Q. What's a healthy sandwich I can fix for my child's lunch?A. Getting kids to eat healthy lunches ... that's a tough one, but I think you can accomplish that with this tuna-fish sandwich using tofu mayo. Here's how you make it:
Ingredients:
1 6-oz. can water-packed tuna, drained
1 package silken tofu
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup canola oil
1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
1/2 cup chopped celery
Salt and pepper to taste
Sliced whole wheat bread
Leaf of lettuce, washed and dried
Steps:
- Place tofu, lemon juice and mustard in a food processor.
- Blend until smooth, then slowly add the canola oil.
- In a bowl, mix the tuna with celery, then season with salt and pepper.
(Save extra mayo in fridge for later use.)
Food for thought: If you don't tell your kids, they'll never know they're eating tofu. You can tell them when they turn 21; they'll appreciate it then!
Q: What's the difference between the labels that say "organic" and "made with organic ingredients"?
A: According to USDA guidelines, when a label says "organic," it means the product must consist of at least 95% organically produced ingredients.
The term "made with organic ingredients" means the product must contain at least 70% organic ingredients. But, if you truly want organic ... look for the label that says 100 percent organic.
Q: I've read that potato skins are good for you, but how can I prepare them so my family will eat them?
Potatoes do offer a lot of nutrition, and the skin is the part of the potato that contains the most fiber. Plus, many valuable nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C and B6 can also be found close to the skin. Here's a good way to make the skins appetizing:
Before baking the potatoes, give them a good cleaning to remove any dirt. Cut away any green discoloration or sprouts, then rub the entire surface with butter (you can also use vegetable or olive oil). This will give the skins flavor, and will also make them crunchy. Sprinkle the skin with salt and pepper; if you like, add a little chili pepper for extra flavor.
Then, just bake in a 400 to 425-degree oven for about an hour. Tasty topping options: plain, low-fat yogurt (a great low-cal alternative to sour cream) and salsa.
Final Money-Saver Tip: DIY Microwave Popcorn
That's right--you can do it yourself!
Place two to three tablespoons of popcorn in a brown paper lunch bag. Spray the kernels with vegetable oil spray until thoroughly coated; shake the bag to help distribute the oil evenly. Seal the bag, folding it over 2-3 times & place it in the microwave. Hit the popcorn button and you’ll have kernels popping in no time.
