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Pizza Recipes: How To Make A Delicious And Healthy Bacon Tomato And Spinach Pizza Recipe

Eating healthy or healthy eating is on the minds of many people and their families. However, not every healthy dish is as tasty as this delicious and healthy bacon tomato and spinach pizza. You can learn how to make it today to serve to your family tonight if you like. This recipe only takes a few ingredients but it can pack a punch when it comes to great taste as well as being healthy and good to eat.

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You might like to make this at home for you and your family as it is. You might also consider adapting it to make party appetizer mini pizzas. You can make your own pizza dough recipe to go along with it or you might want to purchase a readymade pizza crust to make this dish. You can always add some more filling ingredients if you like by adding some onions, celery, bell peppers as well as many other different ingredients.

Pizza Recipes: How To Make A Delicious And Healthy Bacon Tomato And Spinach Pizza Recipe

Whether you are preparing this dish at home for family or you are entertaining all your friends during a holiday party or pizza party, you will find that many people will enjoy the homemade pizza recipes that you make and serve.

Recipe for Bacon Tomato and Spinach Pizza

What You Need

  • 1 prepared pizza dough recipe
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce
  • 1 shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 small thinly sliced tomatoes
  • 4 or 5 slices cooked bacon

How to Make It

Thaw the frozen spinach, squeeze the liquid from it and then chop it up to include on your pizza, set aside until needed.

Cook the bacon using the manner you prefer the best and then cut the cooked bacon into bite size pieces of about an inch in length. Set aside until needed.

Rinse and peel the tomatoes and then slice them thinly to arrange on your pizza, set aside until needed.
Prepare a pizza pan or baking sheet by lightly coating it with cooking spray. Set aside until needed.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Press the pizza dough onto the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet. Form a ridge around the edges by gently pinching up the dough around the rim of the pizza.

Spread the Alfredo sauce evenly over the pizza dough while leaving about a half inch as a border.

Sprinkle on the shredded mozzarella cheese and then top with the chopped spinach, thinly sliced tomatoes and the cut pieces of bacon. Add some more of the shredded cheese evenly over the fillings by sprinkling the cheese.

Place in the preheated oven to bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the pizza ingredients are thoroughly heated, while melting the cheese.

Pizza Recipes: How To Make A Delicious And Healthy Bacon Tomato And Spinach Pizza Recipe

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Healthy Pizza Recipes

Healthy pizza recipes are easily available even if you use the traditional ingredients contained in most recipes. But there is much more to consider. In my view pizza is a complete meal and a great source of healthy nutrition for children and adults alike.

There are no nutrition problems when eating pizza but you must follow some simple guidelines. It is no secret that overeating is the real underlying issue not the pizza itself. In fact most pizza recipes contain great sources of all food groups which nutritionists recommend to us for a healthy diet.

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Here are some simple guidelines to follow when choosing your pizza recipe.

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  1. Use fresh ingredients especially herbs and spices.
  2. Prepare your own sauces from fresh ingredients especially vegetables and herbs, like tomato, eggplant, basil and onions.
  3. Use the best quality olive oil where it is called for.
  4. Use cheese sparingly. Don't fall into the trap of using too much cheese as this contributes most to the fat content of your pizza. Be restrained! Let the other ingredients and delicious flavours come through.
  5. Remember to have a balanced approach when constructing your pizza. This means making sure that the cheese doesn't drown out the other ingredients. There is nothing better than tasting the fresh basil, the sumptuous tomato and the delicious eggplant.
There are a few secrets of the trade in making your own pizza; once you know them, it is not hard to make your own and it takes very little time. In fact, after you make it a few times you'll wonder why you made such a big deal out of it.

I have put together a collection of delicious pizza recipes over the years which have given me great joy. I am not overweight mainly because I eat pizza in moderation and use the best combination of delicious fresh and innovative ingredients.

