Note: A lot of these ideas don't appeal to me, personally, but it's a good article, so I thought I'd post it.
It's hard to eat healthy or come up with healthy snacks on the fly. To make it easier, keep a few healthy ingredients on hand. Keep these foods in stock so you'll always be ready to provide a guilt-free meal or snack. 1. Whole wheat tortillas with their complex carbs can be turned into a snack by toasting with low-fat shredded cheese or drizzling with agave syrup and cinnamon. 2. Bananas are natural sources of potassium and fiber and are great on their own, over oatmeal or covered in almond butter for flavor-packed healthy goodness. 3. Miso is a fermented soybean paste that can be blended with hot water to make soup, or with other ingredients for tasty marinades for fish and meat or as a salad dressing. 4. Eggs are packed with protein but light on calories. They're also versatile, with many cooking options for snacks and light dinners. 5. Milk delivers calcium. Keep a carton of your favorite type of milk (nonfat, almond or soy) on hand to use in hot cocoa mixes or nutritious smoothies. 6. Almonds are a great alternative to greasy, crunchy snacks. They're also tasty additions to smoothies, cereals and yogurts. 7. Peanut butter delivers monounsaturated fats and folate. Use it as a spread on pitas or as a dip for celery. Other nut butters (like almond, cashew or walnut) are also goodoptions. 8. Cottage cheese features casein, a protein that keeps you feeling full. To make it even more delicious, add in raw veggies, almonds or fresh fruits. 9. Mushrooms deliver antioxidants. Use them on their own or blend them in with other healthy foods, like in egg omelets or stir fries. 10. Edamame, the Japanese soybean, features nutrients like calcium and iron, along with several other vitamins and minerals with a mild, nutty flavor. Blend these beans into veggie dips or salads. --- Shepherds are the best beasts, but Labs are a close second. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
