Health Foodie Parsley

Homemade Corn Tortillas

Monday, July 26th, 2010 by Health Foodie

There is nothing better than a delicious corn tortilla, oh wait there is: a delicious homemade corn tortilla! It may seem like to much work or too difficult to make your own, but you won’t truly know until you give it a try! Here are step by step instructions to make your own corn tortillas.

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Q: Do Beans Give you Gas?

Saturday, July 24th, 2010 by Health Foodie

If there were a competition for the “unsexiest food”, beans would probably win, closely followed by prunes. The reason for this is beans’ association with gas. Lots of gas! Some people claim that eating beans has no effect on them, while others go so far to avoid eating beans due to their unpleasant side effects. So who is right? Do beans really make you gassy or are they being unjustly accused?

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Asian Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 by Health Foodie

These wraps are stuffed with flavorful tofu and vegetables. Using crispy romaine lettuce as the wrap makes this dish light and fresh. This is a perfect lunch or snack for when the weather gets warmer.

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10 Common Healthy Cooking Mistakes

Monday, March 29th, 2010 by Health Foodie
common cooking mistakes

This article lists ten common things that people do when cooking healthy. After looking at why some of these actions are not optimal, there are suggestions to help you improve them.

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Mystery Basket Competition: Apricot and Pretzel

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 by Health Foodie

Mae from Ohhmay had the genius idea to start an online competition inspired by the TV show “Chopped”. Each week she announces two or three ingredients that must be used in a recipe. Everybody can enter the competition even if they do not have their own blog. The votes of the readers decide who will be the winner at the end of each week. Here is the official website. Isn’t it genius?

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Coffee and Health

Monday, March 22nd, 2010 by Health Foodie
health and coffee

Coffee is a very popular drink around the world. About 50% of people in the US drink it regularly, averaging about 3 cups per day. A lot of people have asked me about coffee and health. Since there is a lot to be said on the subject, I will split the information up into two separate articles. Here is the first part.

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Mexican Black Bean Soup

Saturday, March 20th, 2010 by Health Foodie

Eating a good black bean soup is like having a flavor party in your mouth. The warmth and creaminess make it a comfort-food favorite. I am sure there are as many versions of black bean soup as there are cooks. Here is mine…

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Asian Sesame Crusted Chicken Nuggets

Thursday, March 18th, 2010 by Health Foodie

This is the second recipe post in the healthy fast food series. Even though the flavors are from different cuisines, we enjoy eating them with the rosemary oven fries.

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Rosemary and Paprika Oven Fries with Ketchup

Thursday, March 18th, 2010 by Health Foodie
rosemary and paprika french fries

In the last post I talked about the essence of fast food and how to capture it. As promised, here is the recipe for the french fries and for the homemade ketchup.

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Healthy “Fast Food”

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 by Health Foodie
healthy fast food

A lot of people like fast food. No wonder McDonalds serves about 47 million people a day worldwide! I probably do not have to tell you this, but fast food is definitely not healthy. This post is about the essence of fast food, my attempt to recreate a healthy version of a chicken nugget meal, and a comparison between my version and the regular meal you would get at a fast food restaurant.

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