Make Ahead Healthy Lunch Recipes

People who lead very busy work or school schedules most often succumb to bad eating habits during lunch rather than at breakfast or dinner. This is because lunch is often eaten outside of the home, where one's stock of healthy food items is not available. The best way to beat having to eat a bad lunch is to simply prepare yours at home from healthy lunch recipes and bring it with you. Healthy lunch recipes that can be prepared the night before are great for avoiding having to rush in the morning. In this article, we provide you with some make-ahead healthy lunch recipes that are flavourful and easy enough to prepare. These healthy lunch recipes can simply be made during the weekend and stored in the fridge; pack each portion individually and just grab one on the go. Better yet, make some extra portions so that you can have ready-to-eat dinner should you come home too tired to cook.Italian Tuna SaladTo make a streamlined version of no-cook Italian tuna salad, simply prepare the following ingredients:About 12 ounces of light canned tuna chunks, drained15 ounces of canned small white beans (cannellini or great northern beans), drained and rinsed4 scallions, trimmed and chopped10 cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juicesalt and pepper to tasteSimply combine all the ingredients and toss until well mixed. This salad can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can serve this salad on a bed of greens, or use it as a filling for a sandwich wrap. If you need extra calcium and calories, throw in some cubes of cheese for added flavour.Fresh Strawberry SandwichesSandwiches are good lunch options if you have to eat at your desk. There is no rule that dictates sandwiches should be made with meat, so try this refreshing twist. This fresh strawberry sandwich will fill you up just enough so that you don't get too sluggish for the rest of the afternoon.To make up one fresh strawberry sandwich, you will need the following ingredients:2 medium strawberries, sliced thinly2 slices of thin whole wheat sandwich bread1 tablespoon of low fat cream cheese1/2 teaspoon of honey1/8 teaspoon of freshly grated orange zestIn a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, honey and lemon zest and mix well. Spread the mixture on the slices of wheat bread and place the fresh strawberry slices in between to make a light sandwich. If you will be brown bagging this, simply pack the cream cheese mixture together with the strawberry slices and just spread over the wheat bread slices at lunchtime.

Low Cholesterol Recipes - For Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

There is nothing better than using low cholesterol recipes not only for controlling your cholesterol levels, but also for a healthy diet overall. Such recipes are found below.Breakfast- healthy and tastyTortilla Wrap is one of the most famous breakfast designed for people who are on a low cholesterol diet. The recipe for this breakfast is:Sliced turkey baconWhite tortilla, which could be warmedTomato-1/2 of itEgg product- you can choose what to put in itGreen sweet pepperAnother good meal is the breakfast pizza. This is one of the most delicious low cholesterol recipes. You will need:Brown potatoesOnionYou can use up to 6 white eggs (discard the egg yolk) to make the pizza but they have to be beatenYou can use up to one teaspoon saltmozzarella cheese- up to 4 ouncesSliced tomatoesFresh basilOil and black pepperLunchOne of the best meals, designed for lunch for people who are on a low cholesterol diet is Pasta with Vegetables found in the garden. It is easy to make and you will find it very delicious. The ingredients needed for this recipe are:PastaOlive oilCheese-feta or any other typeCanned tomatoesSweet pepperYou can add any vegetables you want- basil, herbs, parsley etcSea saltDinner is very important for maintaining good cholesterol levelsLow cholesterol levels are applied mostly for dinner meals. You can make your own Potatoes wedges. You need about 15 minutes and you will have 4 servings of this meal. The ingredients are:Potatoes, you can even use sweat potatoesGarlic, mincedOilPaprika- teaspoonSalt- only one teaspoonBlack pepperWater-add till you feel satisfiedAnother meal is Beef and Barley Stew. You will need only 35 minutes to prepare it and you will be very happy with the results. You will need:Beef stew meatPurpose flourOnion- till you feel satisfied (most people do like onion chopped)Garlic- teaspoon mincedCarrotsThymeFresh parsleyPotatoes- peeled and slicedTomatoesPealsBarleyMushrooms- if you like mushrooms, you can add some.

