3 Easy Food Recipes Low in Fat
By Jack Miller
If there is one thing that you can do in order to assist yourself to burn fat, it's to stay away from the restaurants whenever possible. The food that we get at restaurants is not only laden with calories, it also has additional fat that is infused into it in many cases in order to make it more palatable. Add the amount of salt that they put on top of this food in order to increase the flavor, and you really have a deadly combination that will have you putting on weight regularly, without doing anything else.
If you're looking for a way to cut some fat off of your body, it really starts with the way that you cook at home. Even if you're unaccustomed to cooking for yourself, it is something that you can get accustomed to and might even find it enjoyable once you begin doing it regularly. Here are 3 easy recipes that you can use which are low in fat and can really assist you in taking the weight off of your body.
Raw food recipes are an excellent way for you to get in shape and to really make yourself healthy from the inside out. There are numerous raw food recipes that are available on the Internet, all of them are perfect for a meal. Even though you may not completely make the switch over to raw food, eating it on occasion can really help to cleanse the palate and to reduce the amount of fat that you have on your body. My favorite raw food recipe is one that combines celery, grapes, curry and the green goddess dressing made from olive oil and avocados.
If you are in a hurry and want a delicious low fat recipe that you can make on the go, get some chicken breasts and an onion and do them in a pan together. You might want to add a little bit of olive oil to the mix, but be careful on how much you do use because this does add fat to the overall recipe. The mixture of the chicken and the caramelized onions makes an excellent choice for a quick lunch and it is one that is sure to become a favorite in your household.
You might also be surprised with how you are able to use the grill in order to make low-fat and easy food recipes. Start with a low fat cut of beef, but make sure that you get the best. Whenever it is marinated properly, using a low-fat marinade and done on the grill, it makes a delicious meal. Grill some vegetables along with it, and throw a few slices of pineapple on the grill in order to give yourself a sweet treat.
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Easy Healthy Recipes - Good Food Means Good Health
By Sean Jordan
Easy healthy recipes are good food that brings good health. Sometimes, these foods are better compared to those you buy as a take-out. Here is a step by step guide on making a few dishes that are really fast to do and are guaranteed good and healthy.
The first one is a typical dish that is turned into a plate full of nutrients. It still tastes delicious, and importantly it is as good as its classic counterpart, but does have fewer calories and less fat. The secret ingredient of this lighter Mac and Cheese is pureed winter squash.
Heat the oven to 375°F. With a cooking spray, cover the baking pan. Suggested pan size is nine by thirteen inches. Boil a large pot of water, put the macaroni, and cook for about five to eight minutes. Check if it is tender and firm and drain it to a large bowl. On another pan, cook together with minimum heat the frozen squash and milk. Stir occasionally. Defrost the squash. Increase the heat from low to medium heat and wait until the mixture is almost simmering and bubbles are seen on it. Turn off the heat, remove the pan, and stir in all the other cheese: ricotta cheese, jack cheese, and cheddar cheese. Mix with it the following: salt, mustard and pepper. Combine this mixture with the macaroni. Sprinkle combined bread crumbs, parmesan, and oil on top. Bake for twenty minutes and broil for three minutes.
The second easy healthy recipe is a favorite Chinese dish for take out. Would you believe that you can make a home counterpart that is healthier? Here are the ingredients and the directions in making sesame chicken that is better served with brown rice.
Mix the following: vinegar, soy sauce, scallions, chicken broth, sesame seeds, parsley, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Add the mixture to a previously cut chicken strips. Chill for one hour. Heat oil in wok. Stir fry carrots for one minute and jicama for another three minutes. Remove the vegetables and stir fry drained chicken for two to three minutes. Move chicken to the outer edge wok. Place chicken marinade to center of wok. Heat until it simmers. Now, add vegetables to wok. Put frozen pea pods. Cook for one minute.
The last easy healthy recipe is called fish fillet with Spanish sauce. Good thing is that the sauce can also be used in spaghetti, omelet, meat loaf, and hamburgers. You will surely love it.
