Archive for August 12th, 2008

Eating Healthy in Today���s Economy

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Whether you agree that the U.S. is in a recession or not, you canâ??t help but notice the higher cost of feeding your family. Even food costs for staples like milk and eggs have increased dramaticall…

How to Make Diet Shakes And Lose Weight

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

It’s important to know how to make diet shakes on your own, because they fill you up and they do not have too many calories in them. They will provide essential vitamins, interesting textures, and exo…

Open Question: What is a delicious high protein meal (healthy)?

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

I’m trying to gain weight and a high protein meal would be great. Any suggestions? Please if you’re going to answer list a recipe or recipe source.

Open Question: No Diet but help!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

I am hungry all the time. No joke. All the frikin time. And every time i go into my kitchen i get ice cream or something snacky. i need recipes and snacks that will fill me up so i can reduce my snaking. Im hoping that starting tomorrow i can treadmill for 1 hour everyday. But healthy, filling, easy to make, and yummy.

Open Question: Can I substitute dried apple for regular apple?

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

I have an apple snickerdoodle healthy recipe that calls for dried apples, but I can’t find any at the store. Can I use regular blended apples instead? If not, what can I use (besides other dried fruits). Here is the full recipe:

1c whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 c nonfat dry powder milk
1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 dash salt
1/2 c fat-free vanilla yogurt
1/4 c honey
2 tblsp unsweetened applesauce
1 tblsp canola oil
1/2 c dried apples
1 tblsp sugar

Open Question: Healthy Fruit Smoothie Recipes?

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

I need a fruit smoothie that is HEALTHY. Low fat, calorie, sugar etc.
Please, I love fruit smoothies. But I can’t seem to find one that is healthy.
&& By the way, I don’t like any smoothies that have to do with bananas.
And Also, I am looking for those fruit smoothies that are a bit thick. :)

Open Question: cool Zucchini recipes?

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Ok so i have 4 zucchinis sitting in my refrigerator right now. What are some really cool healthy or dessert foods you can make with them? I heard you can make zucchini brownies. Are there any websites with all zucchini recipes?

thanks!!!

Open Question: How healthy would this smoothie be?

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Last night I decided to make my own smoothie with no recipe and I was just wondering how healthy it is.

Here’s what’s in it.
Ice.
Milk.
A little bit of Tea.
Banana.
Strawberries.
A plum.
And not a lot of sugar.

It wasn’t the best smoothie ever, but it tasted alright.
Also, does anyone have any recipes for healthy, yet delicious, smoothies that they wouldn’t mind sharing?

Open Question: LUNCHBOX HELP?? RECIPES ALSO!!! LINKS PLEASE!!

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

i’m in 7th grade and i want to start eating healthy and i wan tra new lunchbox so i can take my own food. my schools food is crappy and sometimes all i eat is liek the cake or desert adn an ala carte lieka twinkie kinda thing or peanut butter crackers. so what is a cutee cheap lunchbox?? links please. and what are some good foods to take. [ i know kinda wrong section but i wanted cute lunch boxes so thats why i put it here] healthy and not hard to fix. i usually take cut up muchrooms;a ham or turkey sandwhich; or a capri sun.
ummm i kinda have to keep it cold. also lunchboxes are better for the enviroment.
OMJ its a middle school. no just in the teachers lounge.

Open Question: What are some healthy lunch/dinner recipes that a person on a strict diet could eat?

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

I am trying to lose weight for september 3 (back to school) and i am even drinking a slimming tea. I am SO hungry but i dont know what to eat, i already hade lunch, so i am eating rice cakes. But i am curious what i could make for dinner, i am an exellent cook and baker, but only when it cooks to calorie and sugar filled sweets, and fat enriched dinners. What is a recipe i could use? Thnx!