with healthy toast, salad, veggies, fruits, etc.

~ Whole grain or brown rice pasta with basil pesto, a little olive oil or tomato sauce + baby spinach or kale, any veggies if you want, goat cheese/cheese, with salad/veggies.
- Or a pasta salad with things like chickpeas or tofu, mozzarella or goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, veggies like zucchini, broccoli, baby spinach, grilled vegetables, etc.

~ Lentil or mixed bean salad.
You can add things like chopped bell pepper, cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, grated carrot, veggies, salad dressing, etc.

~ Lentil vegetable soup

~ Whole wheat pita pizza or multigrain thin crust pizza, with tomato or pesto; baby spinach, mozzarella, grilled vegetables, etc.

~ Salmon or a veggie burger + wild/brown rice or sweet potato/potato or quinoa + veggies/salad.

Here is a website with great healthy recipes, nutrition information, meal and snack ideas:
Four pillars of healthy eating:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/healthstartshere/fourpillars.php

I hope this helps :)

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Any dirt cheap healthy recipes? ?

Sapphire P

I'm broke and I'm trying to get healthy!

Answer
You are in a tight spot. I was once in your situation and I learned 2 things. The 1st is that you CAN eat healthy on a budget. 2nd is things DO get better.
Certain things like meat, dairy, and prepared food is usually more expensive. Use canned tuna, chicken, sardines, and salmon packed in water. Compare prices and labels. Cans that are in the middle shelves of the display are usually more expensive than the ones on top or boton shelves. But DO compare labels. Cheap doesn't always mean healthy. Compare the cost of fresh, canned, and frozen veggies. Eat beans, lentils, and peas, they are very cheap and very healthy. Don't be ashamed of using coupons and shopping when stores have big sales. Here are some ideas:
*tuna or salmon casserole
*chicken salad
*chicken tacos
*tuna or salmon croquettes
*pasta with tuna or sardines
*sardines in tomato sauce
*sardine sandwich
Here are some recipes. I make these all the time and just eye ball it so adjust ingredients to your taste.
***Tuna salad***
â¢1 can tuna
â¢1/4 of a small onion
â¢2 celery ribs
â¢1 cup mix of any other crunchy veggie that can be eaten raw like bell peppers, radishes, jicama, carrot, cucumber
â¢1/2 tablespoon fat free mayo
â¢1 tablespoon light vinaigrette
1. In a bowl mix mayo and vinaigrette until well combined.
2. Chop onion, celery, and veggies. Put in bowl. Mix with dressing.
3. Add tuna and toss.

***Pasta Primavera***
â¢1 small package
â¢1 cup frozen spinach
â¢1/2 cup frozen chopped veggie mix
â¢4 garlic cloves sliced
â¢1 jalapeÃ±o or red pepper flakes if you like spicy
â¢cheese if you have some extra cash
1. Cook pasta acording to directions. Save cooking water for veggies.
2. Cook veggies according to directions. Don't over cook, veggies should be crunch.
3. While pasta and veggies cook fry the garlic and peppers (if using) in olive oil.
4. Toss pasta, veggies, oil, and garlic 'chips'.
Add cheese if using.

***Lentil or Bean Soup***
â¢2 cups cooked lentils or beans
â¢1 cup chunky salsa
â¢4 or 5 slices bacon chopped
â¢1 can low sodium chicken broth
â¢fresh pico de gallo salsa
1. Fry bacon in large pot. Remove most of the fat.
2. Add chunky salsa and sautee briefly.
3. Add lentils or beans and broth. Bring to a boil, season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
4. Serve with a big spoonful of pico de gallo

***Chicken Pasta***
â¢1 can chicken
â¢1 can diced tomatoes
â¢1 package large pasta shells
â¢garlic, chopped
â¢onion, chopped
â¢Italian spices
â¢cheese
1. Cook pasta according to package
2. While pasta is cooking sautee onion and garlic.
3. Add tomatoes, spices and chicken.
4. Toss chicken with pasta and top with cheese
Hope this helps! Good luck!

What is some cheap healthy recipes?

BayleesMom

Iam trying to lose weight and I don't want some cheap healthy recipes to help me lose weight!
Iam trying to lose weight and I want some cheap healthy recipes to help me lose weight

Answer
Have you ever eaten negative calories foods? They are vegetables and fruits which contain so few calories that our body will need more calories to digest them than what they provide.

Some of them are:
Onions and Garlics
Cucumber
Tomato
Cabbage
Celery
Lettuce
Mandarin Oranges
Apricot
Watermelon
Melon

Try this negative calories sandwich:

Ingredients:

100 grams of cooked chicken fillet. Cut it so that it can be fitted into sandwiches.
2 slices of whole wheat bread. Slice it diagonally.
Four slices of tomatoes. Cut the tomatoes vertically, each cut is around 0.5cm in thickness
1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
4 tablespoons of low fat mayonnaise
2 slices of cucumber. Peel the cucumber and remove both end. Then slice it.
1 teaspoon of chopped celery
1 teaspoon of olive oil
3 tablespoons of plain low fat yogurt
Salt, pepper and tomato ketchup to taste

Instructions:

Sprinkle the cooked chicken fillet with salt and pepper. Then mix the yogurt, mayonnaise and lemon juice in a bowl. Dip each chicken pieces into the dressing mix before putting it on the bread. Then arrange the cucumber, tomatoes and celery on the bread neatly. Last, sprinkle it with the olive oil and the remaining of the dressing.

Good ideas for healthy school lunches?

peachy app

I have things like mac n' cheese and pasta, because I'm not really a fan of sandwiches. I need ideas!

Of course I know there's fruits and vegies, and I've included those in my lists.

Any ideas? I don't need recipes, just lots and lots of options! Haha, thanks! :)

Answer
7 Ideas for Easy - and Healthy - School Lunches

1. Pack Produce
The great thing about fruits and vegetables is that they deliver a ton of nutrients and they don't require cooking. They also boost hydration and typically taste great without any added ingredients. Stick with what's in season, and you won't have to pay extra for fruit that's been flown in from Chile.

"Keep raw vegetables washed and cut in the fridge so all you have to do is pack them in the morning," suggests Christina Le Beau, blogger at Spoonfed.

Cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, red peppers, cucumber slices, sugar snap peas, shelled edamame, berries, clementines, apples, pears, and grapes are all perfect on their own and travel well.

2. Keep it Cool, Skip the Sugar
Instead of juice boxes, include a small bottle of frozen water, suggests Kristy Bernardo of The Wicked Noodle. "The ice will keep the rest of the lunch cool, and will melt enough by lunchtime to be drinkable."

