Super-Crunchy Chicken Breasts

Let’s make your dinner tastier with chicken breasts 287 calories per serving Active time 10 minutes Total time 28 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 1½ cup fat-free buttermilk 1 large egg white 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce 4 skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves (6 oz. each) 1 cup cornflake-cereal crumbs 2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. dried … Read more

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

Easy step-by-step to make a classic strawberry rhubarb pie 155 calories per serving Active time 15 minutes Total time 1 hour 5 minutes plus cooling Makes 8 Servings 1 small orange 1 lb. fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half (or quarters if large) 10 oz. rhubarb, trimmed and cut into ½-inch-thick slices ¼ cup granulated … Read more

Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca

The quickest and simpliest formula to make spaghetti squash 245 calories per serving Active time 20 minutes Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 1 large spaghetti squash (4 lb.) 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered ½ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, plus additional leaves for garnish 2 cans (5 oz. each) … Read more

Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo

This is a tasty spicy Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo 400 calories per serving Active time 30 minutes Total time 60 minutes Makes 10 Main-Dish Servings 1 lb. hot Italian sausage links, pricked several times with fork 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 … Read more

Traditional Cooking Chemicals (part 1) – Salt – Dry brining & Wet brining

Before getting into modern industrial chemicals—chemicals that began to routinely appear in food only after World War II—let’s take a look at some traditional food additives and the chemicals and chemistry behind them: salt (sodium chloride), sugar (sucrose), acids and bases (citric acid, lye), and alcohol (ethanol). 1. Salt Ahh, salt: responsible for the salvation … Read more

It’s Not About The Diet

A specialist in both anaesthesia and intensive care, Dr Luc Evenepoel also has an interest in weight-loss woes. He reveals his no-nonsense approach. The Japanese Diet 1.    There is no magic cure Countless scientists are searching for the magical cure for obesity. The foolproof weight-loss pill is just 10 years away. And always will be… … Read more

Eat Fat To Lose Fat (Part 2) – What are EPA and DHA?

Research is just beginning to demonstrate that omega-3 fatty acids may plat a role in preventing both breast and colon cancers. In the Nurses’ Health Study, those who ate fish four or more times a week had a lower risk of age0realted macular degeneration than those who are ate three, or fewer, fish meals per … Read more

Eat Fat To Lose Fat (Part 1)

So many products accentuate the low-fat or fat-free benefits now, that it’s almost scary to eat anything with real fat in it! But the fact is you actually need to consume fat in order to lose it. Yes, you read it right – you need fat to lose fat. The key is to consume the … Read more

The skinny on Beer

Drinking beer on the Paddy’s Day is a good idea since the ferment in beer has positive effect on your body. An Italian study group proves that drinking beer every day helps reduce the threat of heart diseases. This announcement is recapitulated from many studies related to the fact that absorbing a moderate amount of … Read more

Eggs Benedict – Quick & Easy

Arguably the most famous breakfast dish of all time, this classic has been given a fresh twist. I started reviewing restaurants with my mom, Lannice Snymanm many years ago. To see if the establishment was up to scratch I’d check: are the eggs perfectly poached and is the tricky sauce skillfully executed? This classic American … Read more

Ways To Love Your Live (Part 2) – Ditch the detox

Ditch the detox But before you rush to start the latest detox regime, be aware that doctors don’t endorse “quick fix” remedies. “These detoxes are of no benefit and are potentially harmful,” says Prof Spearman. Dr Pappas also views detoxes as ineffective and suggests that, “The best way to detox is to adopt a healthy, … Read more

Ways To Love Your Live (Part 1)

The liver is the engine room of the body – but you could unknowingly be putting yours at risk. Here are 10 ways to give it the care it deserves. While we often persuade ourselves that our healthy eating regime can wait until Monday, or that an extra glass of wine doing (besides fooling ourselves) … Read more

Tips For A Tasty Doses : Calcium, Vitamin C, Iron & Omega 3

 “These guidelines will help you absorb nutrients from fresh foods rather than alternative medicines.” Fresh foods will help you absorb enough nutrients and vitamins every day. Everyone needs to supplement vitamins and mineral, and we encourage you to absorb nutrients through foods rather than complementary medicines. The reason is that foods will give you full … Read more

Jessica Alba’s {natural talent}

“I’m so sorry!” Jessica Alba is late – and looks frazzled. “My washing machine exploded and my 3-year-old fell down the stairs wearing my high heels. We had to have a chat about why we don’t wear heels on the stairs.” It’s a sun-soaked Santa Monica, California, day at the offices of the Honest Company … Read more

Baby Steps – The Truth About Milestones

13 to 18 months “I’m outta here!” When baby wants to make a break for it.  –Anitasethi Ph.D As your 17-month-old becomes more mobile, he won’t want to be defined. The little guy who was content to watch the world pass by his stroller would now rather get our and push (which is a challenge … Read more

A Little Dirt Won’t Hurt

New research throws mud at old thinking about sterile environments. Put down the hand gel for a second: a new study found infants who encounter a wide range of bacteria are less likely to develop allergies later in life. Pair that with past research that says the germs and microorganism that enter a baby’s body … Read more

Baby Basics : Stimulating your Baby – Meeting milestones

Almost as soon as your baby is born he will respond to stimulation and enjoy interacting with you. There is plenty of research to suggest that playing with your baby, singing to him, and talking to him can encourage healthy cognitive development and provide the foundation for his budding social skills. Allow your baby to … Read more