Healthy Cooking Articles, Blogs And HowTo

  The idea of giving up deep fried comfort foods is simply devastating. But we must eat healthy in order to live a disease free and fruitful life. So what is the best solution? Just bid adieu to your greasy fry pan and say hello to the oven. Bake... -

  Jams, jellies and chutneys are usually made with the loquat fruit that is native to China. The sweet flesh of the fruit is also used to make healthy pies that contain sugar substitutes which are  unprocessed. Ripe loquats are recommended as... -

  The milk fruit, more commonly known as star apple is a delicious tropical fruit that can be eaten fresh or made into a dessert pie. To make the star apple pie a healthy treat for diabetics and weight watchers, it can be made without adding any... -

  A tropical fruit pie can be made with the lucuma fruit to experience its yummy fruity aroma and flavor. This fruit which tastes a bit like maple syrup and sweet potato can be made into a pie by adding natural sugar free ingredients to enhance... -

  A mouthwatering dessert can be made with grapefruit and sugar substitutes for  a healthy and yummy treat. Plant based natural sweeteners are good choices while baking a sugar free grapefruit pie that the whole family can enjoy. This is because... -

Crunchy, sweet and sour persimmons are delicious fruits that can be used in a variety of sugar free desserts and bakes. The fruits have a slight tartness and when used in the pie need a lot of sugar to balance out the flavors and impart sweetness. To make a... -

An exotically  nutty pie namely the cashew pie that is bursting with flavors can be prepared without adding any sugar. For all those who find this hard to believe, the simple fact is that there are many natural and delicious sugar substitutes   ... -

  Sugarless baking is on the rise due to the many sweeteners that have graced market shelves in the last few years. The simplest way to make a sugar free cranberry pie is by replacing white sugar with other healthy sweeteners. There are more than... -

  Sugar free baking is getting very popular as it is a healthy way to make ones favorite desserts and bakes. A plum pie which is usually loaded with sugar can also be made by using natural sweeteners that are available in plenty at health stores.... -

Nothing tastes better than a sweet and sour huckleberry pie that is made with all natural and wholesome ingredients. Replacing sugar with healthier sweeteners makes an excellent huckleberry pie that is loaded with many essential vitamins, minerals and... -

Natural sweeteners are an indispensable part of a sugar free menu and can be used to make a range of delicious beverages, desserts and bakes. A sugar free passion fruit pie is a must for all those who want to enjoy yummy as well as healthy... -

  Small and sour crab apples are very interesting ingredients to help make a sugar free pie. The sweetness in the pie can be imparted with the help of natural sugar substitutes that are healthy and give a lovely flavor to the pie. As crab apples... -

  The use of sugar free substitutes is recommended to add sweetness to a quince pie as the fruit has a sour taste but a very aromatic flavor. A sugar free version of the pie can be made which is otherwise loaded with a lot of table sugar to... -

  One of the best ways to enjoy pomegranate is to make a delicious pie with it. The pie can be made more interesting by substituting table sugar with natural sweeteners which will provide a unique flavor and taste to the pie. Additionally, this... -

Zesty blood orange and natural sugar substitutes make for a lovely pie that can be enjoyed any time of the day.  A sugar free pie made with fruits is a healthy dessert that can be enjoyed in moderation by diabetics and overweight individuals. Given the fact... -

A sweet pie with a hint of spice can be made by using nutmeg along with natural sweeteners. This makes a perfect dessert that can be enjoyed in moderation by diabetics and overweight individuals. This is because sweeteners that have been extracted from plants... -

  A  sweet olive pie has a delightful taste which can be made even better by the use of sugar free ingredients. The purpose of using sweeteners other than sugar is to make a pie that is healthy as well as tasty. These sweeteners are of two... -

  The sweet and juicy pulp of the honeydew melon is perfect to go into a delectable sugar free pie. The most useful tip while baking such a pie is to add natural sugar substitutes which will give more flavor and of course sweetness, to the the... -

  A basic pie recipe can be made very healthy by the use of sugar free ingredients. Custard apple is naturally a very sweet fruit and is suitable for making a pie that contains no added sugar. This fruit is commonly known as bullocks' heart... -