3. Think Muffins
Muffins taste great, can be eaten without utensils, and can be customized to fit in small hands (by varying the size of the muffin tin you use). "Best of all, muffins can be cooked in a big batch on Sunday afternoon, then cooled and frozen," says Charity Curley, blogger at Foodlets. When it's time to pack lunch, reach in, grab one, and put it in the lunchbox.

Here are a few easy and delicious recipes to try:

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins and Baked Oatmeal Cups
These mildly sweet muffins - one from Two Blue Lemons, the other from Wicked Noodle - offer lasting fullness thanks to the fiber-rich oatmeal
Italian-Style Pasta and Cheese Cups and Broccoli and Cheese Pasta Cups
Two variations on a savory theme from Foodlets, and what a great theme it is: mac-n-cheese made healthy (using whole wheat pasta, eggs, and pureed beans for more protein and fiber) and they're portable.

4. Plan for Leftovers
Any dinner that doesn't require reheating or cooling can do double-duty as lunch via the miracle of leftovers. "Pack some extra dinner into lunch containers while you're doing the dishes," suggests Sarah Waldman, an integrative nutritionist and blogger at TwoBlueLemons. Cook once, feed twice - what's not to love?

Here are some lunchbox-ready dinners:

Whole Wheat Penne Pasta with Pesto & Beans
Roasted Butternut Squash Quesadillas
Chickpea Salad (sub whatever veggies your kids will eat if peppers don't fly)

5. Try a Waffle-wich.
Another lunch staple you can cook in bulk, freeze, then use on an as-needed basis are waffles. "Every time I make waffles, I do a double batch, then lay the extras on a cookie sheet, slide it in to the freezer, then transfer them to a Ziploc bag once frozen. Then, when I'm packing lunch for my 8-year-old, I toast a waffle or two and spread with almond butter and banana slices," Le Beau says. When the waffles are whole-grain, it's a great way to get some fiber in to your kid's diet, and beat sandwich boredom.

6. Embrace Snacks
This is for all the mothers of grazers out there - it's OK if your kid will only eat snacks, Waldman says. Just follow the USDA guidelines and include tennis-ball sized portions of vegetables and whole grains, golf-ball sized portions of fruit and lean protein, and a ping pong ball of low-fat dairy. Choose from an assortment of their favorite snacks: a few cubes of cheese, dried mango, whole-grain crackers, cut up veggies with humus, and homemade popcorn or granola bar would fit the bill. "It feels better to pack a lunch that I know my son will actually eat, even if it looks more like a combination of snacks than a full meal."

7. Go Reusable While you could load your child's lunchbox up with pre-wrapped individual servings or lots of plastic baggies, there's a greener way. Use reusable containers, flatware, and even napkins, says Alexandra Zissu, author of The Conscious Kitchen and blogger at AlexandraZissu.com. We try for zero waste lunches whenever we can and it's actually pretty easy to succeed." Zissu's favorite lunch container is a tiffin, a stainless steel, stackable container that allows you to store a few different foods separately, while Le Beau likes bento-style lunchboxes, particularly LunchBots and PlanetBox. "My daughter typically goes to school with a cream cheese and jelly sandwich in one tiffin and cut up seasonal produce in another. If she's in a yogurt or applesauce phase, I pour it into a baby food jar with a lid," Zissu says.

Healthy school lunch options that do not need to stay cold?

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There is no refrigeration, and I bring my lunch in a paper bag, so it's not in any sort of chilled lunchbox. I don't eat until around 12:30, so what could I bring besides pb&j everyday lol Thanks!

Answer
Most things that do not need heating up should work.

Any type of sandwiches, think turkey, lowfat cheese, lettuce, and/or tomato on whole grain bread. However, make sure that you keep the bread separate from the rest of the ingredients or else it would get soggy by lunchtime. Also, if you like, you can use those little packets of ketchup/mayo/mustard from fast food places if you need it (I would suggest mustard as it is the healthiest).

Tuna salad sandwich or egg salad sandwich would also work, but remember to keep the bread separate until right before you eat it. You can add lettuce, tomatoes, and/or cucumbers on top of these sandwiches for extra flavor.

You can also get little bags of baby carrots/ cut up celery/ grape tomatoes, some pita bread and hummus. Dip the veggies and pita bread in the hummus and you have a filling and healthy snack. Oh and you can buy the hummus and pita bread at the store premade and sometimes packaged together.

Another good option is a yogurt (it won't go bad) and an apple or any other fruit. You can add flax to the yogurt to make it more filling. Flax is sort-of like cereal, but usually in the nut isle at the grocery store.

If you have plastic throw-away containers you can get a salad topped off with nuts, cranberries, and a bit of cheese. The cranberries add such a good taste that you might not even need dressing with that.

And don't forget things like granola bars (you can even make them at home by just googling some recipes for more healthy options), low cal jello, trail mix snacks, and fruit salad cups.

Hope that helps a little.

Friday, May 16, 2014

Healthy sandwich recipes?

Q. Any really healthy sandwich recipes? NOTE: I'm on a diet, so no fattening things! PS NOTE: I'm 14, keep it easy. Something that I can take to school!
NOTE: I don't eat pig at all. Also I don't want meat/chicken in it xx

Answer
Choose whole wheat bread, because it's more nutritious than white bread, plus it keeps you feeling full for longer.

Add some salad (lettuce, sliced tomato and cucumber, for example) and then a sliced boiled egg, some smoked ham (or a non-meat alternative, something in slices) or some sliced low-fat cheese, then add some low-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing. Wrap the sandwich in foil to keep it really fresh. You can also take an apple or orange.

Make sure the salad makes up half the filling though, because that bulks out the sandwich and is almost calorie-free. If you want to make something you can scoop into the salad, you could finely chop some celery and onion, and stir it with reduced-fat salad dressing plus a can of tuna or some chopped boiled egg, and use that.

need healthy recipes!?

Carla

i need some healthy recipes that include
protein, vegetables
and under 30 min time to make

Answer
This is an easy vegetarian recipe for whole grain quinoa flavored with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Although this is a very basic recipe, you can vary it by adding some fried tofu or whatever veggies you happen to have on hand. For a vegan version of this quinoa recipe, I smothered my quinoa in nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese and used olive oil in place of the butter.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp butter
1 small yellow onion, diced small
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Preparation:
In a medium sized pan, sautee the onion and garlic in butter or olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, until onions are just soft. Reduce heat to medium low.

Add the vegetable broth and quinoa. Cover, and allow to simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed and quinoa is cooked, about fifteen minutes.

Remove from heat, and gently mix quinoa to distribute any excess moisture. Season with salt to taste, and top with Parmesan cheese, or, for a vegan version, mix in nutritional yeast instead of the cheese.

Makes 3 servings of vegetarian quinoa.

