1 Ingredient to Make your Cookies Healthier!

As the seasons change, so do the things your making in your kitchen. In the fall, baking chocolate chip cookies is a personal favorite. They pair up perfectly with a cup of hot coffee and will make your house smell wonderful! The only problem is that it's impossible to only eat one. But don't worry, there is one easy change to make your favorite cookies healthier! Instead of using all-purpose flour, substitute it for whole wheat flour. By doing this you will add more nutrients and fiber to your cookies, and they still taste just as great!

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

1.Heat oven to 375ºF.

2.Mix sugars, butter, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

3.Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.

Stop with the Fast Food--a recipie that is just as quick and easy

So the easiest thing to do on your half an hour lunch break is to run to McDonald's or Burger King. But if you're doing that every day, you are definitely racking up the bucks--and the calories. The best thing to do it prepare your lunch the night before. Betty Crocker has a ton a recipes that are quick to make and very healthy. One of my favorite, easy lunch recipes is the Bean and Veggie Wrap. I prefer a whole wheat wrap, but any will work. It's stuffed with black beans, mushrooms, spinach leaves and Cheddar cheese. This wrap is packed with nutrients and is only 280 calories. It will that will definitely fill your stomach and hold you over until dinner. Don't be afraid to add variety by filling your wrap with different beans, mushrooms or cheese.

Follow this link for the exact recipe..http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes.aspx/bean-and-veggie-wraps?RSS=RecipeLink&PubWeek=09012009

Foods That May Help Your Look!

People today are always on the go. Were eating out to dinner four times a week, working overtime and not getting enough sleep. But there is something you can do! There are some foods that may acutally help your appearnace. Fruits like blood oranges, cherries and blueberriers are fruits that are rich in antioxidants and help to boost collegen levels and make your skin look younger. Crisp, dark green vegetables and shellfish are also foods that are great for your skin!

There are more foods that may be helpful. If you want to learn more go to http://health.msn.com/nutrition/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100213894&imageindex=1

In the beginning..

Today is my first day of blogging on this topic--so just a quick over view. I will be writing about food. I will write about the good, the bad, the gross and the really delicious.

I want to touch on all aspects of food, including recipes, good and bad restaurants in my area and dishes that I recommend. I also want to write about food preparation and food safety. For example, who knows that there are eight kinds of knives, with a possibility of being made or four different material and all used to cut, slice and chop different kinds of food?

These are the things I'll touch base on, so hopefully you enjoy and continue to read! :)