  Instead of throwing out guavas that have turned ripe and softened, use them to make a delicious and fruity pie. Guavas are good ingredients to go into a sugar free pie and can be added in many forms such as juiced, pureed or simply mashed. To... -

  If one wants to make a rich, creamy and fruity pie, then avocado is a must use ingredient. Such a pie is very nourishing and can be made healthier by using sugar free substitutes that are rich in natural vitamins and minerals. There is an... -

  Sweet and juicy figs can be turned into a delicious pie and that too without any added sugar. It is not necessary to add refined white sugar to desserts while baking, especially when there are so many sugar free options available in the market.... -

  Sugar free baking has many advantages that has made it very popular and much sought after. A sugar free date pie is relatively easy to make as the main ingredient is a  natural sugar substitute by itself. Though artificial substitutes can also... -

  The average American consumes 100 g of white sugar every single day, in the form of juices, breakfast cereals and of course desserts. A grape pie is one such dessert which when made with sugar free ingredients is a very healthy way to end a... -

  A flaky, light crust and a delightful sweet  filling go in to make a delectable vanilla pie. A sugar free pie can also be made by using healthy sugar substitutes. This is important considering the fact that an average American consumes about... -

  A favourite dessert of many,the pineapple pie, can be made healthier by using sugar free ingredients. A sugar substitute is any sweetener that will replace sugar in cooking and baking and is often recommended for diabetics and overweight... -

  T he most loved tropical fruit dessert is undoubtedly a fresh mango pie. To make it healthier, many sugar free ingredients can be added in the place of commonly used white sugar. Sugar is not the best choice as it is highly processed and... -

Fresh orange pie has a delightful flavor because of the addition of the sweet and sour citrus fruit. Since lot of sugar is needed to make such a pie, many sugar free substitutes are being used instead. These are healthier options as many are unprocessed and... -

  Ripe and red tomatoes are an indispensible part of a sweet tomato pie . What is even better is that a sugar free version can be made with natural and artificial sugar substitutes to make it tasty as well as healthy. Such a pie can be made... -

  A sugar free pie made with pears can taste simply out of the world.  It is not always necessary to add sugar as a treat.   We can look forward to the sugarless variety as well . There are many sugar free replacements in the market... -

  How to use sugar substitutes in baking a blackberry pie and still deliver the same yummy dessert? Well, it is simple really as there are many sugar substitutes available which will help create the perfect dessert, without the harmful... -

  A watermelon is a water and iron rich fruit and a great ingredient for a sugar free pie. The ripe fruit itself can be very sweet and makes for a delicious fruity pie. This pie not only becomes a low calorie treat, it does not raise blood sugar... -

  Rhubarb has a strong tart taste and when turned into a pie, is usually made with a lot of sugar to balance this sourness. Diabetics, overweight individuals and those who are suffering from cardiac diseases cannot eat this large amount of sugar... -

A freshly made raspberry pie is a favorite all time dessert. To make it more appealing and healthy a sugar free version can be tried and trust me, it will be far better than your expectations. For those of you who thought that baking a dessert is all... -

  Sugar free baking is being done in many homes to provide a healthy and wholesome dessert that can be eaten safely by overweight individuals and weight watchers. A sugar free peanut pie tastes so good, that one can never guess it has been made... -

  A creamy and sweet coconut pie makes a delectable dessert and a calorie rich one too. To make a healthier version suitable for diabetics and overweight individuals, sugar substitutes and spices can be used in the place of sugar. The end result... -

  Juicy and sweet peaches when turned into a sugarless pie can taste quite divine. The need for sugar free products arose because t he large amount of sugar added to desserts, that many of us consume at least once a day, can give rise to... -

A healthy and tasty sugar free pie can be made with pecans as the main ingredient. According to research, eating a handful of these nuts daily, can significantly lower blood cholesterol levels. To make a pecan pie even more nutritious, alternatives to sugar... -

  Bananas contain plenty of the naturally occurring fruit sugar fructose, which makes it the best contender for a sugar free pie . When made in such a manner, a banana pie becomes a much healthier alternative and can be eaten by those who... -