Nutritional information, per serving:
Calories: 318, Calories from Fat: 95
% Daily Value:
Total Fat: 10.6g, 16%
Saturated Fat: 4.5g, 23%
Cholesterol: 18mg, 6%
Total Carbohydrates: 40.5g, 13%
Dietary Fiber: 4.4g, 18%
Protein: 14.9g
Vitamin A 3%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 14%, Iron 17%
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Vegetarian deli sandwich recipe with vegetarian "ham" slices and honey mustard for those who miss the taste and textures of meat-based deli sandwiches. Try it with vegetarian deli slices - you just might be surprised!

Ingredients:

4 Smart Deli vegetarian ham slices
1 leaf green leaf lettuce
1 slice tomato
1/4 avocado, thinly sliced (optional)
1 Tbsp chopped onion (optional)
2 Tbsp honey mustard or honey mustard salad dressing
2 slices whole wheat bread

Preparation:
Spread honey mustard on one slice of bread then place two slices of vegetarian ham (or another vegetarian deli meat) on top. Add lettuce, then place another two slice of deli meat on top. Add tomato, avocado and onion, top the sandwich with another slice of bread and enjoy your vegetarian deli meat sandwich!

Makes one sandwich.

Nutritional information, per sandwich:
Calories: 318 KCAL
Total fat: 10g, Saturated fat: 1g, Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0MG
Sodium: 794
Carbohydrate: 38g
Dietary fiber: 9g
Sugars: 11g
Protein: 21g
Vitamin A 49%, Vitamin C 23%, Calcium 9%, Iron 11%
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An easy vegetarian and vegan breakfast wrap idea for kids. Although this wrap recipe calls for bananas, you could also use apple slices or another fruit instead. A quick and easy breakfast or after-school snack for kids. Omit the honey for a fully vegan version.
Ingredients:

1 flour tortilla (use whole wheat if possible)
1-2 tbsp peanut butter
1 banana, sliced thin
1/3 cup granola
honey (optional)

Preparation:
Spread the peanut butter on the flour tortilla. Place bananas and granola on the peanut butter. Drizzle with honey, if desired and wrap.

Makes one peanut butter breakfast wrap.

Nutritional information:
Calories: 475
Calories from Fat: 171
% Recommended Daily Value:
Total Fat: 19.0g; 29%
Saturated Fat: 4.5g, 22%
Trans Fat: 0.0g
Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%
Sodium: 243mg, 10%
Total Carbohydrates: 71.0g, 24%
Dietary Fiber: 8.4g, 33%
Protein: 13.3g
Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 18%, Calcium 6%, Iron 12%

Nutritional information based on two tablespoons of peanut butter, low-fat granola, and optional honey omitted.

Does anyone have a recipe for a healthy turkey sandwich or wrap? Or just a healthy recipe that is delicious?

Sapphire P

I'm making dinner for my family tonight and I want to make them something really healthy! But I am a beginner cook so I need REALLY easy recipes! Thank you!

Answer
Waldorf Turkey Sandwiches ---

INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 small apple, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon raisins
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, toasted
4 lettuce leaves

DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Spoon 3/4 cup turkey mixture onto four slices of bread; top with a lettuce leaf and remaining bread.

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Easy Snack Wraps ---

INGREDIENTS
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 head lettuce
1 (6 ounce) package sliced deli-style turkey
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups minced tomato

DIRECTIONS
Spread cream cheese evenly over the tortillas. Top the cream cheese with lettuce leaves. Arrange the turkey slices in even layers on top of the lettuce. Sprinkle the carrots and tomato over the turkey slices. Roll the tortillas into wraps. Cut the wraps diagonally into bite-sized pieces. Secure with toothpicks.

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Smoked Turkey Tortilla Wraps ---

INGREDIENTS
10 whole wheat flour tortillas
10 slices smoked turkey, cut into thin strips
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup sour cream, for topping
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS
Heat flour tortillas in a large skillet over medium heat until slightly browned. Divide turkey strips, avocado, sour cream, and cheese among the warmed tortillas. Fold in half and serve.

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Healthy Sandwich Recipe, please help!!!!?

Billie Jea

Hey guys, Im on a diet and i go to a school that has no cafeteria which means we have to bring our own food. I usually take to school a turkey sandwhich with mayo, tomatoe and lettuce and white bread and i know it has many calories. I would like to know an easy to make sandwich recipe with not many calories and that is easy to take every where. Thank you.

P.S. Not a very hard to make sanwich, just a VERYYYYY simple sandwich with few calories, and which has fewer calories, brown or white bread? Thank you sooo much :P

Answer
First off, sandwiches are a fine food to eat if you're on a diet. They incorporate several food groups and include good nutrition. Whole grain bread is better than white bread - it has more fiber and better nutrients. If you want to cut calories, make a large half sandwich using only one piece of bread, but adding more meat and veggies. Lowfat wraps are also a good way to get lots of protein and veggies in sandwich form without too much bread.

The sandwich you're eating is perfectly healthy. Mayo is an OK condiment if used moderately. It's made with eggs and vegetable oil, and the fat in it helps to keep you full (thus preventing you from overeating and extra snacking later). Don't use more than 2 tbs.

I'm not a big mayo eater, and have lots of things I like to put on sandwich bread instead:
Mustard (try different kinds - Dijon, whole grain, spicy)
Cranberry sauce (great with turkey!)
Hummus
Pesto
Avocado (also has fat and calories but is super healthy)
Oil, vinegar and herbs
Salad dressing

You could also think about salads. They're a great meal, and easy to make the night before.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Easy, healthy, delicious recipes?

Agent C

I recently moved in with boyfriend and he does NOT eat well. He's always sick and I know it's because literally for breakfast, lunch and dinner he'll just work a bag of doritos. He's finally accepted that this might be the problem but he just doesn't LIKE healthy food. What are some healthy recipes with only a few ingredients what I could make for a very picky 21 year old :) Preferably something with a lot of protein and vegetables because he gets almost none. Also minimal meat since I'm a vegetarian and would prefer not to prepare it. Thanks!

Answer
First he should be willing to learn this stuff along with you, not just choosing and meal planning but cooking, to invest in his own health. Not just you. He will also have to approach this with an open mind, man up and learn to like something good for him. There are a million healthy foods. He can't possibly hate them all. He can't shut down. He will have to keep looking. Eventually my guess is he will just realize it is too hard to hate everything.

Second and very important is that he must remove his crutch foods, like the Dorito's. He should not allow himself the option of comparing the new items to the junk he loves. You might not make every switch all at once but if there is a serious go-to that he leans on an item that he cannot control his eating, then it has to leave the house. Then phase in healthiER items until he is eating better and better and feeling better.

