Pineapple Cherry Pizza

Football game today so I wanted "junk food". Decided to prepare a variation of pizza. Yep, gave myself a party! LOL Fast food (baked in NuWave oven), easy cooking, delicious and nutritious, as far as pizza goes anyway. Rather glad I did this. My team lost today. :(   But,  next week, maybe they will win! :)

*I realize my choice of food or method of preparation may not be suitable for everyone. I do this blog so I can keep up with things I prepare. Thank you for reading my blog.

09142014

Amazing Healthy Veggie Rice

Healthy, Healthy Veggie Rice

Amazingly Healthy Rice

As you know, I try to pack nutrition into simple meals. Today was no exception.

For the rice:

In rice cooker, add

1 cup dry rice

1 1/4 to 1/2 cup orange juice

1 cup water

1/2 T. coconut oil

1 t. curry powder

Then add items below to a FOOD PROCESSOR

1/2 head cauliflower, washed

1/2 yellow squash, washed

1/4 onion

1/2 bunch kale, washed

Chop to consistency desired but I finely chopped the mixture

Add this to the rice cooker and cook WITH the rice, juice, water mixture. When done, add seasonings of your choice. Thank you for reading My Food Diary. I do this blog to keep up with what I eat, for medical purposes--my choice.

I used the slow cooker to cook the chicken breast. Added frozen chicken breast, a couple slices of onion, and a little water. I just prefer adding a little water or broth.

Serving of canned beets, plain with nothing added, except black pepper. I wanted about 4 Ritz Crackers instead of bread, so I added those to the plate. LOL
I can tell you that this meal is delicious and packed with nutrition.

*My choice of food or method of preparation may not be suitable for everyone.

03172014

Sneaky broccoli, mixed veggies, and tuna

Sneaky Veggies! Sometimes, I almost have to even fool myself. LOL I try to encourage myself to "play around" with food and therefore eat healthier. 

I cooked the rice and frozen veggies together in a rice cooker. I chopped usual onions, etc. to add to tuna. I also chopped a little bit of fresh broccoli to sneak in a little more nutrition.

Thank you for viewing my blog.

*I realize my choice of food or method of preparation may not be suitable for everyone. I do this blog for medical purposes, my choice.  I share my quick, easy tips to encourage people that do not feel like cooking all day but needs to eat healthy.

09102013

Tutti Frutti Salad

Almost dessert! Enjoying my first taste of watermelon this year. I cut watermelon, peaches, and pineapple into bite sized chunks. I used canned peaches and canned pineapple. Delicious and Nutritious! :)

*My choice of food or preparation may not be suitable for everyone.

07072013

Squash Surprise in Salmon Croquettes

I wanted a very light lunch today. Light is better than no lunch at all, right? :) 

I sometimes crave salmon.  I figure my body needs it and salmon is one of the recommended foods for good, healthy nutrition. 

Today, I decided to add a little extra nutrition. I added raw, chopped, yellow squash, onion, and a small amount of flour to a can of drained salmon. I did not add egg to this.

I then, coated with a mixture of home-made crumbs, pan fried on top of stove with only a very small amount of spray olive oil. Great taste, easy, nutritious and a great, light meal. I ate with baked beans with no additions except ground black pepper and a shake or two of seasoning flakes. Added no salt to anything. More photos below of the process. 

Oh, next time, I'm adding MORE squash. Loved it and it worked great!

Chop onion and squash in a food 

processor. Add to bowl with a can of salmon. Add just enough flour to make patties hold shape. Mix well. I did not add egg.

Form patties, coat both sides with crumbs. Pan fry, stove-top with very small amount of spay olive oil.

A can of salmon will usually make up to 6 croquettes.

 Serve with your choice of food. I used baked beans for a light, filling meal.

*I keep this food diary for medical purposes, my choice. I share to give ideas to people that do not like complicated meals that take all day in the kitchen and also with budget in mind. Just saying. :)

Nutrition On A Plate

Oh, wow! This was good. I had leftover spinach, carrots, rice, and turkey so all I added were the boiled egg, cantaloupe, and strawberries. Leftovers don't have to be unpleasant. Frankly, I didn't want to do a lot of 'cooking' today and this worked out great. 