  Baking a blueberry pie   that is sugar free is really simple if you have with you all the right ingredients. There is a general addiction to sugar which is the cause of the obesity epidemic that is seen today. Pies especially, are... -

  A tarty and sweet strawberry pie is everyone’s idea of a perfect dessert. A sugar free variant is always welcome as traditional ones contain extra sugar to balance the tang of the strawberries and can be a bit of  a problem for diabetics... -

Umm, just that thought of a deliciously moist soft chocolaty cookie is enough to give a person serious hunger pangs but we know that it isn’t healthy. Think about it, everybody loves chocolate and a deliciously soft gooey chocolate cookie is like a... -

Cooking the Italian way regularly need not spell a doom for your healthy eating habits. True, if not careful, one can easily go astray and end up with a meal loaded with salt, refined carbs, and calories. However, healthy Italian cooking is not exhausting... -

If you yearn for some easy Mexican cooking ideas but are concerned about your commitment to following a healthier lifestyle then this post is for you. With the liberal amounts of cheese, salt, and shortenings used in most Tex-Mex recipes, these dishes can end... -

Thai food seems to be the new buzz word and for a good reason. Thai cuisine with its layers of unique spices and flavors is not only delicious but inherently healthy. However, many popular recipes, in their zeal to provide a localized version of the original... -

The popularity of Chinese cuisine is almost unparalleled around the world. Though, getting a takeaway meal may seem like a pushover, trying to cook healthy Chinese food needs much more than a visit to the Asian store. Mastering the art of Chinese cooking is... -

So you are a glutton for Indian curries but abhor the grease left in the pots and pans? A look at the butter, ghee (clarified butter), and cream used in most recipes may make one wonder if healthy Indian cooking is possible. Fret not, for a few changes in the... -

If not prepared the right way veggie diets can lack several nutrients and be filled with unhealthy fats and refined carbs. However, cooking a healthy vegetarian meal need not mean loads of exotic ingredients busting your budget or spending hours on end tied... -

Traditional quiche contains buttery crust that is usually prepared using whole milk, eggs, and double cream and can be quite heavy in fat and calories. To lighten it up, start out by skipping the crust and substituting eggs with egg whites or liquid egg... -

Satisfying, filling, and flavorful, there is nothing quite like spicy, savory steak that sadly, can be quite high on fat. For a healthy meat option, it's important to cut down the fat content in steak as much as possible. You can minus the fat from steak... -

Nothing could be more comforting than a piping hot bowl of hardy beef or chicken stew on cold weeks of winter to warm your bones and beat the chill. However, the high fat and sodium content in stew can topple your healthy diet plans and can add in some... -

For people on the go, nothing works better than a glass of yummy smoothie . Packed with mega doses of vitamins and antioxidants, a few swigs of smoothies can equal several servings of fruit and is one great way to load up your body with the natural... -

For most weight-watchers and fat-conscious people, pizza is a forbidden food. Typically, the store-bought pizzas are loaded with fats and calories. However, if you cook your pizza at home, you can make changes to the recipe to reduce fat and calories... -

If you love your macaroni and cheese but wish to skip the unwanted fats with something healthier without sacrificing on the taste, then you have landed up in the right place. Heavy milk, butter, and cheese are what make the traditional mac and cheese so... -

If you all love great looking and tasting cakes, cupcakes and brownies, but wish you could cut down to the fat content, then this blog would exactly tell you how to make your icing low in fat. Nothing beats the richness and taste of homemade icing that is... -

  Are you looking for some healthy dishes to cook with your toddler ? Then, welcome to the world of healthy and tasy dishes. Feeding your toddlers with healthy food is a big challenge for today's parents. Check out these simple, tasty... -

    Xylitol is sugar alcohol acting as natural sweetener and found in the leaves of birch trees and is the member of Laurel family. Health benefits of xylitol are countless for one single reason, it is sister... -

  Copper is third most abundant trace elements found in our body. But despite its abundances, we are quizzical about the safety of copper cookware, and try to find out that how healthy is copper cookware for us. Some of... -

