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- iHaveNet.com: Healthy Recipes
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Before you grab some granola, follow these guidelines to make sure it's a healthy part of your diet
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This is not meant to suggest any specific way of eating or to provide health advice but simply to share some things I've learned about eating and cooking with joy and passion, even when you have to make difficult changes
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Both a preservative and a seasoning, sodium often lurks in even the healthiest foods, such as canned beans and vegetables. Sodium content of canned foods can be surprising because we often don't notice it's there
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If you were fed infant formula as a baby, or have eaten fast food, breakfast cereal, margarine or artificial sweetener, chances are that you've consumed genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Here are some answers to common questions about GMOs
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Faux meats, meat alternatives, meat replacers -- there are lots of names, but they all mean the same thing: plant-based alternatives to meats. While meat alternatives were once restricted to select specialty shops, today grocery stores carry an increasing variety
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The topic of organic foods has received attention recently in response to a study released from Stanford University, which concluded that there isn't much difference between organic and conventional foods. The study set off a firestorm of dialogue
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Whether you're interested in gluten-free eating, trying a new whole grain, or experimenting with new flavors, alternative flours are a great way to ramp up your culinary I.Q. and take any dish beyond the expected
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This gluten-free whole grain cooks more quickly than rice and tastes even better. Just try our delicious Quinoa recipes
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Move over, packaged oatmeal. Try one of these four crowd-pleasing favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner
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I love cantaloupe boats because they're healthy and refreshing on a hot summer day. And who wouldn't love that? Feel free to play around with ingredients you like until you find your favorite combo
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The blackberry's sweet-tart flavor can be as addicting as its smartphone namesake. Plus, they provide a powerful health benefit
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Edible flowers are back in vogue, gracing the covers of glossy food magazines, and adding panache to restaurant entrees
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Judging from the growing demand for local, sustainable and organic food it is clear that many people want to reduce their environmental impact by making diet changes that lower carbon footprint
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Research suggests that many nutrients, phytochemicals and dietary fiber work synergistically, meaning they do more together than independently. Experts' advice is to expand both the amount and variety of the plant foods you eat
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We developed this delicious waffle recipe that even a doctor could approve of. Here's how we made it healthier
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Tofu-phobic? This Tofu Parmigiana recipe will change your mind
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Make this hearty Irish treat healthy by using whole wheat flour and low-fat buttermil
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Starting the day with a healthy breakfast can jumpstart your morning and set a positive tone for the whole day. Take these factors into consideration as you're planning the perfect breakfast to power your day
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Yes! Eggs are a nutrition bonanza, concludes a review of 25 studies on eggs and health
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In the region of Liguria, on the northwest coast near the border of France, they prepare stuffed cabbage with a vegetarian stuffing
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Spaghetti squash is a daunting vegetable, but this recipe makes it remarkably easy. It's great as a side dish or a main course, to be paired with a meat or a pasta. And because it's gluten-free, it's a nice addition to a party spread
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Promising research on beta-glucans, a type of soluble fiber, helps explain why incorporating it into your diet could be beneficial
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I've been making my own yogurt for about a month now, and I don't think I'll ever go back to buying it from the store. Not only does making my own actually save me money, but the yogurt is seriously good
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You can lower your risk for breast cancer by reaching for the right foods, according to five new studies by filling your diet with lean protein and plentiful produce. Here's how
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At the heart of the kale craze is a salty snack called kale chips. They are, quite simply, fantastic. Crisp, light and pleasantly salty, they're the perfect treat for a junk-food fan like me
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This Brothy Chinese Noodles recipe was inspired by Chinese Dan Dan noodles -- ground pork and noodles in a spicy broth. We use ground turkey and omit the traditional Sichuan peppercorns for convenience, but add hot sesame oil.
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Based on the current body of science, these are the foods you should power up on to protect your heart from disease
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Peanuts have long been known for reducing the risk of heart disease, and research has since linked them to the prevention of other chronic diseases
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If you like a good smoothie, you'll love this exotic twist made with ripe red bananas, luscious blood oranges, kefir and Greek yogurt
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Want an easy and delicious way to get (and stay) healthy and happy? Just add these eight healthy foods into your diet
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Try these delicious and fast breakfasts to start your day.
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Making wise food choices is tough for everyone but it's particularly difficult if you suffer from food sensitivities.