Get your hands on corn tortillas and flour tortillas. You can use them as the base for tons of items, and use them to wrap good stuff and make it portable, making it easier to keep away from fast food and convenience store food. They are hearty and satisfying and a pretty simple food, not super healthy but not overly bad for you.

Also since he is a dorito guy...the thing that makes them bad is the spray painted on flavors and colors. You can keep him in plain corn tortilla chips. Even Dorito's brand is fine but plain. Baked is better, so is organic blue corn chips, some are even flavored with sesame! Dip them with fresh salsa, mashed black beans, homemade guacamole, etc. HEALTHY!

A crockpot of beans with onions, garlic, can be delicious as a soup. Scoop some out to whiz up in the food processor for dipping your chips, making burritos. Add some ground beef or ground turkey and some canned tomatoes and zippy spices, and cook it down for a chili. Watch the salt and the greasy meats, go crazy with herbs and spices, otherwise HEALTHY.

Switch out olive oil instead of butter for most of your cooking. Switch to olive oil mayonnaise. Do not use margarine. If you need butter for a recipe, try to use less. You can also use vegetable dips like hummus, guacamole, eggplant dip, for sandwich spread, chip dip, etc instead of greasy sandwich toppings, queso, condiments, etc.

Lean on the ethnic foods. Basically that means learn more about the local foods, herbs and spices and flavor pairings for those areas. Cajun, Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, etc....all these cultures have lots of seafood and vegetables, can be a bargain, too! When your recipe asks for lots of fat or salt, make swaps with things you know are better.

There is nothing wrong with a turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and carrots or green salad on the side.

Pasta with sauteed veggies and some lean sausage? Healthy. You can get better pasta such as whole wheat, or you can swap out for brown rice.

PBJ is a pretty healthy meal if you do it right. All fruit spread (Polaner's), lower sugar peanut butter, whole wheat bread.

Does anyone have a recipe for a healthy turkey sandwich or wrap? Or just a healthy recipe that is delicious?

Sapphire P

I'm making dinner for my family tonight and I want to make them something really healthy! But I am a beginner cook so I need REALLY easy recipes! Thank you!

Quick and healthy lunches?

A Girl Wit

What are some delicious lunches that can be made under thirty minutes? Lately I often skip because I don't eat the unhealthy things that my mom usually buys which are like frozen pizzas, frozen chicken nuggets, burgers, etc. (She won't buy other things for me). I'm going to do a bit of my own grocery shopping since I work..What are some healthy things I can eat?(: Thanks!

Answer
Tuna Pita Sandwich http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/10-quick-and-healthy-brown-bag-lunches?page=2

Light tuna packed in water, not oil, serves as a satisfying, protein-rich sandwich filling, while a dash of horseradish mustard adds a spicy kick.
Ingredients:
1 whole-wheat pita pocket
1 can of white tuna in water
3 tablespoons fat-free salad dressing
1 tablespoons horseradish mustard
1/4 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 tomato, sliced

Directions:
Cut pita pocket in half and toast. In a small bowl, combine tuna with dressing and mustard until mixed well. Stuff pita pocket with the mixture, and add lettuce and sliced tomato.
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Taco Salad http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/10-quick-and-healthy-brown-bag-lunches?page=4

This toss-and-go taco salad is simple, but it offers up an explosion of tropical flavor and crunchy texture. Juicy cubes of mango and tomato combine with crisp tortilla chips (tip: choose low-sodium blue corn chips) for a nourishing, tasty lunch.

Ingredients:
1/4 head lettuce, shredded
1/4 mango, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
1/4 tomato, chopped
1/4 avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced
1/4 red onion, sliced
1 cup baked tortilla chips, crumbled
3 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:
Arrange lettuce on a plate. Top with mango, tomato, avocado and onion. Sprinkle crumbled tortilla chips over the salad. Garnish with lime juice and olive oil.
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The Healthy Elvis http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/10-quick-and-healthy-brown-bag-lunches

Fried peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwiches, dubbed "The Elvis" after the famous singerâs penchant for the tasty concoctions, get a healthy remake in this easy recipe. Ditch the bacon and replace the PB with a more nutritious option like natural sunflower seed spread or unsalted almond butter. Just be sure to choose one without hydrogenated oils, added sugars, or salts.

Ingredients:
2 slices whole grain bread
2 tablespoons nut butter
1 banana, sliced
1 tablespoon agave nectar

Directions:
Toast bread, then spread nut butter on both slices. Layer sliced bananas in between the bread and drizzle with agave nectar.

need healthy recipes!?

Carla

i need some healthy recipes that include
protein, vegetables
and under 30 min time to make

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

What is you all-time favorite sandwich recipe?

Q. Do you have a unique sandwich idea? I prefer healthy sandwiches (no bologna), but I'm getting bored with my usuals. What are some of your ideas to add variety to my lunch sandwiches? Different ideas for breads? ingredients? types of mustard? combinations of ingredients?

I already enjoy turkey w/ swiss, cheese, cranberry & stuffing ... another favorite is a good slice of baquette, w/ artichoke hearts, brie cheese, and toasted almonds, broiled til warm and gooey.
Wow, some great recipes so far! Things that have caught my eye are the olive spread and grilled vegies; the tofu; the Sharon sandwich; Calif chicken; tom, basil, mozzerella; and chicken w/ basil, etc.

I do enjoy PB& banana, I'll have to try w/ strawberry slices :-)

Tuna w/ BBQ sauce? what kind of bbq sauce?

Keep the ideas/recipes coming, and thanks!

Answer
grilled chicken breast
pesto sauce mixed with mayo
roasted red peppers
red onion, thinly sliced
provolone cheese
on herbed foccacia or ciabatta bread, or even in a pita

Then, if you have a grill (better yet, a panini grill), grill the completed sandwich until the cheese starts to melt and the bread gets crusty.

I think I have to get out of the food section. LoL. Drool =P

How to make a healthy dinner?

Kenny H

PS - I am not on a diet.I just want to eat some healthy food.I don't even want to loose weight.I do want to eat healthy food for a healthy life though.
I weigh around 94 pounds a month ago and when I went to the doctor a few days ago I weighed 104 pounds,I am 13 by the way.So everyday in the morning I eat waffles with syrup and milk.For lunch at school I eat a Cup of salad which includes salad,ham,those little bread thing,and ranch.For dinner I eat Fast-Food a lot.My mom goes to work at night and my dad doesn't know how to cook and he WILL NOT cook.So we usually go to McDonalds,KFC,Those bad fast-food shop.I totally understand its unhealthy but I can't go on without eating dinner.Sometimes I do make myself a meal at night to eat.On average I eat fast-food twice per week.So I've decide to eat some healthy food for dinner,however,I don't know ANY healthy recipes and I think I can cook.I just need recipes,steps,and ingredients so I can make myself some food for dinner at night and of course I want it healthy.Yes,I have cooked many things in the past,I learned it from my mom but some aren't healthy.So what are some recipes you recommend?

