Jeanette's Healthy Living

Where delicious and healthy come together

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • List of All Recipes (alphabetical)
    • Breakfast
    • appetizers
    • soups
    • salads
    • main courses
    • side dishes
    • dips and sauces
    • beverages
    • smoothies
    • Desserts and Cookies
  • Special Diets
    • gluten-free
    • dairy-free
    • vegetarian
    • vegan
    • Liquid/Soft Food Diet
    • Pureed Food Diet
    • Low Residue Diet
  • Cancer Cooking
  • Faith
  • Healthy Living
    • Healthy Living
    • travel
  • About
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • Work With Me
    • Media Features
    • Terms & Conditions

Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings

March 6, 2019 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings

Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings are delicious, healthy and make a great appetizer or meal. I’ve been making these dumplings for a friend who is going through cancer treatment. These are lighter and healthier than most store-bought or restaurant dumplings, and also meet the needs of a low fiber diet and low residue diet.  I haven’t…

Read More »

Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, chicken, Cooking For Cancer, Dinner, Low Residue Diet, main courses Tagged With: cooking for cancer, low fiber diet, low residue diet

Chicken Saffron Rice Pilaf

February 18, 2019 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Chicken Saffron Rice Pilaf - a simple, but delicious and healthy meal. Kid-friendly, family-friendly

Chicken Saffron Rice Pilaf is a simple, comforting dish. I’ve been making this cozy chicken rice dish for a friend who is battling cancer. Both she and husband raved about it the first time I made it. I think there’s just something about chicken and rice that feels like a big hug when you eat…

Read More »

Filed Under: Chemotherapy Recipes, chicken, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Low Residue Diet, main courses, Pantry Recipe Tagged With: cooking for cancer, low fiber diet, low residue diet

Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

January 28, 2019 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is a healthy, nourishing soup that is a bowl of comfort. There is no added fat in this recipe, so this is a lighter option than some lemon chicken soups. 131 calories/1 freestyle point per serving. I made this soup for two cancer patients recently who are on a low fiber/low…

Read More »

Filed Under: Cancer, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Low Residue Diet, soups Tagged With: cooking for cancer, low fiber diet, low residue diet

Macadamia Nut Milk Recipe

February 27, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Macadamia Nut Milk - a rich and creamy dairy-free milk that doesn't require any straining

Macadamia Nut Milk is a creamy and delicious dairy-free milk alternative. It’s wonderful blended into smoothies and creamy soups when you don’t want to use milk or other dairy products. This nut milk is so easy to make, and requires no straining. Recently, I tried making macadamia nut milk because I was looking for a…

Read More »

Filed Under: beverages, Cancer, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Special Diets, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: cooking for cancer, dairy-free, nut milk

How I Started Cooking For Cancer Patients

October 17, 2016 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Jeanette Chen cooking for cancer patients ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

In this post, I share how I started cooking for cancer patients. Cooking for cancer patients is a passion of mine, and I hope to inspire others to cook for cancer patients in their community. Recently, the story of how I started cooking for cancer patients was featured in the local news. The reporter did…

Read More »

Filed Under: Cancer, Cooking For Cancer Tagged With: cooking for cancer

Cooking For Cancer Patients TV Segment

October 12, 2016 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

Jeanette Chen on WTNH Cooking For Cancer Patients

This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to do a live TV segment – Cooking For Cancer Patients – on local news channel WTNH, an ABC-affiliated television station. I made Lentil Vegetable Farro Chard Soup, a soup I first made six years ago for a breast cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy. I wanted to show people how to cook…

Read More »

Filed Under: Cancer, Cooking For Cancer Tagged With: cooking for cancer, TV segment, WTNH

Cancer-Fighting Recipe: Roasted Mushrooms and Thyme {Superfood Research at City of Hope}

October 21, 2013 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Cancer-Fighting Oven Roasted Mushrooms and Thyme

Did you know that certain Superfoods might help fight cancer? This Cancer-Fighting Roasted Mushroom and Thyme recipe was inspired by a recent trip to City of Hope, a cancer research hospital. Recently, I had the amazing opportunity, along with an intimate group of women (including Lisa Stone, co-founder and CEO of BlogHer), to spend the…

Read More »

Filed Under: Cancer, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Sponsored Post, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: anti-cancer, cancer, cancer fighting foods, cancer research\, cancer-fighting ingredients, City of Hope, cooking for cancer, superfoods

Healthy Meals That Comfort – Greek Lemon Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Rice Pudding with Blueberry Compote Recipes

September 12, 2010 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Comfort meal composed of Greek Lemon Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pudding for days when you need a hug. It’s hard enough trying to eat healthy when you’re well, but when you’re stressed out or not feeling well, it can be especially challenging.  There are days I’ve felt like crawling into bed with a comfy…

Read More »

Filed Under: Cooking For Cancer, Desserts and Cookies, Dinner, main courses, side dishes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cooking for cancer, healthy menu

Hi! I'm Jeanette - welcome! Step into my kitchen, where you'll find healthy dishes packed with flavor and goodness.

[Read More …]

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Get Your Free e-Book!

Weekly College Meal Planner

Good recipes come to those who subscribe!

Archives

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Copyright © 2016 Jeanette's Healthy Living · Privacy Policy