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

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

“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

“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

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

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

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

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

Topping and Tailing Spongebathing, or “topping and tailing,” is the ideal way to keep your baby clean before her umbilical cord stump falls off, and can be less traumatizing for bath-shy babies. Small babies don’t get dirty on most of their bodies, but they do tend to get messy from feeding and in their diaper … Read more

Rediscover the pleasure of a healthy breakfast with these delicious ideas from The Pure Package recipe book When starting out on a new diet, many of us at the first hurdle – breakfast. Making healthy, balanced choices first thing in the morning can be a chore if you don’t have the time or just can’t … Read more

Bubble and squeak with poached eggs Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Per serving: 165 calories; 10g protein; 8g fat (of which 2g saturated fat); 14g carbs (of which 4g sugar); 4g fibre; 0.3g salt 300g whole baby potatoes 300g chopped seasonal vegetables such as: ·         Leeks ·         Curly kale ·         … Read more

One of the greatest things about new babies is that they are very portable, and many new parents like to take advantage of maternity and paternity leaves to go a little farther afield. Start preparing before you pack by making a list of all the things you need to take, including the items here. Your … Read more

Even minor illnesses  can be alarming for new parents, but knowing what to look out for will make you much more confident and help you to remain calm when symptoms appear. Symptoms to look out for include: Fever Unusually long periods of sleep Weak or excessive crying Failure to smile when she normally would Irritability … Read more

Eat your way to better health with these flavorsome dishes. When you grow up on a garlic farm, your feelings for the so-called ‘stinking rose’ can go either way. For Natasha Edwards, it was the foundation of a respect and passion that shines through every page of her fascinating new book Garlic: The Mighty Bulb … Read more

Beetroot fritters Makes: 12 small fritters Per fritter; 51 calories; 0.9g protein; 2.8g fat (of which o.4g saturated fat); 5.5g carbs (of which 2g sugar); 0.8g fibre trace of salt. 1 dsp cumin seeds 4 large raw beetroots, peeled and grated 4 tbsp flour, plus extra for shaping fritters 2 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons olive … Read more

When to See your Doctor No matter what your baby’s age or your level of experience, you should learn which symptoms demand a call to your baby’s doctor—or, in some cases, emergency services. Always call your doctor if your baby: Has a stiff neck Persistently vomits Is vomiting or has diarrhea longer than six hours … Read more

Calming Diaper Rash Diaper rash results from contact with urine or feces, which cause the skin to produce less protective oil and therefore provide a less effective barrier to further irritation. Almost all babies suffer from diaper rash at some point, and it can be very uncomfortable. Here are some of the best ways to … Read more

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

When Susan Dunn’s husband booked a holiday, she had no idea it would involve a 612km bike ride Surprise vacation He’d booked us on to the Macmillan Mexico Coast-to-Coast cycle ride, a grueling 612K bike ride featuring a 3,000m climb in the 40o heat. ‘In August 2010, my husband and I discussed booking a holiday … Read more

With a simple diet tweaks, you can say goodbye to foggy brain and forgetfulness, and boost your long-term brain health, too. Lifestyle factors such as caffeine, alcohol, stress, fatigue and depression are all linked to short-term memory loss as well as old-age illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.   These factors, stress in particular, use … Read more