I have learned that you can use seasonal ingredients of almost any kind to create new pizza recipes every year. Would you believe that my kids enjoy fruit pizza for dessert? Well, it's true. I have used pizza recipes to introduce new tastes to my children. When they were reluctant to try Lima beans for example, it was a revelation to me that just putting a few on a pizza was a great way to let them taste something new and learn to enjoy it. Naturally I used some complementary ingredients to enhance the flavour but it sure worked.

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3 Healthy Carrot Juice Recipes

Carrots are a great way to get into juicing.... they are a great staple for any juice recipe. They provide a good base to mix in and experiment with other vegetables. They are not too sweet and not too bitter. Here are a few carrot juice recipes to get you started . When you prepare the ingredients keep the skin on (if using organic produce) and benefit from the nutrients just under the surface of the skin.

Carrot-Ginger-Apple

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INGREDIENTS:

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1/4 inch piece of ginger

1 apple

4 carrots

Cut the ginger leave the skin on. Core the apples. Slice off the tips of the carrots and put through juice extractor.

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Carrot-Apple-Beet

INGREDIENTS:

1 apple

4 to 6 carrots

¼ beetroot (peel off skin)

Core the apples. Peel the beets. Slice off the tips of the carrots and put through juice extractor.

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Carrot-Apple-Celery

INGREDIENTS:

1 apple

1 carrot

1 celery stalk

Core the apple. Slice off the tips of the carrot. Slice of tip of the celery stalk and and put through juice extractor.

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Experiment with different quantities to vary the sweetness and taste. The vegetables are most flavorful when juiced and consumed at room temperature. You can store juices overnight or for a short period of time in the refrigerator, but let the juice warm up to room temperature before drinking when possible. Vary the quantities of ingredients to get a different taste. For example; adding more apple will give a sweeter taste, while more celery or green vegetables will give the juice more of a bite.

Carrot Juicing Tips

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when juicing carrots:

1) Never looking into the food chute while the juicer is running. From time to time small particles of carrots get propelled back and can cause damage.

2) Only use the plunger to push the carrots down into the chute. Using an item knife or a wooden spoon can be potentially dangerous.

3) To save time purchase a greater number of thinner carrots instead of the fat ones. This way you will not have to spend time cutting them to fit the chute on the juicer. If you purchase a juicer with a very wide mouth then it does not matter.

4) Organic is better it will save you time and reduces exposure to potentially toxic substances.

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Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Recipes - Two Quick, Easy, and Healthy Recipes

Boneless skinless chicken breast recipes are easy to make, quick to get to table, and good for you. The most common way to prepare them involves oven cooking to reduce fat content that frying may not offer.

However, if small amounts of olive oil are used for frying many recipes can be developed which are faster than oven baking and just as nutritious. One such recipe is Chesapeake Chicken.

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Chesapeake Chicken

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Recipes - Two Quick, Easy, and Healthy Recipes

Chicken breasts
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. butter
1 to 2 Tbsp.Old Bay seasoning
3/4 cup Low fat whipping cream

Fry chicken breasts in olive oil and butter until almost cooked (15-25 minutes)
Add Old Bay seasoning to taste (2 Tbsp is a very spicy amount)
Add low fat whipping cream
Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally

Oven Baked Chicken Breast

This low fat meat should be a vital component of any healthy diet plan. It is a relatively inexpensive source of quality protein.

As tasty as this is you have to remember that you don't need as much protein as Americans usually eat every day. Your daily protein requirement is a piece of meat approximately the size of a pack of playing cards. Keeping that visual in mind will help you determine proper portion size.

Oven Baked Chicken Breast With Onions And Bell Pepper

Chicken Breasts
2 medium onions, sliced
2 bell peppers, cut into rings then halve rings
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter
Sea salt to taste

Coat the chicken breasts with 1 Tbsp. of olive oil and place into baking pan
Sprinkle chicken breasts with sea salt
Bake chicken uncovered in 350 degree preheated oven for 45 minutes
Place onions in a skillet with 1 Tbsp. of butter and 1 Tbsp. olive oil then sauté until translucent
Place bell pepper in a separate skillet with 1 Tbsp. of butter and and 1 Tbsp. olive oil then sauté until slightly browned

Serve with a side of sauteed onion and bell pepper. Place the onions on one side of the chicken breast and peppers on the other. This will add visual interest to your dish and keep the flavors separated.

