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From the lens Healthy foods that make you happy.


What did you think about this lens? Did I forget anything? Please only mention foods that are actually healthy.

  • snowy12 May 8, 2012 @ 9:56 am | delete
    Great lens. I suppose ice cream can make you happy too, though not that healthy. :)
  • themeanviolets Apr 23, 2012 @ 11:00 pm | delete
    I think you are right. Both chocolate and chickpeas do make me happy. Great lens topic! Cheers!
  • Mar 5, 2012 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    Regarding your Chocolate Chip Bites recipe
    Dr. Mercola says that canola is not healthy
    See article > http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/01/16/dangers-canola-oil.aspx
    Also checkout what he says about salt and sugar
  • spirituality Mar 6, 2012 @ 7:14 am | delete
    Good point. I'm sure the recipe works just fine with any type of vegetable oil, so I corrected it to say that.
  • Auntiekatkat Feb 29, 2012 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    There must be something seriously wrong me, but I would rather eat chick peas.
  • paullenton Feb 2, 2012 @ 8:17 am | delete
    Being happy is part of a healthy life, isn't it? I like this lens, especially for the chocolate!
  • HeathLiving Jan 31, 2012 @ 10:27 pm | delete
    Chocolate in almost any form, makes me happy. Thanks for the recipes and every sweet brown image.
  • Holysheepskin Jan 13, 2012 @ 6:54 pm | delete
    Love it! Chocolate makes me happy! Just discovered roasted chickpeas, they are wonderful when you want to just munch on something!
  • River_Rose Dec 21, 2011 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    I like this lens...did not know about chick peas making you happy !
    There is a new chocolate that has probiotics ,flax seeds for fiber, omega-3s and it is organic.
    Go to http://www.betterhealth.mybeyondorganic.com
  • PTurner56 Dec 11, 2011 @ 12:11 am | delete
    Chocolate is healthy? You made my year! Great lens!
  • MyKitchen Dec 5, 2011 @ 10:00 am | delete
    I knew about the dark chocolate but I did not know about the chickpeas. Thanks for sharing.
  • TamaraKajari Dec 4, 2011 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    Chocolate is my thing, especially during those days in the month :) Being strong enough to keep it moderate is another story though :) Great lens, blessed!
  • seosmm Nov 30, 2011 @ 12:15 am | delete
    Love chocolate. ;) Very nice lens!
  • Lifeboost Nov 24, 2011 @ 4:06 pm | delete
    Mmm... love chocolate, especially dark chocolate... not so much for chickpeas though. Great lens! Blessed. :)
  • Jim Nov 9, 2011 @ 5:07 am | delete
    Was looking for some data to completet my paper and this has helped me a lot. Good effort. I also found some other like dining solutions direct
  • Timelapselove Oct 18, 2011 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    So that's why I love hummus? Sweet lens!
  • BucketTrucks Oct 11, 2011 @ 8:29 am | delete
    I am definitely bookmarking this lens. Eating healthy is a big concern, but I also want to eat food that make me feel happy too.
  • checkyourvibe Sep 28, 2011 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    All I can say is one thing: CHOCOLATE! :-)
  • seobounty Sep 2, 2011 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Very interesting lens! I love chocolate and I have never had chick peas but I will most definitely try them now!
  • ajgodinho Aug 12, 2011 @ 10:22 pm | delete
    I know I was here before on this beautiful lens, just came back to sprinkle some squid angel dust. **Blessed by a Squid-Angel**
  • highpotassiumfoods Aug 4, 2011 @ 6:31 pm | delete
    You picked two terrific comfort foods that aid health. No question chocolate and cocoa are healthy additions to the diet when not too much is eaten. And chickpeas can be eaten as much as you want. Both these foods are high potassium foods, which help lower blood pressure and improve bone density. The link above goes to a table of nutrient values for chocolate and cocoa. The website also has a table of nutrient values for beans, including chickpeas, which you can find in the tags on the site.
  • lbrummer Jul 30, 2011 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    I especially like the chocolate chips bites recipe. Great lens.
  • howtoburnbellyfat Jul 15, 2011 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    I feel hungry just by reading your lens :)
  • Have2Cruise Jul 15, 2011 @ 6:06 pm | delete
    This is cool! I love chocolate and love chickpeas. hmmm wonder what it would taste like if you had chocolate covered chickpeas!
