Foods High In Iron

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My close friend and CE blog reader  Violent Indifference made the Clean Eating Flank Steak Roulade from the Best of Clean Eating Cookbook and reports that the roulade was delicious! Clean Eating Flank Steak Roll ( Roulade ) Olive oil cooking spray 1/4 c whole wheat panko bread crumbs 1 tbsp pine nuts 2 tsp red wine vinegar 2 cloves minced garlic 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes 1 lb flank steam, trimmed of visible fat 3 oz spinach leaves ( about 6 cups ) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange a rack in a baking pan and coat with cooking spray to prevent sticking 1. Combine panko, nuts, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside. 2. Using a sharp knife, cut steak horizontally into 2 pieces so that it opens like a book Spread steak open so that it is one continuous, think long slice of meat. 3. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over steak, leaving about 1" border on all sides of the beef. Beginning on the outer edge, roll the steak until it is ti

Still looking for Clean Eating condiments and spices? I get a lot of people who are finding my blog from Google searches on "Clean Eating Condiments." Clearly, people out there are looking to add some zing to their foods! Last night, as I used my McCormick cinnamon grinder on my sweet potato, I realized I should talk about these nifty little suckers. These come in a variety of spices and herb mixes - I just got a few of the sea salt grinders, as well as a nice peppercorn mix, and the cinnamon grinder. If you are really minding your salt, be aware some of the blends have sea salt in them - but overall, these are a great CE addition to your spice pantry. Normally around $2 per grinder, on sale with a coupon they are around .50 each. I like the Italian herb grinder on everything from chicken breasts to veggies. The steakhouse grinder is excellent on beef and hamburgers. Poke around the spice aisle in your grocery store, and pick up some of these grinders. Your grilled meats will

Wow...... how my mouth waters at the sight of these succulent dishes (pictures above) and their marvellous tastes are simply superb. These dishes are abundantly available in Singapore and Malaysia, sold at an extreme reasonable cost, as stingray is commonly found in the South China Sea around these 02 countries. Most gourmet lovers would target the grilling method of cooking, as spicy topping are added (every seller will have their own family secret recipie for the dressing) and spread all over the surface, after the fish is grilled over a hot sizzling plate. Usually, stingray will be grilled over a piece of banana leaf. Probably, this is to remove the raw fishy smell. However, the best part of the fish will be the 'fins' where all the soft meat are located. Stingray flesh is also known to possess plenty of Omega 3, Protein and also, with the least Purine content.

[Extracted from the webpage of http://prsync.com/] If you have health problems like a heart condition or a fatty liver, most likely your physician will ask you to avoid eating red meat.  Red meat is one of the greatest temptations when it comes to food.  It is delicious, yet it can be bad for you.  Those with health problems usually have no other choice but to just go with their doctor’s recommendations and avoid red meats at all costs.  But these days, there is a way for them to eat red meat without the risk of making their conditions worse. Kobe beef is one of Japan’s best exports to the world’s food industry.  This is also known as wagyu beef as they are produced from wagyu cattle.  Wagyu beef is best known for its intense marbling as a result of genetic predisposition.  This marbling produces more unsaturated fat and has a better ratio of monosaturated and saturated fats.  This means fats melt at lower temperatures.  If you cook them the right way, you’ll get le

1. Chutney: It is a sweet-tart condiment that is often found in the International section of your store, or near the pickles/relishes. It's a great add on for for roasted chicken or seafood. Make sure you look at the label and get a brand with low sugar / low ingredient list - or, try your hand at making your own chutney to control ingredients and sugars! 2. Curry Paste : A staple in Indian cooking, this paste can be found in mild to blazing hot varieties. Again - check the International section of your grocery store. Great with chicken, or as a different smear on a turkey burger. 3. Pesto: It is a blend of basil, olive oil, vinegar, and pine nuts. Traditionally served in Italian dishes, pesto is fun on vegetables, and I've seen several clever recipes that add this to homemade salad dressing. I like the Amor brand I found in my grocery store. 4. Flavored Oils : Truffle, Herb, Pepper, etc : Flavor infused olive oils are an amazing addition to the pantry. For Christmas, my Mothe

This one saddens me, I have to admit. I like Morningstar and Boca meatless burgers - a lot. Yes, they are proceessed. Yes they are man made , and, unmistakeably, they are unclean. I guess I was turning a blind eye to them. Well, after my research for this piece...I can't, anymore. These will not be part of my diet any longer...and I just got a bunch of killer Morningstar coupons, too! :-( Morningstar and Boca brand burgers are essentially texturized soy protein ( which, in and of itself is flavorless, and I would admit - mostly harmless ) with added colorings, flavorings, and salt...a lot of salt. Some variations have cheese in there ( not labeled as organic in any way ), some with chemicals I just can't even pronounce. Boca Burgers ( All American Flame Grilled ): Water, Soy protein concentrate, reduced fat cheddar cheese ( Pasturized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto color, vitamin A palmitate ), wheat gluten, corn oil - contains less than 2% of methylcel