5 Tips to Baking the Perfect Cupcakes

With National cupcake week closing in on us, what better ay to celebrate than with a gorgeous baking experience in your own home? With that in mind here are my top 5 tips for baking the worlds most delicious cupcakes.1) Choose a good recipe
Use either the internet or your selection of cupcake books (which all home bakers should have), my favourite book is from Magnolia Bakery in New York. Search for a recipe that jumps out at you, you will usually find at least 1 that really tickles your fancy.
The basic recipe for making 12 cupcakes is:
125g butter
125g caster sugar
125g self-raising flour
pinch of salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons of milk2) Perfect the mixture
A decent mixer can take a lot of the hassle out of creaming or mixing your cake mixture, it can be a great investment if you are a regular baker. You can also use it for any large batches that you need to make (I do this to fulfil large orders).When food processors and kitchen machines were tested a well known comparison magazine, each machine was tested to see how well it mixed batter, including variables such as speed, how evenly it was mixed, the volume in which the cake rose during baking.3) Use a good cooker
One of the most overlooked factors of making a great cupcake is the oven in which it is baked. You'll get the best results in a decent oven in which the temperature is distributed evenly. Otherwise some of your batch may be burned while others are left gooey and uncooked (believe me, I learned this from experience).Choosing a good oven is essential, to test your oven you can bake several strips of shortbread scattered around your oven to test heat distribution along with a large sponge cake to test how well a cake will rise (in terms of how even it rises and browns). You will know if you have a great oven if your cake is perfectly shaped and browned nicely.4) Decorations
A huge factor in how good your cupcakes are is the decorations, a good decoration can change the whole shape and perspective of your cakes. Try to make them look pretty but looks are completely secondary to taste. There is nothing more disheartening than seeing people eating your cakes and scraping off your icing.5) Cupcake makers
You can get a great cupcake maker (similar to a waffle maker) your general cupcake make will make a dozen cupcakes. They are simple to use, most do not even have an on button, simply plug them in and pour in your mixture, then the machine will bake them (almost to perfection). They will take around 10 minutes to bake your cakes and the majority of people wont even notice that they are not home baked.I have tried out several machines and they basically all do the same job. These are for the lazy cupcake maker and on the record I do not endorse them (off the record, they can be amazing).

