Other Healthy Recipes

This coconut cream protein shake has all the flavor of coconut cream pie without all the fat, sugar, and calories. Unlike coconut cream pie, it will also give you about 25 – 30 grams of protein,...

If you want to increase the protein in your diet, try this hazelnut coffee protein shake. It tastes so good, you won’t even know it’s good for you! In fact, it will remind you of one of those...

If you are trying to increase the amount of protein in your diet, you might have started to explore the wonderful world of protein shakes. Some shakes don’t taste very good, though. Try this...

If you are trying to increase the amount of protein in your diet, you might have started to explore the wonderful world of protein shakes. Some shakes don’t taste very good, though. Try this...

When afflicted by candida (yeast infection), a proper diet is important to maintain a healthy life style. Certain foods trigger outbreaks and a person must be very vigilant in order to prevent...

Want a snack you can feel good about giving to your kids? Need something that will travel well? This is one food that won't hang around long, they will be begging you for more. If you have an hour...

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,...

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...

Sweet stevia, a plant related to marigold and chicory, has been used for ages by Paraguayan natives as a sweetener. It's gained popularity as a replacement for sugar and sugar substitutes because...

Snacking is an area that causes a lot of grief for some people. You might think your only options are to go with tasteless, healthy stuff or "delicious" but detrimental stuff. But there...

Sugar may surely be one of the sweetest ways to enliven foods, but an overabundance of it can be unhealthy. While it is usually not necessary to completely remove sugar from your diet, there are...

I read the recipe for Good Morning Oatmeal in the American Profile section of our South Bend Tribune and knew I had to try it. Breakfast is an important meal and most American's are like me and in...

Sugar substitutes are natural or synthetic compounds that replicate the taste of sugar but generally with fewer calories. Since there are a number of negative health effects associated with...

Most applesauce you buy in the store is full of extra sugar and is runny in texture. Making your own chunky style applesauce at home using the sweetness from the different type of apples and...

Apples are a great and healthy snack to eat by themselves. Applesauce is also a great and delicious homemade snack you can make with fresh apples. Applesauce is great for breakfast, lunch or...

Anyone who shops at health food stores or buys frozen yogurt has probably seen carob chips. Often located side-by-side with chocolate chips, it is difficult to understand the difference between...

Picky, Picky, Picky, that's what they call me when it comes to salad dressing. Ever get tired of trying to buy a sugar free commercial salad dressing? I did so ... now I make my own. I always...

There has been an ever increasing interest in low glycemic index (GI) foods as a way of preventing fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Due to the seriousness of diseases caused by poor diet, the...

Maple syrup, a favorite accompaniment for pancakes, is naturally produced as sap, but a version can also be made at home with a few ingredients, including maple extract. With most homemade pancake...

Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, or CSID, is caused by a lack of enzymes that process sucrose, maltose and carbohydrates for use by muscles and the liver, causing digestive upsets,...

Popcorn balls are a healthy snack alternative for kids to enjoy. Rather than munching on chips and candy bars you can make popcorn into a fun treat that your kids will love. Try making these fun...

A healthy home-cooked meal can have great flavor and be great for you. With a basic understanding of the importance of proportion, you can create a well-balanced feast. Reducing or eliminating the...

We all are looking for ways these days to eat healthier food, but to have it taste great also. Who doesn't love fries, but we all know the French Fries aren't very healthy for you. These taste...

Muffins are the perfect, portable, no-fuss breakfast food or snack. But some muffins can be chock full of fat, sugar, refined flour and other unhealthy substances. There's no reason to settle for...

The Glycemic Index (GI) indicates, on a scale of 0 to 100, how quickly carbohydrates in a given food are converted to sucrose. High-glycemic foods cause your blood sugar to rise more quickly than...

When planning a meal for the family, it is a good idea to cook healthy dishes. By cooking healthy dishes, you are ensuring that your family gets proper nutrition, which can prevent illness and...

Who doesn't love granola? Unfortunately, store bought brands often have alot of sugar and calories. This homemade granola recipe is a much healthier version with less fat, sugar and calories. It...

Here is one sneaky way to add a vegetable to your picky child's diet without them even knowing it! If your kids like French toast, then you will LOVE this simple recipe! There are endless...

Do you feel bad about eating something sweet, because you left out important nutrients. I have a special recipe I would like to share with you

Atole is a traditional Mexican drink, generally made with masa harina (ground corn). This drink can also be made from regular flour, and can be a quite filling breakfast drink, or warming drink...

A simple and versatile recipe for quick, all-natural granola bars.

Diabetes is a disease that affects people whose bodies are not able to make insulin, a hormone needed to break down sugar, and whose bodies have high levels of glucose, or sugar. In order to keep...

Granola is a healthy food that can be eaten wherever and whenever. Add to oatmeal or to milk for a delicious kick-start breakfast. Pack some in a Ziploc bag for easy snacking at work, school, or...

Enzymes are vital to metabolism and food digestion. Consuming homemade fruit (or vegetable) enzymes help our bodies digest, absorb and utilize nutrients while delivering oxygen throughout the...

Stevia is a native herb of South and Central America, also known as sweetleaf or sugarleaf. The Guarani Indians of Paraguay recorded their use of stevia as early as 500 AD, and it was introduced...

Summer is a wonderful time of the year because of all the fresh fruit ready to be eaten and enjoyed. But there is no reason you can't enjoy the taste and benefit from the nutrition of fresh fruit...

As parents know all too well, many young children dislike vegetables. They're also not fond of work and will quickly disappear in the springtime when it's time to toil in the garden. However, mine...

Cooking healthy food means more than simply substituting sugar with Splenda, but it's a good place to start. Made from chemically modified sugar molecules, Splenda (sucralose) can replace sugar...

Stevia is a type of herb that is native to Central and South America. Recently, extract from the plant is being regarded as another new sugar substitute that would provide a low sugar and low...

Stevia is not harmful like sugar, and just a little bit goes a long way. I go for organic plain yogurt, because I like to monitor what goes into my body, and how much. If I want a little sweet I...

Want to eat a great peanut butter cookie that is not quite guiltless but should have you feeling less guilt? If you're looking to add whole wheat into your diet, this cookie recipe is a great way...

There are many reasons why it is better to make yogurt at home instead of buying it from a store. The most important reason is because homemade yogurt is much more healthy for you.

Luscious fruit vinegars add a gourmet touch to salads and are a low fat and delicious alternative to butter when splashed on fresh vegetables. They also make a healthy marinade for beef, chicken...

Cranberries are delicious and healthy additions to many recipes. Making dried cranberries in a food dehydrator is a simple process with a tasty result. Follow these steps.

No household kitchen should be without a jar of quality honey. It's a healthy substitute for sugar and it'll satisfy any sweet tooth within minutes. If you're looking for a change of pace in...

Sorry, you thought I was going to say "in a pie." Yeah, that's great, but I was thinking healthy!

This recipe will help you to make a natural jam without any preserving chemicals. It tastes wonderful! Here is step by step guide to make it.

Cinnamon-Sugar Smashed Bananas are healthy, low in calories and fat, take less than 5 minutes to make...And best of all they are delicious !

Cooking with stevia is a simple way to add sweetness to foods without adding sugar or artificial sweeteners. Stevia (or sweet leaf) is a plant based sweetener that is found in powder or extract...

Preparing Fresh Turnips for a winter meal adds nutrition and an often overlooked vegetable to your menu.