Healthy Snack Ideas

Try These Top Ten Power Packed Healthy Foods

18 October 2009

The quality of the foods that we eat can largely determine the state of our health, vitality and longevity. While we rely on food as the fuel to keep our bodies going throughout the day, not all foods provide the best quality energy and nutrition. When you eat a better diet filled with these power [...]

Healthy Pizza Snack Recipe

16 October 2009

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Healthy Pizza Snack Recipe Yield: 4 servings 2 whole wheat English muffins sliced in half 4 TBSP Marinara (tomato) sauce 1/2 cup (low fat) Mozzarella cheese or soy cheese 1/4 cup Mushrooms chopped 2 TBSP chopped green pepper 1 Tsp Dried oregano 1 Tsp chopped fresh Basil (or dried) 1 tsp garlic powder Spread the [...]

Healthy Pumpkin Spice Cookie Recipe

13 October 2009

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Fall is definitely in the air, and pumpkins are everywhere these days. The taste of pumpkin, cinnamon and allspice make me think of autumn and cooler days. I was in search of a good pumpkin cookie recipe and I came across this one at the Natural Papa blog. It's wholesome and uses healthy, fresh ingredients. [...]

Healthy Snacks: Defeating the Mid-Day Munchies with Healthy Choices

27 June 2009

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Healthy snacks can help you to maintain a productive energy level, stick to your diet and keep your metabolism on an even keel. There is a myth that says between meal snacking is not good for you. Actually, eating good, healthy snacks in small quantities can be very good for you. Let's take a look [...]

Spiced Nuts

18 May 2009

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Spiced Nuts (Yields 12 Servings) 1 Egg white 1lb. Pecans (or Almonds or another nut of your choice) 1/4 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Cold water 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon Beat egg white and water until frothy. Mix in pecans. In a small bowl, combine the sugar salt and cinnamon. Add to the pecans. [...]

Edamame–A Healthy, Fun to Eat Snack

5 May 2009

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I must confess that I have a teensy bit of an addiction to this simple little snack. How much easier can a snack be to prepare? Steam them, sprinkle with coarse sea salt and enjoy. They make a great, light appetizer, too, and they make a simple, lovely presentation. Edamame is just green soybeans. They [...]

Herb Seasoned Rice Cakes

4 May 2009

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Here's another easy, light and healthy snack recipe. You can eat them as they are, or use them as a base for mini-appetizers for entertaining. Try a sweet version as an alternative to these savory ones by substituting cinnamon, nutmeg and honey for the dried herbs. Herb Seasoned Rice Cakes Yield: 4 servings 24 Unsalted [...]

Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss

10 April 2009

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Healthy snacks can help you to stick with your weight loss plan because they will ensure that you are not starving all of the time. Eating frequent, small portions will help to keep your metabolism fired up and your blood sugar levels even making it less likely that you will feel tempted to make a [...]