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Dry Fruit Laddus-Dry Fruit and Nut Laddus-Healthy Snack Recipe Dry Fruit Laddus-Dry Fruit and Nut Laddus-Healthy Snack Recipe By Padhuskitchen 06/16/13 09:12 Dry Fruit Laddus are healthy, delicious and guilt free snacks. They are good not only for kids but also for adults.These healthy power packed snack does not have any unhealthy ingredients like sugar or preservatives or artificial food colors. The good thing...
New Study Says Mediterranean-Style Diet Can Save You Money, Study Finds Posted on April 16, 2013 i already knew that eating like a Greek may be good for your health. But, if done right, it could save you money, too. a new study i read about found that eating a plant-based, Mediterranean-style diet costs less than buying specially made diet foods or lean cuts of meat. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsIn fact, the study’s participants slashed their food bills by more than 50 percent. That’s especially good news for low-income people who lack easy access to nutritional foods. The study was published in the March issue of the Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition. It’s based on dietitian Mary Flynn’s research into a plant-based diet she developed that emphasizes cooking with olive oil and follows a Mediterranean diet pattern. The study comes on the heels of new research suggesting a Mediterranean diet – particularly one rich with extra virgin olive oil and nuts – lowers the risk of stroke and other heart problems by 30 percent among high-risk individuals. Researchers from The Miriam Hospital, in Providence, r.i., teamed with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank to create a Mediterranean-style diet using foods available at the food bank, including olive oil, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. “i had a number of people – mainly women from my breast cancer weight loss study – say how inexpensive a Mediterranean-style diet was, so i approached the food bank about designing a study using food pantry items for the recipes,” Flynn, the study’s lead author and a research dietitian at The Miriam Hospital, said. (Click here to see a news release about the study.) She noted that meat, poultry and seafood are the priciest items in a household’s food budget, especially the recommended lower-fat versions. Typical low-income homes spend grocery money on these items first, allocating far less to vegetables and fruits. But Flynn said a healthy diet can be very economical if you change the focus to eliminating foods not needed to improve health – like meat, snacks, desserts and carbonated beverages. Flynn recruited 83 clients from emergency food pantries and low-income housing sites for the 34-week study; 63 completed the program. The participants attended six weeks of cooking classes, where instructors prepared quick and easy plant-based recipes that used ingredients like olive oil, whole grain pasta, brown rice, fruits and vegetables. After class, they received a bag of groceries with most of the ingredients to make three of the provided recipes for their family. The participants were then tracked for six months after the cooking program ended. Grocery receipts were collected throughout the study and researchers observed significant drops in purchases of meat, carbonated beverages, desserts and snacks. At the same time, there was a rise in the number of different vegetables and fruits consumed each month. “Not only did study participants cut their food spending by more than half, saving nearly $40 per week, we also found that the reliance on a food pantry decreased as well, from 68 percent at the start of the study to 54 percent, demonstrating a clear decline in food insecurity,” Flynn said. Following a plant-based diet also produced some unexpected health benefits, according to Flynn. About half the participants lost weight, which was not a study objective, and there was an overall drop in body mass index, or bmi. “Our results also suggest that including a few plant-based meals per week is an attainable goal that will not only improve their health and diet, but also lower their food costs,” Flynn said. California Olive Ranch Master Miller Bob Singletary Eat Cheap, Go Greek New Study Says Mediterranean-Style Diet Can Save You Money, Study Finds Posted on April 16, 2013 i already knew that eating like a Greek may be good for your health. But, if done right, it could save you money, too. a new study i read about found that eating a plant-based, Mediterranean-style diet costs less than buying specially made diet foods or lean cuts of meat. