Large refrigerating systems are one of the greatest things mankind ever came up with. Conserving food is a necessity since no one really likes their food spoiled. And although we’ve got used to refrigerating basically everything that fits in our beloved machines, not all foods are meant to be stored in fridges. Some foods get a change in flavor and quality after...
With so many super-foods on the market it is sometimes hard to keep track and know which ones are great for what. Luckily, there are foods with such great and all-round properties that the health benefits coming from consuming them are never brought into question. One such food is definitely – MATCHA. Matcha is a traditional food in Chinese and Japanese cultures...
Fresh foods and veggies contain plenty of healthy nutrients that are good for us all year long. With temperatures rising and salads taking the No.1 spot on the menu for being the easiest to prepare and digest in hot and humid weather, let’s review how to best prepare a fresh salad. Always buy fresh produce and stay away from precut greens as the leaves start...
Having the urge to eat at night is something we all experience from time to time, and, as scientific research has proven on numerous occasions, it’s perfectly natural. Unfortunately, just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s healthy, so let’s take a look at some of the reasons behind night-time cravings and how to fight them off. Scientists from Brigham...
Sticking to a gluten-free diet is easy when you know which foods contain it to begin with. Avoiding flour and barley isn’t going to cut it if you want your diet to be 100% gluten free. Basically, foods made with different types of fillers contain hidden gluten. Sausages, for instance, are one such type of food and should generally be avoided even if you’re...
Fad diets come and fad diets go, but there will always a new one to replace those that fail miserably, either because they’re just plain nuts (all-cabbage diet, anyone?) or because they’re too complicated, expensive, or result in side effects that are worse than a little fat around the middle. Here are ten fad diets that aren’t terribly kooky and...
Food intolerance is a sensitivity to certain food groups that is different from allergies, but it still causes an adverse reaction in the body. Food intolerance usually wreaks havoc on the digestive system and is identified with a simple blood test. Getting the news that your favorite foods are causing digestive distress to your body is not only unpleasant, but it...
If you are looking for some spice but tasty chicken and veggies, look no further. Here we have an incredibly easy recipe for chicken and vegetable skewers marinated in cilantro, lime and cumin, and served with rice, salsa, and warm tortillas. Sounds mouth-watering indeed. Let’s get crackin’! INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2...
