Chickpeas, also called garbonzo beans, are a good protein source, but you can increase the protein level by adding tuna, cooked meat, diced or crumbled cheese or nuts such as walnuts, almonds or peanuts.

If you’re looking for a healthy fat free or low fat breakfast, this is a good one to try. This fat free muffin recipe gets plenty of moisture (and healthy fiber) from apple juice and fruit, so there’s no need for margarine or oil, which adds fat as well as calories.

Acai Berry is an extremely nutritious fruit that is being seen more and more in both juice and pill form. However, the most benefits come from the berry itself. Because of this, there are some great recipes using Acai that you can use so that you get the most out of the Acai Berry and enjoy some great flavor.

Ingredients:

2 large cooking apples, such as Jonathan or Granny Smith, peeled, if desired, and finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 slightly beaten egg
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons cooking oil or melted butter
Cooking oil (optional)
Unsweetened applesauce (optional)

If you want to know where American food traditions are headed, look back. Many of today’s most healthful eating trends bear a strong resemblance to yesterday’s: nearby farms offering nutritious, peak-of-season products, slow-cooked dinners that foster leisurely family meals, an emphasis on meatless dishes and minimally processed foods.