recipes to make with turkey or chicken??

Hi

I'm looking for good tasty food with my favourite meats

I don't like nuts or beans and peas

So anything anyone can add at all there's only so much chicken and salad and chicken and vegtables you can stomach

Thank you

Xoxox

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recipes for picky eaters?

I've always been a picky eater. I just started eating eggs last week.. And I'm 22 years old! I know I know. I've recently been more open to trying new things.. But I'm still picky, mostly about textures. Any ideas for healthy recipes?! I'm new to cooking so something simple.. Also I'm trying to be gluten free!

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healthy pasta recipes?

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gluten free egg recipes?!

I'm sick of having eggs and toast or scrambled eggs! Any good gluten free ideas for breakfast? Preferably with eggs as I find they really keep me full! Thanks for any advice!

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Healthy Snacks for Kids: Recipes, School Snacks, and More

Your kids are going to snack. Here's how to make it healthier.

Kids are snacking more than ever, and as a parent, you've got the power to make those snacks helpful.

Yes, they're getting extra calories from snacks. And yes, snacks are often too sugary.

Still, some snacking can be good for children -- within limits.

“Kids, especially younger ones, have erratic eating habits, and healthy snacks can fill in nutrition gaps,” says Maryann Jacobsen, RD.

Snacking can help kids keep their energy up, make up for skimpy or skipped breakfasts, and provide fuel before after-school sports or other activities.

Think of snacks as mini meals.

Most of the time, feed your child the same types of foods you would at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including low-fat dairy and other lean protein sources, such as eggs, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

Good snacks provide carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and some healthy fat. Generally speaking, foods rich in protein or fiber help kids stay fuller for longer, and they’re packed with the nutrients kids need to thrive.  

There’s debate about how many calories a child’s snack should provide, but it makes sense to aim for about 100 calories for smaller children, to upwards of 300 calories for active teenagers. Let your child’s hunger rule what he or she eats.

Making your own snacks to have at home or take with you is usually your best, most budget-friendly choice. Try these:

A small amount of guacamole or low-fat bean dip, and baked snack chips or toasted whole wheat pita bread, broken into chipsLow-fat microwave popcorn tossed with Parmesan cheeseTrail mix ingredients: 1/4 cup each: whole-grain cereal, raisins or dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoons each: sunflower seeds or chopped nutsLow-fat ice cream or frozen yogurt topped with fresh fruitSnack size (8 ounce) box of low-fat plain or chocolate milk and whole wheat pretzelsWhole-grain crackers, string cheese, and mango slicesCooked or raw vegetables with low-fat ranch dressing, and a hard-boiled eggInstant oatmeal made with milk in the microwave with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder stirred in and topped with sliced raspberries or strawberriesWhole-wheat pretzels with peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butterCherry chocolate smoothie: Combine 1 cup low-fat milk, 1/2 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt, 1/2 cup frozen or fresh pitted cherries, and 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips in a blender or food processor and mix until smoothBowl of whole-grain cereal and low-fat milkEdamameSmall container of low-fat Greek yogurtMini bagel spread with low-fat cream cheese and strawberry jam, and low-fat milkHummus and whole wheat pita chipsHalf a sandwich and glass of orange juice fortified with calcium and vitamin DSlice of pizzaHard-boiled egg and whole-grain rollPistachios in the shell and glass of chocolate milk

What if other people offer your child less-than-nutritious foods?

“Teach kids to honor their hunger, and that they don’t always have to eat what’s offered to them," says Jacobsen, who's a mother of two.

Also, be a snack role model. What do your kids see you snacking on? As kids get older, they generally follow your lead, so choose your own snacks wisely.

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Breakfast, or any meal, doesn’t need to be elaborate to be satisfying and nutritious. A bowl of whole-grain cereal with milk and topped with fruit is a fine choice.

No healthy food is off-limits for the morning meal, even if you don't think of it as a traditional "breakfast food." 

It only takes a few minutes to make these breakfasts:

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Keep convenience foods to a minimum because they are often loaded with added fat, sodium, and sugar.

"A little sweetness is a great way to work in good nutrition," says Sally Kuzemchak, RD, a nutrition consultant in Columbus, Ohio, and creator of the Real Mom Nutrition web site.

But don’t overdo it. 

If your kids eat sugary cereals, wean them by mixing in cereals that are lower in sugar. Serve hot cereal, such as plain oatmeal, and add your own sugar or dried fruit to cut down on the sweet stuff, too.

Serve the most nutrient-rich foods possible, such as whole-grain breads and cereals; orange juice with added calcium and vitamin D; fortified eggs; and by preparing hot cereal with milk instead of water.

