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« Previous EntriesYes, Your Mom Was Right… Beans Are Good For You
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008When was the last time you cooked with dry beans or peas? I have at least 5 different bags sitting in my pantry waiting to be turned into soups, dips, side-dishes and even hearty main dishes. They are a healthy staple that provides us with plenty of protein and fiber. Let’s take a look at why you may want to cook with them more as well.
Low carb diets- The real truth about Carbs
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008Consuming large amounts of processed foods like colas, pizzas, burgers etc having extra ordinary proportions of carbohydrates seems to be the order of the day for many youngsters & teens of western centric societies. This is because of the innumerable options available to them from fast foods restaurants resulting in worsening health conditions of those guys in their middle ages like the high blood pressure, cholesterol & hypoglycemia.
Low carb diets- Do they really work to trim our weight?
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008Lot of people in the United States & other western countries have been trapped in the dangerous situation called obesity or rapid weight gain. Studies have revealed that there are about 65 million over weight individuals in USA alone & this number will be pretty much higher in the future days to come. Many doctors & health gurus are continuously advising their patients to adapt to low carb diets, which help in controlling weight in a gradual manner.
Low Carbohydrate Diets- Does they really work or not?
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008Younger generation in today’s world have themselves to blame for taking extraordinary proportions of processed foods like Pizzas, Burgers, etc that will lead to worsening health conditions like rapid weight gain & obesity. But there seems to be natural remedy to such situations wherein they will have to adopt to low carb high protein diets like green leafy vegetables which will help them in reducing their weight in a phased manner as well as controlling obesity.
Nourishing Kitchari Recipe
Saturday, August 30th, 2008In America, downing a hearty grain dish would not be called fasting. But in India kitchari - a soupy porridge made from rice and mung beans, lightly spiced with ginger, cilantro, and other spices - is considered a fasting food and is used to purify digestion and cleanse systemic toxins.
Preparing Chicken and Cooking Corn on the Grill
Friday, August 29th, 2008Cooking on the grill is a great way to keep the heat of cooking outside your home as well as to bring the family together for the entire cooking process. Moms read: this is a great way to get dad to help out with meal preparation. While this is said somewhat in jest, there is some truth to the fact that men are much more inclined to slave away over a hot grill than a hot stove. More importantly, most of the mess of cooking on the grill remains outside your kitchen. I don’t know about you, but that is a huge bonus for me, when it comes to cooking.
Quick Mexican Corn Bread Recipes Review
Friday, August 29th, 2008With Mexican bread, bolillo is salty bread that is originally from Mexico, El Salvador, and other Latin American countries. The bread is shaped like an oval and baked to about 6 inches. The crust is crunchy with the inside being soft. Bolillo is the main ingredient in different kinds of tortas. Molletes is bread found in Spain and also Mexico. It consists of bolillo by it being cut in half and covered with cheese, beans, cream, and salsa. The bread can be eaten with eggs, and beans. Some people drink milk and chocolate milk with it. Torta ahogada is a sandwich that includes bolillo bread.
The Ultimate Recipe for Mexican Sweet Bread
Friday, August 29th, 2008There is a wide variety of breads found in Mexico. Wheat was first introduced by the Spaniards. The cereal was cultivated throughout all of Mexico. Nowadays, wheat is abundant. Some bread is for special occasions such as Day of the Dead, and Christmas. Other breads are made especially for breakfast. Some of the breads originate from many centuries ago. People in Mexico bake their own breads from scratch, or purchase them at food markets.
Diet To Lower Cholesterol: Discover The Meaning Of Cholesterol
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008When we go to the doctor and he gives us our cholesterol reading, many do not understand just exactly what he is talking about. Many people know that cholesterol is either good for you or bad, but many do not understand what is cholesterol. Cholesterol is simply a waxy matter that the liver creates which handles a number of duties in our body.
Some Eating Healthy for People Who Hate Cooking Guidelines
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008Healthy cooking is often difficult as most of us do not want to spend time planning and preparing meals that our families refuse to eat. At the same time, we want our families to be healthy so we feel compelled to learn new and improved ways of cooking healthy foods for our family to enjoy (and unfortunately in some cases scorn).
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