  • Valdacious Jul 9, 2011 @ 8:58 pm | delete
    Wow - I never knew chickpeas were so magical :)
  • Linda Albert Jun 30, 2011 @ 1:59 am | delete
    Thanks for the nice lens. I love chocolates and it is healthy one. and also thanks for the other healthy foods list.
  • DianeStafford Jun 6, 2011 @ 6:44 pm | delete
    great lens, healthy happy foods work wonders
  • celeBritys4africA Jun 3, 2011 @ 9:42 am | delete
    You make my day. It is so hard to be happy even for a few minutes......thanks :)
  • kiwinana71 Jun 1, 2011 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    Yes, nice to know you can eat some chocolate without feeling guilty. Thanks for sharing a very nice lens. Enjoyed reading it.
  • bernie74 May 29, 2011 @ 11:04 pm | delete
    Great Lens, I love it thanks
  • Laniann May 28, 2011 @ 8:22 am | delete
    Yes, chocolate is wonderful for making me feel happy. I didn't know that chick peas were good for making you happy. They aren't high on my list - I prefer green and yellow peas. Blessed by a Squid Angel.
  • Tolovaj May 13, 2011 @ 7:22 am | delete
    Dark chocolate always made me happy. It is good to know it is healthy too.
  • pimbels May 5, 2011 @ 11:04 am | delete
    I am not a fan of dark chocolate, but I love herbal teas. Nice lens.
  • Helene-Malmsio Apr 6, 2011 @ 11:13 am | delete
    I've also heard that Brazil nuts are especially good for improving your moods and for balance. I love them, so happily eat that comfort food whenever I can!
  • spirituality Apr 6, 2011 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    Reading up on brazil nuts it seems that eaten in small quantities they're alright and do help balancing the diet. However, given the nutrients in there, it seems moderation is key. No more than one a day, or something.
  • frutenveg Mar 2, 2011 @ 12:30 pm | delete
    vegetables and fruit is very necessary for our bodies to maintain the health of every day
  • mbmusgrove Feb 22, 2011 @ 10:58 am | delete
    I would hang this site in my kitchen if I could. Dark Chocolate? No problem there, except knowing when to say when. Great lens!
  • happynutritionist Feb 10, 2011 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    It is about time for my daily afternoon treat...a small piece of dark chocolate! So it was fun to find this page while "flying" about with "diet and nutrition" category "SquidAngel" wings. I do love chick peas too! Blessed and added to http://www.squidoo.com/nutrition-angel
  • Cheryl57 Jan 25, 2011 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Thank you for this informative lense, I had no idea chickpeas were so healthy.
  • mayapearl Jan 11, 2011 @ 4:34 am | delete
    I love dark chocolate and the darker the better. I find that a small amount takes care of any craving. I also love hummous, i make it with tahini instead of yoghurt, both are great!
  • Serenia Jan 6, 2011 @ 11:12 am | delete
    I love chickpeas in falafels. I am seriously thinking about switching from milk chocolate to dark chocolate - to satiate my chocolate addiction and still eat healthy. Thanks.
  • GreenTeaTime Jan 1, 2011 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    I'm really happy to read the information you've write on your lens! I love chocolate... and now I love it even more
  • ajgodinho Dec 31, 2010 @ 2:15 pm | delete
    I like 'em both, chocolate and chickpeas, as well as herbal teas, of course. Nice idea for this lens and well crafted. Happy New Year! **Blessed by a Squid-Angel**
  • yourpersonaldiet Dec 22, 2010 @ 12:47 am | delete
    I am not interested in chickpeas but I am fond of chocolates.
  • MoonandMagic Dec 9, 2010 @ 5:30 am | delete
    mmm, great lens, love chickpeas and chocolate so its a win here!
  • stargazer00 Dec 2, 2010 @ 11:31 am | delete
    I like to put chickpeas on my salads or include them in a bean salad.
  • KeithThompson Nov 27, 2010 @ 10:36 pm | delete
    While trying to craft the best gout diet I can I get conflicting views on chocolate. Some say its good for gout, others says it's just another simple sugar to be avoided. What's your take?
  • spirituality Nov 28, 2010 @ 1:08 am | delete
    I know nothing about gout. However, most chocolates do contain a LOT of sugar. Any medicinal use would have to be black, unsweetened chocolate.
  • mysticmama Nov 17, 2010 @ 12:05 am | delete
    Not a fan of the chickpeas or hummus, but I'll roll with the chocolate & herbal teas! :)
  • Jhangora Nov 15, 2010 @ 5:16 pm | delete
    Your Lens is very tasteful and informative. We can certainly add a lot to any Lens on Squidoo but I think you have done a great job.

