Guest guest Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 bounce-healthy-foods-2223287 [bounce-healthy-foods-2223287] On Behalf Of Healthy-Foods Friday, February 22, 2008 1:18 PM Weekly Newsletter on Healthy Food and Frugal Eating Healthy-Foods, Volume 9, Issue 8 Healthy-Foods Just for You! By Leanne Ely, C.N.C. Copyright © 2000-2008, Volume 9, Issue 8 ISSN 1536-5085 February 22, 2008 ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* In This Issue-- -Dear Readers -Comfort Food by Leanne Ely, C.N.C. -How to Shop by Leslie, MissusSmartyPants -Healthy-Foods Resource -Hip Tip ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Gastronomical Greetings, Healthy-Foods Readers! You've spoken, we've listened! A brand, spanking new freezer menu is up on www.savingdinner.com. It's the Heart Healthy version and it's absolutely DEE-lious. You don't have to be all heart conscious to want to eat this great food! First up, it's cold, wintery, wet and nasty out here in the South. What say we get our comfort food on this newsletter? You've got it, with a great recipe to boot. Then, my sister, the one and only MissusSmartyPants gives you the lowdown on how to shop without regrets! If you need help in the kitchen or dealing with your body clutter, here are a few of my books, all on Amazon, all with substantial discounts: Saving Dinner the Vegetarian Way is available at a terrific 30% discount: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345485424/themanichousewif Wanna lose weight? Body Clutter is a New York Times Bestseller-- http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1416534628/themanichousewif Saving Dinner Basics-a book for beginning cooks: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345485432/themanichousewif/103-28424 98-5954265 For the celebrations in your life, Saving Dinner for the Holidays has great stuff for all holidays, even a chocolate feast for Valentine's! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/034547807X/themanichousewif/103-28424 98-5954265 The original Saving Dinner book is here, followed by the low carb version: Saving Dinner http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345464869/themanichousewif/103-28424 98-5954265 Saving Dinner, The Low Carb Way (this is how I lost over 50 pounds of Body Clutter!) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345478061/themanichousewif/103-28424 98-5954265 Feel free to forward Healthy-Foods to all your friends and family and remember-- if dinner is a hassle at your house, there's a solution: www.savingdinner.com Go to the website for a sample menu and more! To Your Health-- Leanne ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* OUR SPONSOR Finally ... How ANY Woman Can Learn to Make Money on the Internet Even If She's Just Getting Her Surfing Feet Wet ... No Matter How Tight Her Budget ...and Using What She Already Knows! Find out How a Stay at Home Mom Built a Successful Online Business and Career with No College Degree, No Experience on the Internet, Too Little Money and Too Little Time ... Just Like Most of You...And How You Can Do It Too! http://hf0507.buddec.hop.clickbank.net/ ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Comfort Foods by Leanne Ely, C.N.C. I have been contemplating this idea of comfort food. Right now, all the magazines have their usual line up of cold weather recipes-the word " comfort food " seems to be the hallmark of good cooking as the weather turns cool, apparently. Now listen, I'm one who will go the extra mile for comfort food. Nothin' says lovin' like meatloaf from the oven, in my opinion. I love a good fashioned roast chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy and the whole nine yards. This is my son's favorite meal and I make it for him on various occasions, like his birthday, Sunday dinner, etc. I have a feeling he'll be looking for a gal who can make chicken like his mama once he gets to a marrying age. But that's not for a few years, thank heavens. In the meantime, this dilemma about what constitutes " comfort food " continues to weigh on my mind. What is it that makes a comfort food a comfort food? Is it the warmth and coziness of the food or the fond memories it instills (like mom's home cooking)? Maybe it is the creaminess of the mashed potatoes or the stick to your ribs feeling you get after eating some good old fashioned beef stew. Whatever it is, there is definitely something about comfort food that satisfies a very primal need we all have. I think it is because we feel really FED after we've had comfort food. We feel fed, loved, happy and warm. Comfort food is like a warm puppy, except you can eat it! There are however, " issues " with comfort food. And those are that most of them are just dang unhealthy. I hate that. But that doesn't mean they need to STAY unhealthy-they just need an extreme makeover and that's something I love to do. So here you go-my very fabulous Beef Stroganoff, extremely made over-lower in fat, lower in carbs and every bit as comforting as " the real thing " . I ADORE this recipe (we had it at my house last week as a matter of fact)-it is from Saving Dinner the Low Carb Way (the book that helped me lose over 60 pounds). I know low carb is no longer the " in " way to do things, but doing things in a lower carb way is a dream come true for me and I continue to " watch it " with the carbs. Here's the recipe: Low Carb Skillet Beef Stroganoff Serves 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion -- chopped 1 1/2 cups mushrooms--sliced 1 pound top sirloin, sliced thinly salt and pepper -- to taste 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup sour cream (to substantially lower fat grams, use low or nonfat sour cream) 4 cups fresh spinach 1 teaspoon paprika In a skillet over medium high heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onions for about three minutes. Add the mushrooms and keep cooking till the mushrooms begin to lose their liquid. Remove and keep warm. Add the beef and cook till completely browned, salt and peppering as you go. Drain the fat, if any, and sprinkle the flour over the top of the beef. Add the broth and cook until slightly thickened. Add back the mushroom mixture and mix well. Season again with salt and pepper and add the thyme finally. Once hot, turn down the heat and add the sour cream. Don't let it boil, or the sour cream will turn into nasty little curds like cottage cheese and you don't want that. Place 1 cup of raw spinach on each plate and top with the stroganoff. The heat from the stroganoff will wilt it nicely. You can saute it first if you like, but it's good this way. Sprinkle the top with paprika. Per Serving: 370 Calories; 26g Fat (64.4% calories from fat); 26g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 78mg Cholesterol; 420mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat. LC SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Just add a big salad. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Instead of serving it on spinach, serve traditionally on wide noodles. ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* OUR SPONSOR Forget what you know about traditional budgeting. Introducing a revolutionary spending system that will help you: - Create a household budgeting plan that you can use! - Recover 10% of your income from hidden spending - Always know exactly how much you have left to spend - Instantly know the impact of every spending decision - Automatically track all your purchases - Easily pay ALL your bills online - Effectively manage credit card spending http://www.tkqlhce.com/email-1415411-10017838 Learn More ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* How to Shop by Leslie, MissusSmartyPants Imagine going shopping for clothes and not spending money on impulsive items that you will later regret. If only you had all the money that you wasted on buying clothes that you never wore! Now is the time to change that! Right now is the best time to go shopping. End of the year and end of season sales have begun-learn how to be a better shopper by following MissusSmartyPants " Shopping Success " tips: 1. Shop Your Closet. First, before you even step out the door to going shopping.shop in your closet first! Look for gaps in your wardrobe that you need to fill. These are the clothing items that you should look for on the sale racks. 2. Make a List. I organize my closet by hanging and folding like items together. I also keep a list of what is missing and what will help me make more wearable outfits for me. By making a list of the items that you don't have, but could really use-you will never wander aimlessly around the stores and get sidetracked again! You write one for grocery shopping-why not for clothes? 3. Comfort Counts. I always dress nicely but wear clothes that are easy to slip in and out of. I also wear shoes that are comfortable and easy to remove-no buckles. You will do a lot of trying on of clothes; make it as pleasant as possible. 4. Lighten Your Load. There is no reason to carry around " the kitchen sink " ! Remove unnecessary items from your purse.you back and shoulders will thank you! Lighten up, carry only the necessary toiletries, keys, makeup, wallet and of course-YOUR SHOPPING LIST! 5. Fuel Up. When you set out to shop for several hours, you are bound to get worn out with all that walking! Just like the car needs gas, don't leave home on an empty stomach, eat before you go! 6. Matchy Matchy. No reason to guess if the color will match with your favorite accessory or shirt. Bring the accessory or shirt with you in a bag-or wear it! This could save potentially an extra trip to return something that doesn't work out. (And the gas to drive there) 7. Read the Labels. Know what you are buying. Does it need dry cleaning? What is it made out of, natural fibers or synthetic? Consider trying new fiber blends on the market right now; there are wonderful new fibers that wear really well-give them a try! 8. Quality over Quantity. A lot of cheap clothes won't make you look any better. Our society is so consumer driven that we get caught up in what we think might be a good buy! But is it really? Having lots of clothes that won't last is a waste of money. Instead, buy clothes you love and ones that last. You work hard for your money, make sure that you get the best quality you can afford. 9. Exude the 'Tude. Everyone will know you have found your personal style when you have a sassy attitude! When you know you look good and your clothes flatter you body type, you exude a confident attitude. Dressing well makes a difference! Leslie Gonzales AKA MissusSmartyPants helps women dress their best! Check out her website for more information, www.missussmartypants.com ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Healthy-Foods Resource Intrigued by all those dinner-assembly franchises popping up all over the country? Price take your breath away? We have the answer and it's our version of these places in a do it yourself way-the Mega Menu-Mailer! OR try Five for the Freezer! Five easy recipes using ONE meat (great for buy one/get one sales at the grocery store) that you can make in an hour after dinner! Mega Menu-Mailer provides instructions, shopping lists, and recipes to make 20 freezable entrees for your family. The meals are healthy and not filled with preservatives and additives. The ingredients are fresh (no dried onion flakes or MSG-laden ingredients, for example), no icky twice-cooked, watery casseroles. And the best part is the cost: just $8.95. With your smart shopping, you can fill your freezer with healthy meals for a fraction of the cost of those franchise places! There are several to choose from, including a Low Carb and Heart Healthy option! And don't forget to check out the Five for the Freezer menus-a great way to take advantage of buy one/get one free sales, plus they're a snap to put together right after dinner! Come check them all out! Go to www.savingdinner.com and see what everyone's talking about! ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^ Hip Tips Do you have a nifty, healthy foods tip you'd like to share? Maybe a comment you want to share? Send it in with your name and state (or country) and we'll use it in a future Healthy-Foods issue! ** I have a 5 quart crockpot that I like to use for " bulk " cooking, especially when I'm having a party. But for everyday use, it can be unwieldy because we are a small family of three (and the 3rd is only a wee 6 month old). Rather than buying a small crockpot just for our meals, I put a smaller ovenproof casserole dish in my large crockpot and pour in some water in the crockpot between the crockpot and my casserole dish. This is also a great way to prevent crockpot oatmeal from burning if anyone's crockpot runs too hot. ~Grace in South Korea ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Would you like to place an ad in this newsletter? 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