Answer
When you think about eating healthy, try to picture what a typical healthy plate should look like:

1/2 vegetables, 1/4 starch, 1/4 protein

You can also start or end your dinner with a piece of fruit.

If you go to www.foodnetwork.com and look up Ellie Krieger, she has loads of healthy recipes on there.

To get you started, I'll suggest you pick favorite vegetables (like carrots, potatoes, asparagus) and clean them up and cut them to roughly the same size. Toss them lightly in a little olive oil and salt and pepper them. Place them all on a piece of aluminum foil and roast for about 20 minutes at 425 degrees. (make sure to set a timer and turn the oven off when you are finished!)

There! Super healthy veggies.

Serve them with a grilled panini:

Get good bread (like ciabatta at your local bakery/grocery store). Fill with some thinly sliced turkey, mozzarella or provolone, and roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes). Coat the outside lightly with some olive oil.

Put into a hot fry pan (set stove to medium high) or panini grill... after a few minutes, flip it over and use a plate to press it flatter.

Serve the veggies and sandwich with a side of grapes or apple slices too. Perfect balanced, healthy meal.

Healthy sandwich recipes?

Healthy sandwich recipe?

chunkymunk

1 ounce is how many deli chicken slices?
does anybody have a healthy sandwich recipe using deli chicken slices?

im stuck for ideas for lunch..

Answer
The amount of chicken you get in one ounce will vary with the thickness of the slice. If you don't have a scale then when you get your deli meat make sure you order only 3/4 of a pound (12 ounces). This will give you a better idea of how to measure an ounce - 12 one ounce servings, 6 two ounce servings or 4 three ounce servings.
When you make a sandwich use 100% whole wheat bread (more fiber, will fill you up more, easy to metabolize, etc.). Toast the bread. Skip the mayo and use mustard. Use low sodium turkey or chicken and low fat cheese. Tomato slices, lettuce or arugula.
I like to use red pepper hummus and don't use cheese or mustard (very moist and creamy). Lots of protein, low fat.
Happy Cooking!

Healthy groceries on a budget?

ebe b

I have $20 to spend on food a week. Anyone have any suggestions on healthy foods to make and buy. Here's some that I do have:
ramen noodles, canned soups, pb&j, sandwiches. Anyone else have ideas on what I can eat that would be cheap and healthy?

Answer
Oh man - I feel your pain! Once I had only $7 for an entire week of groceries - and I made it! :-)

Things you might consider:

- Buy out of the bulk bins as much as possible. The price can be a lot less and you can buy only what you need that way.

- RICE can save your budget! I have always found rice to be cheaper when purchased in bulk as a Mexican grocery store. Some ideas is to add rice to the canned soup you have on hand. It will add a ton of flavor and make an interesting alternative meal. Very filling, too.

- Consider shopping at a discount grocery store that you may not have thought of before. I always used to shop the big grocery stores like Safeway and Kroger because they have a great selection. But in comparing them to places like Food4Less and independent grocery stores - i could not believe how over priced those chain stores are!

- For protein, try looking for a pack of cheap hot dogs on sale. Dice them into the soup or casseroles made with rice. One pack will last the whole week.

- While dry beans in bulk are the cheapest, canned beans can also be relatively cheap and a fast way to make beans and rice for dinner. Consider buying a few spices in bulk to flavor the beans and rice.

- Find a loaf of cheap bread, most of the stores have a house-brand that is quite cheap. That one loaf can last the week - for toast and sandwiches or for the hot dogs.

- Do you have any soy sauce on hand? If so - use left over rice to make fried rice out of. An egg is a nice addition to fried rice, or use some diced hot dog.

- The most expensive part will probably be produce. I find great deals at the Asian grocery store for fresh produce. Buy stuff you are familiar with - now is not the time to experiment. Buy some bulk carrots, celery and whatever else is on sale. Pick up a few cheap potatoes - they are filling. I would not go for salad this week - as those ingredients are often expensive per pound and very perishable and they don't' fill you up much.

- Do yo have flour, baking powder, egg and milk on hand? Great! You have pancakes then! Pancakes are incredibly cheap when made from scratch.

Some other things to consider: don't buy anything to drink! Drink water only and use any milk you have for recipes on items such as pancakes or biscuits. And don't buy bottled water!!!! Tap water is the cheap way to go for a lean week. Carry a water bottle with you when out of the house. Even empty - there is always a place to fill it up at.

Stay away from anything that is already cooked and ready to eat - like the deli counter. None of it is as healthy as what you can make and it is all overpriced compared to making it yourself.

To be honest, this can be fun - it can be a challenge. The suggestions I made are really only for someone doing this short term. If this is your long term grocery budget - you might consider looking up where to get food boxes from charities in your area. Once you find a place that gives out food boxes - ask them where else you can go, they often have a list of all the area food resources that you might qualify for.

Best of luck!

Single man: How to cook nutritious meals?

Fiasco

I'm 25, male, single, live alone. I don't know how to cook, but I have some common sense.

Here's what I'd like to find: A cook book that focuses on cooking simple, nutritious, well-balanced meals but without any emphasis on dieting and losing weight. I want to start working out and want to hopefully GAIN weight. I'd like something that has a variety of recipes, simple instructions, a list of ingredients that a young single guy will understand (perhaps even "grocery lists"), doesn't have to taste good but needs to be nutritious, but no emphasis on weight-loss.

Is there anything out there like that?
I REALLY don't want to fall into a bad routine of eating fast food, eating expensive food at restaurants, or eating high-sodium frozen junk. I have to learn how to cook fresh food!
I guess I'm just frustrated that it isn't easy to heat nutritious. You can't just go out and buy nutritious food at a restaurant. So if I want to make it myself, well that isn't easy either.

I'm not trying to make any gourmet stuff. I don't care if it's nasty. I just want to know what to get at the grocery store, how much to get, a recipe, how long to cook it, and I want it to be well-balanced and nutritious. That's it. Is that possible?

Answer
I have a dozen good cookbooks and none are them are as good as this website, you just type an ingredient or catagorie on the search bar and get recipes.

Edit: This is so easy even my kids make it, You need 1lb ground beef, 1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce, (we like prego) 1pound bag of pasta. Brown the ground beef,drain fat, set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain pasta add beef and sauce. We like shredded cheese on top.
You know you do not have to cook to eat healthy you can buy sandwich fixins, or healthy canned soups.

Healthy sandwich bread recipe?

