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Showing posts with label healthy pita sandwich recipes. Show all posts

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Healthy food recipes?




? GEORGE/G


i want healthy food recipes that are good (of course but also very healthy without nuts) plz provide recipes if u can...

(it can be for lunch dinner, snack,or dessert event )

thanxs soo much

(im watching my weight of course and i dont want to eat things with alot of fat or calories and even carbs)

(no mean comments too .... im not fat i just like to eat healthy and are tired of grilled chicken sandwich and salads with no ranch dressing ....) thanxs ...!!!



Answer
I love the hungry girl website
www.hungry-girl.com

But these are recipes that I have made over the years.
Spread reg or flavored hummus and veggies (fresh or sauteed) in flavored tortilla wraps (spinach, sundried tomato--Trader Joes has about 10 different kinds)
you could also add grilled chicken and veggies in wrap

Wheat pita pocket w/ stir fry- Slice pita in half add grilled or sauteed red and green peppers, onions, broccolli,
pead pods or snap peas (any veggies good for a stir fry)

Veggie Clubhouse Sandwich- 2 Slices of bread (you can use spelt if you want of whole grain) spread no fat or light cream cheese red onion, avocado, spinanch leaves, sliced English cucumbers, sliced tomato(can omit if youre worried about Salmonella) and peppers (red or yellow) add salt or pepper to taste

Roasted Vegetables
Red onion chunked, carrots cut,sweet potato, beetroot, garlic cloves toss w/ a little olive oil and rosemary roast in oven or grill

Baked apples (Tastes like apple pie)
Core Apple, Add inside of apple cinammon, splenda(nutra sweet), and a little fresh lemon juice.I usually squeeze a little lemon juice in a leave a piece of the lemon rind in so that the cinammon and splenda don't bubble over but cook in.
Place in baking dish with a little water and bake until soft. (You can add nutmeg also)

Broccoli Slaw
Buy a bag of broccolli slaw (Broccoli Wockly) add in dried
cranberries and a few cashews (no salt or raw work well)
Add in Mazerrati's light or fat free colesalw dressing

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




lindasue m


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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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




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Friday, May 2, 2014

Healthy & Delicious Vegetable Sandwich Recipes Please!?




Nature


Please, can you tell me what's your FAVORITE and most HEALTHIEST sandwich recipe that you prefer?

Thank you.
That's VEGETABLE sandwiches ONLY please no meat. Thanks!



Answer
I luv Hummus(many different flavors) as the "protein" then pile it high with Tomatoes slices, Sprouts(or Romaine Lettuce), Cukes,Olives, Sweet Red Onion; what ever I have in the fridge.
2nd One I like really well is slices of Avocado, same as above..let you imagination run wild. If you like it as a salad you could easily like it as a sandwich too.
Use a good whole grain bread..all this works in a wrap or a pita too.

Healthy food recipes?




? GEORGE/G


i want healthy food recipes that are good (of course but also very healthy without nuts) plz provide recipes if u can...

(it can be for lunch dinner, snack,or dessert event )

thanxs soo much

(im watching my weight of course and i dont want to eat things with alot of fat or calories and even carbs)

(no mean comments too .... im not fat i just like to eat healthy and are tired of grilled chicken sandwich and salads with no ranch dressing ....) thanxs ...!!!



Answer
I love the hungry girl website
www.hungry-girl.com

But these are recipes that I have made over the years.
Spread reg or flavored hummus and veggies (fresh or sauteed) in flavored tortilla wraps (spinach, sundried tomato--Trader Joes has about 10 different kinds)
you could also add grilled chicken and veggies in wrap

Wheat pita pocket w/ stir fry- Slice pita in half add grilled or sauteed red and green peppers, onions, broccolli,
pead pods or snap peas (any veggies good for a stir fry)

Veggie Clubhouse Sandwich- 2 Slices of bread (you can use spelt if you want of whole grain) spread no fat or light cream cheese red onion, avocado, spinanch leaves, sliced English cucumbers, sliced tomato(can omit if youre worried about Salmonella) and peppers (red or yellow) add salt or pepper to taste

Roasted Vegetables
Red onion chunked, carrots cut,sweet potato, beetroot, garlic cloves toss w/ a little olive oil and rosemary roast in oven or grill

Baked apples (Tastes like apple pie)
Core Apple, Add inside of apple cinammon, splenda(nutra sweet), and a little fresh lemon juice.I usually squeeze a little lemon juice in a leave a piece of the lemon rind in so that the cinammon and splenda don't bubble over but cook in.
Place in baking dish with a little water and bake until soft. (You can add nutmeg also)

Broccoli Slaw
Buy a bag of broccolli slaw (Broccoli Wockly) add in dried
cranberries and a few cashews (no salt or raw work well)
Add in Mazerrati's light or fat free colesalw dressing




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Wednesday, April 2, 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 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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Tuesday, April 1, 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


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.




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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Healthy food recipes?