  A lot of people like to experiment in the kitchen with all sorts of recipes when on a diet. While cooking diet food it is important to know what holds true and what mere heresay is. Here are the top 10 myths about cooking... -

  Apple cider vinegar is one of those rare ingredients which have various uses and you can also use apple cider vinegar in daily cooking. From seasoning to tenderizing meats it can be used in varied ways in the kitchen. To make it easy,... -

  Microwave cooking is a concept that has, unfortunately, made every individual of todays’ generation dependent upon its use. And despite the knowing the microwave cooking hazards, we all will still go and re-heat our pizza in it after reading... -

Chia seeds, which slows the carbohydrates-sugar conversion process, are considered healthy and must be incorporated in daily diets. Let’s find out 3 Easy Recipes To Make With Chia Seeds with this article. Introduction: Highly nutritious Chia... -

If you are pressed for time but want to cook and eat healthy food, then Nuwave Oven is what you need and this article will guide you on How To Do Healthy Cooking With Nuwave Oven . This oven is essentially an infrared oven that also uses conduction and... -

Holiday Cooking can be stressful and sometimes, we focus more on how they taste than their nurtritional value. That being said, here are some Healthy Holiday Cooking Tips to help you:     Holiday Appetizer... -

Did you think baking healthier cookies is impossible? We have these 5 steps to bake healthier cookies , so that you can make your favorite cookie healthy and enjoy it without a second thought.           ... -

  A healthy diet comprises of healthy ingredients and healthy cooking methods. Learn the quick tips for healthy cooking to prevent tampering food nutrition. After all one needs healthy food to prevent diseases. These quick healthy... -

Looking for a healthy diet doesn’t mean your meal has to taste as if some experiment went wrong or a slimy lab accident. Salad dressings can not only be fat-free but also tasty and inexpensive. Here are a few fat-free salad dressings for you. ... -

When the bikini season is around the corner, most of us yearn for a bowl of salad. Here are some of the quick n easy salad recipes that you can try out to beat the summer heat. Strawberry-Mango Mesclun Salad This summer salad can be easily... -

  During the cancer treatment, the body is under attack – from both the cancer and the treatment. At this time, to stay strong, the patient needs to eat foods that are rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals. ... -

Pizza is considered as a junk food – but if you wish you can prepare it in a way, which shall make it quite healthy. Here are some tips and guidelines which shall help you to learn how to make healthy pizza. Making healthy pizza is all about using the... -

Diabetics need not be condemned to a life with no sweets; there are a lot of diabetic dessert options available. Though you can always buy the ready-made diabetic "sweets", it is easier,healthier, and more economical to bake a sugar-free cake for... -

American Diabetes Association records the total number of diabetics in American at more than 20 million. So, we thought, we would help you to learn cooking for diabetics , so that you could cook easily and safely for a family member, friend or colleague... -

It's summer and nothing can be more refreshing than lemon tea. Ice lemon tea serves as a tonic during suffer afternoons. My love for black tea originated when I was sixteen years old. My mother introduced me to black tea and soon I got addicted. My mom... -

Eating healthy could actually mean only one thing , cooking at home. Yes, it might mean some planning and time in the kitchen however, no other food can actually compete with the health benefits that cooking at home offers. If you care about the health of... -

Cooking can actually be a lot of fun as compared to the tough, tedious and drab affair that it is made out to be by many. Yes, it does require some patience and effort; but surely there is no pain no gain. Think of all the delicious food that you can enjoy... -

With life moving at a real fast pace each day, eating is what we all make a compromise on in the big hurry. Convenience food can be great for a change. It can be a life saver on a day when you have come back late from work and neither have the time nor the... -

  Soveenal ( Véé...) was posted one of my favorite recipe Tondli Bhaji Recipe [Gherkins ] ; few months ago. I could identify myself with that recipe because this was my favorite one. I generally find dislike for kundaru... -

At least there is beginning to be more variety and perhaps some healthier choices.  What I don't understand is that cooking doesn't need to be labourous or time consuming!  Fresh ingredients can be prepared into a healthy tasty meal in mere... -