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How Much Water to Drink? Advice on Water Intake, Filters and More
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Summer is berry season. The prime time for strawberries has passed, but July and August bring raspberries, blueberries, cherries and blackberries. Berries are perhaps the easiest way to fulfill the fruit part of the 'eat more fruit and vegetables' mandate
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Confused about which foods to eat (and why)? Many people are. Is coffee good or bad? What about wheat? How do you get enough fiber to satisfy even the minimum requirements? Do differences in fiber type matter? Decades of studies and research have yielded consistent evidence that the following foods are indeed good for you
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Bold and beautiful spices, one of today's hottest culinary trends, may offer more than just good taste. Scientists are now fascinated with the health potential of a variety of culinary herbs and spices
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It's time to change the assumption that including organic foods in the family diet has to cost more than 'regular' food. Focused planning and selective shopping is all it takes to make eating organic both smart and economical for everybody
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In the region of Liguria, on the northwest coast near the border of France, they prepare stuffed cabbage with a vegetarian stuffing
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Why make your own energy bars? First, you'll trim a few dollars off your monthly food bill. Second, your homemade bars will be far better
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Our panel of nutrition experts discusses the latest consumer attitudes on diet and predicts the top food and nutrition trends coming your way this year
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This nutrient-rich recipe is filled with everyone's favorite pizza flavors, yet it contains a fraction of the fat and calories found in pizza
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Grown for its deep green leaves as well as for its seed, which flavors oils, arugula is commonly served in a salad of mixed greens. Incidentally, argula -- also known as rocket, roquette, rugula and rucola -- was thought to have aphrodisiac qualities
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I attribute the fact that my four year old daughter eats everything, from oysters and rabbit ragu to kale and carrot juice, to pure and simple luck. Other parents ask, especially when they see her slurp down an oyster, how we get her to eat so well. When I say it is all luck, I'm not lying. But the truth is, I also use a few tricks
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While it was thought to possess health attributes, specifically for the digestive system, rhubarb wasn't cultivated for food until the 18th century, in America. Today, its role extends beyond the pie plate -- it's 'in the pink' because of its nutrient contributions
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While there's no single food that is perfect, there are many foods that are nutritional powerhouses and will definitely help you feel your best. For a food to be considered a 'super food' it must be nutrient dense and packed with vitamins and minerals that will benefit your health and decrease the chance of nutrient deficiency. Examples include ...
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'Eating outdoors soothes the soul,' I remember my oldest brother saying years ago as we gathered in his backyard on the Gulf Coast. And so it does. Whenever I attend a summer picnic, be it in a park or backyard or beach or patio, by early nightfall I'm home again, under the stars down South. A favorite Southern menu and recipes follow for hosting your own Southern-style picnic
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You do a lot to keep your family healthy, including making smart choices about the food you buy. And chances are, you'd buy everything organic if you could. But for most moms, a totally organic kitchen isn't realistic. Beyond that, however, certain organic foods are worth the cost. Check out this shopping guide to help you know where to allocate your budget and where to save
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Every year, thousands of us travel for business to attend conferences, presentations and meetings. While these journeys are necessary, they involve a great deal of sitting and eating. Meals are often eaten in planes, hotels and automobiles and may lead to weight gain. Here are a few suggestions that will help you make better eating choices on your next business trip
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What's better than fruits and vegetables from the supermarket? Those you buy from a local farmer or grow yourself. Frequenting a farmers' market or growing your own produce can give you a new relationship with food, and perhaps with people; be good for your heart and muscles; and help you eat more fruits and vegetables
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No matter how strong your willpower, snacking is inevitable. So how can you make these daily indulgences healthier? There's nothing that says snacks can't be healthy. Here are five snacks that are not only excellent for you but also contain no added preservatives
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Welcome to the world of gourmet salts, a culinary rage that covers the gamut, from artisanal handcrafted sea salts to salts from exotic locations, and infused salts. You don't have to look hard to find specialty salts; they're in supermarkets, gourmet food shops and in prepared foods with increasing frequency. What's so special about specialty salts?
