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If you are looking for an alternative to the less healthy go-to dish, read on. When you need a hearty, fast, easy dinner, I have your solution.  As an added bonus, this recipe is fun for kids, filling enough for the guys, and healthy for those watching their figure. It is great for a night when you want a low maintenance and healthy dish.  

So, you love pasta. I do, too! Before I spent a summer studying in Italy, I thought Pasta was almost always an unhealthy meal, that would just pack on pounds.  That is, until I saw it made the Italian way.  Even six years later, I still incorporate some of the healthy cooking techniques, including using fresh herbs and spices, to my recipes. While a pasta dish isn’t as healthy as, say a plate of steamed broccoli, there are a few cooking tips to beef up the nutritional value and help you feel good about eating it. Learn how!

In case you have not noticed, there is something fishy going on with healthy cooking! Many of us may order fish when dining out but may be reluctant to routinely cook fish at home.  If you have not yet added fish to your healthy cooking routine, make a committment now to substitute fish for red meat as a regular option for dinner. Including fish in your diet can be a great booster to your health and can help you lose weight. Studies recommend that you eat at least three servings a week. Why? Because fish is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids which can be beneficial to a healthy body and immune system.

Going vegetarian is easier than ever and is a great way to do some healthy cooking. While vegetarianism has been practiced in some parts of the world for thousands of years, it has only really started to take hold in Western culture over the last four decades. Initially, going vegetarian required a steadfast dedication to rarely dining out and ignoring the majority of folks that looked askance at this way of eating. As those who partake in vegetarian diets became a well-established cultural subgroup and the demand for vegetarian foods has increased, it has become far simpler and more convenient to use this diet to stay eating right. Magazines and websites off great vegetarian cooking tips.