Alyssa D

I need a HEALTHY quick bread recipe that i could use for sandwiches. This means i don't need too much flavor since the things i put on it to make the sandwich will add flavor. By healthy i mean no butter (or butter substitute), no sugar (or splenda), and no oil (besides a minimal amount of light tasting extra virgin olive oil). i want it to use baking soda or powder instead of yeast and i only want it to make one loaf. I currently have -
all purpose flour
whole wheat flour
extra virgin olive oil
1% milk
vanilla yogurt
eggs
honey
rolled oats
and many spices

Answer
Why do you think butter, splenda, butter substitutes, yeast, and oil are unhealthy? Do you research or just follow a silly crowd.
If you use the ingredients you want you will get a horrible product.
You might as well put your organic tuna on cardboard and eat it.
My advise to you is to make a nice bread and enjoy life.

Healthy Recipe Ideas?

Polly

Hi! I am 16 and want to become alot healthier! Anyway I was wondering if someone can tell me some really fast to make breakfast and lunches to grab and go (can be made night before but still needs to be fast to prepare next morning) Also I was wondering if anyone knew any healthy filling meals and snacks that are moderatley fast to make. Also if anyone could reccomend a good cookbook that has all healthy meals so i don't have to worry about looking at the calorie count or anything and just add ingredients to the shopping list. Sorry if some of my scentences make no sense, it is midnight and I am on a cold medicine that's keeping me awake. Thanks!

Answer
Thats great that you want to become a lot healthier :) If you can try to go for natural organic foods.

Here are some healthy meal ideas:

Breakfast:

~ Oatmeal - for a quick cook oatmeal you could try McCann Irish quick cooking oatmeal
Topping ideas: berries/fruit, nut butter, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, cinnamon, natural jam, honey, agave nectar, milk or non-dairy milk or greek yogurt or unsweetened organic fruit sauce, etc.
* Non-dairy milk like - almond, soy, rice or coconut milk.

~ Healthy cereal (like Kashi or Nature's Path organic) with milk or non-dairy milk or greek yogurt. You can top with fresh berries/fruit.

~ Greek yogurt with fresh fruit or a side of fruit salad. You can also add in nuts, seeds or ground flax seed to the yogurt. Or a parfait with greek yogurt, berries, organic granola or muesli.

~ Muesli with yogurt & fruit salad

Lunch & Dinner:

~ Salad: mixed baby greens, baby romaine, Italian salad mix, romaine lettuce, baby spinach, etc. with things like cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, dried cranberries, goat cheese, walnut crumbles or almond slithers, grated carrot, bell pepper, salad dressing or olive oil/vinegar, etc.
* For more protein:
- Chickpeas or mixed beans
- Tofu or tempeh
- Sliced hard boiled eggs

~ Sandwich.
(On whole grain bread like multigrain, ezekiel, rye, whole wheat pita, whole grain tortilla, etc.)
- Basil pesto, tomato, baby spinach & mozzarella melt
- Falafel & hummus in whole wheat pita
- Almond or Peanut butter & jam - nut butter with no added sugar
- Egg & cheese
- Egg whites & baby spinach in a whole grain tortilla with cream cheese
- Chickpea wrap (with things like grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mixed baby greens,bell pepper, salad dressing, etc.)
- Black bean wrap with salsa & some cheese; or a quesadilla on a whole grain tortilla
- Veggie burger
- Hummus & veggie: hummus, lettuce or spinach, grated carrot, bell pepper, sliced cherry tomatoes in a whole wheat pita or inside a whole grain tortilla wrap
- Grilled veggies with goat cheese or with hummus
- Tofu or tempeh, hummus or veganaise, spinach or lettuce, tomato, grated carrot, etc.
- Rye bread with avocado and hard boiled eggs

~ Vegetables stir fried in olive oil with tofu or tempeh, with wild/brown rice or whole grain or brown rice noodles or quinoa.

~ Roasted sweet potato and vegetables with olive oil and herbs

~ Lentil vegetable soup

~ Omelets with veggies & cheese - eggs are great for protein try them boiled, poached, scrambled, etc...with healthy toast, veggies, fruit, cottage cheese, etc.

~ Whole grain or brown rice pasta with basil pesto, olive oil or tomato sauce + veggies, goat cheese/cheese, etc
- Or a pasta salad with things like chickpeas, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, veggies, etc.

~ Veggies with wild/brown rice and cubes of tofu, tempeh or beans

Snack ideas:

Snack ideas:
~ Veggies with hummus - veggies such as raw carrot sticks, cucumber slices or sticks, cherry tomatoes sliced, lightly steamed broccoli, slices of bell pepper, celery sticks, etc. If you want you can slice whole wheat pita into triangles for dipping.
~ Veggies
~ Greek yogurt, yogurt or goat's milk yogurt
~ Hard boiled egg + cottage cheese, greek yogurt or almonds
~ Cottage cheese with fruit
~ Apple or pear, almonds
~ Fruit
~ Fruit/berries + greek or regular yogurt
~ Apple slices dipped in nut butter
~ Whole grain Kashi crackers with cheese or hummus
~ Frozen grapes
~ Nuts, seeds or trail mix
~ All natural popcorn, sweet potato chips, whole wheat pita chips, etc.
~ Healthy cereal
~ Healthy cereal + milk of your choice of yogurt, you can also add in berries/fruit
~ Plain greek yogurt with fruit
~ Kashi granola bar, Kind fruit & nut bar, Lara bar
~ Buckwheat waffle or pancake with toppings like nut butter, natural jam, cream cheese, honey, agave nectar, berries/fruit, yogurt
~ Fruit salad + yogurt or cottage cheese
~ Homemade smoothie: using fruit/berries of your choice with milk or non-dairy milk with yogurt, you can also add ground flax seed

Recipe ideas:

~ Quick hummus & vegetable pitas
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1677

~ Baked sweet potato fries
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2906

~ Oven roasted brussels sprouts
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2376

~ Spinach & strawberry salad
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/696

~ Easy baked tofu
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2639

~ Grilled veggie & goat cheese pitas
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/3002

~ Easy baked penne with ricotta & basil
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1914

~ Apple berry baked oatmeal
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/3073

~ Oat date bars
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2748

~ Apple cinnamon oat squares
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2867

I hope this helps :)

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healthy & easy recipes?

jess

hello im 14 and i really want to start eating healthier to lose some weight. i don't have any food allergies. i like some veggies like corn peas and carrots, but there are others i don't like - onions, radishes, spinach. i love all fruits, i don't like beans or any kind of fish/seafood (except tuna for sandwiches), i do like chicken. i can be kind of a picky eater as u can see. i am looking for breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes. also lunch that i can pack for school. if u know any good recipes or websites, i'd really appreciate it. thanks!:)

Answer
Taco Chicken Bake-Weight Watchers

8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into 12 pieces

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup green bell pepper. chopped

1 3/4 cups chunky tomato sauce (15 ounce can)

1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

1/2 cup whole kernel corn

1 1/2 cups hot cooked noodles, rinsed and drained

1/3 cup reduced fat Cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 cup fat free sour cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with olive oil-flavored cooking spray.

