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April 18, 2022

Can You Eat Healthy For Two Days?

  • April 18, 2022
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Who knows, it might change your entire diet along with your notion of what is 'healthy food'. Try these great recipes for each meal of the day, starting with a bowl of plain Greek yogurt mixed with lots of berries, followed by a scrambled egg and whole-wheat toast. Visit AARP® Staying Sharp® for more recipes with healthy ingredients.

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    TheSuzyQ
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    April 18, 2022

    These recipes look great! I think I will try it. Thank you

    UpperHandsPiano
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    April 23, 2022

    The Staying Sharp program has been helping me to lose weight! I have been increasing my protein and fiber at each meal and decreasing everything else, including snacks in between meals. Thanks for the recipes!

    Contributor ⭐
    May 4, 2022

    My child had gut issues from birth... so we have learned A LOT about healthy eating and most 'healthy' foods are not healthy for everyone.  Spinach is one that first comes to mind.  Find what works for you, do your research and keeping a food journal really does help (from a person who does not journal well).

    One food that was most beneficial has been microgreens (you can easily grow your own!!!  check out this 16 yo kids company which is where we got our kit).  www.AmeliaIslandMicrogreens.com

    Contributor ⭐
    May 4, 2022

    I am vegan and still get surprised at how AARP  never acknowledges veganism as healthy or offers a vegan recipe in any of its food columns, videos, cooking classes or includes a discussion of being vegan in its health information...just completely ignores vegetarianism and veganism.  There's a big older adult group of us out here.

    Conversationalist ⭐
    May 4, 2022

    Hi there, and thanks for your comment. Not sure if you're familiar with AARP Staying Sharp, but there are a number of vegetarian recipes online at https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/search/?q=vegetarian%20recipes. Staying Sharp is an AARP member benefit. Best, Maggie

    SingleAnReady2Mingle
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    May 4, 2022

    So far, I've lost around 65lbs. I need to lose around 150lbs more in order to be in my "healthy" BMI range. Its going pretty good. I follow a vegetarian, diabetic diet. Everyone in my crew that has been on the same weight loss journey with me has lost a minimum of 50lbs each. We started at the end of November 2021.

    Contributor ⭐
    May 4, 2022

    Thanks for the tip Maggie - Staying Sharp really does have some great and practical recipes!

     

    Contributor ⭐
    May 5, 2022

    We have found our air fryer a great aid for eating lower fat foods. We recently used it to cook some chicken drumsticks and thighs. I couldn't believe how much fat came out on the drip tray! The meat was tender and juicy, not fatty, even the skins. I have been using the rotisserie function to find the same results for a whole chicken. We have a large enough air fryer to do this, but a smaller one should work to roast it with the same results. Just put the chicken on a drip rack. Healthy protein with reduced calories. Love it. I think that this might also apply to other meats, though we do love our chicken.

    Contributor ⭐⭐
    May 24, 2022

    Thanks for explaining air fryer.  For some reason I was thinking of traditional frying with oil when actually it does the opposite and the fat ends up in a drip tray, not me! 😍

    Contributor ⭐
    May 21, 2022

    On the weekend, sure!  It's the weekdays that are hard.  My healthiest meals are pan cooked salmon with roast potatoes and sauteed asparagus; chicken breast braised in a couple cans of Herdez tomatillo green chile salsa with roasted sweet potatoes; lettuce wraps made with ground chicken or turkey; and kebabs grilled with chunks of beef, pork, or chicken and usually mushrooms, shallots, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, served on bulgur (quicker, tastier, and lower carb than rice).

    Contributor ⭐⭐
    May 24, 2022

    All are my favorites, especially! salmon 💖   I broil the salmon and roast the asparagus.

    Contributor ⭐
    March 2, 2023

    Thanks for sharing these healthy recipes! Eating healthy for just two days can make a difference, and it could lead to a long-term change in your diet. Using organic natural foods in your recipes is a great way to ensure you get the best quality and nutrition. I love starting my day with Greek yogurt and berries; it's a delicious and nutritious way to kickstart your morning.

    Contributor ⭐
    July 7, 2023

    Those recipe ideas sound delicious and nutritious!