? GEORGE/G


i want healthy food recipes that are good (of course but also very healthy without nuts) plz provide recipes if u can...

(it can be for lunch dinner, snack,or dessert event )

thanxs soo much

(im watching my weight of course and i dont want to eat things with alot of fat or calories and even carbs)

(no mean comments too .... im not fat i just like to eat healthy and are tired of grilled chicken sandwich and salads with no ranch dressing ....) thanxs ...!!!



Answer
I love the hungry girl website
www.hungry-girl.com

But these are recipes that I have made over the years.
Spread reg or flavored hummus and veggies (fresh or sauteed) in flavored tortilla wraps (spinach, sundried tomato--Trader Joes has about 10 different kinds)
you could also add grilled chicken and veggies in wrap

Wheat pita pocket w/ stir fry- Slice pita in half add grilled or sauteed red and green peppers, onions, broccolli,
pead pods or snap peas (any veggies good for a stir fry)

Veggie Clubhouse Sandwich- 2 Slices of bread (you can use spelt if you want of whole grain) spread no fat or light cream cheese red onion, avocado, spinanch leaves, sliced English cucumbers, sliced tomato(can omit if youre worried about Salmonella) and peppers (red or yellow) add salt or pepper to taste

Roasted Vegetables
Red onion chunked, carrots cut,sweet potato, beetroot, garlic cloves toss w/ a little olive oil and rosemary roast in oven or grill

Baked apples (Tastes like apple pie)
Core Apple, Add inside of apple cinammon, splenda(nutra sweet), and a little fresh lemon juice.I usually squeeze a little lemon juice in a leave a piece of the lemon rind in so that the cinammon and splenda don't bubble over but cook in.
Place in baking dish with a little water and bake until soft. (You can add nutmeg also)

Broccoli Slaw
Buy a bag of broccolli slaw (Broccoli Wockly) add in dried
cranberries and a few cashews (no salt or raw work well)
Add in Mazerrati's light or fat free colesalw dressing

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




lindasue m


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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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




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Tuesday, February 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!

Anyone got a cool Sandwich recipe?




Sarah


Lately I've found my sandwiches boring. I only use meat (usually ham or turkey), mayo, and bread. If you guys could help me out and give me some recipes for my school lunches it would help. It needs to be easy also, because I need to be able to make it the night before. Oh, and I don't like pita bread. It just tastes funny to me, sorry.
Thank you guys for your help!



Answer
Use Whole Grain Bread for more flavor and healthy fiber
Sandwich Fillings
Sweet
Peanut Butter and Sliced Bananas
Peanut Butter and Sliced Apples
Peanut Butter and Nutella
Nutella and Sliced Bananas

Savory
Sliced Hard Boiled egg, sliced tomato and mayo, garnish with dried dill
Ham & Cheese with Dijon Mustard and some dried or fresh dill, try grilling this for a real treat
Turkey or Chicken with sliced avocado and arugula, spread store bought pesto sauce or olive spread on the bread.




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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!

Anyone got a cool Sandwich recipe?




Sarah


Lately I've found my sandwiches boring. I only use meat (usually ham or turkey), mayo, and bread. If you guys could help me out and give me some recipes for my school lunches it would help. It needs to be easy also, because I need to be able to make it the night before. Oh, and I don't like pita bread. It just tastes funny to me, sorry.
Thank you guys for your help!



Answer
Use Whole Grain Bread for more flavor and healthy fiber
Sandwich Fillings
Sweet
Peanut Butter and Sliced Bananas
Peanut Butter and Sliced Apples
Peanut Butter and Nutella
Nutella and Sliced Bananas

Savory
Sliced Hard Boiled egg, sliced tomato and mayo, garnish with dried dill
Ham & Cheese with Dijon Mustard and some dried or fresh dill, try grilling this for a real treat
Turkey or Chicken with sliced avocado and arugula, spread store bought pesto sauce or olive spread on the bread.




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Saturday, February 8, 2014

Healthy & Delicious Vegetable Sandwich Recipes Please!?




Nature


Please, can you tell me what's your FAVORITE and most HEALTHIEST sandwich recipe that you prefer?

Thank you.
That's VEGETABLE sandwiches ONLY please no meat. Thanks!



Answer
I luv Hummus(many different flavors) as the "protein" then pile it high with Tomatoes slices, Sprouts(or Romaine Lettuce), Cukes,Olives, Sweet Red Onion; what ever I have in the fridge.
2nd One I like really well is slices of Avocado, same as above..let you imagination run wild. If you like it as a salad you could easily like it as a sandwich too.
Use a good whole grain bread..all this works in a wrap or a pita too.

Healthy food recipes?




? GEORGE/G


i want healthy food recipes that are good (of course but also very healthy without nuts) plz provide recipes if u can...

(it can be for lunch dinner, snack,or dessert event )

thanxs soo much

(im watching my weight of course and i dont want to eat things with alot of fat or calories and even carbs)

(no mean comments too .... im not fat i just like to eat healthy and are tired of grilled chicken sandwich and salads with no ranch dressing ....) thanxs ...!!!



