Healthy Recipe For Kids
Many find it a difficult task to get their kid to eat healthy. Most kids prefer a diet of fruit roll-ups and ice cream, however, it is crucial to get your kid eating healthy at a young age. Whole grain is very important for your kids to consume. Starting off the day with a bowl of Cheerios is a great way to get started on the recommended six ounces of of whole grain your child should consume. If he or she is a big enough eater, they can get all six ounces at breakfast! Also important is the consumption of calcium. Foods that are rich in calcium build strong bones and later on can prevent osteoporosis.
When preparing food or snacks for your kid, it is often important to prepare food that is quick and easy to make. Also important is that the snacks are low in sugar and fat, as well as high in nurtrients and fiber. This can be a challenge if your kid is used to eating candy and hot dogs all the time, so you may need to get creative.
One option is to turn chicken nuggets into a healthy snack. In order to do this you will need skinless, boneless chicken breasts, non-fat buttermilk, flour, corn flakes, salt, and pepper. Fill up one bowl with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with buttermilk, and one with crushed corn flakes. Cut the chicken breasts into squares. Dip the chicken breast squares into the flour. Shake off all excess flour and dip the chicken into the buttermilk. Next, coat the chicken with the crushed up corn flakes. Get as much as you can to stick. Finally, put the “chicken nuggets” on a cookie sheet that is covered with foil. Back for 14-16 minutes at 375 degrees. You can make extra if you want, because these will still be good the next day. Also, the kids can be included in the preparation, if you don’t mind the mess.
Low Carb Lunch Menu Ideas
Low Carb Lunch Menu Ideas
If the word “lunch” has become synonymous with “sandwich”, it’s time to get out of your rut! There are lots of low carb lunch possibilities.
Salads
We’re all familiar with the old fashioned chef salad –cut up cold cuts, cheese, and hard-boiled egg on a green salad (usually iceberg). But meal salads have become much more popular in restaurants and at home, in a variety limited only by the imagination.
Low carb “meal salad” tips:
* Use lots of dark green salad greens, which are much richer in nutrients than the traditional iceberg lettuce. Now that bagged greens are in every grocery store, salad making has never been more convenient.
* If you are using bottled dressings, check the label for carbs. Many “light” dressings have sugar added to make up for the loss of flavor when oil is reduced.
* Choose dressings with oils high in monounsaturated fats, such as olive oil.
* It is very easy to make dressings yourself – it literally can take less than a minute. Whip up an oil-based one in the bottom of the bowl, put the salad on top, and toss. For a creamy dressing, just mix some of your favorite herbs and spices into some mayonnaise. Thin down with water or lemon juice.
20-year-old Recipe for French Chocolate Silk Squares
I believe this recipe came from a 1989 edition of Woman’s Day magazine but I can’t be sure. It was listed in the “Eating Healthy” section because it has 1 1/2 tablespoons of oat bran in every square. Each square also has 188 calories, 4 grams protein, 26 grams carbs, 9 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol, and 130 mg sodium. That is pretty good numbers for a dessert! This is great for family meals, co-workers, holiday gift giving, bake sales, church potluck, etc. Who doesn’t love the idea of chocolate and healthy all in one? Give these French Chocolate Silk Squares a try today and see just how well healthy and chocolate can be together!
FRENCH CHOCOLATE SILK SQUARES
This recipe is a clipping from a 1989 Woman’s Day magazine according to the notes I found with it.
Crust:
1/2 cup margarine, at room temperature
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 1/2 cups uncooked oat bran
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
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