Healthy Recipes

Thursday, 28 October 2010

Heart Healthy Recipe That Taste's Great

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When it comes to our heart health it's important that we follow a heart health diet, that we get enough exercise and that we learn to control our response to negative stress in our lives.

It's true that heredity plays an important role in our susceptibility to heart health problems, but there are many aspects of our diet and lifestyle we can control, starting with a heart healthy recipe that you will enjoy.

Many studies have demonstrated the benefit of extra virgin olive oil, vegetables and garlic to overall health and wellness, yet it can be tough to combine these into something that is simple to eat, so here is a tasty pesto heart healthy recipe that will not only do wonders for your overall wellness but will taste great too.

I have to admit straight up that I have often had trouble digesting pesto recipes that I get in Italian restaurants, I'm not quite sure why, but my feeling is that there is too much oil or the garlic is perhaps too heavy.

That's the great part about making your own heart healthy recipes such as this pesto is that you can alter the amount of ingrediants to suit your preference.

There are 2 major ingredients in pesto that make it especially healthy for the heart.

Several studies have demonstrated the benefit of quality olive oil to heart health. By swapping other fats or carbohydrates for unsaturated fats such as olive oil you can have a positive impact on both lowering blood pressure and on lowering cholesterol. The impact on lowering blood pressure is a relatively recent finding by scientists and just one more added benefit of a heart healthy recipe that includes olive oil.

Another great ingredient in pesto that benefits the heart is garlic. Once again, several studies have demonstrated a beneficial impact on heart health with garlic including the ability to control and even remove existing plaque build-ups in your arteries. Even more important is that recent findings suggest that pure garlic (as opposed to supplements) is better for your system, pesto heart healthy recipes certainly fill that requirement.

In addition, the fact that this heart healthy recipe is low in salt and includes the tasty and healthy basil herb, also makes it a superb food for our heart.

HEART HEALTHY RECIPE - BEST PESTO

To make pesto you will need a food processor to combine and even liquify the ingredients turning them into a marriage of flavors that is just simply incredible.

You will need...

1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil (I've even done 1/4 cup and had good success)

2 peeled garlic cloves (move to 1 if you not garlic crazy)

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 Tablespoon of lemon juice

2 Cups of fresh Basil leaves (if you find the Basil overpowering, substitute some parsley)

Fresh ground pepper

Combine everything together except the cheese into your food processor and puree until smooth - I like it when it's combined into a thick paste. Finally, stir in the cheese and store it for at least a day in your refrigerator - it will keep for days and the taste will actually get better.

You can east this heart healthy recipe with thin toasts such as Melba toast or oven roasted toast that you make in your own oven. You can also serve it with meats or bump up the flavor of many other recipes. Of course, this pesto recipe will also be great with any pasta. Just remember, keep it cool until you pour it over your pasta.

There you have it, a heart healthy recipe that is quick and simple to make, lasts for days, is big on flavor and inexpensive to make over and over again.

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Wednesday, 27 October 2010

Healthy Recipes That Kids Will Enjoy!

Looking for fantastic childrens' recipes? Find a great collection at Recipe4Living!

If you have children in your life then you know it can sometimes be a challenge finding foods they like that are good for them too. After serving meatloaf and chicken fingers for the nine hundredth time, it sometimes feels like you'll never get out of the "What's for dinner?" rut. At Recipe4Living we know how hard it is to get your kids to eat a nutritious meal. That's why we've put together a collection of recipes for children that you'll like too.

Children Appetizer Recipes

Top Notch Nachos

This is a great recipe for kids or just as appetizers. Very simple to make,

but always a favorite!

Ingredients

Round tortilla chips

1 can refried beans

1 large tomato

1 can chopped olives

1 yellow onion

Shredded cheese (optional)

Directions

First, preheat the oven to 315 degrees. Next pull out one or two baking sheets. Open the can of refried beans and chop the tomatoes and onions. Put the tortilla chips on the baking sheets and place a dollop of beans on each tortilla chip. After completing, place the onions, tomatoes, and olives on too. Add cheese last if using. Put the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 35 minutes.

Children Main Dish Recipes

Easy Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers

This easy crockpot stuffed bell peppers recipe is great smelling, simple and made for even the fussiest of eaters!

