Women Cooking Recipes

Fish and other seafood are excellent sources of protein while being relatively low in saturated fats and calories compared to other sources of protein such as fatty meats. This fact alone makes fish a worthwhile addition to one’s diet. However, there is an even greater benefit. Fish is one of the richest natural sources of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Fatty fish such as salmon and trout in particular have high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids.

Many studies have shown that Omega 3 fatty acids provide protection against cardiovascular disease by lowering the levels of bad cholesterol and blood pressure. Other studies have also shown many health benefits ranging from prevention of asthma in children to reduced risk of prostate cancer. Omega 3 also prevents the onset of diseases such as macular degeneration, one of the most common causes of blindness associated with aging. It also helps diabetics maintain better control of blood sugar levels and has been shown to delay the onset of dementia and even Alzheimer’s disease. More recent studies which have focused on its impact on the nervous system have proven benefits in brain function and even in combating depression.
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Smoking has always been a basic component of barbecuing.

Barbecue lovers throughout the world consider it for a number of good reasons, one of those is the fact that smoking adds flavor to your barbecue.
Having said that, it’s no wonder that today, hundreds of barbecue lovers enjoy barbecue smokers.

You’ve probably been to a pit barbecue restaurant and eaten pulled pork or smoked ribs. You may have noticed that those pieces of barbecue you had in your hand, the meat just fell apart. Well, the secret for that is smoking. If you want to make a barbecue in the same way the restaurants do, then it’s possible with the use of a barbecue smoker. You can even achieve better taste results than the restaurants’ do.
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The barbecue is a time to savor the smells of roasting meat and to enjoy the company of good friends. It is a time-honored social gathering and a way almost to get back to nature. The next time you hold a barbecue, check your guest list. Not everyone on the list is your friend. Who are the bad guys? Bacteria.

We live in an atmosphere swirling with fungus, yeast, mold, and bacteria. Normally these microscopic meddlers pose no problem to us. It is only when they find a suitable habitat and grow out of control that they can cause us harm. Bacteria are some of the most dangerous, because they flourish on what your are about to put on the grill: raw meat.
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Most children don’t like to eat fruit and vegetables. How can parents get them to eat the food that is so good for them? Here are some ways:

1. Healthy breakfast
Fill your kids up on their fruit for the day at breakfast.
• banana on toast, maybe with peanut butter;
• cereal with fresh or dried fruit;
• pancakes or waffles with fruit toppings;
• fresh fruit smoothies and a yogurt and sliced fruit combo.

2. Hide vegetables in a sauce. Read more!

Many outdoor cooks close and cover up their grills and smokers for the winter months. They do all their cooking inside and force themselves to forget the great taste of outdoor-cooked food for long stretches of time.
Those who love to cook outdoors and enjoy eating grilled, smoked, or barbecued food do not like to quit doing so just because it is cold outside. Outdoor cooking is not a passion that can be turned on and off because of the weather. It is a year-round love of some of the best-tasting food there is anywhere.

Fortunately, there are many ways to get around this dilemma of being left out in the cold when cooking outdoors in the winter. Read more!

Preparation time: 10 minutes Total cooking time: 20 minutes

1 medium onion, finely dicea 2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red chilli, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or-3 medium tomatoes,
finely chopped
1 cup cooked Sanitarium Red Kidney Beans
1/4 cup water
300g packet Sanitarium Soy Hea Country Soy Sausages
2 crusty French bread sticks
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A cup of garbanzo beans-also known as chickpeas-supplies more than 40 percent of your RDA for folate, a B vitamin that may help ward off heart disease. We served this dip with baby carrots and multicolored pepper slices, but you can use any snackable vegetable. Or, use it as a sandwich spread.

1 small garlic clove
1 can (17 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste) or flaxseed oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons finely ground flaxseed
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Read more!

KFC’s Extra Crispy chicken breast weighs in at a waistline-wrecking 470 calories and 28 grams of fat. But our flaxseed-baked version contains a reasonable 317 calories and 13 grams of mostly heart-healthy fat-and it’s still finger-lickin’ good.

For chicken:
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard ‘/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 chicken breast halves, skin removed
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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The goat cheese in this tasty salad provides calcium to strengthen your bones. Plus, oranges offer a welcome dose of vitamin C to ward off cancer and strengthen immunity.

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large navel oranges, peeled (white pith removed) and cut into segments
1 small red onion, sliced paper-thin Read more!

Serves 6
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min

Recipe note: This sauce improves with age, so make it ahead and freeze it when possible. Reheat in a saucepan when ready to serve.

1 carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small white onion, cut into 8 pieces
1 8-ounce package tempeh (soy) Read more!