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Milk kefir is a fermented dairy product similar in many ways to yogurt and buttermilk. It's how kefir is cultured that makes it really unique -- instead of heating the milk and adding a culture as you do with yogurt, all you need are kefir grains
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What fun it would be to come up with a light supper dish that uses both of these ingredients! I roasted the squash and the asparagus and combined them with ricotta and pine nuts for richness. I used lemon and thyme to add brightness and acidity
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This quick-cooking, healthy dinner recipe is a simple combination of zucchini, shrimp and pasta flecked with plenty of fresh basil
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Here's how probiotics and friendly bacteria can protect your health and how the foods you eat can nourish them
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Along with its antioxidant vitamins, parsley contains several other unique compounds that also pack antioxidant punch
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Thinking about going on a juice fast? Here's a safe and effective method
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A new study says that even a bite of a favorite food can make you overeat. Are you overindulging?
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Traditional egg salad isn't exactly the healthiest meal. That's why we set about making healthier egg salad. Using a few simple techniques, we slimmed down egg salad without sacrificing any of its flavor
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This fish sticks recipe is just one of the oven-frying recipes we've created with great success here. You can make these homemade fish sticks in about the same amount of time it takes to bake a box of the frozen kind, but you'll only be eating a fraction of the fat
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It's easy and smart to add these superfoods (aka nutritional powerhouses) to your diet. So, what are you waiting for?
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Here are four herbs that I constantly use in my dishes for health and therapeutic benefits, and why you should use them too
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Sipping a cold cocktail on a balmy night is one of the great pleasures. It can also be a way to sneak some nutrition into your daily diet. Here are three refreshing and restorative drinks
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Looking for a new and easy way to lose weight? Try sneaking pureed vegetables into your food
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Here, we've put together a day's worth of easy, delicious meals and snacks packed with cold- and flu-fighting nutrients
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The most effective way to lose weight -- and keep it off -- is to make smart changes to your everyday eating habits. One of the best ways to do this is by swapping ingredients
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Saffron is believed to be one of the first spices cultivated for use in medicines, perfumes, dyes, and foods
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Diet accounts for 25 percent of cancers in developed countries, according to a 2011 review published in European Journal of Cancer Care. But is it what we eat or what we don't eat that is to blame? The body of scientific research on dietary patterns and cancer is intriguing
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Butter contains saturated fat, which raises bad LDL cholesterol and increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. Margarine has no saturated fat and fewer calories, but it may contain trans fat, which not only raises LDL cholesterol, but lowers good HDL cholesterol as well. Fortunately ...
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The old way of thinking was that a gram of sugar was a gram of sugar, whether it came from fruit or high fructose corn syrup. The fact is we're eating too much sugar
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Seems everyone's got an opinion about sugar. It's a safe bet that many people have resolved to give it up, because they think sugar negatively impacts their health. The relationship of sugar to health is an emotionally charged issue, with people taking sides for or against it with little, if any, scientific support for their beliefs.
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If you're still searching for ways to use that half-bushel you still have left over from the orchard, or if you're just looking for a new way to enjoy this versatile fruit, it might be time for you to try your hand at making apple butter
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Chefs have turned to the chic shade of black to infuse drama across a stark, white dinner plate. They know that the deep, glossy shade of say black quinoa or black rice can do wonders for the visual appeal of a meal. But are there any nutritional rewards that come along with this elegant color palette?
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Modern science is beginning to confirm that honey possesses unique health properties
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Some of our favorite cool-weather side dishes are comforting vegetable casseroles like good old scalloped potatoes. Our version saves about 160 calories and 12 grams of saturated fat
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The resulting stew is terrific over pasta or rice; it's a way of putting vegetables front and center, dressed up with chorizo
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Here's a peanut butter alternative made from a blend of pumpkin, sunflower and flax seeds. It's rich, creamy and super easy to make at home
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Health practitioners from across the country gathered in San Francisco for the 8th Annual Nutrition and Health Conference. We listened to their conversation in order to share their words of wisdom
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While natural colorants made from foods like beets are available, many manufacturers opt for synthetic dyes--which may have dangerous health consequences, particularly for children
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Here's foods to use and avoid to help get a good night's sleep
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Escalating concerns over food safety have given way to myths and confusion over how you can best protect yourself from food-borne illness in your home. Our food safety expert cuts through the hype on some of today's most widespread food safety myths
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Considered a fruit, the fig is actually a flower turned into itself, housing the seeds which are actually the real fruit. There are over 150 varieties of this unique fruit that packs the delightful crunch of many tiny seeds within a thick and sweet flesh wrapped in a smooth skin.