Ingredients

6 green peppers washed, topped and seeded

1 Tbs. shortening (i.e. Crisco)

1 1/2 - 2 lb. ground beef

1 C. cooked rice

1 sm. onion, chopped

1 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper

dash of basil

1/2 C. ketchup

1 8-oz. can tomato sauce w/ or w/o seasoning

Directions

Heat shortening in skillet and brown beef. Combine meat and next 6 ingredients. Stuff bell peppers. Arrange bell peppers in large crock pot. Can be stacked. Pour tomato sauce over peppers. Cooker on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Children Sandwich Recipes

Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich

This sandwich provides two grain servings from the ciabatta, a little more than two servings of meat from the chicken, and half a dairy serving from the cheese. Serve with orange wedges and baked chips.

Ingredients

1/4 C. (about 2 oz.) sun-dried tomato pesto (such as Classico)

2 Tbs. fat-free mayonnaise

3/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/8 tsp. salt

1 tsp. olive oil

1 8 oz. loaf ciabatta bread

12 lg. basil leaves

3/4 C. (3 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1/2 C. sliced bottled roasted red bell peppers

1 large tomato, thinly sliced

Directions

Combine pesto and mayonnaise in a small bowl, stirring to blend. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken to cutting board, and cool slightly. Cut chicken lengthwise into thin slices. Preheat broiler. Cut ciabatta in half horizontally. Place bread, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove bread from pan. Spread pesto mixture evenly over cut sides of bread. Arrange the chicken slices evenly over bottom half. Top chicken evenly with basil leaves, and sprinkle cheese over top. Place bottom half on baking sheet, and broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Arrange bell pepper and tomato over cheese, and cover with top half of bread. Cut into 4 equal pieces.

Children Dessert Recipes

Individual Cheesecakes

A very nice change. Small bite size pieces of cheesecake you can snack on anytime, no need to dirty any dishes.

Ingredients

2 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese

1/2 C. sugar

18 vanilla wafers

1 can cherry pie filling

3 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

3 Tbs. lemon juice

Directions

Mix all ingredients (except pie filling). Beat 10 minutes with electric mixer. Line muffin tins with cupcake fillers and put a vanilla wafer in each cup (18 cups). Add cheese mixture. Bake in 350-degree oven for 17-20 minutes. Cool and top with cherry pie filling (or your favorite pie filling) and refrigerate.

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Tuesday, 26 October 2010

Where to Find Free Healthy Recipes!

Everyone is now joining the bandwagon of staying healthy and being fit. With the many health problems that have been plaguing the country, there has been a more conscious effort from each individual to take better care of themselves and start living a more healthier and active lifestyle. Parents of each home have become more conscious of serving their families with healthier meals. There are a lot of families now who opt to eat healthier meals and are in fact looking for free healthy recipes to serve during family lunches, dinners and gatherings.

Healthier meals are now being served even during parties and at restaurants so that people have a better alternative to just eating fast food. Below are tips on how to obtain free healthy recipes from around the world that you can try in the comforts of your own homes and serve to your families and friends.

Free healthy recipes are everywhere on the internet. You just has to research and take time to browse through the many sites that are available. The majority of the websites that offer these free healthy recipes come with the complete set of ingredients and how to cook them. Moms will not have a hard time preparing the dishes because the ingredients and the how-to's are all in one place. The internet is one of the major sources for free healthy recipes that parents, especially the moms, should look at. There are websites that even offer healthy meal plans for the whole week that the family can make use of. From simple healthy dishes to extravagant and gourmet meals, name it and the internet has it.

As there are many choices that you have at your fingertips, you may have a hard time choosing which meal to prepare first, especially if you want to try all of them. Another source for free healthy recipes is cable TV. There are many cooking shows that are available now where one can try new recipes. What's great is that you get a first hand look at how the meal is cooked and prepared by the chef. The right measurements for each ingredient and how to actually prepare the dish is done right before your eyes. By following what you see on TV, you are able to prepare a healthy meal for your family which they will enjoy, and at the same time you are comfortable in knowing that they are eating something that is good for them. Another additional source for free healthy recipes are magazines. There are a lot of magazines that now have certain sections that give out free healthy recipes that homemakers can prepare for their families.

Finding free healthy recipes is now easy thanks to the Internet.

