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“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”

I have never been much of a cook so the idea of coming up with a healthy cooking recipe was beyond me. In the past Recipes were just not for me. I didn’t always eat balanced meals; I just grabbed some healthy and semi-healthy foods on the run and called it a day.

But, recipes are now an important and integral part of my daily life and I have learned to enjoy introducing new ones or modifying old ones, getting the creative juices going.

The value of cooking with recipes is that they keep you balanced. That is, they make sure that at the end of your effort you have ended up with a complete balanced meal that will work towards keeping you healthy. I actually feel a rush when I eat super healthy, and using my favorite recipes helps me prepare balanced meals and be in control of my daily intake of healthy foods. Therefore, after years of trial and error, I have finally overcome my lack of discipline to control what and how I choose to eat by using recipes.

First, I must confess to my love affair with blueberries. I can eat those little fellows until the cows come home. Blueberries are not only a super food, chock full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but when I pick them myself from an organic farm they are so sweet they melt in your mouth.

There are other foods that I love and try to incorporate into my recipes as often as possible. Do you know that entire books have been written about how to cook the humble potato? And how many others have been written about the different ways to cook chicken?


I don’t normally eat beef, I try to stay with chicken, turkey and fish whenever possible, but I do have weakness for filet mignon which is really a sirloin steak. This is good, because if you are going to eat beef or pork you should make sure that the name of the cut of meat ends in loin -- the leaner cuts.

I must also confess that I don’t always enjoy all the vegetables on my healthy food list, but I do my best to cook them in an attractive and tasteful way so I make sure to eat them once on my plate. For instance, I am not a fan of spinach, never was! In fact, my mother devised a plan to make sure I ate it by asking us to dress up, pretending we were sitting at a restaurant and dining by candlelight. The reason for the candlelight’s was so we couldn’t see the spinach that she had put in our milkshakes which were dark green in color! The measures of a desperate mother to provide good nutrition for her children….what can I say….

I don’t rely on such tactics, of course, because really it’s not that easy to fool one’s self. But what I do instead is just make sure that I include a variety of healthy vegetables and fruits to create a rainbow of colors on my plate. I feel that the eyes must be pleased with the food presentation; it is an integral part of enjoying your meal.

I would like to share with you some of my favorite healthy cooking recipes. Some of them I have created myself, others have been “invented” by friends and relatives and others I have gotten from books and the Internet and modified them to please my palate. Feel free to use them. I hope that you will find them appealing and that if you decide to modify them let me know, I might just like to incorporate the change into mine.

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I can't say it enough? What you eat is going to play a vital role in your healing process. If you continue to put unhealthy and even toxic foods into your body the chances of you having a full recovery are not good. This is where you must take control of your physical health. No matter how sick you are, you have to eat nutritious foods. Even when I was nauseous everyday I still put spinach on my plate (and I hate spinach!). It was horrible to me but you have no other choice than to eat nutritious foods, foods that are good for your body . Learn more about healthy living and diet and how you can take back control of your life and your body. Learn How Nutrition Promotes Healthy Living

What are the healthy foods that you should be eating. Sometimes with all the information available it is hard to figure out what is the best food for yourself and your family. Putting together a healthy food list for yourself is a part of starting to live a healthier life. Check out my new nutrition Data search box at the bottom of the page. Healthy Food List

What is a simple definition of organic food? Should you consider adding organic foods to your diet and what are the real benefits? Read my latest article on Definition of Organic Food

What are the facts about organic food? This article gives you a quick list of just the facts when it comes to organic food benefits and pesticide use. Just the facts Please....Organic Food

Should you spend your money on organic foods? My answer is a resounding yes! But you need to know when it pays to buy organic food products and when it’s a waste of your money. Is Organic Worth It?

Are you looking for organic food coupons? Well look no further, I searched all over the internet and compiled a list of the best organic food coupon sites as well as individual companies that have e-coupons! Organic Food Coupons Happy Coupon Hunting!

Alright, so you have researched your healthy food list, you have learned all about organic food and have even collected a few organic food coupons so now where do you go to buy your organic food? Good Question and if you are looking to buy organic food online you are going to need to know the best places to shop.Where can I buy organic food online?

No I'm not going to the dogs but have you ever considered Natural Organic Dog Food? Once you find out what is in your dog's food I am sure you are going to want to change your dog's diet! Natural Organic Dog Food

Well it's only fair that if I am going to the Dogs that I include cats! Have you ever considered buying organic cat food? Well not so unlike the regular dog food, if you take a look at what is in your cat's food I am sure you will make the change. Is Organic Cat Food Overkill When it Comes to Cat Care?

With the skyrocketing price of produce it just might be time to consider creating your own organic vegetable garden. It is easier then you think Is it time to Consider Organic Vegetable Gardening?
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If you are interested in learning more about Thai food All Free Recipes offers great information on Thai cooking and a long list of healthy Thai recipes. This would be a great place to start to add a little variety to your diet!



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