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
Category: Healthy Nutrition
Vegan and vegetarian diet – part two
What’s included in the vegetarian food pyramid? Vegetarian Food Pyramid What’s included in the vegan food pyramid? Vegan Food Guide Pyramid It’s important to remember that you can consume too many calories following a vegetarian or a vegan diet. Too much of any food can lead to weight gain and the health problems associated with… Continue reading
Vegan and vegetarian diets
Introduction to vegetarian diets To eat meat, or not to eat meat…This is the question on many people’s mind. The negative impact of animal foods on health, the damage associated with animal foods and the environment, religious beliefs, and the desire to protect and respect animals are some of the reasons for the increase in… Continue reading
Raw food diet – healthy and efficient
Depending on the source, a raw food diet is either a path to perfect health or to serious undernourishment. The truth is somewhere in the middle. Devotees insist that a diet consisting mainly of uncooked, unprocessed plant foods leads to a leaner body, clearer skin, and higher energy. They also believe it cuts the risk… Continue reading
Preparing for losing a lot of weight
If you’re very overweight or obese right now, you might feel like the odds of ever achieving a healthy weight are pretty remote. But you can do it. And the benefits will be tremendous. So how do you begin?We asked Michael Dansinger, MD, an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. He’s… Continue reading
Some healthier recipes
Healthier Seven Layer Taco Dip Ingredients * 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix * 1 (16 ounce) can no fat added refried beans * 1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, softened * 1 (16 ounce) container lite sour cream * 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa * 1 large tomato, chopped * 1 green bell… Continue reading
Healthy dishes with seafood
Salmon & Potato Cakes with Lemony Broccoli Slaw 4 servings Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients: * 1 can (14 3/4 ounces) salmon, thoroughly drained * 2 cups prepared instant mashed potatoes (see below) * 4 scallions, chopped * 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard * 3/4 teaspoon salt * 1/4… Continue reading
Spring salads with seafood treasure
Tuna Salad with a Springtime Twist If your ideal tuna salad calls for mashing the fish with enough mayonnaise to taste like tuna but spread like mayo, then skip this recipe. But if you are a tuna-lover and are seeking a salad with spring flair, one that includes crunch, color and a flavorful surprise, then… Continue reading