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Monday, 25 October 2010

Need to Eat Healthy? Want to Save Money? Finding Free Healthy Recipes

it seems like all of us are focusing on eating healthier these days. Our doctors and nutritionists are always preaching about the benefits and results of a healthy diet. If we eat healthily now it can prevent numerous unwanted health conditions as we age, it also keeps us looking younger and we feel better being trim and fit. It's hard to argue their points. Of course, you will also want the food to taste as good as it looks. Is it possible to have all this in each meal you serve? Of course! So where can we find these great recipes for these healthy marvelous meals? Here are two excellent sources in which you'll find a number of free, healthy recipes your family and friends will enjoy.

The first source is your local neighborhood market. I'm sure you've walked by those racks of recipe cards, conveniently placed in the produce section and meat counters. There are generally dozens and dozens of free healthy recipes for the taking as you determine how to answer the age-old question "What's for dinner tonight?" The question then becomes how do you know the recipes are healthy and good for you? Just as long as the ingredients don't contain major amounts of fat or rich buttery sauces, it's a safe bet that these recipes are in general good for you. Obviously if the dish calls for deep frying you will likely want to avoid it. These indexed-sized, free, healthy recipes usually have a picture of the completed dish on the front side with the recipe printed on the back. The supermarket personnel are generally up to date on the current trend towards healthy eating. After all, they would love for you to purchase their products that make that recipe, so rarely you'll find recipes that your doctor would disapprove.

With such a wide array of dishes to choose from, it would be wise to go through the entire rack, time permitting, taking a copy of the recipes which appeal to you. You can store and sort them in your recipe box at home for future meal ideas. The picture on the card will help you while planning meals and creating your shopping list. The racks of free, healthy recipes essentially provide you with an ongoing cookbook for free. As the seasons change, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find new recipes utilizing seasonal produce items.

The second source of healthy free recipes is-- drum roll please-- online!! You guessed that one didn't you? There are thousands of recipe sites online. The difference between the recipe rack at the supermarket and the online choices are that online, there are many more tantalizing temptations for slightly less than healthy, but very scrumptious treats. From triple fudge cake to a rich Hollandaise sauce, you've got to watch the calories! However, there are a great number of other free, healthy recipes from which to choose. Most recipe sites are organized by categories, many have sections just for healthy eating, so it's easy to navigate around the recipes with too much sugar, fat and other ingredients we should avoid.

Some of the online sites organized by type of dish, such as appetizers, main, side dishes or dessert. Other sites get very specific in their categories like diabetics, heart healthy, Atkins and other special diets. Regardless, you will be able to find a recipe for just about any dish you can dream of, or may have enjoyed at a restaurant which you're trying to replicate at home. It's very likely you'll find several versions of Kung Pao Chicken, as an example. Read through each of the variations of the recipe, noting differing ingredients or amounts and decide which suits your taste best. Mix and match, experiment and you'll find your own perfect recipe. Print out your favorite free, healthy recipes and store them in your customized cookbook on your desk.

Using both of these three strategies for healthy recipes will help you create your custom cookbook suited precisely to the needs and tastes of your friends and family, along with some great party food for special occasions and events. It's great to have saved the money that would have been spent on cookbooks! You are free, healthy recipes will pay you back time and time again with delighted taste buds and satisfied tummies, every time. Your doctor will be pleased as well.

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Healthy Style With Healthy Recipes

If you are like a lot of us, you know that you should be eating healthier. However, making a positive change in your eating habits doesn't mean that you can't make your favorite recipes anymore. With the renewed interest in healthy cooking and eating, there are plenty of new and interesting ways to adapt your time-tested recipes to make them better for you- and you can do it without sacrificing a bit of flavor. It doesn't matter why you are changing your eating habits- for your health or your appearance- making changes doesn't mean giving up all your favorite foods. Try some of these healthy recipe substitutions, and see what you think!

-Reduce the amount of sugar you use. If you use a lot of baking recipes, try baking with half or two-thirds the normal amount of sugar. Most times, the results will be just as tasty, but with far fewer calories. There are even some no-calorie sweeteners on the market that can be used measure-for-measure just like sugar.

-Another one for bakers- In your cookie and cake recipes, try this. Replace about half the amount of white flour with whole wheat flour. You can experiment with other blends, like buckwheat or rye, to see how they work with the flavor of the recipe. Start by replacing about one-quarter of the amount of flour, and work your way up gradually.

-In some of the sweetest and richest recipes, like chocolate cakes and brownies, you can keep much of the moistness and flavor by replacing them with almond flour. Start by replacing one-quarter of the amount of flour in your recipe for a greatly reduced calorie count.

