http://thehealthyeatingsite.com Recipes and information to help you eat healthier Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:59:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you love sauteed mushrooms but hate the taste of them raw, and are trying to eat a raw vegan diet, then this recipe is for you. Using a dehydrator, olive oil and spices, you'll be amazed at how you can totally transform the taste of raw mushrooms to so closely resemble sauteed mushrooms.

Keep the temperature setting of your dehydrator at 115 degrees F or below, and you won't destroy any of the important enzymes in raw food, but the warmth is enough to change the texture and taste of the food, similar to cooking at higher temperatures. In the case of mushrooms, these are every bit as delicious as sauteed mushrooms.]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/marinated-portobello-mushrooms/ I honestly cannot get enough of these delicious kale chips. They more than satisfy that spot that potato chips once filled, only without the greasy food hangover and the guilt. Kale is a super food among vegetables. It’s a brassica, a member of the cabbage family and is probably the closest relative to the wild [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/cheesy-vegan-kale-chips/ Kale chips… the raw vegan alternative to potato chips. I’m addicted to them. I eat about a third of them before they even finish dehydrating. Even if I ate junk food, I’d choose kale chips over potato chips, or tortilla chips any day. Yes, they really are that good! And here’s the thing… kale is [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/salted-kale-chips/ I love cabbage, and this really hit the spot. So much so that I ate nearly the entire bowl myself. Using heirloom red cabbage and yellow carrots and fresh herbs from our garden the colors were intense. This photo doesn’t really do it justice. The taste was just divine, and the raw energy packed into [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/rainbow-cole-slaw/ 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/ 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/ Researchers have found that the traditional diet of the Mediterranean is great for maintaining heart health and maintaining low cholesterol levels. The best part may be that the food is delicious too! This colorful, flavorful, light dish is quick to prepare and makes a beautiful summer meal Ingredients: 8 ounces of Mediterranean style vegetables, prepared Olive oil Salt and [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/mediterranean-couscous/ Go to the supermarket for olive oil nowadays and you’ll most likely find there’s a confusing array of choices, and prices. So, what’s the best type of olive oil to buy? It depends, to a degree, on what you’re going to use it for. You may have heard that olive oil is good for your health, [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/whats-the-best-olive-oil/ Cabbage is one of the most under-rated and beautiful tasting vegetables if cooked correctly. It’s also full of vitamins C & A. If your childhood memories of cabbage are of a over-boiled mush, do yourself a favor and try this recipe. It might change your view on cabbage. Ingredients: 3 cups red & green cabbage, finely sliced 1 [...]]]> http://thehealthyeatingsite.com/quick-fried-cabbage-with-olive-oil-garlic/