Healthy Cheesecake?

I got to thinking about cheesecake (with all its taboo qualities) and decided to find as many 'healthy' recipes as I could, online. FYI: I haven't tried to make any of these recipes, but I think I will try some of the healthier ones. I did notice the use of Splenda and Equal in many recipes. I have included a link on Xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar substitute. A video about Xylitol.

A Few Good Links (More to come):
Mayo Clinic
Food Network (Please note the readers' comments for calorie cutting suggestions)
Cooks.com (Links to many low-fat cheesecakes)
my-cheesecake-recipes.com

Honey

My last post was about vinegar. This one is at the other end of the scale: Honey. At the moment I am watching an eye-opening film about bees (instead of finishing my taxes. Shhh, don't tell.) I will add links after I finish my taxes in the next day or two, but I wanted to get this link to everyone. I am watching on Netflix. The link is for the movie's website where you can purchase the film.
Vanishing of the Bees

Apple Cider Vinegar Pros and Cons

I am sipping an 8 oz. glass of water containing 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey (for my arteries). I found the recipe on the Internet. This drink doesn't taste very good and I may not finish it, but I will list some links here so you can read all about the properties of apple cider vinegar, as well as the cautions. As I read the information at the links I find that sipping this drink could harm the enamel on my teeth, could interact with the medications I'm on and might be bad for my bones. Also, another recipe says 1 teaspoon in 8 ounces of water. I have abandoned my experiment. May try again after more research and once I'm off my medications, which should be soon since I am eating so healthy. I do encourage you to read on. FYI: There are some good cleaning tips (using apple cider vinegar) at these links.


The good (and the bad):
Sarah Wilson
About.com
ehow.com
WebMD
Wikipedia
Benefits
Natures Natural Healing

All About Tempeh

Tempeh (tem-PAY) is made from soybeans; however, unlike tofu, is a whole soybean product with different nutritional and textural qualities. Tempeh is fermented. It has a higher content of protein, dietary fiber and vitamins due to its fermentation and retention of the whole bean. Tempeh has a firm texture and an earthy flavor which becomes more pronounced as the tempeh ages. (I'm thinking you might want to eat it before it gets too old. Just sayin'.) Tempeh is used worldwide in vegetarian cuisine; some consider it a meat substitute. CHOOSE ORGANIC, NON-GMO. Look on the label. I have included many links so you can learn about tempeh and incorporate it into your diet.


Food.com
The World's Healthiest Foods
About.com
tempeh.info
soyfoods.com
101 Cookbooks
Fresh, The Movie
Healthy Crush (Tempeh 101)

Can Veggies and Fruits with White Flesh Prevent Strokes?

An apple a day may keep the doctor away...No, really!

Follow the links to knowledge:
theheart.org
Natural News
Cordis News
Channel ABC Local
USA Pears
Natural News
Men's Health
Mad Mike's America

The Gift of Love

The audio relaxation link is not about food but it is about stress which impacts the body like food does. So relax, eat a carrot and listen.


The Gift of Love

Unadorned Purple Potatoes May Lower Blood Pressure

Eating two serving of steamed purple potatoes each day may help reduce high blood pressure. I have not read much on this; I am concerned about the pH factor of this suggestion. I will link all I can find on the topic. You decide.





LINKS:
Green Thumb Farms
Web MD
Rodale
Specialty Produce
Competitor
Consumer Reports