In MyFitnessPal, you can search through a food database to add your meal into the app's diary and track your calories. Unfortunately, the sheer size of the database can make it hard to find exactly what you have just consumed, which is why MFP includes a barcode feature to make the process of adding food much smoother.
Please read the following in Rod Serling's voice. Picture, if you will, a mother. She comes home after a long day at the office, relieved that she took some chicken breasts out to thaw and will be able to make a quick and easy dinner for her family. She opens her refrigerator to get the chicken, but to her horror she does not see it… she forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer after all. What will she make for dinner now? How will she feed her family? She has entered…the Panic Zone.
Dee from Applause Your Paws Dog Training demonstrates how to desensitize your dog to a muzzle by using a hand-feeding ritual with your dog on a daily basis for a week. The objective is to have your dog work for its food instead of feeding him from a bowl. In other words, you will reward him his daily food if he does what he's told. First, fill the bowl with however much you feed the dog in one day. The first 3 days will be used to get the dog accustomed to eating the food from your hand. If h...
This video language lesson explains how to hold polite dinner conversation in Japanese, focusing on traditional Japanese table etiquette. At the beginning of a meal, a typical thing to hear is "itadakimasu". Translated literally, it means, "I will partake." When finished with a meal, everyone says, "gochiso-sama", which is a way of expressing respect for the meal. The names of the utensils used in a Japanese meal are "hashi" (chopsticks), spoon (same as in English) and "foh-ku" (fork), "coppu...
Just as not all eggplants are made equal, not all eggplant cuts are made equal. This may slightly surprise you, but how you cut an eggplant does impact its flavor and reception in any recipe. Plus, presentation is very crucial if you're into creating both a pleasurable and good-looking meal.
If you're anything like us, then you want to lose weight - or maintain your already fabulous waistline - without having to sacrifice your favorite foods. Dieters need to live a little, too! If you love munching on bread, consider this grilled Lebanese flatbread instead. Unleavened dough makes this sucker crunchy and super tasty, but without the excess fluff of most breads that equates to major carbs and calories. Check out the video to get the instructions.
If we could we would totally eat baked potatoes every day. Tender and fluffy, they taste great alone and also topped with favorites like bacon bits, sour cream, scallions, and really whatever else suits your fancy.
Chicken and dumplings are a great meal to make if you have a large family to feed and not too much time. Requiring only a few inexpensive ingredients, the dish is as close to a universal appetite pleaser as you will get.
In this video, we learn how to make a vegetarian school lunch with Tamra Davis. First, you need to prepare your lunch box and place an ice pack in the freezer. Now, prepare the lunch by adding a main dish, such as a sandwich, burrito, or pasta. Add in a dairy item, such as cheese and yogurt. Also, add in lots of fruits and vegetables inside of a plastic container. Use reusable containers, which will save you money from using plastic bags everyday. Make the meals fun for the kids so they can h...
We all love homemade bread but sometimes there just is not enough time to start one from scratch. In this clip, Betty will show you how to turn that frozen store bought dough into something just as yummy as home baked with a few simple steps. Follow along and serve delicious bread with your next meal, straight out of the oven. Yum!
Eating healthy requires preplanning most of the time, but if you're looking to eat healthy and are strapped for cash and time this is an easy recipe to make which will both speed up weight loss and muscle gain.
If you are a vegan on the go, don't worry! In this tutorial, learn how to make a super easy and delicious dish that can be prepared pretty much anywhere in no time at all.
An easy way to start your children on the path to eating healthy is to involve them in the cooking process. In this tutorial from Modern Mom, get expert tips from Barbara Beery, an elementary teacher with a passion for cooking. Barbara is a cooking instructor for children and runs a kid's cooking school called Batter Up Kids] in Austin, Texas.
Frozen foods are becoming more and more popular dinners for busy families. These microwave meals can be a great alternative to cooking when you are short on time, but sometimes they pack hidden unhealthy additives like sodium, and excessive calories. Check out this tutorial from Ask Amy and know which frozen meals are the best for your family. Learn to keep an eye on things like preservatives, sodium, calories and fat, and to stay away from artificial junk foods. This way, you will not only b...
Corn dogs are a great staple of boardwalks and summer. Unfortunately, they're also incredibly unhealthy. If you're on a diet but simply cannot live without corn dogs, make this healthier alternative from Rachel Ray.
This recipe for chicken nuggets is egg-free, wheat-free and gluten free. Instead of using breadcrumbs, this dish uses flaxseed meal and ground-up sweet potato taro chips. In lieu of eggs is honey mustard. If this sounds yummy to you, then you have to try these gluten-free chicken nuggets for dinner or a snack!
Tilapia is a fantastic fish for any dish, if cooked right. If you're looking for a fantastic new recipe try making a baked tilapia with salsa verde and rice! This fantastic meal is easy to make and is cheap enough to make enough to save for another meal! In this video you'll learn how to prepare the tomatillo's for the salsa and plenty of other lessons on preparation and cooking for the final product.
Well, with a title like "orange-flavored cod," you've probably already figured out two of the three ingredients for the flavorful fishy meal, which are oranges (four navel oranges) and cod (four cod fillets). What is the last ingredient to this simple Woman's Day Magazine meal? One cup of thinly sliced red onions. See how easy it is!
Adrian Bryant shows you the 5 things to do to lose weight fast. You should be able to lose 20 lbs in 3-4 weeks. The first thing you should do is eat four small meals a day 3-4 hours apart. Before you eat each of your meals you should eat 2 raw vegetables and drink 1 serving of whey protein. You should next eat a meal that consists of no more than 300 calories based on your hunger level. You should avoid sugary foods like candy.
