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
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
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
Pork Chops Stuffed with Cheddar Cheese and Poblano Peppers Brined pork chops are a good example of wet brining. This is also one of those dishes that’s both tasty and easy. In a container, mix 2 tablespoons (60g) salt with 4 cups (1 liter) of cold water. Stir to dissolve salt. Place 2 to 4 … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In our quest for wholeness, we often try to make up for our internal emptiness by seeking completion in another. Many of us have taken this to an extreme, believing that fulfillment is only possible in the arms of a soul mate. Romance. The ultimate dream, especially if Hollywood has anything to do with it. … Read more
Several years ago, film student Christopher Smith saw a magazine cover that caught his eye. The auspicious image – a smiling Washintonian named Dee Wiliams, relaxing in her 84-square-foot house – was filed away in his mental Roledex. At the time, he never imagined it would resurface to shape the two largest projects of his … Read more
Divide strawberries and filling among shortcakes 255 calories per serving Active time 30 minutes Total time 45 minutes plus cooling Makes 8 Servings ¾ cup old-fashioned oats 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt 7 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. cold margarine or butter, cut … Read more
Serve with Roasted Cauliflower with Breadcrumbs & Raisins and Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes 374 calories per serving Active time 30 minutes Total time 45 minutes Makes 8 Iviain-Dish Servings 2 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 8 oz. mustard greens, stems removed, and leaves torn into small pieces 1 … Read more
Amazing recipe for a declicious meal 390 calories per serving Active time 20 minutes Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 2 or 3 tangerines ¼ cup dry sherry 1 Tbsp. grated peeled fresh ginger 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1 tsp. plus 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce 1½ lb. skinless, … Read more
How to make an easy dinner to impress 377 calories per serving Total time 35 minutes Makes 4 Main-Dish Servings 1 cup green lentils Salt and cracked black pepper 4 tuna steaks, 1 inch thick (6 oz. each) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium shallot, finely chopped 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 Tbsp. capers, … Read more
Bake until golden brown and bubbling around edges 374 calories per serving Active time 30 minutes Total time 1 hour Makes 6 Main-Dish Servings 8 oz. whole wheat spaghetti, angel hair, or linguine, broken into 2-inch pieces Nonstick cooking spray 1 lb. turkey or chicken cutlets Kosher salt and black pepper 1 medium onion, chopped … Read more
Top each with ice cream, whipped topping, and caramel topping. 357 calories per serving Active time 10 minutes Total time 1 hour 10 minutes plus cooling Makes 6 Servings Filling Nonstick cooking spray 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 4 tsp. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. ground cinnamon 4 large Granny Smith apples (2 lb.), peeled, … Read more