Healthy: Simplicity
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Recipes
Asked by R.G. from Cleveland
on July 13, 2009
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Hello MOMS,
i am writing with a simple requets i just want to hear what people are having for dinner I am tired of making the same things over and over... I can googl...
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- I completely understand. I have been feeling the same way lately. I have found www.tyson.com to very useful and help give us a change from our normal dinners. They hav...
- Try making breakfast for dinner! My daughters loved pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs, etc for dinner. Also, now that summer is here, try going with all fresh fruit...
- Hi R.! I do a quick manicotti: SAUCE 15 oz. Can Hunt's Tomato Sauce Touch of tomato paste Chopped garlic (I use the store bought pre-roasted garlic) Herbs (Ita...
Need a Healthy Cake Recipe
Asked by A.M. from Kansas City
on December 28, 2008
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Hi ladies! My daughter is about to turn one and I am looking for a healthy cake recipe to make for her first birthday. I am not anti-sugar, but I do try to limit her s...
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- Please post the recipes or email me once you have found a few good cake recipes. Thanks.
- Good morning, A.! For our daughter's first birthday, I made cupcakes and diplayed them on a cupcake tree. Very cute and less mess. I've seen reduced sugar cake mixe...
- Umm,, can we say "Healthy" and "Cake" in the same breath?????Is that even possible?????? lol
So What IS Healthy Food? Lunch Ideas Needed!
Asked by C.M. from Washington DC
on February 14, 2012
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Hi. So, I am trying to eat healthier so I can loose some weight. I am also going to the gym 3-4 days a week, but I am hypothyroid and loosing weight seems almost impos...
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- Make a large quinoa salad that can last you 3-4 days. Cook the quinoa and then mix in a little olive oil, a little basalmic vinegar, veggies (lots, all kinds), some ch...
- Congratulations on trying to become healthier! Basically, healthy food is food that is in it's original state, not processed, not with lots of other additives. For...
- If breakfast and dinner are all set why don't you eat similar foods or leftovers for lunch. I make stir fry for dinner frequently, and then just set some aside for ...
Need SIMPLE Recipes for My Dad (Widower)
Asked by J.B. from Denver
on March 25, 2011
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My mom died just over 18 months ago. This has left my dad on his own in the world of cooking.
He eats a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, peanut butter and ...
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- Would you or someone be making these for him or is he cooking himself? Does he like to cook? He can make things in the crockpot. Beans, chicken, roast, chili, and s...
- I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. It must be a big change of lifestyle for your father. I am a big freezer meal person and am preparing a bunch of freezer m...
- One of the best books my mom ever got me was "Where's Mom Now That I Need Her?" It has a lot of basic recipes using "shortcuts" and that don't take much cooking skill....
Calling All Healthy Moms for Advice
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on January 6, 2010
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I know some of you are very nutrition conscious and I would love your advice. What dietary changes have you made that really made a difference in your life? I am not l...
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- Hello P., Ugh...well, if 35 is an old hag....I'm ancient! Keep up your exercise regimen.....that is very very important. Also, your boys are 1 and 3.....do th...
- i know what you mean i am 25 years and i was looking much older i don't like to look in the mirror and then my mom told me about herbalife products 8 months ago and th...
- I just started "eat right for your type"-it's eating foods based on your bloo type-my friend and her husband have been doing it for 6wks and they have felt so much bet...
Share Some Favorite Dinner Recipes? That Are "Simple"
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on January 29, 2011
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Hey mommas! I need some new dinner ideas. That are somewhat simple and on the healthier side. I am trying to tweak our eating habits for all of our benefits, and feel ...
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- This is a perfect time of year to get a turkey and roast it up. Have your initial turkey dinner and then use all the left over meat for everything you would use chick...
- easy one for me is cut up into bite size chicken sausage (as many as you need for your family), brown on both sides. take out. use same pan, add 2 tbs olive oil and s...
- I like to come up with easier versions of recipes, and if it's kid-friendly, that's even better! My son just turned 3 and will eat a meal better if he helped make it....
Meal for 8
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on January 6, 2010
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I'm hosting a late Christmas party for my husbands side of the family. Any easy, yummy recipes to feed 8?
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- Depending on how easy you want it to be....here are a few ideas. I used to work in pharmaceutical sales and had to do meals for large groups often. If ease is th...
- JB, The very best dish for big gatherings is lasagna with garlic bread and a yummy salad. All can be prepared early & heated for the gathering plus it's healthy & ...
- Baked Mosticcoli is our standbye fav. 2 lb ground beef or italian sausage browned and drained 2 boxes of mosticolli cooked to package directions 1 big jar of pr...
Snack Ideas for Preschool
Asked by T.J. from Seattle
on August 21, 2008
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I'm in charge of snacks once a month for my daughter's preschool. Due to choking hazards and food allergies, there's a long list of things we can't bring. We had orien...
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- TJ, I relate. Our son just finished his second year in pre-school and I am soooo happy that he will begin Kindergarten in two weeks. Snacks were a struggle for me to...
- Good snacks for preschool that seemed to be ok when I had to deal with probably the same long list you do are: Pirates or Veggie Booty, Mozzarella Strings (found in t...
- Just wanted to throw this out there... when my daughter was in preschool they made snacks easy about every 2 months I would get a list from the teacher what to bring.....
Dinner Ideas
Asked by E.R. from Indianapolis
on September 12, 2011
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i have 2 questions actually. #1>>> what are you making for dinner tonight?
#2>>>any hints/advice/recipes/thoughts on how to make ground hamburger exciting? do you hav...
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- How about taco salad...i am making it tonight with ground turkey. Mix it in with chuips, cheese, lettuce and tomatoe and serve with Ranch or Salsa. Simple and yummy.
- Chicken caesar salad & oatmeal cookies yeah. Kiddo and I are on our own this week. Our menu is likely to be a little wacky :) ___________________ Ground Beef: ...
- Right now I have sweet sausage, sauce, peppers and onions in my crockpot (sans handle) for sausage sandwiches.
I'm Looking for a Good Meal Plan Website or Subscription
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on September 3, 2008
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I am trying to improve the quality of dinner I feed my children. Breakfast and Lunch are usually balanced but dinner seems like it is thrown out the window. I had on...
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- I am part of an AMAZING community of women that are trying to live healthier/stronger lives! It is called ClubFYM (Fit Yummy Mummy). The site has a link to an Online M...
- Clean eating is a wonderful magazine I find very useful. You can find it at any newstand, pharmacy, Meijer, Target, etc. Hope it helps.
- I get a weekly newsletter from Taste of Home online....it includes 5 days of dinner ideas, and then links to the recipe. You can use something like that. Another o...
