There are some kinds of food which seem to be cool and nutritious, but they have totally opposite effects, especially fruits that only appear during the summer. In summer, air becomes hotter and hotter, so housewives often tend to choose healthy food to enhance health. However, in fact, there are some types of food which … Read more
Physiological effect of iodine in the body is done through the process to make thyroid hormone which is the most important hormone of human. Benefits of iodine 1. Maintain energy metabolism of the body (implement physical separation, provide energy needed for the activities of the body) and generate heat (maintain body temperature): Lacking of iodine … Read more
“You go crazy when your children keep talking about their stories. Some children often disturb you before they learn about the impatience. There are tips for you to control your children below”. Being the mother of three 8-year-old children, Susan Lieberman knows how to be disturbed by her kids’ stories, “when 6-year-old daughter wants to … Read more
The truth of eczema of children and the treatment will be revealed. My baby is 2.5 months but he got eczema on his face. Now what should we do to prevent eczema from spreading and help him get well soon? Eczema is a common disease in children. The cause of this disease hasn’t been determined … Read more
Yelling and bad habits may help mothers to overpower their kids but in the long term, these factors will affect negatively to children. Suzanne Potts is a mother who often screams. She said “When I asked my sons something 15 times but they didn’t do it, I would yell at them. After that, they show … Read more
Great First Finger Foods It’s a good idea to offer finger foods alongside your baby’s first purées, since they will help her to develop the skills she needs to feed herself. They’ll also accustom her to different textures and tastes. Try: Steamed vegetables, such as carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower Graham crackers Lightly toasted bread fingers … Read more
Being mobile changes your baby’s world, and he will be into everything as he explores his surroundings. He’ll be able to distinguish different objects, and will look for familiar toys. Best toys Toys that your baby can push around the room are perfect now, and he will gain speed and dexterity as he heads toward … Read more
Tips for Feeding Solids It’s important to remember that for the first few weeks of weaning, your baby will rely on his milk for nutrition and hydration. First foods are designed to accustom your baby to different tastes and textures, and encourage him to develop the skills necessary to chew (or gum) foods and swallow … Read more
Developmental Milestones Things are happening fast now, and you may find that you are rushing to keep up with your baby as she hones her crawling skills, and maneuvers herself around the house. Her curiosity is endless, and she now communicates with you in ways that you both understand. By 12 months, your baby should: … Read more
It’s so easy to make a yummy Thai-style red chicken curry Serves 4 · 1 tbsp oil · 80g Thai red curry paste · 500g chicken thighs, deboned, and cubed · 1 x 400g tin coconut milk · 34 cup chicken stock · 200g baby rosa tomatoes · 140g sugar snap peas · 2 tsp … Read more
Dessert Bernice Griffiths’ orange and honey crème brûlée Orange and honey crème brûlée The combination of zesty orange and warm honey is perfect for winter. This dessert can be made up to three days in advance, making you look like an experienced entertainer · 1 cup cream · 1 cup full cream milk · 1 … Read more
“I’ll always love the nursery puddings of my childhood” The sweet treats she ate at her grandparents’ farm taught food writer Tamasin Day-Lewis the comforting power of a good old-fashioned pud. My love of good food began when I was really young. My grandparents lived on a farm in Sussex with an enormous kitchen garden. … Read more
Spice it up! Sonya shares her favorite international dish, and on the final page of this feature there’s a chance for you to win a fabulous prize Open the door to the spice cupboard in Sonya Kaila-Tierney’s Edinburgh home and everything is just as it should be, with jars and packets lined up, labels facing … Read more
Main course Bernadette Le Roux’s meatball pasta with tomatoes, chilli and basil Meatball pasta with tomatoes, chilli and basil This is one of my favourite winter comfort foods: Italian-style meatballs in a homemade tomato, chilli and basil sauce on linguine with lashings of fresh Parmesan Serves 4-6 · 500g linguine or spaghetti extra virgin olive … Read more
“One taste of cassoulet and I knew what I wanted to do with my life” A dish she first tried on a student trip to France is still food guru turned author Prue Leith’s favourite food to cook for friends. It’s easy to remember the first moment I thought I’d like to have my own … Read more
Swapping your usual cooking oil for olive oil might help protect you from a stroke. In a study of more than 7 000 over-65s, French researchers discovered that those who regularly use olive oil for cooking and dressing salads were 41% less likely to have a stroke than those who didn’t use it at all. … Read more
We asked seven top FOOD BLOGGERS to create a dinner suitable – and it turned into a FEAST! Who’s cooking … Bernice Griffiths – bettybake.co.za Betty Bake is an endeavour to create wheat- and gluten-free food with organic ingredients. Having a child who has a gluten and corn intolerance, Bernice decided she had to have … Read more
‘Baking helped me through the darkest times’ Looking for ways to cope with her cripping depression, bestselling author Marian Keyes discovered cake baking and ended up collecting her favourite recipes in a cookbook, Saved By Cake Medically speaking, there’s no such thing as a nervous breakdown. Which is very annoying to discover when you’re right … Read more
Flavia Jarrett, 29, spend six years in foster care. She lives in Birminghan with her nine-year-old son, Rayhan. “No matter how much someone welcomes you into their house, makes a fuss of you and lets you decorate your room with posters, it’s always awkward at first. They’re strangers and you feel like an outsider. Sharon … Read more
‘Cue is bringing food back to its basics – the cooking-over-a-fire kind of basic. And its grilled offerings are but a taste of more culinary revelations to come. THEY’RE AN INTERESTING, if highly unlikely trio, to say the least. Jon Syjuco sells flip flops as the Philippine distributor of Havaianas. Abba Napa’s family feeds you … Read more