Answer
I love the hungry girl website
www.hungry-girl.com

But these are recipes that I have made over the years.
Spread reg or flavored hummus and veggies (fresh or sauteed) in flavored tortilla wraps (spinach, sundried tomato--Trader Joes has about 10 different kinds)
you could also add grilled chicken and veggies in wrap

Wheat pita pocket w/ stir fry- Slice pita in half add grilled or sauteed red and green peppers, onions, broccolli,
pead pods or snap peas (any veggies good for a stir fry)

Veggie Clubhouse Sandwich- 2 Slices of bread (you can use spelt if you want of whole grain) spread no fat or light cream cheese red onion, avocado, spinanch leaves, sliced English cucumbers, sliced tomato(can omit if youre worried about Salmonella) and peppers (red or yellow) add salt or pepper to taste

Roasted Vegetables
Red onion chunked, carrots cut,sweet potato, beetroot, garlic cloves toss w/ a little olive oil and rosemary roast in oven or grill

Baked apples (Tastes like apple pie)
Core Apple, Add inside of apple cinammon, splenda(nutra sweet), and a little fresh lemon juice.I usually squeeze a little lemon juice in a leave a piece of the lemon rind in so that the cinammon and splenda don't bubble over but cook in.
Place in baking dish with a little water and bake until soft. (You can add nutmeg also)

Broccoli Slaw
Buy a bag of broccolli slaw (Broccoli Wockly) add in dried
cranberries and a few cashews (no salt or raw work well)
Add in Mazerrati's light or fat free colesalw dressing




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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Healthy lunch recipes?




misterpete


I like to take my lunch to work instead of eating out...what are some healthy lunch recipes?


Answer
Well there's the typical salad which is filled with nutrients (you could even fill it with chopped meat, hard-boiled egg, tomato, avocado, etc). Sometimes I bring the previous night's leftovers. Or you could make endless sandwich combos like put anything you want in them (maybe using whold grain or pita bread.) happy lunching :)

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!




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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

What are some healthy meals\snacks for breakfast, lunch and dinner that I can make at home?

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Witty rema


What are some healthy, easy meals\snacks for breakfast, lunch and dinner that I can make at home?
10 points for the most ideas for all the meals\snacks!



Answer
Breakfast:

- Egg whites (better for you than the whole egg) with a little salt and pepper, maybe some cheese to add flavor, on wheat toast.
- Grapefruit (it's sooo healthy for you, it can be a snack too)
- Cottage Cheese Pancakes: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/351
- Oatmeal
- All fruit smoothie. Have non frozen fruit and add ice or use frozen fruit and add a little 100% fruit juice. You can make it a *healthy* milk shake by using low fat milk instead of juice and adding a little sugar (sugar isn't unhealthy in small amounts, but fake sugar like sweet and low and equal are bad for you)

Lunch/Dinner:

- Chicken breast with lemon pepper or other seasonings
- A spinach tortilla with chicken cooked in some bbq sauce. Add lots of lettuce and a little bit of light ranch (like a teaspoon, if even that).
- Salad- there are thousands of possible salads you can make but what I love doing is a bunch of lettuce, some spinach if you like that, salt, pepper, garlic (powder and only a small amount) and vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, or even carrots and peppers
- Taco Salad: brown some lean beef, drain any fat, add seasonings (McCormick has a taco seasoning packet for 50 cents). Make a bowl full of lettuce, tomatoes if you want, some beef, some cheese if you want, and tortilla chips if you want (less healthy version).
- Chicken in a bag- McCormick's has these awesome chicken bag seasonings where you throw chicken in the bag (they provide) with some carrots, potatoes, whatever you want, add the seasoning and bake for about an hour. One of my husbands favorites!
- Costco sells individual salmon fillets. Take one out of the fridge/freezer, season to your liking, throw on a pan, the grill, or in the oven and cook.
- a sandwich- between whole wheat bread slices, pita style, or wrapped up (spinach wraps are really delicious, or whole wheat wraps which I'm not a huge fan of).
- Make some quinoa or brown rice in a rice cooker or in a pot if you don't have one. Add some black beans, salt and pepper, and some mozzarella if it's still to bland. I like to add some sriracha (chili hot sauce) into the rice as it cooks and some garlic seasoning. It adds some kick and makes it taste really good without adding the sodium from cheese.

Snacks:
- peppers
- celery. If you hate it alone add some organic peanut butter (no preservatives) you can even go to many stores and grind your own peanuts into peanut butter.
- peas, green beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, other vegetables but not potatoes or corn.
- apples, pears, bananas, berries, grapefruit, and other fruits.
- some nuts or a homemade trail mix (raisins, peanuts, almonds, some dark chocolate chips, whatever else you want)


Dessert
- a small amount of dark chocolate is actually really good for you. The higher the cocoa content the better :) But only a small amount.