[Extracted from the web page of http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com] In many countries of the East, bamboo shoots can send people salivating on their plates. Those who have tried bamboo shoots swear by the sweetness and crunchiness it provides to the dishes. And bamboo shoots are very versatile. They can go along quite well in almost any type of dish. The fact that it is a grass doesn’t hinder bamboo shoot eaters much. However, many people have only a faint idea of all the health benefits that the bamboo shoots come loaded with. The Chinese, who have perfected the art of cooking bamboo shoots, knew only of its property in curing infections. Its various other benefits came to light only with the progress of science. Bamboo also find a mention in ayurveda, where the silicious concretion found in bamboo stems is said to act as a cure for various respiratory diseases. There are a host of other medicinal properties in the bamboo shoots, the knowledge of which can perhaps goad the p

Since embarking on cleaning up my diet, one area I've struggled with is salad dressing. I'm definitely a creamy dressing kinda gal, and 99% of commercially available dressings are just sugar, salt, and chemicals. I've been looking high and low for a clean eating salad dressing option, and I may have found it right here. The base is kefir ( pronounced kuh-FEER), a fermented milk product. Most stores carry kefir in the dairy section. I don't personally care for it by itself, but as the basis for a dressing, it's not bad at all. Lemon-Herb Kefir Dressing 1 cup plain low-fat or whole-milk organic kefir 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano, or ½ teaspoon dried 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1 teaspoon raw honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ( I like mustard, so I used a little more ) 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste Mix and store in the f

     The next time you are at the drug store or magazine stand, look for this new issue of Fat Loss magazine by the publishers of Oxygen magazine - a sister publication to Clean Eating magazine. You'll find a lot of articles devoted to CE, as well as some incredibly motivational stories of women ( it is geared towards women, sorry guys! ) who have changed their lives through exercize and CE. I picked up this issue yesterday on my way home from work ( thanks CVS! ) and found the resistance band workout to be exactly what I need right now! I was very pleased to get some new motivational materials, too. Note: ( My personal opinion ) I disapprove of the many, many dietary supplement and powdered protein ads that are in these magazines. I look right past them, as many are unhealthy and IMO, some are downright dangerous. If you pick up this magazine, or ones like it, please don't be swayed to purchase these products. I don't care if they are openly discussed in the magazines lik

      At the core of CE is removing processed foods from your diet and choosing unrefined, "unmessed with" better alternatives. If you are a tea drinker, it is preferable to chose green tea over regular black or Oolong. Why? Green tea isn't fermented in the production process, which leaves it's natural antioxidant powers largely intact. While black and Oolong teas are still healthy, green tea is more so.  If you are looking for an additional beverage to add to your diet, green tea ( hot or cold ) should be at the top of your list.            Tea drinking in general has been scientifically shown to aid in digestion, increase metabolism, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and is a powerful aid to your immune system. It's a win/win/win all around. The only drawback is caffeine content - if you are sensitive to caffeine, or are trying to reduce the amount you consume, be sure to look for decaffeinated teas.      Green tea does taste different than regular bl

One of the hardest things to adjust to is staying on track when in social situations - parties, gatherings - restaurants. Having a few tricks up your sleeve will have you armed and ready to stay on the Clean side of things! 1. Internet: Does the restaurant you are going to have a web page? Check it out before you go in the privacy of your home. Scope out the menu, and make 2 or 3 strong CE choices so when the moment of truth comes, you won't be tempted to blurt out "Can I have fries with that??" You'll also have a prime choice, and then a backup choice if the restaurant is out of that dish. 2. Eat Ahead of Time : No brainer, and the oldest trick in the book. Before you go to the restaurant, have a yogurt, some fruit - anything clean to take the edge off your hunger. 3. Salad: Order a salad for the appetizer course - people who eat salad first generally eat about 20% less food overall during the course of the meal. Ask for "no croutons or cheese" and feel f

[Extracted from the web page of www.nutritional-supplements-health-guide.com] Chlorophyll is actually responsible for the green pigmentation in plants. What does chlorophyll do ? Chlorophyll is what absorbs energy from the sun to facilitate photosynthesis in plants. Chlorophyll to plants is like blood to humans. It is important in many plant metabolic functions such as growth and respiration. Interestingly, chlorophyll is chemically similar in composition to that of human blood, except that the central atom in chlorophyll is magnesium, while iron is central in human blood. This, and the fact that chlorophyll is central in plan metabolism, had prompted scientists to find out if chlorophyll can offer similar benefits to humans. A number of chlorophyll researches have been focused on finding out the potential chlorophyll health benefits in humans. Chlorophyll has been seen to provide health benefits to those who take them. It has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and wound-heal

