What new "Healthy foods" have you tried?

Amber030583

I came up with this idea that each week I am going to try a "healthy food". I guess I am one of those picky eaters that really am not open minded enough. So when I went to Subway to get a salad they asked me if I wanted spinach on it. I was hesitant and thought why not? But I did tell them to put just a little bit on it.

So, overall it isn't too bad in a salad. I went to the store and bought some and right now I am eating it in my salad I brought for lunch! Glad I made the attempt and tried it.

So my next venture I think will be hummus. I have heard great things about it. So which hummus do you like? How do you eat it?

Everyone, post what "healthy foods" you have tried and liked or disliked? Anyone up to this challenge with me?

Riliye

Surely it counts as a "healthy" food, since it's green -- I tried zucchini last night and actually liked it! Not super fond of the seeds or the squishy texture though.

dumb_blondes_rock

I can't remember what the hummus brand i get is called, its at costco, and its like the pine nut kind.....but it tastes really good on veggies.....I tried soybeans, and they are actually really really good. But then again, i like soy milk....I'm vowing to try tofu, I always buy it and it goes bad before i get the guts to cook it. Oh i also want to try eggplant

dumb_blondes_rock

Surely it counts as a "healthy" food, since it's green -- I tried zucchini last night and actually liked it! Not super fond of the seeds or the squishy texture though.

I cut my zucchini into small slivers and substitute it for my spaggetti when im being good and on track food wise. The texture of the zuchinni is very very similar to spaggetti noodles.

luv2ash

Peel your zucchini skin and all just until you get to the seeds, and then ditch it. Do this to about 3 zucchinis. Then add 1/4 cup of chicken broth, 2 wedges of laughing cow light cheese, and some chopped tomoatoes. Put a lid on it, stir, cover, stir, cover, until the cheese is melted---you have my version of pasta! I do not eat regular pasta-this or spaghetti squash is my pasta.

buffalogal1979

hummus was actually my "new" healthy food. I was surprised to find out that I like it. I like the Tribe brand best, but for some reason I can't find it in the area any more =(
The store brand is my next favorite. Some of them are too spicy or something even though I always get the plain flavor. So try a couple brands before you write it off if you think you aren't going to like it.

Amber030583

Surely it counts as a "healthy" food, since it's green -- I tried zucchini last night and actually liked it! Not super fond of the seeds or the squishy texture though.

I cut up the zucchini and take some olive oil and seasoning salt and fry it up. It is delish!

kaymd

Everyone seems to really love steel cut oats so I made some this morning. I tried it and liked the texture and everything but a serving is only 1/4c. and I didn't think it would fill me up so i dumped it and made my rolled oats (serving is 1/2c. Both of the oats are 150 cals for a serving so I will probably eat the steel cut when I'm not too hungry but need calories.

amycal

OOOO I love hummus (one from Costco is good), spinach and zucchini. These foods have all been regulars for me for some time.

I just had a blueberry kefir smoothie. It was so yummy! A little high in sugar but very fillng and has 11 grams of protein in the 8 ounce drink. I found it at Costco in 8 ounce bottles. There is also strawberry in the box. Great to bring to work to have on hand for a snack or lunch supplement.

themommie

I love hummus, I think trader joes brand is the best, I like the garlic and the spicy one,I like to put it on healthy whole wheat crackers. I love lots of healthy foods some of my favorite are artichokes, any kind of squash, sweet potatoes, pineapple, watermelon

qtrhrsewoman

I am not a picky eater really, butter nut squash is a no go for me and liver, but that's about it. I love vegetables, but rather than trying new ones ('cause I've always eaten them), I try them new ways. Last week I roasted beets in the oven and sauteed the green tops with a little balsamic vinegar. I LOVE them! I had only had pickled beets, which I liked but was not crazy about. Now I can't wait for the beets in my garden to grow. I never grew very many, but I will this year. So I like to try to fix things new ways. Baked sweet potatoes is another one of new found loves. I had only done them candied with sugar and butter and stuff. This is for sure an adventure.

rachieladines

ratatouille its so yummy and great for dinner its like lasagna but in instead of using noodles u use eggplant, squash and zucchini (i didnt know before hand it had eggplant in it or i prob would have been a bit more hesitant) but it was amazing, I love hummus the roasted garlic with eating right pita chips sooo good!

ct1986

I'm glad you started this thread. I'm also really picky and not very open minded. I think I'm going to make a goal to try a new healthy food each week.

dragonbug300

Hummus = love. dumb_blondes is probably talking about Sabra, which is pretty darn good. I like their roasted red pepper hummus.
I also like making my own hummus:
1 can chickpeas
1/3 c pistachios
splash of lemon juice
1/2 ts cumin
1 ts chili powder
2 Tb sundried tomatoes
1-2 jalepeno peppers
1/2 to 1 T roasted sesame seed oil
all processed together, one ingredient at a time, until you get a satisfying concoction of joy.

I also like the Harris Teeter Smoked Paprika hummus. It's cheaper, but tasty and smoky (and lower calorie).

Healthy food that I recently tried: Kale. I made a kale salad over winter break, and it rocked! It really helped balance my pH after all the junk food, too.

LorinaLynn

Lentils. I add some to brown rice for added fiber and protein.

efcdcdb

I have been eating red, yellow and orange peppers with my sandwich for lunch every day at work. I buy the 3 pack at Aldi's and they aren't too expensive. They are yummy and much healthier than chips or other sides. Sometimes I will cut up a piece of cucumber instead.

I also have been using Almond Breeze alomond milk for my cereal instead of skim milk.

sarahliftsUP

Greek yogurt! I'm obsessed with it. I thought the taste of it was so off when I first tried it.. but with some sweetness from fruit it's really good. I only buy greek yogurt now.