This recipe is a terrific way to create a custom meal stuffed with your favorite fillings. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make homemade calzone. You will need: pizza dough, lean ground beef, onions, parmigiano reggiano cheese, corn meal, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and black olives.
Indian pudding is a baked custard made from corn meal and milk, eggs and spices, and is sweetened by dark, rich molasses. According to "America's Founding Food" authors Keith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald, colonists used the word "Indian" when referring to corn or corn meal, not the indigenous peoples. This corn pudding became popular among colonial cooks around the time of this country's independence. Watch this how to video and learn how to bake a delicious cornmeal pudding.
A unique breakfast food from India, Vada Pav is a quick and easy meal. Made with fresh chanti and then seasoned with fresh chili, curry leaves, mustard oil and gram flour this is served on a fresh bun. Vada Pav is also a kid friendly meal and vegetarian delight.
As the fish farming industry struggles to become more environmentally friendly, it just gained another problem. Fish food loaded with antibiotic-resistant genes.
This Video will Show you how to make a Semi-Southern Meal Quick and Easy! I will be Having Fried Chicken, Greens, Sweet Potato Soufflé
Here's a great tasting meatball recipe for your slow cooker. This is a nice easy meal for a company lunch, or just something different for lunch or supper.
Sometimes you've got a head of lettuce that you want to eat but it lacks a certain youth. In other words, it's wilted and browning at the edges. Other times, you get to the grocery store near the end of day and the only lettuce or greens available look a little on the sad side. Never fear. You're not doomed to a meal of fast food or mouthfuls of soggy salad. You can easily revive those leaves and have something crisp, green, and delicious for your next meal, so don't dump it in the trash.
Video: . this video will show you how to make organic fertilizer balls for aquatic gardening.
Back in our college days we ate like pigs. With a full plate of classes and social activities we were frequently far too worn out to even consider firing up the grill or stove and actually cooking a meal. Let's just say that In'n'out was our best friend.
Breakfast in America is poop when compared to breakfast in Morocco. While we're nomming on whatever expired cereal we can find in our pantry while still in our sleepy mole-person state, ladies and gents in Morocco are sipping on sweet tea and eating sweet, fluffy pastries stuffed with apples and figs.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a meal from steak, potatoes, and asparagus. First, peel your mushrooms and then slice and chop an onion. After this, heat up a pan with olive oil, then add in your onions. Now, chop your potatoes into cubes, then boil until tender. When finished, drain and combine with a mixture of butter and milk. After this, cut your asparagus stalks off, then add in the pan with onions and mushrooms. SautŽ these all together until they are browned. To serve, plate the...
In this tutorial, learn how to make a super fast, delicious meal that is also good for you! This low-carb, low-fat meal is ready in minutes and will fill you up without weighing you down. You will get a step by step for making this yummy, Asian inspired dish - seared ahi tuna steaks, served med rare with a side of deliciously steamed edamame beans.
Having people over and not sure what to prepare for dinner? In this two-part video, chef Danielle Gilbert Iglehart cooks up a savory meal from start to finish. On the menu? Spicy jalapeno, basil, and ginger stuffed chicken breasts, grilled alongside skewers loaded with fresh zucchini, onion, and yellow squash, then topping off the meal with a cilantro lime rice dish that is out of this world. Yum!
The linked video shows how an elderly woman named Clara makes pizza from scratch. The first thing she does is flatten out the dough using a roller and then she places it on a pan as she continues to flatten out the dough with her hands, and she suggests that you use extra virgin olive oil on the dough. She then puts her homemade sauce, anchovies and both powdered and small pieces of block cheese onto the pizza. Clara then cooked the pizza at 350 de...
94-year-old Clara shares economical and delicious meals from Depression-era American homes. This episode: Dandelion Salad! Dig up dandelions and discard flowers, roots and dead leaves. Soak in clean water and rinse 3 times. Repeat twice more, if necessary. Dry leaves once they are clean. Arrange leaves in bowl. Pour lemon juice and olive oil over leaves. Mix salad with a spoon or your hands. Enjoy! Follow Clara's instructions and you will have a fresh, delicious and very economical salad stra...
In the video, the narrator went over how to make a dish called Moong ki fry daal. The first thing she did was go over all of the ingredients that would go into the dish. After she went over the ingredients, she combined the first ones needed into a pan with boiling water. After this was well mixed, she added all of the other ingredients slowly. Eventually all of her ingredients went into the pan, and the narrator had a tasty meal. By watching this video, a person would be benefited with knowi...
Here you'll learn how to make a delicious beef and asparagus stir fry and all on a budget. With just a half a pound of asparagus, and some yummy red peppers mixed in with some delicious seared steak. All mixed and cooked together on a hot skillet. This will be great for your guest, or if just looking for a great tasty meal and you can afford to go out and spend money on a sit down meal. It's a quick and easy to cook dish for any night of week. Eat up and enjoy.
Approximately 4 percent of women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Here's how to manage it.
My husband's and my daily schedules are constantly changing. Frankly, it's complete chaos sometimes, so I can't plan to have elaborate dinners on the table at six o'clock every day. And by the time we actually get to eating in the evening, we've become so hungry that our moods have taken a nosedive.
We've been on a constant hunt for the best way to make almond milk at home, and we think this trick might just be the most genius yet.
There are all sorts of small survival stoves available, and the ESBIT stoves are some of the best. This video will teach you how to use an ESBIT stove to start a fire, even in the rain, and cooke a delicious and healthy backpacking meal on it.