    Personally I find Chicken Soup very comforting. I hope it's healthy.
  • Pmona Nov 6, 2010 @ 10:36 pm | delete
    If chocolate and chickpeas are healthy, then would chocolate covered chickpeas work? Hhmmm...somehow that doesn't sound very tasty, even to a chocoholic like me!
  • badmsm Oct 28, 2010 @ 9:19 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing, I'll keep this lens in mind when I need good comfort food recipies. :)

    Please visit my new lens: http://www.squidoo.com/ladies-in-lavendar
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Oct 24, 2010 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    Love chocolate, but it is hard to do moderation!

    Chickpeas are great, didn't know they made me happy. Humus is grand, in fact, I am going to go have some! But I also love the texture in salads.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Oct 24, 2010 @ 4:17 pm | delete
    My problem with chocolate is that I never can do it in moderation! But I have found these cocoa coating almonds that taste like eating Hersey bars, but with dark chocolate, which I usually don't like.

    But I love chick peas, didn't know they made me happy, but humus is wonderful, and I like to eat them in salads, like the texture.
  • Gloriousconfusion Oct 14, 2010 @ 4:28 pm | delete
    I love home-made houmous, and the way you can vary its flavour. I use tahini (ground sesame paste) and chili in mine - both very healthy additions'

    Lovely lens
  • abernook Oct 6, 2010 @ 5:36 pm | delete
    great healthy ideas
  • lizziebeth Oct 3, 2010 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    We eat hummus at our house, as well as chocolate once in awhile. We also eat beans a lot. I guess we are pretty happy. :-) Thanks for the good recipes.
  • fanfreluche Sep 30, 2010 @ 3:56 am | delete
    I love chocolate but really watermelon is the ultimate comfort food to me. I really like hummus too, not sure I'd consider it as a comfort food for me tho.
  • mulberry Sep 24, 2010 @ 10:58 am | delete
    Well I know Chocolate and good Hummus both make ME happy. Thanks for the recipes!
  • Waxing-Lyrical Sep 20, 2010 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    I think I could get used to some extra chocolate...and the rest looks interesting too :) *Blessed*
  • comfyc Sep 19, 2010 @ 3:40 pm | delete
    these are my dream foods! Thanks so much for making this lens
  • brl Sep 14, 2010 @ 6:36 am | delete
    Two of my favorite things... eating and being happy. :) Thanks!
  • annmackiemiller Sep 12, 2010 @ 9:56 am | delete
    a woman after my own heart
  • LoKackl Jun 25, 2010 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    Love this lens! And, I'm so glad to have that recipe for hummus, along with the chick-pea feel-good info! Rolling to blood-pressure-reading. Dusting a bit of squid-angel blessing, too.
  • IntuitiveHealer Apr 21, 2010 @ 1:59 am | delete
    Great lens! I just made a lens for healthy stress-relieving food for pregnant women.
  • totalhealth Nov 16, 2009 @ 3:27 pm | delete
    nice lens, everybody loves chocolates and will even love it more because is good for our health.
    thanks for teh chocolate recipes, I will definitely try it.
  • kimmanleyort Oct 21, 2009 @ 1:20 pm | delete
    I had not seen this lens before. It made me happy - especially because I love chocolate and chick peas, in moderation of course.
  • CherylK Sep 24, 2009 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    Chocolate and a lovely glass of red wine. I love that combination. This is a wonderful page that is easy to read. It's fun, too.
  • kullysupply Aug 3, 2009 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    thanks for visiting my lens! chickpeas and chocolate - how can you go wrong?
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jul 28, 2009 @ 11:29 am | delete
    Blessed & lensrolled to 'To Eat Healthy Is To Eat Well.'
  • kiwisoutback Jul 15, 2009 @ 8:48 am | delete
    I used to eat hummus all the time. I'll have to pick some up for the next grocery trip, it's been a while. Squid Angel blessed!
  • WhiteOak50 Jul 12, 2009 @ 6:04 am | delete
    This is one of my favorite lens. I really the recipes you have posted here and there is just something about the lens that "feels" good. I am going to feature it on my newest lens How to Use One Recipe for Biscuits and Flat Bread Thank you for your suggestion about adding Low-Sodium in the title-I did make that change. Last night I was exhausted after writing all day and just over looked that. Also thank you for your blessing, I really appreciate it, A LOT!
  • annetteghallowell Jun 2, 2009 @ 6:35 pm | delete
    I absolutely love chickpeas, especially in hummus form! And chocolate? Well, I am SO glad it is good for me!
  • alteredkat May 30, 2009 @ 8:33 am | delete
    I am addicted to both! I love chickpeas! I put them on my salads and have even eatten them out of the can! YuM!
    Thankyou for your recent squid angel blessings on my depression glass lens! I sincerely appreciate it!
  • Swisstoons May 22, 2009 @ 11:00 pm | delete
    This, I will have to have. Spinach, chickpeas, lemon juice and olive oil. That's gotta be a winning combination. Taking this one to my food-related Laftovers lens.
  • jembie May 20, 2009 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    Anyone who tells me Chocolate is good for me is alright by me!
    Thanks for a brilliant lens 5*
  • RinchenChodron May 20, 2009 @ 8:34 am | delete
    Nicely done - can't wait to see when you update it. We all can use more happy foods.
  • WhiteOak50 May 18, 2009 @ 8:12 pm | delete
    I think this is a very good lens! I have been looking for a good hummus recipe and the one you have listed sounds great! Another reason because I adore chocolate, yummy! I featured this lens on my new lens Nutritional Eating Habits I think it will make a great addition in there.
  • dc64 May 15, 2009 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    Love chocolate, hate chick peas! I actually like unsweetened baking chocolate too. I'll buy the baking squares and eat them, and when I want a bit of sugar, I'll get the bittersweet ones. Yummy! Now don't get me wrong, I love Nestle and Dove's dark chocolate as well as peppermint patties. Heck, I just love chocolate. I can ramble on about it for hours...
  • spirituality May 15, 2009 @ 1:38 am | in reply to poutine | delete
    You can't have vitamin K? Isn't that a health problem in itself?
  • poutine May 14, 2009 @ 3:48 pm | delete
    Yes, chocolate makes me happy, but only if I east just
    a little. More and I get in a bad mood.

