Looking to find Healthy recipes that are quick and easy?

my husband and I have been eating healthier since January and would like to get new ideas for meals. I feel like I make the same things over and over again and I dont want us to get burnt out on our new eating habits.Looking to find Healthy recipes that are quick and easy?
Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”. -- It's not just what you eat, but how you eat.





Take time to chew your food: Digestion begins in the mouth. Chewing breaks the food into smaller particles and mixes the food with saliva that contains digestive enzymes. Thorough digestion is key to the absorption of nutrients and to good health! Chew your food slowly, savoring every bite. We tend to rush though our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavors and feel the textures of what is in our mouths. Reconnect with the joy of eating.


Avoid stress while eating. When we are stressed, our digestion can be compromised. Avoid eating while working, driving, or watching TV (especially disturbing programs or the news). Also avoid confrontations, serious discussions or worry during meals. If you feel stressed or upset, stop eating and relax before continuing with your meal. Try taking some deep breaths prior to beginning your meal, or light candles and play soothing music to create a relaxing atmosphere.


Listen to your body: Stop eating when you feel full. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eating slowly can help you get a more accurate read on this, as well. Eating just enough to satisfy your hunger will help you remain alert, relaxed and feeling your best, rather than stuffing yourself into a “food coma”!


Eat early, eat often: Remember this old saying: breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dinner like a pauper. Starting your day with a healthy breakfast can jumpstart your metabolism, and eating the majority of your daily caloric allotment early in the day gives your body time to work those calories off. Also, eating six small, healthy meals throughout the day, rather than the standard three large meals, can help keep your metabolism going and ward off snack attacks.


Healthy Eating Tips: The Basics


You don’t need a degree in nutrition to ensure that you get a well-balanced diet that provides the daily nutrients you need – simply focus on six basic food groups:





Whole Grains: Whole grains include whole wheat, brown rice, oatmeal, whole grain barley and millet. Avoid food with refined grains including many breads, pastas, and breakfast cereals.


Vegetables: Go for the brights: the deeper the color, the greater the concentration of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Dark green and orange vegetables, from broccoli, kale and mustard greens to butternut squash and sweet potatoes, are several excellent choices.


Fruits: Enjoy fruits in a number of ways: fresh, canned, frozen, dried, whole, cut-up, or pureed. Fruit juices can contain up to 10 teaspoons of sugar per cup; avoid or dilute with water


Milk and other dairy: Choose low-fat dairy products. It is important to choose dairy products that DO NOT contain rBST (bovine growth hormone). Organic dairy is best. If you're lactose-intolerant, choose lactose-free and lower-lactose products, such as hard cheeses and yogurt.


Protein: Vary your healthy eating protein choices with a variety of fish, poultry, eggs, beans, peas, nuts and seeds. Minimize red meats containing high levels of saturated fat.


Oils: We’ve been taught to fear fats and oils, but fresh, high quality fats from olive oil, avocado, raw nuts %26amp; seeds, coconut and fish actually provide excellent (and necessary) sources of healthy fatty acids in your diet.Looking to find Healthy recipes that are quick and easy?
Use brown rice and reduced fat or fat free cheese and sour cream to make this one healthier:


BLACK BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS





1(15 ounce) can black beans, drained


1/2teaspoon cumin


1/4cup salsa


1/2tablespoon green jalapeno sauce


1bag “boil-in-bag” rice


4large flour tortillas


sour cream


Monterey Jack cheese


salsa or chopped tomatoes





In a saucepan, combine black beans, cumin, salsa and jalapeno sauce. Heat thoroughly. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Mix cooked rice and black bean mixture. Spread sour cream on each tortilla. Spread one fourth of rice and bean mixture on each tortilla. Roll up tortillas on microwave safe plates. Cover with chopped tomatoes or salsa and then cheese. Microwave individually for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.





Yield: 4 servings





Use whole wheat orzo pasta and reduced fat feta cheese to make this one healthier:


MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP





1(14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (Italian herb variety)


1/2cup chopped green onions


2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (or Greek seasoning)


1/2teaspoon salt


1/4 teaspoon black pepper


1pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined


4ounces feta cheese, diced


cooked orzo





Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes. Add onions, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook until pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Toss with feta cheese. Mix in cooked orzo and serve.





Yield: 4 servings





This one is pretty healthy as is:


CHICKEN OREGANO





4skinless, boneless chicken breasts


1medium onion, chopped


1/2teaspoon minced garlic


salt


pepper


1tablespoon dried oregano


1(16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained


1/2pound sliced mushrooms


1/4dry red wine





In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown the chicken on both sides over medium heat, about 5 minutes in all. Add the onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes more, until the onions are tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, mushrooms and wine. Cover and cook on low heat about 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Serve with pasta.





Yield: 4 servings
I baked fish the other day that turned out so good! I combined honey and fresh lemon juice and marinated the fish for about 15 min. topped with wheat bread crumbs and baked 375 about 20 min. kicked on the low broiler for about the last 3 min.. It was a little sweet and the crunch from the bread crumbs added a nice texture.





Heres another.


Chicken Acapulco..


1 can sliced pineapple in natural juices drain juice for a chicken marinade. Marinate 30 min. Grill and add fresh avocado lite sour cream and fresh salsa. I season and grill a few pineapple and use a few in rice a make to go with the chicken.


So simple and yummy.
Hummus is always good, and there are tons of things you can do with it





I like to make it myself, and then make a tomato/onion salad to put with it on a pita





You can also make a bunch of hummus and freeze it if you want.
Prevention Magazine has great healthy easy recipes on their site in slideshow format here:





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www.whfoods.com/recipestac.php





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http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Healthy-Co… lots of free recipes there
Check out http://www.cdkitchen.com . They've got great healthy recipes!