About Simply Healthy Eating
Welcome to Simply Healthy Eating, a site for those interested in eating simple and healthy.
The purpose of this site is to provide easy recipes with products that are natural and/or organic. Most, if not all recipes will substitute white flour for wheat, sugar for honey, along with other more healthy alternatives. We hope you enjoy the selection of recipes and updates.
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Enjoy a healthier life!
This delicious smoothie is one of the most nutritious smoothie options out there but it isn't one you can order in the store. Here's how to make your own:
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1/2 cup of plain yogurt
1 cup of low fat milk
1 avocado, halved and pitted
2 tablespoon of honey
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend into a smoothy.
Pour and enjoy the delicious goodness.
This recipe has been passed on so its original source is unknown. It is a HUGE hit every time it is made and has been requested repeatedly. Now you can make it and know where to go when you want to make it for your parties and family gatherings.
Ingredients:1 can diced tomatoes (petite is recommended) - do not drain
1 can diced tomatoes with chillies - do not drain
1 can corn - drained
1 can black beans - drained and rinsed
1 chopped red pepper (optional)
1 chopped green pepper
1 small sweet onion - diced
2 cloves garlic - diced
cilantro
juice from one lemon
salt and pepper
Directions:1. Combine all ingredients. Let set in fridge for 2-3 hours.
2. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or use as a filling for your chicken wraps.
Hummus a wonderful snack filled with good nutrients. This is a snack that can help you encourage your children to eat the much needed 4-5 servings of veggies a day. Hummus is also a great appetizer to a healthy and tasty meal. There are many twists to the hummus recipe but the version I am sharing below is the basic one.
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Ingredients:
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove of garlic (number of cloves is a taste preference)
Dash of salt
Dash of cumin
Place all ingredient in a blend and mix until smooth. Serve with veggies of your choice. Options of veggies include carrot, yellow squash, zucchini, cucumber, or peppers.
Note: You can easily change up the recipe by adding other spices such as basil, oregano, parsley, Cajun spice or any other spice you enjoy.
