Sunday, March 11, 2007

Here Is a Great Site for Healthy Foods

The World's Healthiest Foods
The George Mateljan Foundation is a non-profit organization free of commercial influence, which provides this website for you free of charge. Our purpose is to provide you with unbiased scientific information about how nutrient-rich World's Healthiest Foods can promote vibrant health and energy and fit your personal needs and busy lifestyle.

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Check it out for some great recipes.

Here is an example ...

Recipe from our new book
Super Carrot Raisin Salad
An easy to prepare salad with great flavor!
  • 2-3 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup chopped fresh/canned pineapple
Toss with Healthy Vinaigrette dressing:
  • 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
  • sea salt and pepper to taste


Also ...




Food Network
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check out their categories:

GET HEALTHY
• 10 Foods for Better Health
• Diabetic Recipes
• Diabetes
• Fat & Calorie Calculator
• Healthy Summer Desserts
• Healthy Winter Desserts
• Kick-Start Your Health
• Low Calorie
• Low Cholesterol
• Low Carbohydrate
• Low Fat
• Meal Makeovers
• Vegetarian
• Whole Grains Guide

And their top 10 ...

Top 10 Get-Healthy Recipes
Top 10 Get-Healthy Recipes
Healthy Tips Carrot Salad
Healthy Tips Wheatberry Salad
Healthy Tips Parker's Split Pea Soup
Healthy Tips Sauteed Greens with Vinegar
Healthy Tips Black Beans and Rice with Cilantro Pesto
Healthy Tips Sloppy Joes
Healthy Tips Garlic and Citrus Chicken
Healthy Tips Seared Pork Tenderloin with Cocoa Spice Rub
Healthy Tips Thai-Style Halibut with Coconut-Curry Broth
Healthy Tips Raspberry Fool

Finally for today ...

Welcome

Welcome to Recipesia! We have kept over 25,000 recipes on yummy, nutritious, or basically natural foods. So no matter if you are seeking health-promoting foods, diet related food, or just for your appetite, there must be more than one recipe that suits your requirement. Enjoy and please bookmark. del.icio.us


Friday, March 9, 2007

Tips for Healthy Eating

From the American Heart Association:

Here are some tips for healthy eating:

  • Coconut is high in saturated fat; olives and avocados are high in monounsaturated fat and calories. Use these items sparingly to avoid getting too many calories from fat.
  • When vegetables, grains or legumes are cooked or processed, saturated fats or cholesterol are often added. For instance, egg yolks may be added to breads or pastas.
  • Canned, processed and preserved vegetables also may contain added sodium. And in some people, too much sodium (salt) can lead to high blood pressure. Some food companies are canning vegetables with less salt. "No salt added" varieties are also available. Look for these in the market or choose fresh or frozen vegetables.
  • Nuts and seeds tend to be very high in fat and calories, but most of the fat is polyunsaturated or monounsaturated (e.g., walnuts, almonds, pecans). Some varieties, such as macadamia nuts, are also high in saturated fat, so check the label. Nuts and seeds don’t have cholesterol and are good sources of protein.

Thursday, March 8, 2007

Banana Shake Stock

Take as many over-ripe bananas as you can find and pulverize them.
Add some soy milk.
Add some honey
Add any fruit you like.
Refrigerate.
When you have something fresh to add, do so. I like a little vanilla, some more honey, and some extra soy milk.

Sunday, March 4, 2007

Perspective of the Recent JAMA reports ...

JAMA has published a study on antioxidants based upon research in Europe. Before changing your eating habits, read these reports:

More on the Recent European Study on Antioxidants Reported in J.A.M.A.

from the U.S. Cancer Institute - Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention:

While you are reading, check out this:

The Anti-Inflamatory Diet

Friday, March 2, 2007

Food Ingredient Search tool

More from U.S.D.A.

What's In The Foods You Eat Search Tool
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  • View nutrient profiles for 13,000 foods commonly eaten in the U.S.
  • Familiar portion sizes are included for each food.
  • Portion sizes can be adjusted by the user.

Available

  • Online. CLICK HERE to start What's In The Foods You Eat Search Tool in a new window. If you have disabled Javascript in your browser, you must enable it.
  • Download. CLICK HERE for instructions to download and install What’s In The Foods You Eat Search Tool on a Windows 2000 and above PC.

Sources of data

  • Based on the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies 1.0 (FNDDS) used in processing What We Eat in America, the dietary intake interview component of NHANES. The FNDDS and its predecessor, the Survey Nutrient Database, are used in various applications, such as MyPyramid Tracker and USDA’s Pyramid Servings Database.
  • Source of nutrient values is the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference 16-1.

From the U.S.D,A,

USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline
The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline can answer your food safety questions. This toll-free telephone service, which began July 1, 1985, helps prevent foodborne illness
Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at:
1-888-MPHotline
1-888-674-6854
Or send Email to:
mphotline.fsis@usda.gov

By phone or on the Web, answers to your questions on...
  • Safe food storage, handling, preparation
  • Product dating
  • Product content
  • Power outages and much more!


  • See Also:
  • Seasonal Fact Sheets, Featuring USDA Food Safety Planner for 2005

  • Ask Karen - the "Virtual Representative"

  • What to Do If You Have a Problem with Food Products
  • specifically by answering questions about the safe storage, handling, and preparation of meat, poultry, and egg products. The Hotline is staffed by food safety specialists with backgrounds in home economics, nutrition, and food technology.

    You may speak with a food safety specialist — in English or Spanish — from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on weekdays year round. An extensive menu of recorded food safety messages may be heard 24 hours a day. Dial the nationwide toll-free number, 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). The toll-free number for the hearing impaired (TTY) is 1-800-256-7072.

    (The Hotline is closed on Federal government holidays, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. Hours of operation on Thanksgiving are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time).

    Hotline History: Activity Report | PDF
    Making the Connection: Activity Report of the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline for 2000

    Common Food Safety Questions
    For answers to all of your most frequently asked questions about food safety.


    Last Modified: February 6, 2006

    Something New - E-Diets

    E-Diets seems to cover a range of different diet plans from Atkins to Slim Fast and even has links to Curves. It is a pretty impressive and comprehensive site.