You know those bottles of wine you picked up because they were on sale, and now you’re wondering what you are going to do with them? I’ve got your answer: Cook and bake with the wine. You probably wouldn’t want to cook with a special bottle of wine but those wild-card bottles collecting dust in… Continue reading
Category: Healthy Nutrition
Delicous and very healthy
Blueberry Almond Vanilla Cereal Ingredients: 1 cup higher-fiber cold cereal (like bite-size shredded wheat or low-fat granola) 1/2 cup vanilla soymilk (like Silk brand) 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon toasted almonds (sliced, slivered or chopped) Preparation: Add the cold cereal to a bowl. Pour in vanilla soymilk. Sprinkle blueberries and almonds over… Continue reading
Vegetarianism for kids
Vegetarianism is a popular choice for many individuals and families. But parents may wonder if kids can safely follow a vegetarian diet and still get all necessary nutrients. Most dietary and medical experts agree that a well-planned vegetarian diet can actually be a very healthy way to eat. But special care must be taken when… Continue reading
Recipes from whole grain products
Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers Ingredients * 2 large red bell peppers, halved and seeded * 1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid * 1/3 cup quick-cooking brown rice * 2 tablespoons hot water * 2 green onions, thinly sliced * 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained * 1/2 (15 ounce) can… Continue reading
Whole grains and more advantages for your health
I’m hooked on dense whole-grain bread, oatmeal, popcorn and shredded wheat. As a kid growing up in Ohio, it was Wheaties, too. I’m sure my mother, who lived to age 96, never dreamed whole grains would become scientifically approved health foods. She fed them to us because they “stuck to your ribs” and tasted good.… Continue reading
What we should eat when we quit cigarettes
Worried about gaining weight if you quit smoking? You’re in good company. Fear of weight gain is one of the biggest reasons smokers are reluctant to quit. For those smokers who do decide it’s time to free themselves from nicotine, worrying about weight gain can add to the stress of quitting, increasing the risk of… Continue reading
Some exotic recipes
Frittata This is a quick dish you can make for breakfast, brunch, or even a weeknight dinner. You may already have all the ingredients in your refrigerator! Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil or canola oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 large eggs… Continue reading
Lose weight easely
Well, if you put the flaxseed in water overnight, in the morning you will have flaxseed water. I have been told that it is like a gel and it has a light taste, not precisely pleasant. My neighbor lost his very prominent tummy by taking that drink for a few months. At the time the… Continue reading