Those are my favorites but check out this site: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifehack/over-100-quick-and-easy-healthy-foods.html

for more options. There are an unlimited amount of healthy foods out there you just have to find what you like and stick with it :)

What are healthy dishes I can bring camping to share with a group?




Camp.Bike.


I am going car camping & RVing a few times this summer with family and friends. We always have plenty of tasty and unhealthy food, but and I would like to bring some healthier options. I’m kind of stumped for ideas of food that travels well and is healthy and can be made for a group. I am open to side dishes, snacks, desserts, or any other ideas. We will have limited refrigeration capabilities. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!


Answer
Here are some healthy ideas :)

~ Homemade trail mix: nuts, seeds, dried cherries or blueberries, dark chocolate chips

~ Fruit/berries

~ Apple slices with almond butter or peanut butter

~ Veggies & hummus

~ All natural sweet potato chips, popcorn, pita chips

~ Tortilla chips & salsa

~ Chewy chocolate cherry bars:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/800


~ Greek yogurt/yogurt, cottage cheese (if you can keep it cool)

~ Healthy cereal (such as Kashi or Nature's Path Organic cereals - high fiber, not high sugar)

~ Whole wheat pitas, with hummus, veggies

~ Kashi granola bars, Lara bars, Kind fruit & nut bars

~ Homemade muffins with whole grain flour, like raisin or apple bran, carrot, berry, etc.
- Whole grain morning glory muffins:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1470

~ Whole grain pancakes or waffles
- Whole wheat pear pancakes:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2833

~ Fruit salad; try different combinations like:
- Strawberries, kiwi
- Watermelon, grapes, strawberries
- Banana, mango, pineapple
- Watermelon, honey dew melon, pineapple
- Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries

~ Sandwiches on whole grain bread like: multigrain, ezekiel, rye, whole wheat pita, whole grain tortilla, etc.
Filling ideas:
- Pesto, tomato, baby spinach & mozzarella
- Falafel & hummus in whole wheat pitas
- Tuna or Egg salad
- Almond or Peanut butter & jam - nut butter, without added sugar
- Cheese & tomato
- 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 in a whole grain tortilla
- Veggie burger
- Hummus, lettuce, grated carrot, sliced cherry tomatoes in pita halves

~ Salad made with romaine, baby romaine, mixed baby greens or Italian salad mix with things like cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, low-fat salad dressing, red onion, dried cranberries, goat or feta crumbles, walnut crumbles, almond slithers, grated carrot, etc.
- For more protein, you could add chickpeas to the salad or make a bean salad.

~ Whole grain pasta salad with basil pesto, olive oil, or salad dressing; with things like cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, goat cheese or mozzarella, broccoli, kale, etc.

~ Grilled vegetables, steamed vegetables, vegetables stir fried in olive oil (for example: broccoli, carrot, yellow & green zucchini, red onion, mushrooms, cauliflower, asparagus, etc.)

~ Wild/brown rice with balsamic vinaigrette dressing

~ Quiche

~ Mediterranean crunch salad
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2935

~ Pasta salad with grilled vegetables & mozzarella
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1920

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

~ Homemade black bean burgers
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2565

For desserts:

~ Dark chocolate cherry brownies (or any brownies, ideally whole grain for baked goods)
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/dark-chocolate-cherry-brownies-10000001835270/

~ Cupcakes

~ Pie, like apple, cherry, blueberry, berry, etc. with whole grain crust

~ Cookies
- Chocolate cherry cookies:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/764


Here is a website with great healthy recipes, meal ideas, snack ideas, etc.
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/


I hope this helps :)





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Friday, November 29, 2013

What kind of HEALTHY recipes can I make with whole wheat Pita bread and Tortillas?

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Q. I love vegetables and I need some healthy recipes for whole wheat pita bread and whole wheat tortillas... what can i make with them? Thanks.


Answer
Caribbean Wrapper
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix (about 4 cups)
- 6 green onions sliced with tops
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 HORMEL® Pepperoni (3.5-ounce) package sliced
- 4 MANNY'S™ 9" Burrito Size Flour Tortillas , warmed

Directions
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, lime juice, and lemon pepper; set aside. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add coleslaw and onions; cook, stirring constantly until vegetables begin to wilt, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, pepperoni, and mayonnaise mixture; stir until heated through. Evenly divide filling among each tortilla. Fold burrito-style and serve.





California Beach Club Wrap
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
- 1/2 cup garden vegetable flavored cream cheese
- 4 MANNY'S™ 9" Burrito Size Flour Tortillas
- 1/4 pound JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Oven Roasted Turkey Breast , thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound HORMEL® CURE 81® Ham , thinly sliced
- 4 (1-ounce) American cheese slices
- 2 Roma tomatoes thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup HORMEL® Real Bacon Bits or pieces
- 1 avocado peeled and diced

Directions
Spread cream cheese to within 1/2 inch of the edge of each flour tortilla. Begin layering 1/4 each the turkey and ham. Top with cheese slices, sliced tomatoes, bacon pieces and diced avocado. Roll up tortillas. Slice diagonally in half and serve.