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Healthy Snack Recipes

Healthy snack recipes are mandatory to staying on any nutrition program. Hunger is an unfortunate, but necessary, part of any weight loss endeavor. Sorry to burst your bubble, if you were thinking you could achieve an awesome body without suffering a bit.

When your body is burning away fat, you are basically cannibalizing yourself. Can you say, "Ouch?!" All those pleasurable moments you've spent horking down cookies and pizza... Did you think you wouldn't have to pay for that?

Come on, now. You know better!

So, hunger is part of the package. But, that doesn't mean we need to be masochistic about it. There are a few tricks you can do to tame the pain.

1. Eat Frequently. Meals and healthy snacks spaced 2-3 hours a part helps not only speed your metabolism, but it will keep something in you belly most of the time.

2. Balance Each Meal. Now, you don't need to be very particular about macronutrient ratios necessarily, but if you eat a little food from at least two of these groups during a meal or snack, it will help satiate you. For example, combine fruit and oatmeal, or nuts and cottage cheese, not just a protein shake.

3. Guzzle Water. Never end a meal or snack without downing at least 16 ounces of water. It'll bloat your belly enough to leave you not wanting more food.

4. Nutrition Powerhouses. Fill up with healthy snack recipes containing nutrient dense foods, not garbage, even if your calorie plan will allow for it. You can have a cup of broccoli with a 1/3 cup of rice, plus an apple for around 200 calories. Or you could have slightly less than a 1/2 cup of ice cream. Which will fill you up more?

5. Fillers. Okay, most of the time fillers are bad for your body, but I'm talking natural fillers here. Fiber. Celery, wheat bran, mushrooms, etc. Bulk for little calories. Make it count!

Get a simple or as creative as you like when whipping up your own healthy snack recipes. I tend to just grab something easy, instead of concocting some elaborate dish. Time is, more times than not, higher on my priority list that fancy foods.

Here are some simple, weight loss recipes for your snacking pleasure. Just scroll down. Sign up for the newsletter to be informed when new recipes are posted.

Ingredients:
1 scoop chocolate protein (or flavor of choice)
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 Tb natural peanut butter

Directions:
Mix all three ingredients around into a bowl. It will be a gloppy mess. Then pour just a small amount of water to make it a pudding consistency. Sweet and filling. (About 275 calories)

Ingredients:
1 pkg unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup lemon juice
20-30 drops stevia
3 3/4 cups water, separated

Directions:
Dissolve gelatin in 3/4 cup cold water and lemon juice. Add 3 cups of boiling water. Add stevia to taste. Refrigerate until solid. Scarf the whole bowl for only around 20 calories!

Ingredients:
1 cup fage
1/2 cup frozen berries
Stevia, to taste

Directions:
Mix and enjoy. (About 155 calories)

Ingredients:
1 banana
1 tsp natural peanut butter
1 Tb. wheat germ
1 Humungous Romaine Leaf (optional)

Directions:
Spread peanut butter on banana and sprinkle wheat germ on top. Wrap in leaf, if desired. Unique and filling. Love the crunchy wheat germ texture. (Around 165 calories)

Okay, now don't freak out. Your probably wondering how this made it to any healthy snack recipe list. I know it sounds weird, but it's really good. Crunchy, tangy... Be openmined folks!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup plain shredded wheat mini squares
mustard
hot sauce

Directions:
Mix your mustard and hot sauce in a dish. Dip the mini squares in it, like crackers and dip. Then go tell people you've reached a new level of coolness because you eat your cereal with hot sauce! (Only around 80 calories)

Happy eats, peeps! Stay strong, stay lean.

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Healthy Snack Recipes

Healthy snack recipes are obligatory for a stay on each program nutrition. Hunger is an unfortunate but necessary part of any weight loss endeavor. Sorry to burst your bubble, if you think that you have a great body could achieve without suffering a little.

When your body is burning fat away, you are basically cannibalize yourself. You can say, "Ouch?!" All those pleasant moments have you horking down cookies and pizza ... You thought that you would not have to pay for that?

Come on, now. You know better!

So, hunger is part of the package. But that doesn't mean we have to masochistic about it. There are a few tricks that you can do to tame the pain.

1. Eat regularly. Meals and healthy snacks spaced 2-3 hours which is a part not only helps the speed your metabolism, but it will keep something in your stomach most of the time.

2. Balance each meal. Now, you don't have to be very particular about macronutrient ratios per se, but if you have a bit of food from at least two of these groups during a meal or a snack eat, it will help you saturate. For example, combine fruit and oatmeal, or nuts and cheese, not just a protein shake.

3. Water drown. Never the end of a meal or snack without downing at least 16 ounces of water. It will bloat your stomach enough to not to leave you wanting more food.