Saute onions until tender. Add ingredients: vegetable oil, bay leaf, canned tomatoes or juice, salt, diced and seeded green bell pepper, black pepper, whole cloves, and granulated sugar. Cover and simmer for thirty minutes. Thicken with flour that was previously mixed to a smooth paste with water. Take away the bay leaf and cloves. Reserve this as sauce for fish. Dip fish into milk. Mix black pepper with sifted and dried bread crumbs. Roll each piece of fish into the mixture. Put fish in low baking dish and brush with oil. Bake at 350°F. Add Spanish sauce and serve
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Soul Food Recipes - Healthy Soul Food Growing in Demand
By Roy Primm
Healthy soul food may seem like a oxymoron at fist glance, but this is one of the fastest growing cuisines in America. The history of soul food stretches all the way back to the Pre-civil war period. It's one of the most popular cuisines originated in America. Originated in the south by slaves who were forced to eat what the masters or slave owners didn't want to eat. By using creative cooking methods and seasonings many of the recipes have turned into culinary delights, especially in the south.
But one drawback to the rich, robust southern dishes have been the health issues. The traditional versuib involved using large amounts of salt, fat and calorie loading ingredients. While these made the taste irresistible, the health concerns continued to mount. And with today's health conscious consumers, these problems could no longer be ignored. Now the healthy version is a fast growing solution to this growing consumer demand.
More soul food restaurants are starting to get the message and including healthier menus in their establishments. Most have eliminated animal fats in their cooking. Most have replaced traditional seasonings like fat back, ham hocks and bacon from their recipes. Still more have gone even further and have included salad bars in the restaurants, a move unheard of a few years ago. With these changes the industry hopes to attract more health conscious African Americans back to this southern comfort food. Many were forced to leave because of the health concerns associated with the traditional recipes of the past.
As the consumer demand grows, this movement is predicted to grow. The large food manufacturing companies are starting to get into the act and is expected to introduce packaged versions like frozen and canned, in the near future. Even they see the profit potential of this untapped market. More websites are springing up to catch this growing demand as well. All this new attention can only benefit the soul food recipe consumer - and that's the healthiest idea of all.
American Foods
Recipes For American Comfort Foods
By Patrick Carpen
Whether you need a pick-me-up after a rough day or you want to celebrate a good one, you might find yourself rummaging around the kitchen for some good ole' fashioned comfort food. For many of us, comfort foods are simple in nature and often times remind us of pleasant childhood times. Some people might associate good childhood memories with apple pie and ice cream, eggs and bacon arranged in the shape of a smiley face, or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. If you aren't sure which comfort food YOU are in the mood for, I encourage you to read through the following recipes of popular comfort food favorites.
Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients:
4 cups of cooked, cut green beans
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 1/3 cup of French fried onions
1/2 cup of milk
1 tsp of soy sauce
a bit of black pepper
Directions:
In a large casserole dish, mix together the green beans, milk, cream of mushroom soup, soy sauce, pepper, and 2/3 cup of the French fried onions. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F (or until it starts to bubble). Remove from the oven and stir the beans well. Sprinkle the remaining French fried onions on top and put back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the onions start to brown.
Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
1/2 lb of Velveeta cheese
2 1/2 cups of uncooked macaroni noodles
3 tbsp of butter
1 qt of milk
Directions:
Melt the butter and pour into a baking dish with the macaroni noodles. Stir well until the butter coats all of the noodles. Cut the Velveeta cheese into chunks and add to the milk and macaroni mixture. Bake for about a half an hour at 325 degrees F.
Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients:
4 cups of boneless, skinless chicken chunks
2 1/2 cups of chicken broth (add more if you like yours very soupy)
1 cup of sliced carrots
1 1/2 cups of chopped potatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf (optional, but nice!)
Directions:
In a large stew pot, simmer the chicken in the broth with salt and pepper on a low heat for about thirty minutes. Add the bay leaf, chopped carrots, and potatoes and increase to medium heat. Cook for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes have softened. Make sure not to overcook as the potatoes will turn mushy.