Zesty Turkey Wrap


Cooking Method: No Cook
Prep Time: 10
Cooking Time: 10-20 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups cooked Butterball® Turkey, finely chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup ranch-style dressing
6 lettuce leaves
6 whole wheat tortillas, (8 inch)

Directions


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Combine turkey, onions, tomatoes and dressing in medium bowl.
Place lettuce leaves towards one edge of each tortilla. Top each lettuce leaf with equal amounts of the turkey mixture. Roll to wrap.
Option: instead of tortillas, try using pita pockets: cut pockets in half, line with lettuce and add turkey salad.
Serving Suggestions


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Serve with a baked variety of chips and crunchy celery sticks alongside, if desired.





Prep:
15 min

Start To Finish:
15 min

Makes 4 servings







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TIPS from the kitchens


Serve With
Heading for the soccer game? Grab these veggie- and cheese-stuffed wraps, fresh nectarines and some mineral water.

Substitution
These fun, portable sandwiches have endless possibilities. Try different flavors of cream cheese, chopped fresh broccoli, sliced green onions or shredded zucchini.


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Garden Vegetable Wraps
At last, a "painless" way to get your kids to eat their veggies.

1/2 cup garden vegetable-flavored cream cheese
4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
1 cup lightly packed spinach leaves
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
3/4 cup shredded carrot
8 slices (1 ounce each) Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)


1. Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese over each tortilla. Top with spinach and tomato to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle with carrot. Top with cheese. Sprinkle with bell pepper.
2. Roll up tortillas tightly. Serve immediately, or wrap securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours.










Makes 4 wraps

2 tablespoons CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 2 tablespoons CRISCO Stick
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon curry powder
3/4 cup chopped cauliflower
3/4 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup shredded carrots
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2-3 scallions, chopped
6-8 tortillas or chapati
Plain yogurt or sour cream

Melt the Crisco Shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring often until just tender. Do not allow to brown.

Stir in the curry powder and cook about 1 minute. Add the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp tender. Stir in the tomatoes and scallions. Cook about 1 minute uncovered.

To serve, place the filling in the middle of each tortilla or chapati, top with a little yogurt or sour cream and roll up. Serve immediately




Confetti Turkey Roll-Ups

Deli smoked turkey combines with colorful vegetables for easy-to-make sandwiches or appetizers rolled in flour tortillas.

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup LAND O LAKES® Sour Cream
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves*
8 large (10-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
8 slices (1 ounce each) deli smoked turkery
1 (16-ounce) package broccoli slaw mix
1/2 pound (2 cups) LAND O LAKES® Deli Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 (2 1/4-ounce) can (1/2 cup) sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
Combine cream cheese, sour cream and mustard in small mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth (1 to 2 minutes). Stir in basil. Spread 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla to within 1/4 inch of edge.
Combine broccoli slaw, cheese, onions and olives in large bowl. Layer each tortilla with 1 slice turkey and 1 1/4 cups broccoli slaw mixture. Roll up tightly; secure with toothpick.
To serve, cut each roll-up into thirds. Secure with toothpicks.
Makes 24 roll-ups or 64 (1-inch) appetizers.

*Substitute 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves.

TIP: To warm tortillas, heat in microwave on HIGH 30 to 60 seconds.

TIP: To make appetizers, trim each end of roll-up. Cut into 8 (1-inch) pieces. Repeat for remaining roll-ups.

MAKE-AHEAD: These roll-ups can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead. Wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts (1 roll-up)
Calories: 190
Fat: 11 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg
Sodium: 360 mg
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 7 g





Turkey, Onion, and Tomato Pita Pockets


1 md Red onion, peeled & thinly sliced into rings
16 Cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 c Turkey, cooked, chopped
2 c Iceburg lettuce thinly sliced
1/3 c Shredded fresh basil
1 tb Light brown sugar
1/4 c Balsamic vinegar
1 tb Olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
4 6 in diameter pita bread rounds cut in half
In a large bowl, toss together the onion, tomatoes, turkey, lettuce, and
basil.
Sprinkle with the brown sugar and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and
olive oil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
To make the sandwich, open the pita pocket and add as much mixture as you'd
like.






Veggie Pita Pizzas


2 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
1/2 (8 oz.) can (1/2 c.) herbed or plain tomato sauce
1 c. cooked vegetable (such as broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, green
pepper, asparagus, or green beans)
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese

Split each pita bread round horizontally so you have 4 rounds. Place rounds
on a baking sheet. Bake in a 450° oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until dry and
crisp. Spread each round with tomato sauce. Arrange vegetables on top of
each round. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Bake in a 450° oven about 5
minutes or until cheese melts and pizzas are heated through. Makes 4
servings.