A side dish of whole grain pasta and marinara sauce (marinara from a jar is fine) will add a great accoutrement to this dish. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Served with a hearty red wine this simple meal becomes an elegant offering fit for guests.

Begin the meal with a large salad or raw vegetable platter. This will give you the raw food enzymes that are destroyed when food is heated. Such a diverse offering will give you a wide array of nutrients.

The sea salt adds minerals to your foods. Olive oil is very "body friendly" and is always a welcome addition to any dish. Butter offers wonderful flavor and "anti-stiffness" factors. Red wine offers anti-oxidants and is therefore part of a heart smart diet.

Now you have two great boneless skinless chicken breast recipes you can eat knowing they are offering you vital nutrients to make you healthier. Great taste, when combined with "body friendly" versions of your favorite recipes will allow you to eat healthy and not feel the least bit deprived.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Recipes - Two Quick, Easy, and Healthy Recipes

Dale Heil, D.C.

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Fruit Smoothie Recipes: Healthy Smoothies for Diabetics

You may think that smoothies are sweet concoctions that diabetics should avoid at all cost, and you would be wrong. Even if you have diabetes, you can still enjoy all the benefits of a healthy smoothie. You'll find many diabetic-friendly smoothie recipes that are low in carbohydrates and fats yet high in vitamins, minerals and proteins. Be sure to use whole fruits to get the maximum benefits out of healthy smoothies for diabetics.

We have a number of smoothie recipes below that call for fruits. These recipes are diabetic-friendly for the following reasons:

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  1. They do not include refined sugar
  2. These recipes use fresh or frozen whole fruits. Fruits are high in dietary fiber and they contain complex carbohydrates.
  3. Some smoothie recipes contain flax seed or wheat germ. These super foods help keep blood sugar at normal levels.
  4. These smoothies are low-calorie and low in carbohydrates. Diabetics and non-diabetics alike can enjoy these healthy smoothies.

Fruit Smoothie Recipes: Healthy Smoothies for Diabetics

To enjoy the following recipes, combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy!

Strawberry & Banana Breakfast Smoothie

  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 3/4 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu
  • 1 small banana
  • 1-1/4 cups strawberries, preferably frozen
  • 1/2 cup crushed ice

Blueberry & Banana Smoothie

  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 3/4 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu
  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup crushed ice

Banana Smoothie

  • 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced (preferably frozen)
  • 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla or fruit yogurt
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 2 tbsp wheat germ or oat bran
  • Ground nutmeg to taste (optional)

Mixed Berry Smoothie

  • 1 cup frozen berries of your choice
  • 1/4 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tbsp malted milk powder
  • 2 tsp wheat germ or oat bran
  • 1 egg or egg substitute (optional)

Green Smoothie for Diabetics

  • 2 cups water
  • 2-3 cups lightly packed baby spinach leaves (preferably organic)
  • 1 pear
  • 1/2 to 1 banana
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1-2 tbsp chia seeds (soak in 2 cups water for a while)

TIP: Chia seeds are high in fiber, calcium, protein, antioxidants and omega-3. You can buy them at health stores.

Strawberry Flax Smoothie

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 3 tbsp flax meal
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Fruit Smoothie Recipes: Healthy Smoothies for Diabetics

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How to Make a Delicious Healthy Pizza Recipe

There are lots of types of pizza. You can have a thin, crispy crust or a thick, bread crust. There are various pizza sauces, including traditional tomato sauce, spicy sauce or even a parsley infused creamy white sauce. Pizza toppings vary enormously. Pepperoni pizza is the most popular pizza variety but this is only one type.

Some people like to stick with a theme when making pizza recipes. They like to use various types of meat for a meat feast pizza, white and green ingredients only for a "white pizza recipe" or the most colorful ingredients they can find for a grilled vegetable pizza. Other people enjoy mixing and matching their pizza toppings or using up anything in the refrigerator that needs to be used up.

