Other Healthy Recipes

There is nothing like biting into the sweet, creamy orange flesh of perfectly ripened muskmelon in late summer. The fruit is encased in a tan-colored shell that appears to be covered in netting. ...

Just because you are trying to eat right and cut down on things like salt, high fructose corn syrup and preservatives doesn't mean you have to cut down on the good things in life, like ketchup....

You'll never want to buy yogurt from the store again!

The holidays are here and that means lots of cooking. Many deserts, and of course the all traditional turkey that we all look forward to all year long. If you are like my famliy we use the left...

Puris are small rotis (flat bread) deep fried and can be used any time. In the given recipe, red pumpkin which is considered healthy because of the yellow colour, is used in the dough.

This stuffing can be cooked and used to stuff poultry as you would with regular stuffing. Or it can be made to eat as a regular side dish. It was adapted from an Indian dish that we like called...

Plantains are starchy fruits that are considered to be vegetables. They look a lot like bananas, but are a little bigger and harder to peel. If you are not familiar with plantains, you will want...

Time is precious - you want to eat well, but how much time do you want to spend preparing a meal? Here's how to make a delicious, nutritious dinner - fast - when you don't live to eat, but eat to...

Chicken fajita's are a healthy quick meal that can be prepared in a short time. There are several variations of Chicken fajita, and in this one, you use Corona beer instead of oil or water!

Turmeric has emerged at a powerful healing spice that when used as an herb, spice, tea or supplement provides healing and anti-inflammatory properties. This means that Turmeric is reported to help...

The natives of Peru have grown and harvested maca root since approximately 1600 B.C. Maca root is believed to help improve stamina and endurance, increase fertility and promote overall physical...

Tofu is made from soybeans and resembles a block of soft cheese. It has very little flavor of its own and will absorb the flavors from the food it is being cooked with. In many recipes, you can...

When going out to a picnic or a potluck, everyone expects someone to bring a potato salad. So, why not be the one to do it this time, but give them a surprise. Instead of a regular potato salad,...

The toddler years are a time of rapid development. This includes the development of tastes and preferences. Toddlers need nutritious foods with a lot of variety in order to support their growing...

Sprouts are a simple way to add extra nutrition to sandwiches, soups and casseroles. While Mung beans are the most popular bean to sprout, kidney beans can be sprouted and used in the same way....

Several diets claim they can help you alter your body for the better, but the Daniel Fast also claims to enrich your soul In following the Daniel Fast, people attempt to become not only fit and...

Stress can often cause the body's blood sugar levels to drop to dangerously low levels, leading to adrenal exhaustion. This can affect your energy level and disturb your body chemistry. However,...

You can't just put a piece of turkey meat on some bread and call it good! Here is the way to make the best turkey sandwich that isn't all complicated chefy-like and is both delicious AND...

The bulb, leaves and stalks of the fennel plant are edible. From its dried seeds come spice, while its fine leafy top is used as a flavorful herb. In Italian cooking fennel is used to season...

According to the European Union Food Information Council, vacuum packaging is the process of placing food in a plastic or aluminum foil pouch and then removing most of the air from the package. In...

Stevia plants are easy to grow. They are a zone 11 plant, which means they do not tolerate frost. Usually the most difficult thing about growing stevia is finding it at your local nursery. To have...

Widespread natural disasters, worldwide food shortages and other scenarios have driven many to consider preparing themselves by stocking survival foods. Learning how to grow and store emergency...

Healthy salads don't have to be just lettuce and salad dressing. There are a number of healthy salads that can be make just as easily as your regular garden salad and can also be just as healthy....

Homemade baked sweet potato chips are a healthy alternative to salty, oily snack foods like commercial potato chips. They are simple to prepare and you can adjust the seasonings to your own taste....

Soy lecithin is a substance that is extracted from soybeans. It is known for its use as a stabilizer in various food applications and as a dietary supplement.

