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
Although it may sound straightforward, bathing a reluctant, slippery baby can be a challenging experience. The best advice is to make bathing a part of your baby’s regular routine, and she’ll soon get used to it, and even come to enjoy it—as will you. Follow these guidelines: When she’s small, use a clean kitchen or … Read more
2. Sugar Sugar, like salt, can be used as a preservative, and it works for the same reasons. The sugar changes the osmotic pressure of the environment, leading to cellular plasmolysis and inhibiting the growth of microbial cells. This is why sugary foods such as candies and jams don’t require refrigeration to prevent bacterial spoilage: … Read more
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
4.1. Extracts for drinks Bitters are to bartenders what extracts and spices are to chefs: they provide flavor with minimal impact on texture, volume, or other variables. Bitters refers to any extract that includes a bittering agent, such as gentian, quinine, or citrus rind. Angostura bitters is the “generic” bitter—one of the few to have … Read more
Preserved Lemons All you need are washed and preferably organic lemons (either Eurekas or Meyers), kosher salt, and a glass jar with a tight lid that has been sterilized by running it through the dishwasher. Make two cuts (lengthwise) in each lemon so that the quarters created remain attached. Stuff kosher salt into the crevices … Read more
“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
4. Alcohol A number of organic compounds that provide aromas in food are readily dissolved in ethanol but not in water. You will invariably encounter dishes where alcohol is used for its chemical properties, either as a medium to carry flavors or as a tool for making flavors in the food available in sufficient quantity … Read more
Sweet veggie skewers Braai some veggie kebabs, then serve them over greens for a fast salad that’s full of fresh flavor. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes 1 aubergine (about 450g), cut into rounds and then halved 24 cherry tomatoes 1 orange pepper, cubed 1 courgette, cut into rounds and then halved 1 … Read more
Sugar Blocker 4: Have protein in your meal Reason: Your body will not secrete much insulin There is a paradox that if you want to reduce the insulin concentration, you need to secrete insulin as soon as possible. It likes the firefighter response to a fire alarm. The earlier the alarm rings, the little firefighters … Read more
Summer’s not over yet! All you need to throw a spontaneous braai are a few close friends, a windless day and some tasty fridge staples. Social gatherings are the ultimate mood boosters. In fact, research shows that hanging with friends can make you happier and help reduce stress. So next time a get-together breaks out … Read more
“We all face many difficulties in resisting alarm rate of pasta and sweets. Use the following seven principles to explore the power of the foods that can slow down the sugar absorption in a natural way for you to eat your favorite food comfortably”. If the world has many wishes, many people would dream that … Read more
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
“Healthy eating habits bring you interesting things. Let get acquainted with 8 fresh foods with anti-cancer effects, anti-aging, increase energy and add them to your diet” Cassava (Jicama) This tuber is slight sweet and crunchy contains many inulin – a fiber substance acts as a biological compound, produces many beneficial bacteria in gut. Cassava is … Read more
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
Mozzarella Cheese Making your own cheese is neither a time-saver nor a money-saver, but it’s a great experiment to see how closely related two seemingly different things can be. Cheese is made from curds—coagulated casein proteins—in milk. The whey is separated out via an enzymatic reaction, allowing the curds to be cooked and then kneaded, … Read more
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
3. Acids and Bases When it comes to cooking with acids, ingredients such as lime juice can be used to essentially “cook” the proteins in items like shrimp and fish, resulting in similar changes to those that happen when applying heat. On the molecular level, a protein in its native state is structured so as … Read more
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
8. Liquid Smoke: Distilled Smoke Vapor Smoking—burning wood chips and directing either the hot or cold smoke vapors to come in contact with items such as meats—is a method for curing and preserving foods. Smoking also deposits a number of flavors onto the food that are generated as byproducts of the chemical reactions that occur … Read more