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Tips for a Nutritious Pizza

How to Make a Delicious Healthy Pizza Recipe

If you want to make a healthy pizza, there are a few things you can do. Choose a thin pizza crust rather than a calorific deep dish one. Use a tomato sauce rather than a cream sauce and choose your pizza toppings with care.

Vegetables are great for topping your homemade pizza recipes because they are colorful, flavorful and they suit any meat, poultry or fish toppings. You can add raw vegetables, grilled vegetables or thawed vegetables to your pizza.

Use reduced fat cheese instead of full fat cheese as a healthier topping for your pizza recipes. Goat's cheese and reduced fat mozzarella are a good combination. Hard cheeses like parmesan are also good, firstly because the strong flavor means you will not need to use much and secondly because hard cheeses are lower in fat than soft cheeses.

How to Roast Bell Peppers

Roasted bell pepper is one of the tastiest toppings you can use on a healthy pizza recipe. Roasting your own peppers is very easy and you can roast red, yellow, orange or green bell peppers. Roasting them makes them succulent, juicy and bursting with flavor.

There are various ways to roast a bell pepper. The easiest way is to put a bell pepper over the burner of a gas stove or on your grill. Turn the pepper using tongs and keep cooking it until the skin is black and charred.

Alternatively you can broil a bell pepper. Rub vegetable oil all over it first, and then put it on a baking sheet. Use tongs to turn it when the top starts to go black. You can either broil a whole bell pepper or slice it into wedges and broil those. Another method is to cook the bell pepper wedges or strips in a skillet in olive oil. When they are tender, they are done.

The easiest way to get the skin off a roasted bell pepper is to put it in a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. This traps the steam. Leave the bell pepper for twenty minutes then you should find the skin comes off easily. Pull the stem out before you take off the skin. Roasted peppers make a delicious topping for homemade pizza recipes.

How to Make a Delicious Healthy Pizza Recipe

You can add nutritious ingredients to a pepperoni pizza or choose from many other types of pizza to adapt. Add some tasty roasted or grilled vegetables to your favorite pizza recipe and you can boost the nutritional value and the taste at the same time.

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Heart Healthy Pizza Recipe That Actually Reduces Cholesterol

Everybody loves Pizza worldwide right? The delicious savory smell of the cheese and the tomatoes and all the other toppings and herbs. If you're not already heading off towards the direction of the refrigerator, stick around and listen up for a moment. The problem is that most Pizzas have a relatively high saturated fat content - and that's bad news if you are trying to look after your heart health, or you are battling against high blood LDL Cholesterol levels.

The British Heart Foundation recommends a total daily fat intake of 95 grams for men and 70 grams for women. If you eat a half of a typical stuffed crust 14 inch pepperoni Pizza you will consume approximately 75 grams of fat. So you could regularly way exceed your daily fat limit with the additional dietary fat intake from other foods during the rest of the day. If you have been told to avoid cheese you may despair as you suffer that craving for your favourite food - Pizza!

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What if there was a type of Pizza that was not only friendly to your heart health, but actually REDUCED your Cholesterol level, the more you ate (within reason). Sounds too good to be true? Well the good news for pizza lovers everywhere is that it is now possible. Unbelievable - a heart healthy Pizza packed with healthy ingredients that is kind to your heart and health.

Heart Healthy Pizza Recipe That Actually Reduces Cholesterol

A new type of Cholesterol lowering cheese.

The breakthrough came with the introduction of a new type of cheese, which has all the flavour of a mature cheddar, but can be used as a topping for Pizza or Lasagna. In the United Kingdom this product is known as miniCol. This is a healthy alternative to 'normal' cheese and is perfectly safe to eat or cook with, for people with concerns about cholesterol levels.

The difference between traditional cheddar and miniCol is that miniCol is made from milk, which has had virtually all of its dairy fat removed and replaced with wheatgerm oil, which is high in polyunsaturated fat and plant sterols. Most plants contain Sterols which are natural substances found as component parts of certain vegetable oils. Plant sterols are effective in lowering cholesterol by blocking the absorption of cholesterol from the diet, and also by stopping the re-absorption of cholesterol produced by the liver. Studies have shown that miniCol is proven to be capable of reducing blood cholesterol levels.

