Why Natural Is Better – A Foodstate Resource

Most of us have a sweet tooth that needs some satisfying every now and then. Here is a simple healthy recipe that will satisfy that sweet tooth without over-dosing on sugar.
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup thawed frozen raspberries
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 scoops of nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt
• 1/2 mango, [...]

This recipe is amazing. It’s a little complicated but it has all the right nutrients and its filling. It will take around 40 minutes to prepare and will serve 4 people. It’s perfect for a relaxed, intimate dinner party.
This dish should be served with a few condiments. Serve the various components of the dish separately [...]

Here is a fantastic recipe for a healthy burger. It’s especially great for people who love junk food but don’t want all of the unnecessary calories.
Ingredients
300g frozen soy burgers
220g pineapple slices
½ of a medium red onion(sliced)
4 whole wheat burger buns(split)
4 slices fat free Swiss cheese
Fat free 1000 island salad dressing
Lettuce leaves
Directions
For a charcoal [...]

This is a simple and quick recipe that is both healthy and delicious. Try it the next time you get home after a long day at the office and are tempted by the Mr Delivery menu hanging on your fridge.
Ingredients:
8 chicken breasts
1 tin of corn kernels
4 tbs of sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
2 spring [...]

Here is a classic chicken sandwich recipe with a bit of an Italian twist. It’s perfect for weekend lunches with family out in the garden with a little bit of wine.
Ingredients:
6 chicken fillets
½ cup of soya
3 tsp of sherry
1 tsp minced ginger
A little bit of garlic
A packet of cherry tomatoes
Rocket or watercress
Foccaccio toasted
Home made [...]

We always ruin our healthy salads with unhealthy add-ons that seem harmless but actually have high fat content. Here are a few common things that your salad could really do without. I’ve also given some alternatives to each ingredient.
Feta cheese- low-fat feta or goat’s cheese
Salad dressing- home made dressing with unsaturated oils, water & vinegar/ [...]

I have decided to cut down on carbs. I am following an eating plan with no potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or starch vegetables. I have had to make smart choices and find healthy, filling food.
Here is one of my favourite lunches. It’s pretty quick to prepare.
100g of grilled chicken breast. (No skin)
100g of [...]

Tired of the standard butternut or mixed veggie soup? Try this one.
1 chopped medium onion (red is better)
1 can (410g) corn – not creamed (drain)
1 can butter beans (drain)
1/2 tsp red chillies crushed
1/2 tsp garlic crushed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
380ml low fat milk
3 cups vegetable stock
200g fresh broccoli florets
40g parmesan cheese (grated)
1 [...]

2 cups Basmatic Rice
1.5kg cubed skinless chicken breast
30ml olive oil
50ml Moroccan spice rub (Woolworths stocks this)
7ml ground cumin
1 red onion sliced
3 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp saffron
625 ml chicken stock
100g pitted dates
Freshly ground salt & black pepper
100ml fresh chopped coriander leaves
Place chicken in mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil and mix till well coated. Sprinkle spices over [...]

4 cups broccoli florets, 1 red pepper, 1 medium onion, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 2 tbsp raw almond flakes, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 10 curry leaves
Wash and chop broccoli florets into small pieces, slice the red pepper into small strips (removing all seeds). Slice the onion.
Roast [...]