Fiber facts

Fiber facts explians how fiber plays a very important roll in a healthy diet. It helps to prevent serious problems and brings many health benefits. Fiber is found in plants, and dietary fiber –the kind of fiber we eat- comes to us inside the fruits, vegetables and grains we eat.

Dietary fiber adds bulk to our diet and no calories, as it cannot be digested. It helps to keep the system going. This country bean soup is a way to add fiber to your diet.

More than 5 gr fiber per serving.

Healthy eating made easy

Easy steps to a healthier you for men and women who desire to eat healthy or are just trying to live better. Get tips for a healthy, happy and satisfying diet. That is what the article Healthy Eating Made Easy promises and it is an easy read.

Healthy recipes found!

We check in this series all the healthy recipes we find. And now is your time to check this basic apple sauce recipe and know apple sauce is simple to prepare. This particular recipe, with its pinch of salt, goes very well with roasted meats and roasted pork above all. If served cold, it is equally good with some cold meats.

Chris & Tal's Better Tzatziki

This is a low-fat version of the popular Greek spread. The red wine vinegar gives it a unique taste, while the cucumbers add a refreshing crunch to your burger.

Ingredients
1 container (16 ounces) plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 a seedless cucumber chopped into small cubes
1-1/2 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp dill
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
Ground black pepper

Directions: combine ingredients and refrigerate before serving.

Nutritional information per 28 g serving: Calories - 20; Fat - 0.9 g; Carbs - 1.8 g; Protein - 1.1 g

Honey Mulled Cider

Warm up with this spiced cider drink, autumn apples and a hint of honey, which is considered healthier than sugar.

Honey Mulled Cider

1 large lemon, cut in half
1 medium orange, cut in half
16 whole cloves
4 c apple juice
1/2 c honey
4 (2-inch.) cinnamon sticks
1/4 t ground ginger

Servings: 6

To prepare it, begin by cutting two slices -¼ inch or ½ cm thick- form each lemon and orange half, insert whole cloves into the slices and reserve for later.

Squeeze the juice from the remainder of the citrus fruits into a saucepan. Add the apple juice and honey, mixing well. Add the cinnamon sticks, ginger and the clove-studded fruit slices previously set aside.

Heat up over a medium-high heat and bring just to a boil. Serve immediately.

Tip: Use a non-reactive saucepan as citrus juice is acid. The drink will be hot, use a heatproof bowl when you serve it.

File with Beverage, Brunch, Holiday

Strawberry Muffins

Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:27 pm Post subject: Strawberry muffins

for 12 large or 28 medium muffins, you will need;


3 cups all purpose flour 1 tbl baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt allspice
10 tbl unsalted butter, soften
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups strawberries, chopped
1 ½ cups plain yogurt brown sugar

1. Preheat oven to 375f degrees.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and three good dashes of allspice in bowl, set aside.
3. Using an electric mixer on medium high, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. {2 minutes} add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each one. add strawberries, including any juice, mix well.
4. Mix in half the flour mix, then beat in one third of the yogurt, continue to do this until all ingredients are well combines.
5. Divide batter evenly in muffin cups. {butter the pan if not using cupcake paper} Sprinkle brown sugar over the tops.
6. The batter does not rise much, fill the muffin cup 2/3 of the way up. bake for 20 minutes. Test one muffin by using a tooth pick or butter knife, should come out clean, if not cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve warm or allow to cool and freeze.

Source: All Foods Natural
© Allabor 2006, reprinted by permission

10 minute Blue Cheese Dressing

1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup blue cheese, mashed
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tbl chopped parsley
½ tsp ground black pepper

Bray together the first 3 ingredients, stir in yogurt, mix well with the pepper and parsley.