What are healthy foods to eat for dinner?




heyy =]


I usually eat pretty healthy foods for breakfast and lunch, but when it comes to dinner, my family tends to go for more of the fried foods. Right now, dinner is often a lot of white rice and some fried meat (chicken, steak, etc.) ... :p
What are healthy alternatives that aren't that hard to prepare?



Answer
You could try switching the white rice to brown/wild rice, or trying quinoa instead sometimes. With salmon or grilled tofu. As well as adding vegetables, like broccoli, green beans, carrot, cauliflower, asparagus, zucchini, etc and or a salad. If you can use organic natural ingredients.

Here are some healthy dinner food ideas:

~ Pasta dish with whole grain or brown rice pasta.
For example, with tomato sauce or basil pesto sauce, baby spinach, goat cheese or shredded cheese. Or a pasta salad with baby spinach or grilled vegetables, goat or mozzarella cheese, chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, etc.

~ Salad: mixed baby greens, baby romaine, baby spinach, Italian salad mix, romaine lettuce, etc. with things like cherry tomatoes/tomato, cucumber, low-fat salad dressing or olive oil/vinegar, red onion, dried cranberries, goat or feta crumbles, walnut crumbles or almond slithers, grated carrot, etc.

~ Vegetables - steamed, grilled, etc. You can also try adding a drizzle of olive oil on them, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, lemon - for more flavor.

~ Salmon + wild/brown rice or sweet potato or potato or quinoa + veggies and/or salad.
- For the potato you could make oven fries with olive oil & a sprinkle of salt, basil. To make healthy creamy mashed potatoes try goat cheese added in and for sweet potatoes mashed with cinnamon.

~ Omelets with baby spinach & cheese.

~ Sandwiches.
(On whole grain bread like multigrain, ezekiel, rye, whole wheat pita, whole grain tortilla, etc.)
- Smoked salmon & cream cheese
- Pesto, tomato, baby spinach & mozzarella melt
- Falafel & hummus
- Almond or Peanut butter & jam - nut butter with no added sugar
- Egg & cheese, egg white & spinach in a whole grain tortilla, with cheese like 1-2 tbsp goat cheese
- 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; or a quesadilla on a whole grain tortilla
- Veggie burger
- Hummus, lettuce, grated carrot, sliced cherry tomatoes in a whole wheat pita half

~ Vegetables like broccoli, carrot, yellow & green zucchini, mushrooms, red onion stir fried in olive oil with tofu, served with wild/brown rice of whole grain noodles.

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

Recipe ideas:

- Pasta salad with grilled vegetables & mozzarella
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1920

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

- Grilled salmon with lemon & herbs
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2555

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

- Black bean burgers
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2565

- Three bean salad with quinoa
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2553

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

- Crustless broccoli quiche
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1754

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

- Grilled vegetable pizza
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1749


I hope this helps :)





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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Healthy sandwich?Any recipes, ideas out there?

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Skitams


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


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.

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




lindasue m


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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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




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Monday, August 26, 2013

What is you all-time favorite sandwich recipe?

healthy pita sandwich recipes
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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

What kind of HEALTHY recipes can I make with whole wheat Pita bread and Tortillas?

Q. I love vegetables and I need some healthy recipes for whole wheat pita bread and whole wheat tortillas... what can i make with them? Thanks.


Answer
Caribbean Wrapper
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix (about 4 cups)
- 6 green onions sliced with tops
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 HORMEL® Pepperoni (3.5-ounce) package sliced
- 4 MANNY'S™ 9" Burrito Size Flour Tortillas , warmed

Directions
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, lime juice, and lemon pepper; set aside. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add coleslaw and onions; cook, stirring constantly until vegetables begin to wilt, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, pepperoni, and mayonnaise mixture; stir until heated through. Evenly divide filling among each tortilla. Fold burrito-style and serve.





California Beach Club Wrap
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
- 1/2 cup garden vegetable flavored cream cheese
- 4 MANNY'S™ 9" Burrito Size Flour Tortillas
- 1/4 pound JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Oven Roasted Turkey Breast , thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound HORMEL® CURE 81® Ham , thinly sliced
- 4 (1-ounce) American cheese slices
- 2 Roma tomatoes thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup HORMEL® Real Bacon Bits or pieces
- 1 avocado peeled and diced

Directions
Spread cream cheese to within 1/2 inch of the edge of each flour tortilla. Begin layering 1/4 each the turkey and ham. Top with cheese slices, sliced tomatoes, bacon pieces and diced avocado. Roll up tortillas. Slice diagonally in half and serve.







Zesty Turkey Wrap


Cooking Method: No Cook
Prep Time: 10
Cooking Time: 10-20 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups cooked Butterball® Turkey, finely chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup ranch-style dressing
6 lettuce leaves
6 whole wheat tortillas, (8 inch)

Directions


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Combine turkey, onions, tomatoes and dressing in medium bowl.
Place lettuce leaves towards one edge of each tortilla. Top each lettuce leaf with equal amounts of the turkey mixture. Roll to wrap.
Option: instead of tortillas, try using pita pockets: cut pockets in half, line with lettuce and add turkey salad.
Serving Suggestions


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Serve with a baked variety of chips and crunchy celery sticks alongside, if desired.