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Pizza Margherita Recipe (enhanced)

This recipe is for a basic 14 inch Pizza Margherita, but you can easily add further healthy toppings such as tuna, chicken or extra lean beef (raw meat to be marinated and precooked). Because you make it yourself you know and control what goes into it. The manufacturers recommended daily amount of miniCol Cheese is 65 grams per person, so the recipe contains 130 grams - enough for 2 servings.

You have two choices for the base - you can either make your own using one of the excellent home bread making machines now available, or buy a pre-made pizza base from the grocery store.

Pizza Ingredients

Dough (enough for 2 Pizzas)

  • Water - 1 cup
  • Strong Bread Making Flour - 3 Cups
  • Dried Milk Powder - 2 Tablespoons
  • Sugar - 2 Teaspoons
  • Low Sodium Salt Substitute - 1 Teaspoon
  • Yeast - 2 ½ Teaspoons

All you need to do to make the dough is to throw all these ingredients into the breadmaker and hit the 'pizza dough' button. An hour or so later you will have a ball of dough ready to roll into a pizza base.

Rest of Pizza

  • Tomato Paste Tube
  • 4 cloves of garlic - finely chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon of Ground Black Pepper
  • Mixed Herbs - 2 Tablespoons
  • 1 Onion - chopped
  • 2 tomatoes- sliced
  • 1 onion - sliced
  • 1 Green Capsicum - sliced
  • Olive Oil
  • 130 grams of 'miniCol' cheese - grated

Assembling and cooking the Pizza

  • Cut the dough ball into 2 halves. You can freeze one half for another time.
  • Spread some flour onto the worktop and coat the dough
  • Use a rolling pin and roll out the dough to the size of the Pizza cooking tray
  • Spread a small amount of Olive Oil onto the pizza baking tray and rub around with some kitchen towel (this will stop the base from sticking)
  • Place the pizza base onto the baking tray
  • Spread Tomato paste from the tube evenly around the pizza base
  • Sprinkle the freshly chopped garlic evenly into the tomato paste
  • Assemble the tomato, onion and capsicum slices evenly around the pizza base
  • Sprinkle the black pepper over the ingredients
  • Spread the grated cheese over the top of the ingredients
  • Sprinkle the mixed herbs onto the top of the cheese - done

The completed Pizza should be baked in the oven at 200 degrees for approx. 10 minutes and served with fresh salad and a glass of red wine.

Heart Healthy Pizza Recipe That Actually Reduces Cholesterol

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Secrets to Healthy Snacks and Appetizers For Holidays

When it comes to snacking, you don't need to miss out just because you're eating healthy. Eating all those sugary, fat loaded foods will make you feel awful anyway. Instead, you can enjoy lots of delicious snacks and appetizers that are healthy. Serve some at your next get together and see how fast they get eaten!

Healthy Appetizer Choices

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One healthy option is homemade salsa. Create a chunky concoction with peaches, mangoes, peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It is very colorful and you can serve it in a bowl for a snack with chips or toasted tortillas. If you need an appetizer, fill your platter with a layer of chips and add a spoonful of salsa on each one. This is an easy appetizer that everyone will love.

If you have some practice in the kitchen you can make up some California rolls. Crab is a delicious treat anytime. The dried seaweed used to roll up the sushi is called nori. You can find some at your local Asian market. This is a variety of sushi that everyone can enjoy. Make some for a snack or even for your lunch. If you need something to bring to a party, slice up the roll and arrange it on a platter so everyone can be amazed at your abilities.

Bruschetta is a great light snack. Toast a few slices of French bread until they are brown. Top it off with some chopped tomatoes and herbs. Melt a little cheese on it if you wish. This will get rid of the munchies! You can also make up a bunch and serve them at a party or gathering as an appetizer. The same goes for a healthy pizza recipe. Cook one up for a light meal or snack. For easy appetizers, just cut the pizza into bite size pieces and serve.

