healthy recipes

With the push in recent years towards healthy eating and weight loss, there is a much greater demand for healthy recipes and healthy versions of foods that the whole family will like to eat.

Healthy recipes typically focus on fresh produce, high fiber foods, lean proteins, and low cholesterol fats, focusing on flavorful foods for maximum taste and texture.

There are many cookbooks and diet reference books on the market that discuss how to eat healthy and how to cook healthy for weight loss and healthy weight maintenance. There are also numerous Web sites where people can find healthy recipes and learn how to cook nutritious and appetizing meals.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “healthy recipes”

 

• Low-Calorie, Big Portions: Red Pepper and Lentil Bake

  
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  High in vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber, red bell peppers make a perfect accompaniment to protein-rich lentils in this low-calorie recipe. Even better news? Youll be surprised at how large an under-250-calorie portion of this cheesy red pepper and lentil bake really is. Make a batch of this dish ahead of time and ...
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• Daily Bite [Make]: Caprese Meatballs

  
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  Basil. Tomato. Mozzarella. It makes a divine combination. But do you know what would make it even better? Adding a meatball. We totally smized when we discovered these Caprese Meatballs from I Breathe, I’m Hungry . You might remember how much we like food on a stick and this is just one more wonderful recipe ...
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• Guilt Free Red Velvet Smoothie

  
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  Red Velvet Smoothie -- youd never know this is healthy!!
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• Almond Rhubarb Crumble

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Sugar-free, wheat-free almond rhubarb crumble!
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• Blueberry, Buckwheat + Chia Muffins

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Gluten-Free Blueberry, Buckwheat + Chia Seed Muffins
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• Mango-Kiwi Smoothie For Lovelier Locks

  
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  If your hair is dull, dry, and brittle, forget spending tons of money on shampoos and styling products that claim to offer shine and moisture. You need to replenish your hair from the inside out! Made from hair-healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt, blueberries, and kidney beans, this smoothie will help moisturize the ...
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• Spicy Beef Meatballs with Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Red Chili Pepper

  
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  L ooking for an hearty and comforting accompaniment to serve pasta? Try these spicy meatballs flavored with coriander, cinnamon, cumin and red chili pepper. Not too hot, they are perfect for a weeknight dinner and will please both kids and parents! Ingredients [...]
  3 days ago

• ‘Taco Bell’ Mexican Pizzas

  
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  When I was in high school, I used to love going to Taco Bell after work and ordering the Mexican Pizza. I don’t know what it was about it…maybe the crunch of the tortillas and the mix of cheese and enchilada sauce?  Whatever it was, it got me every time.  Then, one night after work [...]
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• Refreshing Summer Side: Sweet and Sour Cucumbers

  
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  One great thing about Spring and Summer is that the veggies are so delicious, and they taste great in the simplest of salads. Dressed with nothing but a little vinegar, salt, and sugar, this cucumber salad is fresh and sweet. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr Get this easy, healthy recipe after the break
  3 days ago

• Sweet Potato Chips

  
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  T his recipe just rocked my childhood. My older sister used to make these sweet potato chips as soon there were hitting the farmer markets. They’re both perfect to kick start your diner or snack in front of TV. Anyway it’s a no headache recipe that kids will ask for [...]
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• Lemon Blueberry Waffles

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Waffles! Vegan, too and SO delicious and easy to make
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• Good Morning Greens

  
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    Friday is a dangerous day. Friday afternoon, after a long week of words and dishes and more dishes and words… I feel very deserving. I feel like I deserve a double cheeseburger with short ribs.  I feel like I deserve a negroni or several.  I feel like I should see how many Oreo cookies I can fit in my ...
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• Overnight Oats Cookies

  
  foodgawker — Authority: 168
  Overnight oats cookies [IMG: http://photo.foodgawker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1336539.jpeg]
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• Egg White Omelette

  
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  My dads diet requires him to eat at least two egg whites for every meal. To vary the serving of egg whites, we had to think of different ways to cook it. So Ive been scouring the web for egg white recipes. Heres one that I tweaked a bit to make it my own - Egg White Omelette . CLICK THIS LINK FOR MORE OF THE ...
  4 days ago

• Healthy Juice Recipes: Carrot & Ginger Juice

  
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  Healthy Juice Recipes: Carrot & Ginger Juice The third post in our series for May, healthy juice recipes from Kelsi Windmiller! The next juice recipe I would like to share is for carrot ginger juice. It is extremely simple but completely delicious. Quality ingredients are key to creating good juices, ...
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• Healthy Juice Recipes: Red Cabbage & Blueberry Juice

  
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  Healthy Juice Recipes: Red Cabbage & Blueberry Juice The second post in our series for May, healthy juice recipes from Kelsi Windmiller! The second juice recipe for this month is red cabbage and blueberry. Red cabbage juice has some amazing health benefits and has a gorgeous bright violet color! It ...
  1 week ago

• Weight Loss Doctor Teaching Patients to Cook

  
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  Swapping Surgical Scrubs for an Apron As I surgeon I spend more time today teaching patients how to cook than I do operating on them.  This is, we discovered, the single most important thing I do for a patient to keep them from coming back to my operating room – and, as it turns out, keeping them out of other ...
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• 9 Ways to Snack on Fiber-Rich Avocado

  
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  If you need more fiber in your diet, then its time to turn to the smooth and satisfying avocado. Just half an avocado contains seven grams of fiber . Although high in fat, avocados contain the good-for-you monounsaturated fats (MUFA) your body needs to help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and maintain the HDL ...
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• Zucchini Brochettes

  
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  Just about everything tastes better grilled… from breads,vegetables, seafood and meats to fruits and desserts. Outdoor entertaining is greatfun if you have a sufficiently large open space…barbecues and grills, theflavor of charcoal permeating the food enjoyed with mugs of chilled beer orwine; especially if the ...
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• Hot 12 minute Workout – Breakdown ZWOW 68

  
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  – workout videos, nutrition tips, healthy recipes, and personal blog. http://losingweightintentionally.com/hot-12-minute-workout-breakdown-zwow-68/ Tags: nutrition tips, Strength, Healthy Recipes, weight, workouts, training, Workout
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