Dumplings:
1 cups of flour
2 tsp of butter
4 tsp of baking powder
1/2 tsp of salt
3/4 cup of milk
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Slowly add in the milk and butter, then mix thoroughly. If you prefer, you can add a teaspoon or two of parsley flakes. Drop by the spoonful on top of the chicken and broth during the last 15 minutes of cooking and cover.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients:
3 cups of uncooked oats
1 1/2 cups of raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 1/2 cups of flour
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
1 cup of softened butter
2 eggs
1 tsp of baking soda
1/2 tsp of salt
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 tsp of vanilla
Directions:
In a large bowl, beat together the granulated and brown sugars with the butter until it turns creamy. Mix in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. When this is well mixed, add the oats, raisins, and walnuts. Stir well, then drop by the spoonful onto un-greased cookie sheets. Bake for about 12 minutes at 350 degrees F. Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet a few minutes before removing them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Central American Foods and Cooking
By Bispo Barbosa
Modern Central American farmers-aided by the region's fertile volcanic soil-still cultivate ancient crops and newer Spanish additions,producing a wealth of different foods. In Belize farmers raise sugarcane, along with delicious tropical fruits such as bananas and papayas. In neighboring Guatemala, important crops include corn,the spice cardamom, and valuable coffee beans. El Salvador, too, is home to crops of coffee, sugarcane, and corn, along with beans and rice, and Hondurans harvest pineapples, melons, and citrus fruits. Farther south, Nicaraguan farmers raise peanuts, coffee,bananas, sesame, and soybeans, while Costa Ricans farm foods such as plantains (a relative of the banana), rice, beans, and potatoes.
Panamanians produce harvests of coffee, bananas, sugarcane,and vegetables. Fishing crews throughout Central America also pull in valuable catches of fish, shrimp, and other seafood along the coasts. Farther inland, farmers tend to livestock such as cattle and sheep, and in rural areas, many households keep a few pigs and chickens of their own in yards or nearby fields. Luckily for local diners, this wide range of resources has given Central America a diverse culinary tradition. Regional cooks are masters at using the best produce and grains to create fresh, delicious meals. The blending of native tastes with the Spanish colonists' favorite foods also brought new variety to Central American tables, as did influences from African slaves and Caribbean immigrants.
Many popular dishes are eaten by diners throughout the region,crossing borders and connecting people of different nations, ethnic groups, and lifestyles. One of these common foods is sopa de frijoles (bean soup). While variations exist from country to country and cook to cook, this simple, hearty soup is found all around Central America. Other widespread favorites are fried plantains, countless variations on basic rice and beans, and rich desserts such as arroz con leche (rice pudding). A host of national specialties also exists. Guatemalan cooks take great pride in their pepian, a thick stew of chicken and potatoes in a rich tomato, pepper, and pumpkin seed sauce. Guatemalans also enjoy escabeche, a tart salad of pickled vegetables, and jocon-meat in a green sauce of cilantro, green onions, and tomatillos (a relative of the tomato). In the nations of Belize and Honduras, which lie in northern Central America, nearby Caribbean islands have lent their flavors to local cuisine. Favorites here include tropical-tasting pan de coco (coconut bread), along with Caribbean standards such as johnny cakes (biscuits) and fried fish. Other Belizean favorites are stewed chicken and stewed beans, prepared by slowly cooking the chicken, beans, or other main ingredients in a thick, spicy sauce. Honduran diners feast on specialties such as sopa de caracol, a thick soup made with conch (a type of shellfish), coconut milk, and potatoes or yucca (a root vegetable similar in texture to a potato). Another popular dish in Honduras is pinchos, grilled meat kabobs often served with vegetables, beans, and cheese.
In El Salvador, nearly everyone eats pupusas, cornmeal cakes stuffed with cheese, beans, or meat and served with salsa and a zesty vegetable slaw. After an especially spicy plate of pupusas, Salvadorans cool down with sweet rice milk called horchata. A favorite dessert is Maria Luisa cake, a fresh-tasting layer cake flavored with orange juice, orange zest, and orange marmalade.
American Foods
Central American Foods and Cooking
By Bispo Barbosa
Ricans farm foods such as plantains (a relative of the banana), rice, beans, and potatoes.
