Since I'm not a big milk drinker, yogurt is my preferred form of dairy. Eating yogurt is an easy, tasty way to get some much-needed calcium. Plus it delivers a healthy dose of protein and good-for-you probiotics. (Enjoy it in these Smoothie Recipes and More Healthy Breakfasts with Yogurt.) But yogurt made from cow’s milk isn’t the only choice out there these days. On my recent trips to the supermarket, I’ve noticed more yogurts made from alternative “milks” (soy, rice, almonds, etc.). You may...

The flavor combination of reduced balsamic vinegar, butter and rosemary is amazing. It can be used as steak sauce or served with roasted vegetables. The alternative to this recipe is to reduce the balsamic with butter and rosemary in a separate pan then add it to the roasted vegetables. Main Ingredients:Mini potatoes: 1 cup, (about 8 potatoes) or 1 large potatoBrussel sprouts: 1 cupGarlic: 1 bulb, cloves separated but not peeledBalsamic vinegar: 1/4 cupFresh rosemary: 1 springOlive oil: 1 tbspButter: 1 tbspSaltPepperDirections:1....

Easy and refreshing salad is quick as well as tasty. It hits almost all the food groups and is perfect for any season. Main Ingredients:Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 2 tbspBalsamic vinegar: 3 tablespoonsExtra-virgin olive oil: 1 cupBaby spinach: 1 (5 ounce) bagDried cranberries: 1/2 cupSliced fresh strawberries: 1/2 cupFresh blueberries: 1/2 cupBrie cheese: 4 ouncesGreen bell pepper: 1 small, seeded and slicedAvocado: 1 small, peeled, pitted and slicedSunflower seeds: 1/4 cupWalnut halves: 1/4 cupDirections:1. In a...

Not every salads is a healthy, low fat option but all salads are not created equal! A large Caesar salad can contain more fat and calories than a burger with cheese! But you don't have to miss out on this yummy dish though! You Could try this alternative caesar salad recipe...Very simple... Ingredients: 4 oz. chicken breast 2 Handfuls of lettuce - any type (Except iceberg which has no nutritional value) ½ Cup chopped tomatoes ½ Cup chopped cucumber ½...

BERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE 1 large banana, peeled, sliced and frozen3/4 cups frozen or fresh strawberries,raspberries or blueberries3/4 cups low or non fat vanilla frozen yogurt1 12ounces can or bottle of regular or dietginger ale, chilled ===================================== Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.Cover and blend at highest speed until smooth.Note: if you use fresh berries, try to use a frozen banana,and if you use a fresh banana, go for frozen berries.Otherwise...

Fast food is cheap, convenient, filling, and to many of us it tastes good.  If you are eating out, a fast food restaurant is often the cheapest option, but unfortunately not a healthy one. Eating just one fast food meal can pack enough calories, sodium and fat for an entire day or more. Eating fast food on a regular basis can lead to a host of different health problems, both physical and psychological. Still, in a bad economy the quick-and-cheap temptation can often be hard to resist. As an informed customer, though,...

There is some tips how to improve your healthy life and in my exsperience those ways really work, just do it and you will feel the healthy life: Take a Breakfast every day, Research shows people who have a morning meal tend to take in more vitamins and minerals, and less fat and cholesterol. The result is often a leaner body, lower cholesterol count, and less chance of overeating. Consume Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Your Diet,  The AHA recommends a serving of fish two times...

Caffeine is generally in use worldwide. It helps professionals in the course of the day, student aid, by all night long, and servesas a main ingredient in one of the most popular beverage in the social world, and coffee. Benefits and risks of the use of caffeine, but is discussed between the medical profession. Is there caffeine drink so no real advantage? And how...

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