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As an alternative to your morning cup of coffee or tea, yerba mate is making a big splash in the U.S. Grown beneath the tree canopy in the South American rainforest, yerba mate is becoming a very popular drink
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This vegan carrot soup is creamy, satisfying and flavorful -- and it takes about 30 minutes from start to finish
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Picture a daily diet of fish and shellfish; of meats including fatty bone marrow and tongue; of fruits and vegetables, roots, nuts, and berries. Over the course of a year, you might eat 100 different types of fruits and vegetables. But you wouldn't drink any milk or consume any dairy products. Grains or cereal products would be unknown
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Not only is this Tandoori Salmon with Pickled Cucumbers recipe healthy and delicious, but it's also easy to prepare
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If you've decided to go vegan, whether for health or philosophical reasons, it's important to put a little thought into your new strategy. It's also important to ensure that you get a balanced diet that meets all of your nutritional needs. Check out our Nine Vegan Diet Rules to make the most of your diet
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Whether it features soup in Vietnam, biscotti in Italy, or scrambled eggs in the U.S., breakfast revs up the body after a night's sleep, giving us energy and nutrients to face the day. Studies suggest that eating breakfast regularly is associated with good health -- and that the timing of the meal, as well as what's in it, matters
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Fueled by efforts to lessen the impact of food on the environment, food miles advocates strive to eat foods grown locally, which have traveled fewer miles, in order to reduce their carbon footprint by reducing the release of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that may contribute to climate change
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The age-old food pyramid is a goner. Can the new MyPlate icon improve your eating habits? Learn more here.
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Technically there is no such thing as a low-carbohydrate cereal because cereal is made from grains, and grains are mostly carbohydrates. Today, many cereals include soy for additional protein.
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Scientists are especially interested in turmeric's curcuminoid compounds -- in particular curcumin. Curcumin is nontoxic and possesses a variety of therapeutic properties, including analgesic and antiseptic, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
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While you wouldn't dream of banning frozen treats, you feel justified putting the kibosh on the ones containing red No. 3 and other wacky ingredients. One way to minimize the food dyes and unpronounceables is to remake your kids' favorite snacks from scratch
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From the pinto beans of Mexico to the chickpeas of the Middle East, legumes have been an important staple in many cultures for centuries. It's no wonder, because legumes -- a class of vegetables that includes beans, peas and lentils -- are as near to a 'perfect food' that you can find.
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With deadlines to meet, after-work cocktails, frequent dining out, late nights and early mornings, it's easy to forget how simple it is to take control of your health. The following tips will outline some simple ways to enhance your everyday health, boost your metabolism, maintain a healthy weight, increase brain function and start feeling powerful from the inside out
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Many types of tea have outstanding health benefits, so while it's easy to be overwhelmed by the vast amount of tea to choose from, a little knowledge can set you on the right path
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We may feel that we're out of options when medications aren't the answer, but nothing could be further from the truth. Julie Daniluk is convinced that diet can impact inflammation
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In any healthy diet, it is always suggested that we consume more greens -- spinach, swiss chard, kale, romaine, dandelion and so forth. You have heard, read about and perhaps occasionally consume these sometimes intimidating 'creatures.' And let's face it, there are only so many salads one can consume. Don't worry, there's a tasty alternative: the green smoothie.
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Known in the Inca language as the 'mother grain,' quinoa (keen-wah) sustained the people of the Andes mountains of Bolivia, Chile and Peru for the past 5,000 years. This nutritious seed was highly regarded in Incan culture, and was believed to provide stamina to warriors.
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You're not the only one puzzled over omega-3 fatty acids turning up in eggs. After all, you typically associate omega-3s with fish, not poultry eggs. How do omega-3s end up in eggs? It all starts with the chicken and not the egg, after all.
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My Spaghetti with Toasty Walnuts and Flax recipe is just the ticket. Its flax meal and eggs are rich omega-3 fatty acid, which helps fight the body's inflammation, improving blood flow. The recipe's whole grains lower insulin resistance, unlike white pasta, crackers and most bread
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Even if high-fat treats aren't one of your personal heartburn triggers, they can still lead to extra pounds, which in turn can make heartburn episodes more frequent and severe. By opting for low-fat cooking methods, you can fuel your culinary passion and create tasty meals while keeping heartburn symptoms in check. Here, the best cooking methods for heartburn sufferers
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Does frozen yogurt have the same health benefits as regular yogurt?