Prep:
15 min

Start To Finish:
15 min

Makes 4 servings







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TIPS from the kitchens


Serve With
Heading for the soccer game? Grab these veggie- and cheese-stuffed wraps, fresh nectarines and some mineral water.

Substitution
These fun, portable sandwiches have endless possibilities. Try different flavors of cream cheese, chopped fresh broccoli, sliced green onions or shredded zucchini.


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Garden Vegetable Wraps
At last, a "painless" way to get your kids to eat their veggies.

1/2 cup garden vegetable-flavored cream cheese
4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
1 cup lightly packed spinach leaves
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
3/4 cup shredded carrot
8 slices (1 ounce each) Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)


1. Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese over each tortilla. Top with spinach and tomato to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle with carrot. Top with cheese. Sprinkle with bell pepper.
2. Roll up tortillas tightly. Serve immediately, or wrap securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours.










Makes 4 wraps

2 tablespoons CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 2 tablespoons CRISCO Stick
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon curry powder
3/4 cup chopped cauliflower
3/4 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup shredded carrots
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2-3 scallions, chopped
6-8 tortillas or chapati
Plain yogurt or sour cream

Melt the Crisco Shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring often until just tender. Do not allow to brown.

Stir in the curry powder and cook about 1 minute. Add the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp tender. Stir in the tomatoes and scallions. Cook about 1 minute uncovered.

To serve, place the filling in the middle of each tortilla or chapati, top with a little yogurt or sour cream and roll up. Serve immediately




Confetti Turkey Roll-Ups

Deli smoked turkey combines with colorful vegetables for easy-to-make sandwiches or appetizers rolled in flour tortillas.

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup LAND O LAKES® Sour Cream
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves*
8 large (10-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
8 slices (1 ounce each) deli smoked turkery
1 (16-ounce) package broccoli slaw mix
1/2 pound (2 cups) LAND O LAKES® Deli Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 (2 1/4-ounce) can (1/2 cup) sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
Combine cream cheese, sour cream and mustard in small mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth (1 to 2 minutes). Stir in basil. Spread 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla to within 1/4 inch of edge.
Combine broccoli slaw, cheese, onions and olives in large bowl. Layer each tortilla with 1 slice turkey and 1 1/4 cups broccoli slaw mixture. Roll up tightly; secure with toothpick.
To serve, cut each roll-up into thirds. Secure with toothpicks.
Makes 24 roll-ups or 64 (1-inch) appetizers.

*Substitute 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves.

TIP: To warm tortillas, heat in microwave on HIGH 30 to 60 seconds.

TIP: To make appetizers, trim each end of roll-up. Cut into 8 (1-inch) pieces. Repeat for remaining roll-ups.

MAKE-AHEAD: These roll-ups can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead. Wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts (1 roll-up)
Calories: 190
Fat: 11 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg
Sodium: 360 mg
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 7 g





Turkey, Onion, and Tomato Pita Pockets


1 md Red onion, peeled & thinly sliced into rings
16 Cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 c Turkey, cooked, chopped
2 c Iceburg lettuce thinly sliced
1/3 c Shredded fresh basil
1 tb Light brown sugar
1/4 c Balsamic vinegar
1 tb Olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
4 6 in diameter pita bread rounds cut in half
In a large bowl, toss together the onion, tomatoes, turkey, lettuce, and
basil.
Sprinkle with the brown sugar and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and
olive oil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
To make the sandwich, open the pita pocket and add as much mixture as you'd
like.






Veggie Pita Pizzas


2 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
1/2 (8 oz.) can (1/2 c.) herbed or plain tomato sauce
1 c. cooked vegetable (such as broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, green
pepper, asparagus, or green beans)
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese

Split each pita bread round horizontally so you have 4 rounds. Place rounds
on a baking sheet. Bake in a 450° oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until dry and
crisp. Spread each round with tomato sauce. Arrange vegetables on top of
each round. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Bake in a 450° oven about 5
minutes or until cheese melts and pizzas are heated through. Makes 4
servings.




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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Here is a list with some healthy food ideas :)

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


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


I hope this helps :)


Anyone got a cool Sandwich recipe?
Q. Lately I've found my sandwiches boring. I only use meat (usually ham or turkey), mayo, and bread. If you guys could help me out and give me some recipes for my school lunches it would help. It needs to be easy also, because I need to be able to make it the night before. Oh, and I don't like pita bread. It just tastes funny to me, sorry.
Thank you guys for your help!

