Healthy Eating The Right Way

Healthy eating the right way can be quite the challenge sometimes.  You have much to consider when it comes to your choices of food to prepare each day that will help keep your family healthy.
Choices include a balance of carbohydrates, calories and freshness (organic.)  It's not an easy thing to do and we understand that.  That's why we are always on the prowl for great resources to provide to you, our readers, as it relates to your health, good food that tastes as good as it looks and that will be within your budget.
Well, we've found a little gem of a site that we believe you'll enjoy.  Click on the link and we'll take you there.  You can decide for yourself if it's something you can use.  We think it is.
Here is the LINK.

Steve and Kim

HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS VEGETABLE PIZZA

Who doesn't love pizza?  I don't know anyone that doesn't and if it is a healthy pizza then it is even better.  Now normally I don't associate healthy with pizza but in this case I'll make an exception.  Follow this simple recipe and see why this delicious vegetable pizza is not only good for you it is tasty as well.

INGREDIENTS:
2 packages of Crescent rolls
1 8 ounce package of fat-free cream cheese
3/4 cup fat-free mayo
1/2 package of dry ranch dressing mix

PREPARATION:
Spray a 10 x 13 inch jelly roll pan with a non-stick cooking/baking spray
Press the two packages of crescent rolls into the pan
Bake this at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes and then allow to cool.

Now, spread onto this deliciously light and fluffy crust the following items:
Finely chopped carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, red onion and press it into the cream cheese mixture which you have prepared from the ingredients listed above.
Finally, sprinkle everything with a low fat finely shredded cheese and enjoy.

Healthy and delicious now are one.  How great is that?!
Steve and Kim

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY HEART SMART COOKIES

If you're anything like me you love the taste of cherries and also of chocolate.  So what could be better than combining the two and using them in a great cookie?  The answer is; nothing!  So let's get started.




INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 ounces of all-purpose flour (about 1/3 cup)
1 1/2 ounces of whole-wheat flour (about 1/3 cup)
1 1/2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats
2 eggs
A pinch of salt
1 teaspoon of baking soda
6 tablespoons of unsalted butter
3/4 cup of packed light brown sugar
1 cup dried cherries
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3 ounces of bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped
Cooking spray

PREPARATION:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Weigh or lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with knife.  Combine flours and next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.  Remove from the heat and add the brown sugar and stir it until it is smooth.  Add sugar mixture to the flour mixture and beat with a mixer at medium speed until it is well blended.  Add the cherries, vanilla and egg; beat until combined.  Fold in chocolate.  Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.  Remove from oven and cool on the pan for about 3 minutes or until they are almost firm.  Remove from the pans on continue to cool your cookies on wire racks.

Now, step back as the family invades your kitchen.  You did good.  Enjoy this special treat while being heart-smart about it at the same time.