Amazing Discovery - Baking Soda Cures Cancer

My stepfather and uncle died of cancer. My best friend also died of cancer. I have lots of reasons not to like cancer so I made up my mind to look for alternatives, to help others who may be in a bad way from cancer to find a solution.You too may be looking for answers. Cancer is a devastating disease that not only kills its victims, but also tears apart their friends and loved ones. The frustration dealing with doctors who give you little hope and treatments that are often worse than the disease itself is almost too much to take.Well I have spent years looking for answers as I watched my friends and family members pass away from this awful disease. I admit I am just a regular guy and I may not recognize as much as a doctor, but I can also tell you that I am here to get to the truth and I think I have discovered it through two amazing doctors.Dr. Timothy Brantley and Dr. T. Simoncini have discovered ways to help their patients beat cancer. And I think their solutions are powerful and should be shouted from the rooftops of every building. They are not miracle workers, just practitioners in search of the truth and looking to provide you answers. It all starts with understanding what causes cancer and what you can do to prevent it.What Causes Cancer?Cancer is the mystery disease. Billions have been spent to try to find a cure, yet you never hear anyone clearly specify what causes it. Sure we hear about certain bad habits like smoking or too much sun that may make you more vulnerable to getting cancer, but you never hear how you can get it in the first place.Unfortunately, I have known far too many people who have contracted Cancer and have died. And despite modern medicines attempt with drugs (chemotherapy) or radiation (isn't that one of the causes?) most of the people using these traditional treatments lose their battle with cancer. In fact all I have seen from these types of treatments is quick deterioration in the patients health, plus they feel awful everyday from the treatment itself. In fact on Dr. Simoncini web site shows the fact that nearly all doctors themselves would not utilize the treatments they often prescribe:"The great lack of trust is evident even amongst doctors. Polls and questionnaires show that three doctors out of four (75 percent) would refuse any chemotherapy because of its ineffectiveness against the disease and its devastating effects on the entire human organism. This is what many doctors and scientists have to say about chemotherapy:""The majority of the cancer patients in this country die because of chemotherapy, which does not cure breast, colon or lung cancer. This has been documented for over a decade and nevertheless doctors still utilize chemotherapy to fight these tumors." (Allen Levin, MD, UCSF, "The Healing of Cancer", Marcus Books, 1990)."But recently, I have been hearing more and more about those that are living and beating cancer everyday. And the one thing I have learned through my research is that you have to beat cancer "everyday", because there really is no quick fix.Two doctors who I think may have answers is Dr. Timothy Brantley and Dr Tullio Simoncini.Dr. Brantley is a popular naturopathic herb doctor that I first saw on Rachael Ray show and later the Montel Williams show who teaches people that "You Are The Cause and You Are The Cure". In his book titled "The Cure Heal Your Body, Save Your Life" lays out the fundamentals on how he helped several people cure themselves of cancer by balancing their internal systems using a proper diet and aggressive detoxification. This process saved hundreds of his patients suffering numerous ailments. And he has helped celebrities like Sylvester Stallone, Kelsey Grammar and other famous people with their health issues.The keys to balancing your system as established through Dr. Brantley's book is to remove the toxins that are trapped in your body and simultaneously stop adding more toxins. These toxins are made up of free radicals that wreak havoc on your body. Dr. Brantley says that all of the answers are in nature and if you focus on feeding your body foods from the earth then you can cure yourself of almost any disease. In addition, he offers herbal formulas that can help to remove years of built-up of toxins trapped in the vital organs of your body. And he writes that Cancer cannot live in a balanced body and I have seen his patients on the Montel William show who have claimed that they are now cancer free because of what Dr. Brantley has taught them.If you want to find out "how toxic you are", Dr. Brantley offers a free health evaluation or join as a member to get access to his healthy recipes and other health reports he provides via his web site. And unlike most web sites with answers he gives all of this information without asking for any a penny.On the other side of the spectrum is Dr. T. Simoncini a trained Medical Doctor specializing in Oncology (a cancer specialist). He is confident that Cancer is a fungus that can be treated and cured. The most surprising fact is that the treatment is using sodium bicarbonate a substance we know better as baking soda. Yes, I said baking soda like the one Arm N Hammer produces. Through his practice in Rome, Italy, Dr. Simoncini uses sodium bicarbonate directly where the tumor resides in the body. He hypothesized that tumors shared many of the same properties of a fungus; and since sodium bicarbonate was known to be a quick and powerful weapon capable of eliminating fungus he might be able to use it to combat the tumor. And it did as Dr. Simoncini explains "I thought that if I could administer high concentrations orally or intravenously I might be able to obtain the same result. So I started my tests and my experiments, which provided me immediately with tangible results."These discoveries lead to equally burning questions that need to be asked: If something as simple as baking soda can reduce and eliminate tumors and changing your diet can eliminate and reduce cancer and tumors, why has the medical community not mobilized around these solutions? And why are we not shouting and lauding these discoveries in major forums where cancer is discussed?The answer to these questions are not clear. Although you do not need to look far as who benefits from Cancer being treated in its current prescribed manner. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer patients are going to cost Medicare alone $21 billion for 5 years of care of 700,000 people. This is BIG BUSINESS folks. Don't let anyone tell you anything different. Pharmaceutical companies, MRI companies, doctors and hospitals would be crippled if all of these patients suddenly went away. Many doctors do not want to challenge these businesses who profit from cancer patients and in turn help fund the doctor's living.If this is why these alternative cancer treatments have not been tested on a larger scale then it is a shame. However, you don't have to give up hope if you or a loved one has cancer. There is a cure for cancer and you do not need miracles. I pray you find this article and pass it along to as many people as you can, because you can save a life. God bless you and anyone else who has cancer or who has a loved one who has it.Please click on the links below for additional information.Dr. Brantley's web sitehttp://www.brantleycure.comDr. Brantley provides you a pathway to better health with Healthy recipes and a free health evaluation, articles and more. It's a worthwhile visit since they give so much information away for free. Also check out his herbal products.Dr. Simoncini web sitehttp://www.cancerfungus.comBucking the trend Oncologist Dr. Simoncini has an answer for tumors and cancer and it definitely will raise an eyebrow.

Baking for Today by Betty Crocker Review

Baking has become one of my favorite hobbies because of the delicious baked goods that I can make. Even before I got started baking, I have already been experimenting with the oven toaster by making a small batch of cookies. When I bought an oven, that's when I had the chance to try out different recipes that I have dreamed of making.When I first started baking, I also started buying cookbooks so that I can learn new recipes. A lot of recipe from cookbooks aren't that easy to follow. They often use some cooking term that I'm not familiar with or I'm not familiar with the ingredients listed.Luckily, Baking for Today by Betty Crocker is not like that. The recipes featured in this hardbound cookbook are very easy to follow using simple cooking terms. Ingredients were also easy to acquire and most of them are basic baking ingredients that you probably have at home. This is why it became my favorite baking cookbook.The book is divided into 8 chapters and each of them has their own theme. You will find recipes for breads, biscuits, cookies, cakes, pies and desserts. There's one for everybody and there are even recipes where your kids can join in which results to family bonding time.Pictures of the finished baked product are available for some recipes which is a good way to see how the baked food will look like.Aside from the recipes, the book also features several pages of tips and other information that will help you with baking. One of the tip that I got is brushing your bread with milk will give it a soft and tender crust.Each recipe is laid out very well in an organized manner. You don't have to guess how much time you need for each recipe; the book indicates the total time to dedicate for each recipe clearly. Ingredients are indicated at the left of the page and then the steps are in numbered form. At the bottom of each recipe is a tip that you probably didn't know. Nutrition facts can be found on the bottom left of the page.With a total of 255 pages, you won't run out of recipes to use for baking. My family absolutely loves the baked goodies that I make following the recipes from this cookbook. Even my co-workers and friends loved them.I highly recommend Baking for Today to all baking enthusiasts out there. If you are a beginner then this cookbook is a must for you. Seasoned bakers will also get some good things out of this book.

