Thursday "Tip"...Soup

 

 http://www.amazingsouprecipes.com/
http://www.bellybytes.com/foodfacts/soup_stew_food_facts.html#.VM2TLyxKqSo 

     With the weather still on the chilly side, a warm pot of soup is always "a good thing."  Plus it's a great way to have a filling meatless meal and lots of leftovers to freeze or to share. But have you ever found yourself having put to much salt in the soup? Just drop a peeled potato or slice of apple in and let it sit for a short period of time then remove and the potato/apple will absorb the excess salt.
     To learn more helpful tips, check out the links above, so you can make your family some soup to feed their soul.

Saturday " Supper "... Soup

 

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/persian-yogurt-soup-recipe.html

 Persian Yogurt Soup

If you are dairy free you can substitute the regular dairy yogurt with plain coconut or almond yogurt and Earth Balance for the butter. Don't let your different dietary needs stop you from making a recipe.

 Here are a few links to play with the idea of soup and see which ones will soon be on your families favorite list of meals.

 http://www.simplysoups.com/

http://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/soup.html

http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Soups-Stews-and-Chili/

Tuesday "Try"... Food Swap

Change comes in small doses. Take what your family is already eating and "try" a food swap. Below are some ideas and a website to help you start swapping! Don't get overwhelmed, just try one swap a week and before you know it, a habit is formed.

*Try grilling meat instead of frying

*Brown rice instead of white or start with half brown and half white

*Open face sandwich - use one piece of bread instead of two

*Make soup once a week instead of a meat dish (put all ingredients in a crock-pot)

*Dip veggies in dip instead of chips

*Incorporate veggies whenever you can ( like in your meatloaf - no one will notice)

*Use avocado instead of mayo

*Eat a whole piece of fruit ( like an apple) rather then apple juice 

Here are 50 more healthy food swap ideas

http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/nutrition/50-Healthy-Food-Swaps

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