Chicken can often be really bland. As a child I vividly remember finding the same boring thing on the kitchen table upon my return from school. My mom constantly made chicken recipes that consisted of meat, and Italian dressing. That was it! Just the thought of consuming this dull and tasteless food would ruin my appetite.
Sometimes she would include roasted carrots, but this vegetable would be smothered with Italian dressing also, which just messed up this vegetable for me! There are so many other chicken recipes that are healthy and taste good. It does not have to be the same boring thing all the time.
Fresh herbs really spice up a dish, as well different sauces and marinades. There are so many out there, I dont know how my mother always got stuck on just one! To mention several sauce I prefer to use now with my children, there are sauces made with white wine, butter cream, pesto ad teriyaki also. You can also really brighten up recipes for chicken with the side dishe’s you chose to use. Add some vegetables with cheese, or cilantro lime rice.
You can make a pasta sauce with ground chicken or tacos with ground chicken as well. One of the greatest things about chicken recipes is that they are extremely versatile, and healthier than other meat products. Chicken is one of the leanest meats out there, which makes it a great meal choice for your kids. Just make sure to mix it up, or they will get bored of the meat in general. It’s possible to sneak chicken into recipes when you serve combination meals such as soup or stew. There are a great many recipes that substitute chicken for less healthy sources of protein.
In preparation for future meals, think about the versatility of the meat you use. There are so many delicious ways to prepare it such as baking, frying, poaching or roaching and endless others that the variety will make it impossible to ever tire of it.
Filed under Dinner, Fat Burning Recipes, Meat by on Nov 19th, 2009. Comment. 
Hot raw food, although it might sound like an oxymoron there are in fact a few ways to prepare a raw meal such that it is hot, or at least warm. Hot food can still be considered raw due to the fact that the enzymes in food don’t break down until food is heated beyond 115F. So if you are getting tired of raw smoothies and salads here is a great way to put some variety in your diet.
Method #1 Raw Food Dehydrator
A food dehydrator is one of the most common methods to achieve a warm cooked taste in raw food. It works by using low heat to extract water out of food. To ensure that enzymes are not destroyed, be sure to keep the temperature setting on your dehydrator to under 115F. Using a dehydrator you can make raw crackers and even raw cookies.There are many great raw dehydrator recipes out there.
Method #2 Use Hot Water to warm raw food
Looking for warm raw meal on a cold day? Cooking with heated water is another method to make warm raw dishes. Just make sure that the water is under 115F. This method is used to make a variety of fantastic warm soups, which are great pick-me-ups during the winter time.
Method #3 The finger rule
Another method for preparing a warm raw dish is to use the stove. The trick here is to slowly heat by keeping heat setting on low. As long as you can stick a finger in the dish it is not too hot to kill the enzymes. If you want to be more precise however, you can use a thermometer. This method is great for making delicious warm raw chili.
The dehydrator, warm water and low heat on the stove are three great ways to expand your raw food cooking. Enjoy using these methods to explore new tasty warm meal recipes.
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Filed under Detox Diet, Diet, Fat Burning Foods, Fat Burning Tips by on Nov 14th, 2009. Comment.
Experts say there are two basic categories of foods that can be considered fat burning foods because they fill the tummy without piling on the calories: fruits and vegetables. And what nutrient gives fruits and vegetables that power? Fiber.
So, if fruits and vegetables are called the fat burning food, fiber may well be the fat burning nutrient. Protein is another best fat burning food. It’s becoming more scientifically accepted that protein may help to curb appetite.
In order for the body to burn fat faster, we need a metabolism boost. And that’s what protein can do quite well. There is one drawback, however. Too much protein adds more weight. Be careful, we want to lose weight, not gain weight.
The following list of fat burning foods includes smart, low-calorie choices that will benefit our weight loss efforts.
1. Green tea. Researchers find that the catechins (helpful phytochemicals) in green tea may trigger weight loss by stimulating the body to burn calories and mildly decrease body fat. So indulge in either a hot cup or a nice tall iced glass of green tea.
2. Tomato or broth soups. A bowl of tomato or broth soup is an excellent snack before meals. No grilled cheese sandwich, please.
3. Low-calorie green salads. Having a low-calorie salad which is not loaded with croutons, high fat dressings, and cheese as a first course can help us feel full, thereby reducing how much we eat with our main course. Wisely choose the ingredients, and its high fiber content can be the key to helping us fight cravings later in the day.
4. Low-fat yogurt. Including dairy products as part of a healthy diet may promote our weight loss efforts. Choosing a light yogurt may help fight off hunger pangs due to its combination of protein and carbohydrate.
5. Beans. Beans have fiber and protein and the best part of all, eating beans is filling. Navy, Pinto, Lima, Black Eye are all common beans.
6. Water. You may know water takes up most of the earth. And it’s the same for your body. Without water your body will dehydrate. If you don’t like water by itself, try adding the following items: lemon, lime, watermelon, or unsweetened flavoring. Remember to ask yourself, as you’re heading to the fridge, “have I watered my body properly today?”.
Your body produces toxins and the best way to remove them is water. Another outstanding benefit water provides is in the stomach. So as you’re working toward weight loss and feel hungry between meals, drink up. You’ll be glad you did.
7. High-fiber, whole-grain cereal. So many folks say I do not have time for breakfast. If you drink coffee, replace it with a bowl of high-fiber whole-grain cereal. Remember fiber is a fat burning nutrient and whole grains give fiber an additional boost.
I believe the fat burning foods listed above will set you on the right track to an improved appearance and health.
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Filed under Fat Burning Foods, Fat Burning Tips, Snack by on Oct 31st, 2009. Comment.