Panamanians produce harvests of coffee, bananas, sugarcane,and vegetables. Fishing crews throughout Central America also pull in valuable catches of fish, shrimp, and other seafood along the coasts. Farther inland, farmers tend to livestock such as cattle and sheep, and in rural areas, many households keep a few pigs and chickens of their own in yards or nearby fields. Luckily for local diners, this wide range of resources has given Central America a diverse culinary tradition. Regional cooks are masters at using the best produce and grains to create fresh, delicious meals. The blending of native tastes with the Spanish colonists' favorite foods also brought new variety to Central American tables, as did influences from African slaves and Caribbean immigrants.
In El Salvador, nearly everyone eats pupusas, cornmeal cakes stuffed with cheese, beans, or meat and served with salsa and a zesty vegetable slaw. After an especially spicy plate of pupusas, Salvadorans cool down with sweet rice milk called horchata. A favorite dessert is Maria Luisa cake, a fresh-tasting layer cake flavored with orange juice, orange zest, and orange marmalade.
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Easy Healthy Raw Food Recipes
By Anna Dean
Healthy raw food is the best way to maintain your health and life. Every time someone suffers from a major health issue in their life they are immediately asked to go back to eating raw food, the question is - if raw food is so good for a diseased body, why shouldn't it be taken early on? The fact is that raw food is very high in vitamins, minerals and yes even protein.
A common complain that people starting into raw vegan food is that it is so time consuming and complicated. Let me make this very clear, it is not! How can it be time consuming when you are not even cooking anything? Quite to the contrary, raw vegan food recipes and very simple and can be made even by 6 year old. Probably the biggest advantage that you get by eating this kind of food is that it keeps the level of fiber in your body at an optimal rate. This is simply too important for your digestive system and also for maintaining your energy level always at a high.
Healthy raw, vegan food recipes also help you conquer obesity, heart problems and asthma, apart from heart burns, gastritis, and constipation which are all too common in a cooked food diet.
While starting out on a vegan food diet you can try one of the many books available online which offer a lot of delicious raw food recipes to start out with. These books are written by experienced health coaches and fitness professionals who had witnessed amazing changes in their life after they switched onto a vegan food diet.
Raw food has remained way too underrated however eating raw vegan food is becoming more and more popular these days as it is the most healthiest choice of foods available. Raw food is both delicious and incredibly nutritious. Try some raw recipes and see the difference it makes
Food Recipes For Diabetics
Top Five Food Recipes For Diabetics
By Brock Sorenstan
Chicken Vegetable Pasta
Cut up a store-bought, cooked chicken into bite size pieces or cook your own in the oven and then cut it up.
Put on a pot of water to boil and cook up some pasta.
Get a bag of mixed frozen vegetables, and about 3 or 4 minutes before the pasta is done, add the veggies to the water.
Drain, combine everything in a bowl, and add some salad dressing and some lettuce.
Spanish-Style Egg Roll-Ups
Dice some onions and peppers and a little cayenne if you like.
Add them to the pan as you scramble a couple of eggs.
Add a dash of shredded cheese to the top.
Spoon into a tortilla and roll up.
Go Green Pasta
Cook up your favorite pasta - I like small shells - and put aside.
Save a bit of the pasta water.
Heat some olive oil in a skillet and add in the green. Sliced zucchini, green beans, a bit of broccoli, and a green onion or two.
Add the reserved pasta water and let simmer on the stove until veggies are tender.
Mix the vegetables and pasta together. Add a bit of parmesan cheese if you like or just eat it like it is. Delicious!
Baked Chicken with a Zing
Take some boneless, skinless chicken breasts and marinade in Italian dressing in the fridge overnight or while you are at work all day.
Roll them in a mixture of parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and herbs.
Place in a shallow pan and bake at 350 for about 40 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
Serve with a side of fresh veggies.
Cream Cheese and Jam Toast
Great breakfast! Mix low-fat cream cheese with a spoonful of strawberry jam.
Spread on toasted whole wheat bread.