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsIn fact, the study’s participants slashed their food bills by more than 50 percent. That’s especially good news for low-income people who lack easy access to nutritional foods. The study was published in the March issue of the Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition. It’s based on dietitian Mary Flynn’s research into a plant-based diet she developed that emphasizes cooking with olive oil and follows a Mediterranean diet pattern. The study comes on the heels of new research suggesting a Mediterranean diet – particularly one rich with extra virgin olive oil and nuts – lowers the risk of stroke and other heart problems by 30 percent among high-risk individuals. Researchers from The Miriam Hospital, in Providence, r.i., teamed with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank to create a Mediterranean-style diet using foods available at the food bank, including olive oil, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. “i had a number of people – mainly women from my breast cancer weight loss study – say how inexpensive a Mediterranean-style diet was, so i approached the food bank about designing a study using food pantry items for the recipes,” Flynn, the study’s lead author and a research dietitian at The Miriam Hospital, said. (Click here to see a news release about the study.) She noted that meat, poultry and seafood are the priciest items in a household’s food budget, especially the recommended lower-fat versions. Typical low-income homes spend grocery money on these items first, allocating far less to vegetables and fruits. But Flynn said a healthy diet can be very economical if you change the focus to eliminating foods not needed to improve health – like meat, snacks, desserts and carbonated beverages. Flynn recruited 83 clients from emergency food pantries and low-income housing sites for the 34-week study; 63 completed the program. The participants attended six weeks of cooking classes, where instructors prepared quick and easy plant-based recipes that used ingredients like olive oil, whole grain pasta, brown rice, fruits and vegetables. After class, they received a bag of groceries with most of the ingredients to make three of the provided recipes for their family. The participants were then tracked for six months after the cooking program ended. Grocery receipts were collected throughout the study and researchers observed significant drops in purchases of meat, carbonated beverages, desserts and snacks. At the same time, there was a rise in the number of different vegetables and fruits consumed each month. “Not only did study participants cut their food spending by more than half, saving nearly $40 per week, we also found that the reliance on a food pantry decreased as well, from 68 percent at the start of the study to 54 percent, demonstrating a clear decline in food insecurity,” Flynn said. Following a plant-based diet also produced some unexpected health benefits, according to Flynn. About half the participants lost weight, which was not a study objective, and there was an overall drop in body mass index, or bmi. “Our results also suggest that including a few plant-based meals per week is an attainable goal that will not only improve their health and diet, but also lower their food costs,” Flynn said. California Olive Ranch Master Miller Bob Singletary Eat Cheap, Go Greek By Olive Oil Chic 04/17/13 21:13 Olive oil... I already knew that eating like a Greek may be good for your health. But, if done right, it could save you money, too. A new study I read about found that eating a plant-based, Mediterranean-style diet costs less than buying specially made...
Chickpeas & Sprouted Green Gram Sundal | Healthy Indian Snack Recipe | Protein rich snack recipe Chickpeas & Sprouted Green Gram Sundal | Healthy Indian Snack Recipe | Protein rich snack recipe By Cook like Priya 03/18/13 11:39 Chickpeas / Channa / Kondakadalai is one of my favorite and I love it almost any form be it pulao, sundal, curry, kurma, biryani and so on. Chickpeas is high in fibre and protien so they make you full and keep you full for long. i have read that they also...
Healthy Late Night Eating: Meals, Snacks … And Pizza Pie Healthy Late Night Eating: Meals, Snacks … And Pizza Pie By Gourmet Food Garden 02/04/13 16:36 Pizza routinely is panned as being an unhealthy food choice. The fact is that healthy variations of the beloved pizza pie represent ideal healthy late night meal and snack alternatives. Before turning attention to specific types of late night pizza selections,...
Healthy Vegan Snacks Revisited Healthy Vegan Snacks Revisited By It's Easy Being Vegan 01/10/13 18:06 Recently I read a report on 2013 food trends. Not only did it mention meatless meals and veganism, it reported that mini-meals and snacking were on the rise. Below is a post I wrote in 2011 — offering readers 12 healthy, vegan snacks. Check it out, and...
Khara Pori / Spiced Wheat Puffs with Garlic ~ Healthy Snack Khara Pori / Spiced Wheat Puffs with Garlic ~ Healthy Snack By Spicy Treats 12/08/12 00:12 If u are looking for spicy, crunchy, tasty and healthy snack then this Spiced Wheat Puffs is the right choice. Perfect for evening snacks along with some hot tea/coffee. My H's favorite snack next to Sundals. So i often make this khara Pori but never get...