In a large skillet sprayed with olive oil-flavored cooking spray, brown chicken pieces, onion, and green pepper, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato sauce, taco seasoning, parsley flakes, and olives. Add corn and noodles. Mix well to combine. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

Place on a wire rack and let set 2 to 3 minutes. Cut into 4 pieces. Top each piece with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

Hint: 1 1/4 cups uncooked noodles usually cooks to about 1 1/2 cups.

Serves 4 - 5 WW points per serving.

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Chicken Omelet

1 cup minced chicken

1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

5 eggs

1/4 cup cold water

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons corn oil

Directions

Beat the eggs without separating until very light.

Mix the meat with cornstarch.

Add the water and seasonings to the eggs and stir in the meat mixture.

Heat the corn oil in a medium-sized frying pan, pour in the mixture and cook gently, lifting about the edges until brown on the bottom.

Put in the oven for a moment to "set" the top.

Cut at right angles to the handle to form a hinge, fold over, slide onto a platter and serve garnished with parsley.

2-3 servings

Healthy Recipe Ideas?

Polly

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Healthy Recipes?

mcbreezy44

What are some healthy recipes that you make for full course breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for yourself and your family? What are easy to prep recipes that are still healthy? =) Thanks!

Answer
Houston's Grilled Chicken Salad
Lime Dressing:
1/2 cup lime juice
4 teaspoons honey mustard
7 1/2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced fine
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Peanut Sauce:
4 tablespoons Peanut butter
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons hot water
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon ground ginger
Mix ingredients for lime dressing, then mix ingredients for peanut sauce.
Salad ingredients for Houston's grilled chicken salad: mixed greens,
carrots, thin tortilla strips, and grilled chicken breasts sliced in thin
slices. Mix the salad ingredients with the lime dressing. Drizzle peanut
sauce on top.

Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad
Salad:
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup corn flake crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half
oil for frying
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup red cabbage
1 cup Napa cabbage
1/2 carrot, julienned or shredded
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1/3 cup chow mein noodles
Dressing:
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
Prepare dressing ingredients by mixing in a small bowl. Refrigerate while
preparing salad.
Cut each chicken breast into 5 strips. In one bowl, beat egg with milk.
In another bowl, combine flour with corn flake crumbs, salt and pepper.
Preheat oil over medium heat.
Dip individual chicken pieces in egg mixture and then roll in the flour
mixture. Fry chicken until browned, drain and set aside.
Prepare salad by tossing the chopped romaine with the chopped red
cabbage, Napa cabbage, and carrots. Sprinkle sliced green onion on top of
the lettuce. Sprinkle almonds over the salad, then the chow mein noodles.
Cut the chicken into small chunks. Place the chicken onto the salad
forming a pile in the middle. Serve with salad dressing on the side.

Applebee's Club House Grill Sandwich
2 thick slices of french bread
softened butter
mayonnaise
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 slices deli turkey breast
2 slices deli ham
2 slices tomato
2 tsps. bullseye barbecue sauce
Butter one slice of bread and put butter side down into preheated skillet,
on medium heat. Spread the up side of the slice with mayo. Sprinkle on half
of cheese. Heat the turkey and ham slices in the same skillet for about 30
seconds. Lay the turkey on the cheese, then the tomato. Spread bbq sauce
over tomato, then lay on the ham, sprinkle the rest of the cheese over ham.
Butter the second slice of bread on one side and put on top, with butter
side up. The first bread slice should be brown, flip sandwich over and brown
the second side for 2â3 minutes, or till golden brown. Remove from skillet,
cut in half diagonally and serve with additional bbq sauce.

Wendy's Chicken Caesar Fresh Stuffed Pita
Dressing:
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon dry, unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely minced red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
dash parsley
dash oregano
dash thyme
dash basil
1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons egg substitute
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt
pepper
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
4 pita breads
4 teaspoons shredded, fresh parmesan
Make the dressing by first dissolving the gelatin in the water.
Heat the mixture in the microwave on high for two minutes or
until it begins to rapidly boil. Add the vinegar, then whisk
while adding the oil. Add bell pepper, salt, garlic powder,
worcestershire, black pepper, parsley, oregano, thyme and basil.
Let dressing cool for about 15 minutes before adding cheeses and
egg substitute. Whisk until slightly thicker, then chill.
Overnight refrigeration makes the dressing thicker.
Preheat a barbecue or indoor grill to medium heat. Salt and
pepper the chicken, then grill it for 5 minutes per side, or
until done. Remove chicken from the grill and dice it.
While chicken cooks, prepare the salad by combining the
Wendy's Chicken Caesar Fresh Stuffed Pita

Good luck, hope this helped!

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

Monday, May 12, 2014

Easy super super healthy lunches and breakfasts?

Q. ?

Answer
Healthy AND tasty waffles/pancakes recipe - serve with real maple syrup. Be sure to freeze extras to pop into the toaster on busy mornings for a quick breakfast. You could serve these with some farm-fresh sausage or bacon. (With no MSG or nasty preservatives.) ***Here is a blender batter pancake recipe that incorporates more varied grains and is 100% whole grain, and yummy, too! Hereâs a pancake/waffle recipe using sprouted grains.
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Organic Oatmeal - you can make extra of this, too, and warm it up the next day for another fast breakfast. Also, try Sueâs baked soaked oatmeal recipe.
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Health Egg Recipes - we eat a lot of eggs with cheese or egg sandwiches. Our favorite recipe at this post is the âfrench toast frittataâ for breakfast - itâs fast, easy, and everyone loves it.
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Organic Homemade Oatmeal Bars/Granola Recipe - this one is great not just for breakfast, but for a quick snack anytime.
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Smoothies - I freeze any extra in popsicle makers for a treat later. These are a great way to get more coconut into your diet, too.
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My kids eat a lot of toast (best with whole grain fermented or sourdough breads - hereâs info on my homemade bread) with things on top like organic peanut butter, plenty of butter, organic or homemade jams with less sugar, local honey, etc.
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Whole milk yogurt - even better: homemade raw milk yogurt. Remember, itâs not easy to find something other than low-fat yogurt, but whole milk products are much healthier! (I buy Stonyfield or Brown Cow brands.)
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Fresh fruit - preferably local and organic.
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Certain breakfast cereals as a âcompromiseâ food - read this post on breakfast cereals for more information. Also, check out the recipe for Graham Cakes in the comments at this post, too.
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Sometimes if we have to go somewhere or if the kids arenât in the mood to sit down long enough to eat breakfast, theyâll just have some cheese

Can you use any grill press to press sandwiches?

rachel s

i.e health grills to grill sandwich,the one the close?

