You may be surprised to know that this recipe actually comes from our girl, Paula Deen. It’s a wonderful option if you want a healthy dinner in a hurry. Let us know what you think! Ingredients: 2 tilapia filets (8-ounces each) ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves, minced* 1 tsp fresh oregano leaves, minced* 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp minced garlic 3 tbsp olive oil, separated 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1 teaspoonContinued
Nutrition
Your Summer 2012 Healthy Snack Guide
Here at HealthWired, we love healthy snacks because they keep blood sugar levels steady, help curb hunger in between meals and keep metabolism going. However, there are a few essential components of a healthy snack. First is portion control: a snack should contain 150 calories or less – otherwise, it’s a meal. Second, there are some foods that you probably think are good for you, but they are actually nutritionally bankrupt – that is, full of sugar, fat and preservatives.Continued
Recipe of the Day: Grown-Up Chicken “Nuggets”
Ingredients 4 thinly-sliced chicken breasts ½ cup of egg whites 2 cups Panko bread crumbs 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (optional) Dash of garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice chicken into small pieces or strips and dunk into egg whites. Next, dip chicken into mixture of Panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet lightly misted with nonstick cooking spray and bake for fiveContinued
How to Cut Down on Fat in your Diet
Over the past few weeks, we have brought you tips on how to reduce your daily intake of salt, sugar, and other food substances that can be harmful when consumed in large quantities. This week, we’re talking about dietary fat. It is important to understand that some fat is necessary for normal body function and is part of a healthy diet. However, research has shown that a diet high in “bad fats” (e.g., saturated and trans fat), can have detrimentalContinued
Can eating a low-fat version of this food reduce your stroke risk?
If you are a dairy lover, you may be in for some good news – that is, if you stick to low-fat varieties. According to a 10-year Swedish study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke, participants who ate four or less servings of low-fat dairy per day reduced their risk of stroke by 12 percent, compared with subjects who consumed high-fat dairy products. It is important to note that no cause and effect relationship has been demonstrated inContinued
Black Bean Pizza
Need a quick dinner after a long, hectic day? Skip the drive-thru and instead try this fun, healthy recipe for black bean pizza! Ingredients: 1 ½ cup of cooked black beans (or 1 15oz. can) 1 cup of thawed frozen corn 3-4 tomatoes, chopped ½ cup scallions, chopped 1 small avocado, diced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese 4-5 low-fat, whole wheat tortillas or pita breadContinued
Links We Like: April 20
Each Friday, we share our favorite articles, recipes ideas and workouts of the week. See something you’d like to share with fellow readers? Let us know in the comment section below and we may feature it in next week’s post. Study of the week: Does having a rosy outlook reduce your chances of heart disease? Recipe of the week: 127-calorie blueberry oatmeal muffins Inspiration of the week: For parents of children with autism, nothing is taken for granted. Workout ofContinued
Simple Ways to Cut Down Your Salt Intake
You probably hear it everywhere – from your doctor, on the news and in the latest health studies – Americans consume too much salt. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a whopping nine out of 10 Americans consume too much sodium on a daily basis. While salt can add plenty of flavor to our food, it can also have negative health effects, such as increased blood pressure and fluid retention. If these symptoms continue overContinued
Recipe Wednesday: Parmesan & White Wine Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
The great thing about this chicken dish is that it tastes indulgent – it has a crispy parmesan crust, tender chicken and plenty of delicious flavor, but without extra salt and fat. Try pairing it with a roasted vegetable side dish for a heart healthy, satisfying dinner. Parmesan and White Wine Chicken Ingredients 2 chicken breasts ¼ cup of liquid egg whites ½ cup of shredded parmesan cheese ½ cup of white wine Olive oil cooking spray for frying panContinued
Which country has the saltiest fast food?
We all know that excess sodium can have devastating health consequences, such as high blood pressure and kidney disease. We also know that fast food is a top source of salt in our diets. But did you know that the United States leads the pack when it comes to salt in fast food? This troubling news comes from a recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association’s journal, CMAJ, which compared salt levels in dishes from McDonald’s, Burger King, KentuckyContinued