Make Healthy Meals

I won’t deny it. Juice is a bit better for you than soda. But the calories you take in from it don’t do as much as fresh fruits do. In fact, many juices do little more than give you a bit of vitamin C or beta carotene. The way juice is made means that in many cases the best parts aren’t included.

But if you don’t mind making your own, it’s not that hard to get healthier juice.

All you need is a good juicer or blender. You can throw the whole thing in or cut it up to remove the seeds if you like, but make sure to include the skins, which have the most nutritional value. You can use a touch of honey if you want to sweeten your drink, but overall homemade juice tastes wonderful.

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The microwave is a hugely popular way to reheat food. However, it appears that it is not the safest way, and microwave reheating has been associated with some cases of food poisoning.

This is very important for you to consider when you reheat your food. As you probably know, microwaves do not heat food evenly. It is these colder sections that allow bacteria to thrive. Read the rest of this entry »

Summer is a great time to decide to eat healthy. There’s plenty of fresh produce, and the added inducement of wanting to look good in your summertime wardrobe can only help matters.

Start out with drinking more water. If you can learn to replace any soda intake you have with water, you’ve made a big step. Regular sodas have tons of calories. Diet sodas may be associated with increased appetite. The artificial sweeteners are generally not good for you. Read the rest of this entry »

1 - 7 ounce package cheese tortellini
1 cup broccoli florets
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 - 6 ounce jar marinated artichokes, drained
2 green onions, chopped
½ cup Italian salad dressing
2 ½ tsp. chopped fresh basil or cilantro
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
6 cherry tomatoes, halved Read the rest of this entry »