Archive for January, 2010
Omega 3 Nutrition Bars
Omega 3 nutrition bars are great healthy food snacks, packed full of vitamins and minerals.
This nutritional bar has especially been developed to provide your body with the raw materials necessary to gain and maintain the healthy of your brain. The brain is the control center for the entire body and proper brain nutrition is essential for maintaining a sense of well being.
Omega 3 nutrition bars are full of power packed seeds. Seeds are the beginning of life and contain powerful nutrients for the brain. These bars also contain Omega 3, Tryptophan, Folic Acid and Vitamin B12, all proven to be essential for proper health.
Brain nutrition is a factor in depression. A diet high in Omega 3 decreases the risk of depression. Omega 3 is found in flaxseed, walnuts and almonds. Omega 3 nutrition bars contain all three. Low serotonin levels are linked to depression and the brain needs the raw material Tryptophan to make serotonin. Tryptophan is found in pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and almonds. The Omega 3 bars have all three.
Insufficient levels of Folic Acid can cause depression and Vitamin B 12 deficiency symptoms of forgetfulness and depression. The Omega 3 bars are fortified with both Folic Acid and Vitamin B 12.
The Omega 3 nutrtions bars contain 6 grams of dietary fiber and 9 grams of protein.
You will be delighted with the extra energy and well being after eating these nutrition bars. They are a healthy nutritious food snack and are great for work, camping, fishing, skiing, hiking and any everyday activity.
Creative Wheat Berry Minestone Soup
Let your imagination go wild when cooking with hard red wheat berries. I recently found this unique recipe that is a healthy nutritious food. Give this recipe a try and your family will be asking you to make this soup often.
Hard red wheat berries are high in protein, minerals and vitamins.
Wheat Berry Minstone Soup
2 Tbsp. canola or olive oil
1 lb. hamburger
3/4 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 quarts water
1 Tbsp. beef bouillon crystals
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp oregano
1 cup green beans or peas
1/2 cup kidney beans
1 cup hard red wheat berries
1 cup sliced zucchini
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup minced parsley
1 [15 oz.] can Italian-flavored stewed tomatoes
Brown hamburger and onions in oil; drain grease and add celery, water and beef bouillon. Cover and simmer slowly until celery is tender. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 15 t0 30 minutes.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Easy Nutritious Bean Soup
Your family will enjoy eating this healthy nutritious bean soup. It is very easy on the taste buds and easy on the pocket book.
2 cups dried great northern beans
1 smoked ham hock
2 1/2 quarts water
1 Tbsp butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black ground pepper
Soak dried great northern beans in water overnight.
Rinse and drain beans. Put beans in a large pot, add water and ham hock.
Cover and bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Remove ham hock, when cool, remove skin, bone and fat. Cut meat into small pieces and return to soup.
In a medium skillet, saute onions in butter until lightly browned. Add onion, salt and pepper to soup and stir.
Serves 8.
Nutrition Facts per Serving: 340 calories, 7 g fat, 23 g protein, 48 g carbohydrates, 19 g fiber and 420 mg sodium.