Have some overripened bananas on hand? Don't throw them out! Use them to make this banana nut bread recipe instead. This is a delicious bread that's perfect for a family on a diet, or one trying to stretch their dollars! Let's check it out.
Ingredients:
1 cup ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup lowfat buttermilk
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup margarine
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil two, 9- by 5-inch loaf pans.
2. Stir together mashed bananas and buttermilk. Set aside.
3. Cream brown sugar and margarine together until light. Beat in egg. Add banana mixture and beat well.
4. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add all at once to liquid ingredients. Stir until well blended.
5. Stir in nuts, and turn into prepared pans.
6. Bake for 50–55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes in pans.
7. Remove from pans and complete cooling on a wire rack before slicing.
Yield: 2 loaves
Serving size: 1/2-inch slice
Each serving provides:
Calories: 133
Total fat: 5 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 12 mg
Sodium: 138 mg
Total fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Potassium: 114 mg
Tips for Healthy Living
Living healthy is on the minds of many Americans today. Having a healthy lifestyle can increase your longevity, improve your mood, and help you prevent illness. Let's check out some tips for healthy living.
When you can, make it yourself. Pretty much everything in the store has preservatives to some extent. While the majority of these preservatives are safe for regular consumption, it's still healthier to avoid them when you can. If it's affordable and reasonable for you to make something at home, then make it yourself. For example, make bread at home instead of buying it at the store. White bread has a number of preservatives in it; plus, homemade white bread just tastes better!
Exercise regularly. Even if it's just walking for 30 minutes a day, it's better than nothing. Exercising regularly will help you lose weight. Plus, regular exercise has been linked to improved mood. If you want to get into more intense exercise, consider speaking to a fitness trainer to find the right exercise plan for you and your ability.
Quit vaping or smoking. If you vape or smoke, consider quitting. Both of these activities greatly impact your health over the long-term. They can lead to all sorts of complications, from respiratory issues to cancer. Quitting will help cut your risk for these issues down by a significant margin. Talk to your doctor about forming a plan to help you quit. Your body and your wallet will thank you.
Take care of mental health problems. A lot of people are resistant to therapy. They think that therapy is only for people with severe issues, or that they can handle their problems on their own. Therapy is necessary for millions of people. Whether for small or big issues, therapy can help you make peace with yourself. Managing your mental health issues is paramount to living a healthy, happy life.