4. Nutrition powerhouses. Fill with healthy snack recipes with nutrient-dense foods, not garbage, even if your calorie plan for it will allow. You can enjoy a cup of broccoli with a 1/3 cup of rice, plus an Apple for about 200 calories. Or you could have something less than a 1/2 cup of ice. That will make you more filling?

5. fillers. Okay, most of the time fillers are bad for your body, but I have of course fillers here. Fiber. Celery, wheat bran, mushrooms, etc. Bulk for few calories. Make it count!

Get a simple or as creative as you need when whipping up your own healthy snack recipes. I'm tempted to just something easy, instead of some extended dish magic. Time is, more often than not, higher on my priority list that fancy foods.

Here are some simple recipes for your snacking pleasure, weight loss. Just scroll down. Sign up for the newsletter to be informed when new recipes are posted.

Ingredients:
1 scoop chocolate protein (or flavor of choice)
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 Tb natural peanut butter

Route Description:
Mix all three ingredients around in a bowl. It will be a gloppy mess. Pour just a small amount of water to make it a pudding consistency. Sweet and filling. (Approximately 275 calories)

Ingredients:
1 pkg unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup lemon juice
20-30 drops of stevia
3 3/4 cups water, separated

Route Description:
Dissolve gelatin in cold water and lemon juice 3/4 cup. Add 3 cups of boiling water. Add Stevia to taste. Refrigerator until solid. The whole Bowl for only about 20 calories scarf!

Ingredients:
1 cup fage
1/2 cup frozen berries
Stevia, to taste

Route Description:
Mix thoroughly and enjoy. (About 155 calories)

Ingredients:
1 banana
1 teaspoon natural peanut butter
Wheat germ of 1 Tb.
1 Humungous Romaine Leaf (optional)

Route Description:
Banana peanut butter spread and sprinkle wheat germ on top. Wrap in leaves, if desired. Unique and fill. Love the texture crispy wheat germs. (About 165 calories)

Okay, now don't freak out. Your probably wondering how this made it on every list recipe healthy snack. I know it sounds weird, but it is really good. Crunchy, spicy ... Openmined people are!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup grated ordinary wheat mini squares
mustard
hot sauce

Route Description:
Mix the mustard and hot sauce in a dish. Dip the mini squares in it, such as crackers and dip. Then go tell people that you have achieved a new level of coolness because you eat your cereal with hot sauce! (Only about 80 calories)

Happy eats, peeps! Stay strong, stay lean.

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8 Baking Tips to Health-ify Your Favorite Recipes

Maintaining my Feel Great Weight one carrot (and cupcake!) at a timeMarch 6, 2012 Feel Great Weight

By Tina Haupert

One of my favorite hobbies is baking. I find it relaxing, even calming, and, of course, I love the end result: warm, delicious, gooey baked goods. I know a lot of people associate baking and sweets as something that can’t be incorporated into a healthy diet, especially when you want to lose weight, but I knew that I couldn’t eliminate dessert forever, so I started to “healthify” my baking with lower-calorie and more nutritious ingredients so I could still enjoy these treats.

I used to be intimidated by baking because it’s more of an exact science than cooking, but even with simple swaps and adjustments the recipes still taste delicious. Here’s how I “healthify” my baking:

Start with a previously successful recipe
I’ve had plenty of cooking disasters, but I try to prevent this by using a recipe that I know turned out well before to guide my baking experiment. I then make small changes and substitutions with my measurements and ingredients. I increase my chances of an edible treat, and I don’t end up wasting food!

Reduce sugar by a quarter
An easy way to cut calories from my baked goods without sacrificing taste is reducing the amount of sugar that the recipes calls for by one-fourth. Most of the time, I don’t even notice a difference. Additionally, I’ll substitute in a more nutritious ingredient that has some natural sweetness like flavored yogurt, applesauce, or prune puree.

Replace fats with healthy alternatives
Fat creates moisture and richness in a recipe, but it also adds loads of calories. Omitting all of the high-fat ingredients can yield boring and even inedible results, so I do keep some, but the rest I replace with nutritious and lower-calorie ingredients. For instance, if a recipe calls for a stick of butter, I’ll use half of a stick and replace the other half with a ripe banana, canned pumpkin, or Greek yogurt. I’ve even used canned chick peas! Pretty much anything that adds moisture with a bit of texture works well.

Add fiber and omega’s with flaxseed
In baking, eggs help baked goods rise and become light and fluffy. They’re also needed to prevent the baked goods from crumbling or falling apart. However, if you’re watching your cholesterol or simply want to reduce calories and fat, ground flaxseeds are a great way to add healthy fiber and omega-3 fats to your recipe. When mixed with water, they become great substitution for eggs in baking. Just combine one tablespoon of ground flaxseed with three tablespoons of water for each egg.

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