-Even the most healthy recipes aren't so good for you if you don't practice portion control. If you eat cake a lot, just eat a smaller piece. If you like chocolate chip cookies, eat one instead of two. Eat more slowly to savor the flavor!

-Try making more fruit and vegetable recipes. Whatever you enjoy, adapt the recipe to make it more healthy. If you like burgers or pizza, add more veggies. Add a salad to every meal, and have fruit for dessert instead. There's nothing wrong with the occasional treat, but moderation is key.

-Don't be afraid to experiment with new recipes. You may have your favorites, but looking for new recipes in cookbooks and online can give you some fresh ideas, and tell you how to adapt your favorites to make them healthier. Don't look at it as a big sacrifice- look at it as a way to get healthier and learn some new ways to cook.

Why not indulge yourself by buying a new cookbook or cooking magazine, perhaps from one of your favorite celebrity chefs? Of course, there's always plenty of cook books available in your local library, to give you plenty of inspiration. Cooking should be fun, so remember to enjoy cooking and experimenting!

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Sunday, 24 October 2010

Lose Weight - Indulge in Healthy Recipes

You do not have to necessarily starve yourself for you to lose weight. Studies revealed that the most delectable and foreign foods lack in proteins and fiber but contain high in carbohydrates.

Intake of these foods in the long run may result to some serious health problems such as increase in cholesterol, high blood pressure, and even diabetes. These diseases may also trigger other conditions such as heart disease.

What comes to mind when people mention the word "diet"? You restrict yourself on food high in calories.

It does not mean you have to deny your body of your favorite food but it's about choosing a healthier recipe for you to continue eating the same food. Changing your lifestyle to a healthier one will bring you more benefits. Try indulging in healthy recipes in your diet. These can help you shed weight and help you develop a healthy eating habit as well.

This is the role of healthy recipes. Healthy recipes aims to give you a palatable meal of your favorite dish by modifying some ingredients to give you a meal low in calories and carbohydrates. That way you do not have to worry getting obese or getting ill.

The tip in making a healthy recipe of your favorite dish lies in using an alternative low carb ingredient which tastes alike those foods high in carb. With this you can continue to eat until you are full without any worries on the amount of calories you consume because these were made from healthy ingredients. Your favorite dishes that includes green vegetables, meats, poultry and eggs, cheese, fish and such can be consumed in your preferred serving as long as they were cooked using the healthy recipes.

With healthy recipes dieters will benefit both physical and mental fitness. Gradual changes in your diet will eventually yield bigger weight loss results in the long run. The best way to live a healthy lifestyle is to use the incorporate these healthy recipes and adopt a healthy eating lifestyle early. This way you will be lessening the probability that you will be ill and you will also be gaining a healthy weight loss program.

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Healthy Recipes For Kids - Your Kids Are Important

In the life of today's world, it seems as if everyone is trying to look for a quick and easy recipe that is healthy. When you finally come across that one recipe that you have been looking for, you find that it requires a ton of stuff. You plan the meal, sit down and make that grocery list, drive to the store, do the shopping, check out, pay the bill and drive back and prepare that meal.

Then, when you sit down to have that dinner, the inevitable thing always tends to happen..those complaints. There are many healthy recipes for kids that are both quick and easy and we are sure your children will not complain.

When it comes to the development of those tiny children, nutrition is a vital role. It may sound tempting to you, but just slapping in a pizza and calling it a day is not enough. This is why we are encouraging you to make healthy recipes. You will be able to create your own recipes simply by changing around a couple of recipes or learn how to cook with a different type of gadget.

For example, if you use a rotisserie, then you will be able to come across many healthy recipes. When you cook the meat on the rotisserie, that crease and fat will be dripping away from the meat. When you use certain types of seasoning mixes, you will find that dish will come out tasting better than it ever did before.

One way to make a healthy recipe would be to take a normal one and reduce the amount of sugar and unhealthy stuff that it requires. You will be able to substitute certain items with healthy ones. Instead of using sugar, then you could try using applesauce for the sweetener. We know this may sound a bit strange to you, but it does work. For those healthy recipes for kids, try sneaking in some vegetables in those recipes whenever you can. For example, if you are making meatloaf for supper tonight, then add in some onions and chopped up peppers. If you are cooking soup, then add in some good vegetables that your family enjoys. For that omelet, slip in some spinach. As you see, you can make healthy foods without changing much at all.

Get plenty of healthy recipes for kids that are quick to prepare and mouth watering with these healthy kids recipes.