    As for chick peas, I love them, but they have vitamin K
    which is a dilemma for me as I am on Coumadin for life.
    u
  • JaguarJulie May 10, 2009 @ 11:41 am | delete
    Katinka -- the one food that makes me happiest -- I suspect you might guess -- is stuffed cabbage -- yep! I think it is a psychological comfort food because it evokes memories of grandma past -- as I see her in her Cleveland home making the rolls.
  • slcalvin May 9, 2009 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    I love hummus, but didn't realize they can make you happy too. Thanks for the great lens
  • SparkleChi Mar 5, 2009 @ 7:26 pm | delete
    I've never tried making hummus with yogurt! We usually use tahinni and lemon or cashew or almond butter. Chickpeas are a favorite here!
    I use Valerian Root tea when I am feeling anxious or stressed... works for my kids too.
    Raw, unheated honey can help raise your mood naturally. It is so full of nutrients that I feel good using it. Cooked honey does NOT offer these benefits.
    The Chickpea and Spinach Tapas looks yummy... I think we will try it for lunch!
  • Janiece Feb 28, 2009 @ 7:57 am | delete
    5 stars and welcome to Delicious Vegetarian Recipes! Thanks for the great info!

    I have a lens which includes a recipe for dark chocolate chips. Sweet And Savory Dinner Crepes
  • enslavedbyfaeries Jan 20, 2009 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    I think we all seem to need more comfort foods during the winter months and these are great! I'm trying your hummus recipe tomorrow, it sounds delicious. :)
  • stargazer00 Jan 15, 2009 @ 12:18 pm | delete
    Love chick peas on my salads. A few beans on a salad seems to make it a little more hearty. I want to try your hummus recipe. Very helpful and informative lens.
  • BarryKrost Jan 13, 2009 @ 12:25 am | delete
    Very inventive lens. Love them both. I make a killer hummus with lots of garlic.*****
  • lakeerieartists Jan 4, 2009 @ 11:56 pm | delete
    I am a chickpea fan. And love recipes that include them. Welcome to the Comfort Food Group.
  • lakeerieartists Jan 4, 2009 @ 11:56 pm | delete
    I am a chickpea fan. And love recipes that include them. Welcome to the Comfort Food Group.
  • paulbarton Dec 5, 2008 @ 6:01 am | delete
    hi - I love your lens - the great thing about it is that you get a good warm feeling from reading it. One of my interests is healthy sugars and the most healthy sugar I've found to date is Trehalose - I've a recipe for Trehalose Almond Macaroons - absolutely delicious and good for you at the same time. I'm working on a recipe for Trehalose truffles but testing takes along time.
    Paul
  • spirituality Oct 27, 2008 @ 6:22 am | in reply to Webcodes | delete
    Actually, wine is NOT great for the heart. All research that has been done on this shows that even two glasses a day (and most wine drinkers drink more than that) is already bad for you. The evidence on one glass a day being good for the heart has been countered as well (which means the jury is still out). So for now I'm going with abstention.
  • Webcodes Oct 25, 2008 @ 12:20 am | delete
    Great lens 5*. How about red wine.. it's great for the heart!
  • bree623 Oct 14, 2008 @ 9:02 am | delete
    I am not a fan of dark chocolate. But you do have some good recipes here.
  • bygproductions Oct 7, 2008 @ 2:25 pm | delete
