http://thehealthyeatingsite.com Recipes and information to help you eat healthier Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:54:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I created this as a non-dairy alternative to my former favorite, espresso milkshakes. Now, I may be biased, but I’d say espresso milkshakes pale in comparison to this baby! This is a favorite afternoon pick-up drink in my house. I also find this satisfies my sweet cravings, and is a lot healthier than having a chocolate [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/banana-mocha-non-milk-shake/ One of the most popular legumes in the world, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) were one of the first crops to be cultivated. They are one of the tastiest and most versatile of the pulses. Chickpeas are also high in fiber and contain the phytonutrient isoflavone, which may help to prevent cancer. Chickpeas belong [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/marinated-chickpea-salad/ This hearty lentil stew is an easy to cook, high protein meal that suits those on low carb diets – such as the South Beach diet and low GI diets. Both lentils and quinoa are high in fiber and protein. Ingredients: 2 cups brown lentils 1/2 cup quinoa 7-1/2 cups water 1-2 medium potatoes, diced 1/2 small sweet potato, diced 2 [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/slow-cooker-lentil-quinoa-stew/ Polenta is a type of maize porridge made from ground yellow or white cornmeal (ground maize). The coarseness of the grind can vary depending on the dish and the region. Grits, for instance, which are popular in the Southern USA are made from a more coarsely ground corn meal. Originally polenta was a rather bland peasant [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/how-to-cook-polenta/ If you’re lucky enough to get fresh coconut, save the juice and use it to make coconut rice. The coconut juice adds a delicate, sweet flavor that compliments just about any dish. Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice 1 cup fresh coconut juice 1 cup water 2 T fresh coconut, finely grated dash of salt Instructions: Wash and drain brown rice and add to [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/coconut-rice/ Besides being delicious, avocados are very high in potassium, Vitamin A and fiber. One avocado contains 1230 IU of Vitamin A and 1204 mg of potassium, as well as 4 grams of protein and 10 grams of dietary fiber. They are packed full of other vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin C, B1, B2, Niacin, [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/creamy-avocado-guacamole/ Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian soy food that’s high in protein and one of the few vegan foods that’s high in vitamin B12. It’s a delicious, low-fat, no cholesterol, gluten-free, high protein alternative to animal products. The soy beans are naturally fermented to aid in their digestion, but nothing about the taste of tempeh says [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/soy-fried-tempeh/ This great tasting smoothie is packed full of nutrition. It’s especially high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. The yogurt contributes acidophilus, to keep your intestinal flora healthy. Using soy yogurt, instead of dairy makes this a dairy-free, vegan drink. Ingredients: 1 banana, chopped 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, diced 1 kiwifruit 1-2 handfuls frozen blueberries or mixed [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/banana-berry-smoothie/ If you like couscous salads but are looking for something even healthier, and wheat-free this salad fits the bill. It’s light on the digestive system, but filling. The quinoa provides lots of extra protein and fiber. Like couscous quinoa cooks very quickly, so it’s an easy dish to prepare anytime. Ingredients: 2-3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled 1 handful [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/quinoa-salad/ The delicate hint of rose complements the taste of the strawberries perfectly and really brings out the fruity flavors of this drink. I can’t eat much first thing in the morning, so I’ll often have a smoothie to last me until I can eat a bit more. Tinned peaches and frozen strawberries make this a [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/peach-strawberry-smoothie/