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It is an age old saying that one must eat right to stay bright. Nowadays people live a very hectic lifestyle. This lifestyle surely does take a toll on an individual's health. One must pay special attention to their diet and what it comprises of. It is very essential that the ingredients in the daily food fulfill the basic nutritious needs of a person. It must cover all the areas of the necessary fibers & minerals which are must for day to day maintenance of the human body. Different people like different types of recipes.

The taste varies from Mexican, Continental, Chinese, Indian and much more. It is not always that healthy recipes are bound to be bland or uninteresting. If the healthy ingredients are merged with proper amount of spices and elaborate add ons, it can easily result in satisfying the taste buds of a person. It would sound a pretty tedious job for some people to cook these healthy recipes. But one can say from personal experience that it is not at all time consuming. There are many shortcuts and cooking tips involved to make cooking a joyous bliss. The main key to easy, healthy and tasty recipes is organizing it properly.

One must plan the recipes to be made well ahead of time. This helps in proper time commitment to each recipe and keeping it on a nominal cost. It can be a good idea to get the complete family included in the preparation of the meals. In fact children too small to cook can help out by setting out the dishes, cutting up vegetables, cleaning the table and cleaning the dishes. These healthy recipes mean good food & good diet that automatically brings out good health. It is like an art of turning simple recipe into a dish of healthy nutrients in a tasty plate. Let us discuss one such recipe which is high on the basic needful ingredients. Along with nutritional prowess it also doesn’t fail to satisfy the taste buds of each and every individual.

 Chicken with Mushrooms and Scallions

Makes: 4 servings

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
• Ingredients
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 small bunch scallions, sliced, whites and greens separated
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps thinly sliced
4 cups water
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 2-inch piece gingerroot, peeled and cut into 1/4 -inch rounds
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 -inch cubes

• Directions
1. In a very large skillet or soup pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the scallion whites and garlic; cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Pour the water into the pan. Stir in the soy sauce and ginger and let simmer for 2 minutes. Gently place the chicken pieces in the broth. Reduce heat to low; cover and poach until the chicken is just cooked through, about 7 minutes.
3. Transfer the chicken pieces to wide, shallow bowls. Ladle broth over the chicken. Garnish with the scallion greens and serve.

• Nutrition facts per serving
190 calories, 28g protein, 7g carbohydrate, 5g fat (0.9g saturated), 1g fiber.
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