A. Use Whole Grain Bread for more flavor and healthy fiber
Sandwich Fillings
Sweet
Peanut Butter and Sliced Bananas
Peanut Butter and Sliced Apples
Peanut Butter and Nutella
Nutella and Sliced Bananas

Savory
Sliced Hard Boiled egg, sliced tomato and mayo, garnish with dried dill
Ham & Cheese with Dijon Mustard and some dried or fresh dill, try grilling this for a real treat
Turkey or Chicken with sliced avocado and arugula, spread store bought pesto sauce or olive spread on the bread.


What is your favourite quick, easy to follow, and non labour-intensive vegetarian recipe?
Q. Also, must be healthy and non-greasy!
Recipe for a full-blown meal, not merely a snack.

A. farmers market sandwich
1. Wash a zucchini, some button or baby portobello mushrooms, and some cherry or grape tomatoes. Red bell pepper is also optional.
2. Slice and dice everything, and set the tomatoes aside. Fry the rest of the veggies in butter, garlic, and basil until tender.
3. Melt a little cheese (optional) on a bagel or toast, and layer the veggies on. If you dice instead of slice, this makes a great baked potato topping. Serve with orange or grapefruit juice for an amazing breakfast.

Burrito Bowl
1. Make white or brown rice.
2. Pan fry black beans and corn together in olive or vegetable oil with chili powder, cumin, turmeric, crushed black pepper, and onion or garlic to taste. Pour this onto the rice.
3. Top with your favorite salsa, along with cheese/cheese replacer and lettuce if you'd prefer. You can add diced chili peppers to spice it up, or diced green bell peppers to cool it down.


My Favorite Stir Fry
1. Fry broccoli florets and sliced carrots in garlic butter/olive oil and minced garlic until tender.
2. Add baby corn spears and your favorite stir fry sauce. (I prefer House of Tsang Classic.)
3. Meanwhile, make udon or soba noodles, fettuccine noodles, or rice.
4. Add noodles/rice to stir fry and toss to coat.
5. Top with peanuts and enjoy.

Another Good Stir Fry
1. Press tofu and slice into small rectangles or cubes.
2. Wash snow or sugar snap peas and thinly sliced carrot sticks.
3. Fry until heated through, adding tofu near the end of frying, with your favorite stir fry sauce and maybe a little minced garlic.


Mediterranean Wraps (or Pita Pockets)
1. Gather a few of your favorite Mediterranean veggies (peppers, squashes, snow peas, potatoes, garlic, onions, etc.) Wash and slice them.
2. Put them in a container and add olive oil and Italian seasonings. (I just buy an Italian seasonings grinder, but feel free to improvise.) Toss to coat.
3. Bake, covered, at 350 until tender. The timing depends on what veggies you choose, but it should be between 20 and 45 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and put in wraps, pitas (with hummus of course), or serve with spaghetti and garlic bread.


Veggie Chili
1. Heat either tomato juice or chunky style tomato sauce, depending on how thick you want your chili.
2. Add beans and select veggies (frozen bags of veggie soup veggies work well). Optional: add tempeh, seitan, or TVP ground beef replacer.
3. Add chili powder, cumin, turmeric, and any other spices you'd like.
4. Simmer and serve with corn bread, on fries, or on veggie dogs.


Rice Pilaf
1. Prepare vegetarian friendly rice pilaf. (I use Near East.)
2. Steam broccoli, and tofu cubes if you'd like.
3. Combine, and top with slivered almonds or pine nuts if you're feeling fancy.


A Vegetarian's Steak Dinner
1. Grill or saute a portobello mushroom cap with minced garlic, sea or Kosher salt, crushed black pepper, and soy sauce (or balsamic vinegar.)
2. Serve with a baked potato and green vegetables.
OR put in on a hamburger bun and serve with baked fries or sweet potato fries.


For a super-light dinner . . .
1. Slice cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions. Add baby spinach.
2. Toss with fresh lemon juice and fresh basil. Serve fresh.
OR
2. Toss with olive oil, garlic crushed black pepper. Bake at 350 until warm.
3. Serve with whole wheat toast and avocado slices.

Tofu scramble
1. Press a block of extra firm tofu with you was and cut your vegetables (potatoes, bell peppers of any colour, carrots, and mushrooms.)
2. Lightly oil a large skillet with olive or vegetable oil and add a little garlic, crushed black pepper, and cumin. Add potato cubes and carrot sticks, and stir constantly until heated through.
3. Next, add the mushroom slices and diced pepper. Season with basil and a little more garlic. Continue stirring until heated through.
4. Crumble the pressed tofu on top, adding more cumin and black pepper, as well as a little chili powder. Stir while adding a dash of soy, and sprinkle in turmeric until desired colour is achieved. Continue heating and stirring until the tofu has mixed well with the vegetables and heated through.
5. Serve in place of scrambled eggs, or wrap in a tortilla with salsa for the best breakfast burrito ever.
(I make this the night before, since I never have enough time in the morning. Just place it in the fridge in a tightly sealed container and microwave it or heat it in a skillet the next morning. It's meant for breakfast, but a large enough serving makes a great lunch or dinner on its own.)





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