    Chocolate is always good in my book. Been wanting to cook some more healthy recipes, thanks for the chick pea recipe links. I give you 5 stars and will be back for those recipes.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Sep 7, 2008 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    Three members of my family do not eat beans and chick peas are an 'alien species' to us. I tried to expose my boys to all sorts of healthy foods when they were young...beans never were accepted and chick peas were something I never knew how to cook with. I have started slipping a few beans into our homemade soups...figured a few at first and then I can build to a few more...same thing applied in the switch to whole wheat pasta from regular pasta.

    Thanks for reminding me to keep trying to slip these healthy items into our diet.

    Brenda
  • rms Sep 6, 2008 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    This great lens is being featured today at CabaretSquidoo.com!
  • WorldTravelers916 Sep 2, 2008 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    i am a sucker for rich chocolate, great recipes!

    meatloaf recipes
  • jessicashalyn Aug 27, 2008 @ 1:46 am | delete
    Hi,

    Nice information provided here. keep it up. Having healthy food in your daily life may leads to Life Extension.
  • CherylK Aug 26, 2008 @ 8:19 pm | delete
    I love this lens - I'm trying really, really hard to eat healthier and I'm going to try some of these recipes.
  • seedplanter Aug 20, 2008 @ 6:33 pm | delete
    The key word is "moderation." I'm wondering if I would be able to stop at just a few of those delicious chocolate chip "bits," though. :D

    Love this lens. I couldn't agree more if I tried--comfort food doesn't have to be tasteless. It's all about portion control.
  • clouda9 Aug 7, 2008 @ 2:07 am | delete
    Love this selection of recipes...my mouth is watering! Pleased to have you on my Best Snacks Ever plexo. Thanks for sharing!
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Jul 3, 2008 @ 5:27 am | delete
    You're a giant squid! Congrads. I would love to see a list of who all made it. There are more Giants than I thought.
    Lizzy
  • monarch13 Jun 29, 2008 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    Thanks for joining The Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Group! 5 Stars and lensrolled!
  • The_Homeopath Jun 27, 2008 @ 3:40 am | delete
    My favorite way to eat garbanzos is with black olives, cucumbers, some feta crumbles, and oil and vinegar. Yum!
  • CreativeArtist Jun 20, 2008 @ 8:48 am | delete
    Welcome to the Vegetarian Recipes Group, where all accepted lenses have actual vegetarian recipes on them.
  • KimGiancaterino Jun 13, 2008 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    Two of my favorites! Welcome to Culinary Favorites From A to Z.
  • jeffwend May 28, 2008 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    Hi, just a quick note to let you know that I am featuring this lens in my Natural Health Group
  • CherylK May 19, 2008 @ 6:18 am | delete
    I love chocolate. I'm going to try some of your chick pea ideas, too.
  • Evelyn_Saenz May 16, 2008 @ 1:42 pm | delete
    5 stars, Favored and joined your Fan Club!

    The Frogs in the Pond hopped over to visit your lens and love it so much that they are sending you virtual pancakes and a cup of coffee to hang on your wall.
  • clouda9 May 4, 2008 @ 11:57 am | delete
    Love your hummus recipe! Thank you for visiting my lenses today...I really appreciate it.
  • Clairwil Apr 9, 2008 @ 4:53 pm | delete
    This is a great lens! So helpful. *****

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