Pizza Recipe - Chicago Deep Dish

Chicago seems to be in the news quite a bit these days. Folks may not realize that Chicago has always been a great food town. I prefer deep-dish pizza. You can pack quite a meal in one pizza pie. With the tight economy, this meal will not break your budget and will allow you to possibly have leftovers.Chicago-Style pizza is a deep-dish pizza style developed in Chicago. The term also sometimes refers to "stuffed" pizza, another Chicago style. True Chicago-style pizza features a buttery crust with generous amounts of cheese and chunky tomato sauce. If and when you are in Chicago, be sure to visit these deep-dish establishments:
Aurelios
Connie's
Edwardo's
Giordanos
Gino's East
Home Run Inn
Jake's
Lou Malnati's
Nancy's
Pizzeria Uno
Rosati's
Chicago Deep Dish1 package rapid-rise active yeast (1/4 ounce)1 cup warm water, between 105 to 115 degrees F1 teaspoon granulated sugar2 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup olive oil1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese1 pound cooked Italian sausage, crumbled1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, well drained1 teaspoon dried sweet basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1. In the mixing bowl add the warm water, yeast and sugar, stir with a whisk. Add 2 cups of the flour, salt, cornmeal and olive oil. Use the paddle and mix on speed 2 for 2 minutes. Put on the dough hook and add the remaining flour. Knead on speed 2 until the dough clings to the hook, then knead on speed 2 for 5 minutes longer. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 hour.2. With oiled fingers press the dough into a deep-dish pizza pan. Cover the dough with the mozzarella, then top with the sausage. Place the tomatoes over the sausage. Top with the basil, oregano and Parmesan cheese. Bake in a 500 degrees F oven for 15 minutes.3. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is brown.Be sure to visit our web site for more pizza recipes and other wonderful food creation ideas and practical cooking tips.

Paleo Recipes Resource Give Your Meals Some Variety

Paleolithic diet or Paleo diet as it is commonly known is getting very popular and it is considered one of the healthiest diets available.The Paleo diet relies on food that contains beneficial nutrients for a healthy lifestyle and at the same time it relies on food with few nutrients that can cause some type of diseases. It is a very healthy diet where good nutrients are a majority.Vegetables, fresh fruits, nuts, chicken and fish are some of the beneficial foods that are high in antioxidant vitamins, low-glycemic carbohydrates and omega-3 among others. These foods are used in Paleo eating to promote a healthy lifestyle, strength and resistance.Food like grains, salt and high-glycemic carbohydrates among others are invited to stay out of the Paleo food list. They are considered ingredients with some health risks since they can cause several health problems like diabetes or cardiovascular diseases.Paleo diet also advises that whole grains and dairy products should be replaced by fresh vegetables and fruits because these are more nutritious.Most people have a busy lifestyle and like to plan the week ahead. A menu planner is something that is frequently used to get rid of the daily pressure of planning meals in a rush.Paleo diet followers complain about how difficult it is to find Paleo diet recipes and the trouble they have planning their menu. They want a good Paleo recipes resource they can use whenever they want to cook a fast and different meal or to make the menu plan in advance.Although some opinions might differ, it is not that difficult to find accessible Paleo recipes resource. The internet, as usual, is a huge source of information and Paleo diet recipes can also be found through easy research.There are websites that focus only on Paleo recipes but there are also personal blogs and websites that have homemade Paleo diet recipes with the personal touch of the person that has cooked them.An excellent Paleo recipes resource is cookbooks. Paleo cookbooks are a compilation of the best Paleo recipes available and they gather recipes for different types of meals. From breakfast to snacks, from lunch to dinner, there is a wide variety of recipes available that will meet everybody's taste.Many of the people that follow the Paleo diet are athletes and weight loss candidates. They have to follow a strict diet to accomplish their goals, and having a good Paleo recipes resource available, makes the diet easier to follow.Scheduling meals at least one week in advance is the best way to keep up with a record of meals and it will also be helpful by saving time while shopping. Some people even plan their Paleo recipes menu one month in advance and they use the shopping list accordingly to save money on unnecessary ingredients.Paleo diet cookbooks are a great source of common recipes but when a twist or a special touch is needed, several versions of the same recipe can be found online.There are also Paleo recipe forums where people can exchange ideas and recipes, improving the quality and variety of recipes available to the Paleo diet lovers. Forums are great places to gather and share Paleo diet opinions, clarify doubts and help others that might need some advice on this healthy Paleolithic diet.