gdp's Comments

Healthy Eats : Fried Chicken, Lightened Up

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:02:20 +0000

I love cauliflower and coconut, spicy and creamy.

Healthy Eats : 5 Ingredients: Whole-Wheat Irish Soda Bread

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 14:16:02 +0000

I drink red wine, for several reasons: aids in blood pressure control,weight,heart healthy, help lower cholestrol,reduces cancer possibilities, steadies metabolism, skin healthy, and I could go on and on. You can buy a 3.00 bottle,same benefits an an expensivee bottle

Healthy Eats : How We Choose Our Recipes

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:41:06 +0000

Hi Dawn - I make my coleslaw dressing with 1 part mayo and 2 parts nonfat Greek yogurt. Flavor it up with freshly squeezed lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, celery salt and a little bit of sugar or honey.

Healthy Eats : 5 Ingredients: Whole-Wheat Irish Soda Bread

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:36:05 +0000

Hi Nancy - We kept this recipe to five ingredients but raisins, dried currants, and caraway seeds would all be fabulous additions. Thanks for your comment.

Healthy Eats : Make Your Own Girl Scout Cookies

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:13:29 +0000

Hi Lynn - here is Food Network Kitchen's basic chocolate cookie dough recipe Classic Chocolate Cookies Beat 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar and 1 stick butter until fluffy, then beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; stir into the butter mixture. Chill 30 minutes, then roll into balls and bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Then use these instructions for crispy and thin wafers http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-k...

Healthy Eats : Top 10 Worst Eating Habits

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:39:46 +0000

Hi Jill - It's harder to go overboard (calorie-wise) with steamed veggie but it never hurts to check your portions to see how much you are eating at each meal. Make sure to account for any condiments you might use (butter, olive oil, salad dressing, etc.). Thanks for your comment!

Healthy Eats : 5 Food and Workout Myths, Busted

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 02:23:11 +0000

Hi loves to eat - Sweet potatoes are categorized as "starchy vegetables" - they have about 25 grams of carbs per serving (a white potato has about 37 grams). Here are some more facts and great healthy sweet potato recipes http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2009/11/0...

Healthy Eats : 5 Food and Workout Myths, Busted

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:40:27 +0000

Hi Christine C More dieting myths... we broke down the facts on the different types of popular diets here: http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2011/01/0...

Healthy Eats : 5 Food and Workout Myths, Busted

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:38:18 +0000

Hi Mary - here is a recent post on sodium which includes a link to our canned soup taste test http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2010/06/0...

Healthy Eats : FN’s Top Recipes Lightened Up: Giada’s Chicken Piccata

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:31:43 +0000

Hi Randy Lay - Great question! You can definitely get away with using a vegetable-oil based spread instead of butter, but you might miss that true butter flavor and the sauce would lose some body. The cholesterol will come down a bit but the total calories will stay the same. If you try it, let us know how it comes out. Thanks for your comment.

Healthy Eats : 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Gifts: Homemade Vanilla Extract

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 23:48:01 +0000

Hi Toni H. You are correct -- you will end up with some left over -- I usually reserve that for myself! As for the shelf life - it will keep indefinitely. I recommend storing in a cool and dark place along with the rest of your spices and extracts. Thanks for your great questions.

Healthy Eats : 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Gifts: Homemade Vanilla Extract

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 15:38:43 +0000

Hi Janlee - You really don't need a high-end or expensive vodka for this. I suggest using one that will cost you $20 or less for a liter. Citrus peels also work well with this method to make lemon or orange extract.

Healthy Eats : 12 Days of Healthy Holiday Gifts: Homemade Vanilla Extract

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 12:33:44 +0000

Hi Deborah - The vodka is not heated long enough to cook out the alcohol. Since vanilla extract is used in such small amounts, the alcohol (and calories from it) are very minimal. In this recipe, the alcohol is used as a way to capture and preserve the flavor of the vanilla beans. Thanks for your question.

Healthy Eats : Spotlight Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:51:12 +0000

Hi Lisa -- Bragg's Liquid Aminos works well too.

Healthy Eats : Ask the Experts: Bizarre (But Delicious) Food Combos

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 03:03:46 +0000

Here is my recipe for Mee Goreng -- hope you like it as much as I do http://danawhitenutrition.com/recipes/mee-goreng/

Healthy Eats : Ask the Experts: Bizarre (But Delicious) Food Combos

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:41:55 +0000

Hi Sonny - I'm going to put it up on my website shortly - I'll post the link! Thanks for your comment.

Healthy Eats : Spotlight Recipes: 25 Healthy Breakfasts

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:33:39 +0000

Hi Dianne - All of our recipes are hand-picked by registered dietitians. Even though we don't post the nutrition info for every recipe, we have analyzed them to make sure they meet our healthy guidelines http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2008/12/2...

Healthy Eats : Piña Coladas, Lightened Up

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:16:50 +0000

Hi Ruth - You can find cream of coconut at most large chain grocery stores -- I usually find it on the soda aisle with the other non-alcoholic drink mixers.

Healthy Eats : 5 Ingredients or Less: Peach Frozen Yogurt

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:27:33 +0000

Hi sara - other flavors I like include mango, strawberry, and raspberry.

Healthy Eats : 5 Ingredients: Fruit Leather

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 20:09:15 +0000

Hey Melissa - I've made this recipe many times and a silicone baking sheet seems to work best. Thanks for your comment.