If you are a stress eater - nothing can be harder than staying on track when emotional times hit...and they will hit. What do you do? Where do you turn when every fiber of your being is telling you to eat that cookie? I was faced with this choice today. I held the cookie in my hand. I turned it over and looked at the chocolate chips. I said "This will not get me where I want to be." And it didn't work. I still wanted the cookie. Badly. I wanted to assure myself everything would be ok - to soothe my frazzled nerves, to calm my thoughts - to ease my pain. Ultimately, I put the cookie back and walked out of the kitchen. I went and took a shower. I hadn't cried at all until I got in the shower, and the tears flowed easily and quietly. I let the pain go. After I got out of the shower, I made a startling realization...at least, it was for me . Food for me is a comfort mechanism to turn to when showing emotion isn't appropriate. When keeping it bottled up is easier than

Another good day. I continue to stay on path, and am pleased to see progressive weight loss - not too fast, not too slow. Just right. I just hit 40 lb lost this morning. :-) Except for dinner, I realized it was nearly a carbon copy of yesterday. I think I need to focus on some variety. 3 cups coffee with milk and stevia 1 - 6 oz cup Greek yogurt with blueberries 1/2 c raisins Tuna fish 2 pieces Wasa crisp bread ( sourdough ) Organic mozarella cheese stick Chicken, ricotta, and spinach quesadillas ( 2 ) steamed peas 1/2 c almonds Water: A little over 60 ounces.

Next up in our discussion of real versus fake foods is non-dairy creamer.  So many people use this stuff daily - previously, myself included - that you'd think we'd be more aware of what this non-food really contains. The bottle tells the whole story, too. The one I've chosen doesn't even HAVE the word dairy on  it. They just call it a generic term "coffee creamer" Instant red flag. Look at the back label for the verdict: Ingredient list: Corn syrup solids, Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut, palm kernel or hydrogenated soybean), sodium caseinate (a milk derivative but not a source of lactose), Dipotassium phosphate, mono- and digycerides, artificial flavor and annatto color.” So what is it? Corn syrup solids? That's sugar. Partially hydrogenated veg oil? That's your key right there... anything partially hydrogenated is a trans fat.   Sodium caseinate ( a milk derivative - how can it be non-dairy if it has a milk derivative in it?? ) is

  [Extracted from the web page of Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia] Propolis is a resinous mixture that honey bees collect from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources. It is used as a sealant for unwanted open spaces in the hive . Propolis is used for small gaps (approximately 6 millimeters (0.2 in) or less), while larger spaces are usually filled with beeswax . Its color varies depending on its botanical source, the most common being dark brown . Propolis is sticky at and above room temperature (20° Celsius). At lower temperatures it becomes hard and very brittle. For centuries, beekeepers assumed that bees sealed the beehive with propolis to protect the colony from the elements, such as rain and cold winter drafts. However, 20th century research has revealed that bees not only survive, but also thrive, with increased ventilation during the winter months throughout most temperate regions of the world. Propolis is now believed to : reinforce the structural stabilit

We're having a massive snowstorm tonight, and driving home was treacherous. My husband surprised me by making dinner - from my Best of Clean Eating cookbook! So thoughtful of him. He must want want something. What could it be??? These were absolutely delicious...and I love that they can be frozen for future meals.  Chicken, Ricotta & Spinach Quesadillas 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast 2 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste 1 medium white onion, finely diced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 bag spinach (6 to 8 oz), stems removed 3/4 cup low-fat organic ricotta cheese 1/2 cup navy beans, drained and rinsed under cold water 3/4 cup low-fat organic mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/4 cup fresh herbs (flat-leaf parsley and rosemary), chopped Juice 1/2 lemon Pinch nutmeg, freshly grated 8 small herb and whole-grain tortillas (6-inch diameter each) INSTRUCTIONS: PREP & FREEZE Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly coat chicken with

[Extracted from the web page of  www.healthmad.com/nutrition] Squid as food are prepared in different ways in different countries. It can be grilled, added to various cooking preparations including pasta, or fried in cooking oil either plain or battered and served with a choice of dips including lemon, ketchup, mayonnaise, olive oil, and soy sauce. For every 3 oz (85gm) of cooked squid, these are some of the nutrients and health giving goodness it does to the body. 1.       Helps the body  absorb and utilize iron (copper) Squid can provide the body with 90% of copper ,, a trace mineral which plays a role in the absorption, storage and metabolism of iron and the formation of red blood cells (RBC). Copper deficiency may show in the form of anemia. 2.        Lowers inflammation (selenium) Studies have shown that individuals with rheumatoid arthritis have low selenium levels in their blood. In addition, selenium is also an antioxidant which may help relieve symptoms of arthritis b