Salads Make a Healthy Choice Every Time

If you like salad, you're in luck. Make up a healthy green salad. Make sure you chop all the pieces into small, easy to handle bits. Toss it with the salad dressing. This is a fabulous meal or snack at any time of the day. Need some quick appetizers? Take several lettuce leaves. Spoon some salad into each leaf and wrap it up. Fasten it with a toothpick and voila! Healthy appetizers full of flavor and goodness!

Finger foods are a lot of fun. For a quick snack, combine some olives, cheese slices and some cherry tomatoes on a plate. They are all fun to pop in your mouth as you relax, read or play on the computer. For a fast appetizer, pop them onto skewers. One skewer can hold one of each food. These are great fun, and who doesn't like food on a stick? This is a great portable appetizer.

Holiday Appetizer Planning

When you're planning your Easter appetizers you can do the same thing. Appetizers don't have to be pricey. They don't have to be full of fat and sugar. You can easily put together some appetizers that look great and taste wonderful. Give your diners a healthy appetizer to whet their appetite with. These quick and easy appetizers are much faster to prepare for parties you are invited to as well. Spread good health.

As you can see, many of these appetizers are simple and you can whip them up in mere minutes. This will help relieve stress and you'll be doing your body a favor by feeding it food that does it some good. Try some... these tasty snacks are a great way to start eating right.

Secrets to Healthy Snacks and Appetizers For Holidays

Holiday appetizer recipes will fill out your holiday meal perfectly. Many people like to put out holiday appetizers before everyone gathers for the big meal. These can be as simple as a plate of olives and pickles to more elaborate appetizers that look as festive as holiday cookies.

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Healthy and Yummy Pizza

Feeding your children healthy meals becomes harder and harder in today's society. It's all about convenience and already prepared foods. Those fast, convenient options are often not healthy.

In fact, unhealthy influences are all around us.

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Check it out for yourself. The next time you are out grocery shopping, take your time to actually look at all the products geared towards children on the shelves. Take a look at all the beautiful packaging, the animations and then read the ingredients.

Why do so many companies make unhealthy products for children?

Then there's the challenge of what other children eat. Your kid isn't likely to want a healthy meal when their friends are eating the latest fad foods. It's true every parent deserves to parent as they choose, but as a parent making healthier choices for their child, it makes things that much more difficult.

Carrying extra snacks is a great option, that way you always have a healthy option that is easy and convenient. The usual fruits and vegetables are always good. Mary's crackers are great with Hummus (read ingredients first), just one example.

Creativity is the key.

Let's not forget the good old daycare that promotes "healthy" meal plans. Unless ingredients are altered, pizza, chicken fingers and fries are NOT part of a healthy meal.

People may argue that pizza is healthy. I disagree. I agree, it should be, but it's not.

The dough is absolutely horrible for the digestive system. Did you know that most of us already have overgrown yeast in our bodies? We definitely don't need more. Did you know that most people add sugar to their pizza sauce? What grade of mozzarella are they using? All of those take what could be an OK option and make it unhealthy.

Finding a daycare where you can bring your child's meals is the best option. You can request their menu and then make healthier versions of the same foods, which may help your child not feel left out.

For those of you that are in need of a healthy pizza recipe, here you go:

Dough:

1 ½ cups Spelt Flour (if your child needs glutton free, try rice flour)
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 dash of salt
½ cup water
1 tablespoon Olive Oil

In a bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.

Create a well in the middle and add water and Olive Oil. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients into the water. Add more water if too dry.

Once everything is mixed, put dough on a floured surface, like a clean counter. Kneed for about 5 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic. Then use a rolling pin to flatten out the dough, thin crust works best.

This recipe would feed 2 adults.

For your sauce, create your favourite pasta sauce or search for a prepared pizza sauce at your local grocery store...remember to read the ingredients first!

Then top your pizza with whatever you wish. Usually a great time to get in those nutritious greens.

Feeding your child healthy meals can be difficult in today's society. By adding a dash of knowledge, a pinch of creativity and a whole lotta lovin', it's really easy!

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