Hummus is really good too! I love jalapeno, garlic, roasted red pepper, hummus.. Tzatziki sauce is really good too. It's a yogurt and cucumber based dip that you can dip veggies in or use in your wraps.

Almond milk.. and recently soy milk to get more protein in the mornings. I use it in my cereal in place of milk. That way I can eat a dense cereal with high protein like Kashi and save calories in the milk.

So speaking of cereal... kashi! I love it. It's really good for fibre and protein.

Someone mentioned lentils! I just bought some but haven't tried them yet.. which is weird because I'm a vegetarian. I've had them in salads before but its been years since I've tried them. I think I'm going to have some brown rice for supper tonight.

AutumnSage

I used to hate tomatoes.

And now I'm obsessed! Love them. ha!

I need to try more fruit and veggies but I'm not sure what to do with them sometimes. I would like to include them in a meal/dish not alone most of the time.


I've been wanting to try Hummus! It sounds yummy.

Lcm726

my mom gave me a huge gourmet salad of mash (some kind of green), arugula, brie, pear, pecans, homemade croutons, and lots of other veggies. I've never had Mash before. Does anyone know about it? She said she got it from Trader Joe's. Yummy salad to say the least.

use2becaligirl

Great post and great idea. I didnt realize hummus was a good diet food. I love that stuff.

frogtox

I make hummus every weekend, sometimes two batches. This week I tried beet hummus. I saw a recipe that used beets instead of chickpeas. It. Was. Awful.

I also made my own yogurt in my crockpot and it was so so so good!

mrscjwilson

Surely it counts as a "healthy" food, since it's green -- I tried zucchini last night and actually liked it! Not super fond of the seeds or the squishy texture though.

I cut my zucchini into small slivers and substitute it for my spaggetti when im being good and on track food wise. The texture of the zuchinni is very very similar to spaggetti noodles.

mrscjwilson

Surely it counts as a "healthy" food, since it's green -- I tried zucchini last night and actually liked it! Not super fond of the seeds or the squishy texture though.

I cut my zucchini into small slivers and substitute it for my spaggetti when im being good and on track food wise. The texture of the zuchinni is very very similar to spaggetti noodles.

SPAGETTI SQUASH is really good it has the texture of spagetti noodles and looks like noodles very very low in calories and good for you!

musicgirl99

Great for you for trying new healthy foods. I like the Sabra brand with pine nuts that has been mentioned in this post. It's really great with raw baby carrots.

ce_fit

2% cottage cheese with natural almonds. Always enjoyed cottage cheese, just have not had it in a long time.

SARAHWALKER25

I was really craving so real Ranch dressing. Not light or fat free ( ranch is my weakness) So i tried the grrek yogurt with hidden valley ranch mix and made a supper low cal no fat ( all the taste) ranch dressing!! YUM YUM

lklein

LOVE hummus... I make my own and most the time it's garlic or jalapeno. As far as store bought Trader Joes has some good kinds other wise Athenos is good too.

Spaghetti Squash- Just tried it last week and loved it. It can be eaten with a little salt pepper and butter, spaghetti sauce, or brown sugar to name a few ways to eat it.

Bell peppers any color- love them with hummus or in salads

Brown rice- can't tell the difference from white rice

cardbucfan

I came up with this idea that each week I am going to try a "healthy food". I guess I am one of those picky eaters that really am not open minded enough. So when I went to Subway to get a salad they asked me if I wanted spinach on it. I was hesitant and thought why not? But I did tell them to put just a little bit on it.

So, overall it isn't too bad in a salad. I went to the store and bought some and right now I am eating it in my salad I brought for lunch! Glad I made the attempt and tried it.

So my next venture I think will be hummus. I have heard great things about it. So which hummus do you like? How do you eat it?

Everyone, post what "healthy foods" you have tried and liked or disliked? Anyone up to this challenge with me?

Roasted red pepper hummus, Athenos brand. It tastes great on fresh veggies. I tried quinoa and love it. I make myself eat salmon but hate it! I'm gonna put a starfruit in my salad tonight because it's pretty but I"ve never eaten one so we'll see.

rlysrh

I tried Goji berries the other day and I love them. Now when I'm tempted to snack on chocolate or sweets I get a handful of them instead, and its probably about 15 calories for a small handful. (:
Also I recently tried innocent smoothies and now I can't stop drinking it. I normally have a glass at about 4 or 5pm, its good for me, tastes awesome and keeps me full for a bit longer. (:

LongMom

Great post! Since starting here at MFP I've tried the following:
Spaghetti Squash - I agree with the others, AMAZING substitute for real pasta
Goat Cheese - my new favourite cheese!
Quinoa - love love love this high protein grain
Almond Milk - I didn't even know this stuff existed! I have it everyday with my Kashi cereal

I've always loved hummus. I have also always loved cauliflower and brussel sprouts but I love them even more now that I bake them in the oven with olive oil and spices.

I'm also now having an Activia every day. I used to buy yogurt and throw it out because it would expire. Not any more! I wish we had more Greek Yogurt options here in Canada - I'd love to try it. I've only found one big tub at one of my grocery stores and it wasn't sweetened so I was hesitant to try it that way.

shelliewu

I substitute spaghetti squash for pasta, hummus (Sabra brand roasted red pepper or spinach and artichoke flavor) on whole wheat crackers or as a dip for veggies), and my new bff- pickles (no calories, fat or carbs!). I cook a chicken and spinach dish- basically cook the chicken and spinach together in a covered pan with salt and pepper or whatever seasonings... it's pretty good.
I tried eggplant and can't stand the texture.
Thanks to the poster regarding the greek yogurt mix for ranch dressing... I'm tired of those oil based dressings