Honey Glazed Carrots: Sweet that's Good for You

Wednesday, March 24, 2010



Carrots are excellent sources of beta carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, iron, potassium, and copper. This antioxidant-rich vegetable is also a very good source of dietary fiber, Vitamin K, and manganese. Carrots are naturally sweet and high in sugar. So to get the most benefit, it is best to prepare it using the least amount and healthiest sugar available such as honey. Try this Sunny Anderson recipe for a healthy and sweet take on carrots:

Honey Glazed Carrots

1 pound baby carrots
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
salt
water

1. Bring enough water to cover carrots to a boil. Salt the water and cook carrots for six minutes or until tender.
2. Drain carrots and toss with butter, honey, lemon juice, and black pepper. Toss until carrots are well-coated with glaze.
3. Garnish with flat-leaf parsley and toss. Serve warm as an appetizer or as a side dish to meats, fish, or poultry.

Tip: If you are using larger carrots, parboil carrots, toss with glaze, and roast until tender.

What's Inside Your Pantry?

Thursday, March 18, 2010


The secret to a healthy and delicious cooking is a well-stocked pantry. Hence, it is important that your pantry houses every cooking ingredient you need for your daily meal preparation.

So what are the pantry essentials you need to keep in mind next time you head to the grocery? Read on:

* for condiments and oils
- canola oil and olive oil
- ketchup
- balsamic and rice vinegar
- salsa
- hot sauce
- reduced-fat mayonnaise
- reduced-sodium soy sauce

* for seasoning:
- black pepper
- salt
- spices and herbs such as ground ginger, crushed red pepper, chili powder, rosemary, oregano

* for ref and freezer basics:
- eggs
- skim milk
- cheese such as mozarella, feta, and parmessan
- fruit juice
- low-fat ice cream
- frozen tortellini
- frozen fruits and vegetables

* for baking:
- baking soda and powder
- flour
- cornstarch
- brown sugar
- honey

* for canned and bottled goods
- tomato paste
- canned light tuna or salmon
- canned beans such as garbanzo beans

Healhty eating Balance of Good Health

Thursday, March 11, 2010


Fruit & Vegetables

Eating healthily means at least 5 a day

This includes frozen, canned, dried and pure juices as well as fresh. Also included in this group are beans, including baked beans, pulses and lentils. The key for good health is to choose a wide variety - aiming for five different portions per day. A portion is approximately 80g, e.g. one medium apple or two medium plums.
A healthy eating , well balanced diet is about eating the right quantity and variety of foods from each of the main food groups every day.

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Healthy way style

Thursday, February 25, 2010





Healthy eating recipe Food

Do You Know Which Foods Are Healthy To Eat And healthy eating recipe.Healthy eating recipe food is nutritious and delightfully delicious. Choosing foods that are healthful and nourishing is easy once you learn a few key points. But first, I want to emphasize that eating wholesome foods can be a heavenly taste-tempting adventure in sensuously delicious flavors. The myth that healthful, nutritious food doesn't taste good is just that...a myth... just try it..
When you start eating healthy food, it is helpful to think of it as an adventure in healthy eating. This way it will be much easier to develop healthy eating habits that last a lifetime, rather than just going on another diet.Healthy food nourishes your body with essential nutrients, namely, vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, protein, carbohydrates, fats and enzymes.

2 kinds of healthy eating recipe

Understanding The Basics
Most of the time it is true that one can perform better if he or she understands the logic behind how things work. This can apply to hobbies, sciences, indeed almost all areas of life, and cooking is no exception. A better understanding of how the basic nutrients effect our bodies can offer a healthier perspective on the way we cook.

Healthy Eating Habit
Healthy eating and living a healthy lifestyle has a lot to do with forming the right habits. Here are seven of the best habits you can develop when it comes to healthy eating. Start by picking one of them and making it a habit of your own before moving on to the next. Before you know it, you will have developed a much healthier eating lifestyle.

This one of healthy eating recipe ..

Steamed Carrots and Potatoes
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 10 min.

* 1/2 lb. carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
* 3/4 lb. potatoes, peeled and diced
* 2 cups chicken stock
* 2 cups water
* 1 bay leaf
* 2 tsp. unsalted butter
* 1/4 lb. scallions, trimmed and coarsely chopped
* 1 tsp. sugar

Bring first 5 ingredients and half the butter to a boil in a heavy saucepan over high heat. Immediately reduce heat to medium low and simmer 10 minutes, uncovered, or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Drain vegetables and discard liquid. Stir in remaining butter, scallions and sugar.
Per serving: calories 137, fat 2.8g, 18% calories from fat, cholesterol 5mg, protein 5.4g, carbohydrates 23.6g, fiber 4.1g, sugar 6.0g, sodium 435mg, diet points 2.7.
Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.4, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.9, Lean meat: 0.4, Fat: 0.4, Sugar: 0.1, Very lean meat protein: 0.0