A Healthy Snack: Carob and Oats Cookies A Healthy Snack: Carob and Oats Cookies By Samanta Bakker 12/04/12 18:14 Did you know… Carob flour or carob powder is produced by coarsely grinding carob pods to remove the seeds. The carob pods are then roasted and grounded to make the carob flour. The resulting carob flour has a starchy bean-like … Continue reading →
10 Healthy Snacks Under 100 Calories [#infographic] 10 Healthy Snacks Under 100 Calories [#infographic] By The Watering Mouth 11/29/12 16:36 Check out this lovely infographic for a list of 10 healthy snacks under 100 calories! If you like this and want to receive more, sign up for our... Read More »
Oats Appam / Oats Banana Fritters ~ Healthy Snack Recipe Oats Appam / Oats Banana Fritters ~ Healthy Snack Recipe By Spicy Treats 11/28/12 00:25 Karthigai Deepam Wishes to everyone, this festival of lights is also my favorite Indian festival. Love lighting diyas all over the house mainly in Kitchen, Pooja room, Main door entrance and other places wherever possible. And on street(in front of our...
Round-up of Spotlight : Healthy Snacks/Appetizer Round-up of Spotlight : Healthy Snacks/Appetizer By Cuisine Delights 10/18/12 23:40 F inally, the round-up of Spotlight : Healthy Snacks/Appetizer Ideas is out. After juggling with 107 yummy entries, I've tried to categorize all the entries into their respective groups. As there were lots of entries, there are some repetations. If I have...
Spotlight : Healthy Snacks ~ Announcement Monthly Event Spotlight : "Healthy Snacks" ~ Announcement Monthly Event By Cuisine Delights 08/16/12 08:46 I am announcing the "Spotlight" event for this month and the event is the brain child of Indrani of Recipe Junction . Thanks Indrani for letting me host this event. The theme for this month will be " Spotlight: Healthy Snacks ". Everybody is fond of eating...
Nell's healthy snack Nell's healthy snack By Knife Fork and Chew 03/09/12 05:07 When I am in a rush or can’t be bothered going to any effort making a meal - I grab a handful of raw nuts and seeds, a tub of yogurt and a tub of Goulburn Valley fruit and throw it all in a bowl. It’s quick, healthy and very tasty. It’s a great breakfast,...
Garlic-Coriander Leaf Rolls, a Healthy Tea-Time Snack Garlic-Coriander Leaf Rolls, a Healthy Tea-Time Snack By My Cook Book 01/05/12 15:56 I was just searching for some tea time snacks from different blogs and found this recipe from http://priyaeasyntastyrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/12/eggless-whole-wheat-garlic-rolls.html and planned to prepare it and no wonder it came out so beautifully and...
Healthy Cooking Chanllenge - Movie time Snacks Healthy Cooking Chanllenge - Movie time Snacks By SweetKaramKapi 11/30/11 16:11 Health is Wealth is a well said proverb! And it is great and nice to have healthy things around. Healthy foods, healthy environment, and healthy stuffs is all what all of us want. All of us ask, does healthy food means tasty food too? Yes, Ofcourse, I would...
Easy and Healthy Vegan Snacks Easy and Healthy Vegan Snacks By It's Easy Being Vegan 11/14/11 13:46 Recently I read a blog post about nine quick and healthy snacks to keep you going until dinner. Animal products made up five of the nine snacks. Not too healthy in my book. My definition of healthy may be narrower than the average consumer, but it is based...
Healthy Snack Halloween Healthy Snack Halloween By Eat.Live.Blog 10/24/11 17:09 Today I have a very special Monday Halloween Edition of Healthy Snack Wednesday! Make sure to read all the way to the bottom for a chance to win your own trick-or-treat stash! Here is the question. Why does candy rule Halloween? Sure, I love a few bars...
Harry potter's healthy snack - rock cakes Harry potter's healthy snack - rock cakes By Good Food Homemade 07/24/11 18:01 It is now widely recognised that trans fats are unhealthy. They are the chemically altered vegetable oils found in many shop bought cakes and biscuits. Some countries have banned them altogether. In the UK some shops and manufacturers have removed them...

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