Answer
I use healthy grill and to be honest it is better than my sandwich toaster.

http://yourcookerybook.com/vegetable-recipes/snack-recipes/

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Healthy Vegatarian recipes?

Jane Doe.

Hey, does anyone know any good vegatarian recipes? Relatively easy to make, and something healthy. Anything with proteins and nutrients that vegatarians need. Also, do you know any foods that are good for vegatarians, like beans, eggs, and lentils? By the way, i'm 15, if that gives you a better idea of what i should eat.
Thank you. :)

Answer
I just made an awesome sandwich today which is super healthy AND delicious! It's inspired from a sandwich I ate at a really good Italian restaurant.

Grilled Portabella Mushroom Sandwich:

1 portabella mushroom cap, rinsed well and patted dry
1 jarred roasted red bell pepper
2 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
3 slices plum tomato (or any other ripe, red, juicy tomato)
1 tsp basil pesto
1 multi-grain baguette or roll

Marinate portabella mushroom in some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper for 10-15 minutes. Then grill the portabella mushroom for 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Place in sandwich bread and top with roasted bell peppers and sliced mozzarella. Put in toaster oven open faced until cheese melts. Then add sliced tomato, close, and enjoy! Yummy.

If you don't like mushrooms, you can substitute them for eggplants.

For eggs, I would recommend a veggie omelet. My favorite is a Spinach omelet. I just blanch some (about 1 1/2 cups raw) spinach, drain, and squeeze dry. Then crack two eggs in a bowl and add the spinach. You can also add some feta cheese as well if you like. Then heat up some olive oil in a pan (about 1-2 tbsp, just so the omelet doesn't stick) and add your egg mixture. Cook for about 3 minutes or until you can easily flip the omelet. Cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute or until omelet is not runny. Serve with toasted whole-grain bread and you have a healthy delicious meal!

You can also make an easy vegetable sandwich with hummus. Just get some whole-grain pita bread, spread your favorite hummus inside, add some crumbled feta cheese, some sliced olives, cucumber, and tomato, and some romaine lettuce and you're done. This sandwich is the best to make when your in a hurry and don't have time to cook up a lunch.

For beans, you can buy a can of black beans and make a tex-mex (Mexican-inspired) salad. Just mix a 1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans with chopped romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, cooked corn kernels, and drizzle with lime-cilantro salad dressing (look for it in your grocery store or use this recipe: http://www.recipesource.com/side-dishes/dressings/00/rec0099.html). Toss to combine. Add some corn tortilla chips to it if you don't mind the extra fat and calories. =)

Hope this helped!

Healthy easy recipes?

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What are some healthy easy to make recipes?

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Wild Alaskan Salmon Salad

* 2 cans of wild Alaskan pink salmon
* 1 chopped red onion
* 1 red pepper
* 3 cloves of minced garlic
* 2 diced dill pickles
* 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 cup of your favorite mustard (I use a garlic aioli variety)
* salt and ground pepper
* fresh chopped parsley

Benefits of Omega-3s and Salmon
If you're unfamiliar with the virtues of Omega-3 fatty acids, consider this: a classic study of Greenland Eskimos whose diets included a high consumption of wild salmon resulted in a statistically low incidence of coronary disease and cancer. And, recent studies show that just one serving of salmon per week can significantly lower your chance of cardiac arrest. And did I mention that this stuff actually tastes good?
Prepare the Salmon
Start by making sure to drain your canned salmon well, then empty into a large mixing bowl. Break apart bigger chunks with a fork, and combine all of the remaining ingredients except for the parsley, and mix thoroughly.
Choosing Canned Salmon
Some reports show that farmed salmon actually has a greater concentration of Omega-3s than wild salmon, but farmed salmon also tends to be far higher in chemical contaminants that can lead to permanent neurological damage. Seems like a no-brainer to me. Be sure to read your salmon label closely to make sure it's Alaskan, wild, and doesn't contain any skin or bones, which are not only hard to fish out, they're gross.
Adjust the Salad Ingredients
The mustard and the natural juices from the vegetables are the only lubricant for this recipe, so you may need to add a little extra mustard to keep the salad from being too dry. If you're used to really creamy tuna or egg salads, you can also add a little extra virgin olive oil.
Serve the Wild Alaskan Salmon Salad
Wild Alaskan salmon salad is a delicious treat on its own - , or enjoy it in a whole wheat tortilla. This salad is also amazing heated, since it allows the Parmesan to melt and release its full flavor. Try toasting a salmon salad sandwich in your toaster oven, or indulge yourself and fry one up in a pan coated with a thin layer of coconut oil.

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Apple-Citrus Salad with Avocado and Bacon

2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 head Bibb lettuce, rinsed well and torn into
2-inch pieces
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and Â½â dice
2 ruby red grapefruits, peeled and sectioned
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 bunch green onions, green portion only, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 ripe avocados
6 thick-cut bacon slices, fried crispy and chopped

In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard and vinegar. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream and whisk until smooth and blended.

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, apples, grapefruits, oranges, green onions, salt, pepper and half of the vinaigrette and toss to mix.

To slice the avocados, using a chef's knife, cut into an avocado lengthwise until you hit the pit in the center. Carefully cut around the fruit through the skin and the pulp, without cutting through the pit. Holding the avocado in both hands, twist the halves in opposite directions to separate them. Using a large tablespoon, scoop out the pit and then scoop the pulp out of the skin. Slice the avocado as desired. Repeat with the remaining avocados.

Divide the salad among chilled salad plates. Garnish with the avocado slices and bacon. Drizzle a little of the remaining vinaigrette over each salad and serve immediately.

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Jackson Salad

Salad:

2 cans Hearts of Palm, drained & chopped
2 cans Artichoke Hearts, drained & chopped
8 strips crisp bacon, crumbled (or more to taste)
1 small pkg. feta cheese, crumbled - 1 cup

Dressing:
1/2 small onion (about 1/4 cup)
6 Tbsp, cider vinegar
4 tsp. spicy brown mustard
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 cup vegetable oil (can use some olive oil)

Assemble salad and toss.

In blender or food processor, combine all dressing ingredients. Add oil last and slowly. Pour dressing over salad, toss, and serve. Wonderful!

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Bibb Salad with Basil Green Goddess Dressing

1 cup good mayonnaise
1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions)
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves)
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream
1 head Bibb lettuce
2 to 3 tomatoes

Place the mayonnaise, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the sour cream and process just until blended. (If not using immediately, refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.)
Cut each head of lettuce into quarters, remove some of the cores, and arrange on 6 salad plates. Cu

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