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Any kind of foods recipes or cooking problem

guest — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:49:37 GMT

Vegetable/Fruit Juice recipes

guest — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:21:18 GMT

I was wondering if you guys have any healthy and yummy vegetable juice recipes. Someone gave me a juicer and I plan to use it daily.

So far I've found that mixing in pineapple juice with carrots tastes great. I'd like to try taking my greens (brocolli, spinach, lettuce etc..) in juice form but im afraid that theyll come out bitter and I would resort to adding in sugar to make it taste right. any suggestions?

Care to share your recipes?

Smoothies/Protein Shake Recipes

guest — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:18:57 GMT

I'm looking for different smoothie/protein shake recipes and would love to hear some ideas.

Here is my go to smoothie:

2 cups plain fat free yogurt

2 ripe medium bananas

1 cup strawberries

1 cup mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc)

High Protein Brownies - YUM!

guest — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:22:57 GMT

Fabulously moist and tasty brownie recipe. They're high in protein and gluten free because they're made with garbanzo beans instead of flour. My 6-year-old neighbor absolutely loved them, even after he learned about the secret ingredient. Recipe is on my blog: http://bornfeetfirst.wordpress.com/2010/08/05/malted-garbanzo-bean-brownies/

cooking healthy for the family

guest — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:25:26 GMT

i am trying to cook healthy for my daughter, wife, and I.

does anyone know of a simple approach? or better yet, cookbook?

it's easy to get confused with counting calories, glycemic index, sugar, etc.

Superbowl Sunday Recipes

guest — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:46:46 GMT

I'm not big on football, but I love the superbowl. Mostly because of the food -- there are always 100 different dips at superbowl parties. Here's my favorite "superbowl recipe."

Ingredients

Four Avocadoes, soft
½ cup Cilantro
½ red onion, minced
One whole large tomato
Juice from one lime
Salt or Garlic Salt to taste

Mash Avocados. Dice cilantro, onion, and tomato. Stir together, with lime and salt ....serve. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce for a little extra spice.

Also -- this article describes what people eat on Superbowl Sunday and how to avoid going overboard: http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/The_Diet_Detective__The_Superbowl_Eating_Extravaganza.htm

What's your favorite snack or recipe for Superbowl Sunday?

Dr. Perricone Recipes

guest — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:49:45 GMT

After trying the 3-day facelift diet I was convinced that the change of diet was reponsible for my healthy glow, additional energy and better well being (not so stressed)

I found a great resource for some simple meals that won't cost much and are beneficial to everyone's diet.

Perricone Menus

I like the idea of having menus too. Sometimes its hard for me to figure out which protein complements which vegetable or that fruit is great thrown into a salad.

You are what you eat: Rocket Fuel

guest — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:14:00 GMT

Recipe: Rocket Fuel

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

3 cups Brown Rice

1 can black beans

½ cup red onion

2 cloves garlic

½ cup olive oil

½ cup red or yellow peppers

1 carrot

1 cup broccoli

1 cup zucchini (optional)

1 egg (optional)

Heat ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup diced red onion, and minced clove of garlic over med-high heat. Add chicken breast and pan-sear.

Cook 3 cups of brown rice with water or chicken-broth option.

Heat 1 can of black beans .

Add chopped veggies to chicken. Let veggies soften and absorb flavors from the chicken. Add black beans and cover with brown rice. Mix together over high heat and package for leftovers all week. The entire list totals approximately $15. Bon Appétit.

Recipes for Sports Foods

guest — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:09:43 GMT

As a sports dietitian, I get many requests for simple recipes for busy, active people who don't like to spend time cooking. That's why I have included a substantial recipe section in my Sports Nutrition Guidebook (2008). Some of the popular recipes include banana bread, fluffy pancakes, pasta dishes, energy bars, homemade sports drink ... there's something for everyone!

Here's a link to a few of the recipes--

Healthy Holiday Nutri-Gifts

http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/Healthy__Holiday_Nutri-Gifts.htm[Healthy Holiday Nutri-Gifts|http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/Healthy__Holiday_Nutri-Gifts.htm]

Healthier Recipes

guest — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:17:51 GMT

Crispy Salmon Burgers

Prep Time: 8 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

1 can (14.75 oz) water-packed pink salmon, drained

1 scallion, thinly sliced, including green tops

½ crushed low-sodium whole-grain crackers (about 15)

½ tsp jarred chopped garlic

½ tsp pepper

3 tbsp light mayonnaise

1 tbsp lemon juice

1-Discard skin from drained salmon and place fish in a bowl. Using a fork, flake fish and mash any small bones.

2-Add whole-grain crackers, garlic, mayo, lemon juice, scallion, and pepper and stir well. Divide salmon mix into fourths and shape into patties.

3-Coat nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, until lightly golden brown.

4-Serve plain or on toasted buns with lettuce and tomato, if desired.

What's Your Ultimate Breakfast?

guest — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:21:44 GMT

I just found this recipe the other day and tried it out. It's definitely a winner! It also combines vitamins ABCDE+K. Not to shabby.

The Ultimate Breakfast

Using a combination of eggs and egg whites helps keep the saturated fat content down without sacrifing a rich, satisfying flavor.

Serves 4

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

1 Haas avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Coarse salt and ground pepper

4 large eggs plus 4 large egg whites

¼ cup fortified low-fat milk

½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled

3 tablespoons canola oil

½ cup minced onion

1 small jalapeno pepper (ribs and seeds discarded), minced

2 cups fresh baby spinach, shredded

1 bunch chives, thinly sliced

1 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese

Sliced mango and kiwi serving

This breakfast omelet combines vitmains ABCDE+K

Milk, eggs, and cheese lend vitamins A and D, while kiwi and mango offer vitamins C and E. Mango also brings in vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, as does the spinach (the leafy green also throws vitamin K into the mix). Not to be left out, avocado represents the B family and provides yet more K.

What's your ultimate breakfast?