I placed the leftovers on a plate, warmed in microwave for a couple of minutes, added slices of an egg I boiled, cut the cantaloupe and strawberries into bite size pieces, added to plate of re-heated food. Added seasonings but no salt. Rather easy meal and nutritious. (Better than some meals I've had in my life) 

*I realize my methods of cooking and/or food choices may not be suitable for everyone. I find doing a blog post about my food helps me be aware of what I really do eat and might inspire someone that just don't feel like cooking or eating. I don't fool with all those long, drawn-out recipes. 

Thank you for reading my blog posts.

06012013 My Food Diary

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Easy Spaghetti, Chicken, Spinach, and Strawberries

Slow cooker spaghetti, sliced baked chicken, spinach, and fresh strawberries. No added oils, butter, salt, sugar, etc. Colorful, healthy (compared to some meals), fast, and easy. I save all that fancy stuff for days I feel absolutely wonderful (lol) or for a treat when I eat out! :)

Slow cooker spaghetti does not take long to cook at all. I added water and spaghetti, turned to high, checked it frequently, and added a can of tomato soup and spices (not salt). It was just more convenient to do it this way today. Another good thing about slow cooker spaghetti is that it can be placed on warm for a while, if you need to do that (wait for some reason).

Today I used leftover baked chicken. canned spinach (low sodium), and fresh strawberries.

 

Thank you for reading my blog. 

*I keep this food diary as a reference, for myself. I share the blog to offer encouragement to people that may not (feel like) want to cook (or eat) due to medical problems.  Sometimes we don't feel up to long, drawn out cooking or we just need an idea to try. I realize my choice of food or method of preparation are not suitable for everyone.

05242013

Refreshing Virgin Jello Cocktail

My Food Diary July 30, 2012

Hot, Humid Weather! Time for a refreshing, cool drink.

Cool Fruit Salad, Hot Day!

My Food Diary July 12, 2012

Apricots, pears, strawberries, blueberries, and yes, a little lettuce in in the bottom! LOL I did add low fat, bought dressing for this salad. I sprinkled with seasoning--but--no salt. EASY, HEALTHY, QUICK! DELICIOUS! 

I post my food diary for medical reasons. It's easy to go back and see what I really did eat. I share my blogs hoping I might help someone else that might like ideas of easy, quick, simple cooking.

*I eat healthier than I did. My ways of cooking or choice of ingredients may not be suitable for everyone.

Cool Tuna Salad and Fresh Tomatoes

My Food Diary July 10, 2012

Simple tuna salad, on a bed of lettuce, with grated cheese. Sliced fresh tomatoes and 

a fresh strawberry, for good measure. So simple, quick, and nutritious.

Bread Pudding and Lemon Sauce

My Food Diary July 09, 2012

I wanted some bread pudding for a dessert but with at least some nutrition. I did this bread pudding in the slow cooker. Made Lemon Sauce as a topping. Delicious!

NuWave Baked Fish and Veggies

My Food Diary June 27, 2010

Baked fish and veggies served with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber salad.

 Baked fish and veggies in Nuwave Oven. Baked 10 minutes (fish was frozen), turned everything over and baked 10 minutes more.  I did an experiment with the okra.  Actually, the okra was too big before it was harvested and was not tender to start with.  However, I thought at least I could get a little experience by trying it.  It did not work. Needed be be younger okra and sliced.  I've done that before and it worked.  Oh well, trial and error! LOL

Beef Tamales, Black Beans, Corn, Peaches, and Crackers

Let's Ban Everything!

Ban Alcohol, Sugar, Cigarettes, Cars, Pets, Medicine, Food, ETC.!

Friday, February 24, 2012

Sports and Politics

I don't resent everyone that doesn't support my choice in sports or politics. 

I'm an avid LSU and New Orleans Saints fan. I REALLY want them to win, every time!   It wouldn't be much to the game if there were no opposition and no fans for the opposing side. 

As far as I'm concerned, politics is the same.  I support the candidate of my choice, VERY STRONGLY, but with respect to the other side. I don't expect every single soul to see everything as I do.  


I like to see the candidates be free to express themselves, even if I don't agree with every word out of their mouth.  At least I get to listen, check the facts, and make a choice. Thank God,  I do have a choice.  Just saying! Thanks for your taking the time to read my blog about this.