Most kids don't like to eat vegetables, but this is a great healthy soup that will get even your children to enjoy them. This soup is very thick and hearty, and quite simple to make. Make this...

Hummus is perhaps the most popular food that comes from the Middle East. A traditional hummus is made from chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic and tahini along with various herbs and spices. Since it...

Peaches are a tasty fruit when they are ripe. People enjoy eating peaches on their own and using them in pies, deserts and fruit cocktails. You can freeze dry peaches to prevent them from spoiling...

Whether baked, broiled, stewed or grilled, eggplant is enjoyed by many cultures around the world. The variety of eggplants available can be daunting. While some varieties are bitter, others are...

Dried apples have many uses. They make a delicious snack, are great in trail mix and can be re-hydrated for use in pies or any other recipe requiring apples. In addition, the drying process is...

Making homemade yogurt is a simple and inexpensive, albeit time-consuming, process. Homemade yogurt has no added sugar or preservatives, will keep for up to three weeks in the refrigerator and can...

Turmeric is a yellowish orange root in the ginger family. It contains curcumin, which is known to act as an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric is also known to stimulate...

Recipes including a combination of lean protein, high-fiber carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats speed up the body's metabolism. Enjoy your meals with...

Citrus fruits contain acids in them, by their very definition. Citrus fruits include grapefruit, kumquat, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange, tangerine and the tangelo.

Almond Milk Berry Smoothie - A Great Breakfast on the GO!!! 1.5 cup vanilla almond milk (Trader Joes, Dominicks, Whole Foods) ½ cup frozen berries (any kind), 1 frozen banana (any frozen...

Black walnuts can be a nutritious snack as well as being cheap if not free. Black walnut trees can be found in many wooded areas. They are easy to collect once they have fallen from the tree.

Does your hand tremble when pouring the milk the day after its expired? Well if you know how to understand how the expiration dates work you will understand how to you use your food products.

You can’t always count on your kid making the healthiest choice of foods when they purchase school lunches, especially when there are options that are much more appetizing than vegetables....

Whether you're trying to slim down for a special occasion or you are on a doctor-recommended diet, limiting your wheat and dairy intake is necessary to help keep some of those pounds off....

Gout results from a painful buildup of uric acid in the body. It can result in excruciating pain in the joints, which sometimes swell to huge proportions. Crystals of uric acid form in the joint...

The Glycemic Index (also called GI) is a standardized measure of carbohydrates effect on the increase or decrease of blood sugar levels in the body. Each food item is rated on a scale according to...

In many places around the world, a reliable source of pure water can be difficult to obtain. Fortunately, science has given us a variety of methods to purify water. There are several methods that...

Rice-a-roni is cheap (under a dollar usually) and buying it is an easy way to save money. In this article I outline how to make Rice-a-roni a little more tasteful and healthy. Enhances the...

Why use white flour and milk to make pancakes when you can use garbanzo bean flour, flax seed meal, and carrot juice instead? Yield: about 5 pancakes. Double the recipe for 10 pancakes.

Blueberries are flowering plants of the genus Vaccinium with dark-blue berries. When it comes to health, berries have a fabulous reputation. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, called...

Blueberries are not only delicious, they are one of the top super foods to include in a healthy diet. They can be purchased fresh, frozen or dried. Blueberries contain the highest amount of...

My daughter, who has Crohn's Disease, follows the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. I adapted this recipe for her while adhering to the specifications of the diet. However, this candy would be tasty for...

Everyone knows about that cute baby on the side of the baby food jar. I feel like that baby probably has made enough money already and it is time to save some for your own.

Cut fresh fruit into various shapes using simple cookie cutters. This is how fruit bouquets are created. The fruit is cut into flower shapes and then attached to long wooden skewers along with a...

I love Cole Slaw, but I don’t love mayonnaise, even the low fat kind. I’ve lived with diabetes for over 35 years and over the decades we have learned how to make really tasty dishes that are...