Image via Wikipedia You know that to eat a balanced, nutritional diet you need to eat a variety of foods from the food pyramid. But following the pyramid day-in and day-out can be cumbersome sometimes. To help make it a little easier, the USDA has developed MyPlate, a colorful plate divided into different size portions of each of the food groups that are on the pyramid. MyPlate makes it easier to plan your meals each day with the food pyramid guidelines. When you look at MyPlate, you’ll notice that the largest portion of your meals should be vegetables. This can include a salad, … [Read more...]
Some good things about bacteria
June 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Bacteria are notorious decomposers. They gobble everything in their way. Otherwise we would have known if there was something like Dinosaurs or Saber Toothed Lions. Bacteria are everywhere. They are small assassins. Some are good, some are bad, and some are deadly. It is still a miracle of the universe that how such a small organism can be so deadly. Bacteria have been the single most worrying factor for man. Man keeps getting infections. Infections are nothing but invasions from bacteria. If bacteria were not around, there would not be any infections. Bacteria … [Read more...]
What You Will Find in a Health Food Store
May 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Do you shudder at the thought of health food stores? Are you convinced that all health food is tasteless or gross? There may be some products out there that will change your mind. Here are some examples of products you’ll find at a health food store. Greek Yogurt Though enjoyed for years as the base for tzatziki dip (best known as the topping for gyros), Greek yogurt has recently gained traction among health food consumers as a healthy alternative to sour cream. Try it on your baked potatoes or as a topping for your next taco night. You can also try it as the base ingredient for many dips … [Read more...]
What is Certified Organic?
April 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Many people aren't sure what to think when people start talking about certified organic produce. There is a popular misconception that organic produce is associated with being a vegetarian. This is not the case. Organic produce stretches across the entire food spectrum. So just what is certified organic? Certified organic means that the processes and quality involved in growing or processing the food has net a specific set of requirements in order to be deemed as certified organic. For a product or service to be labeled certified organic in the United … [Read more...]
All about apricots!
March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nutrition experts, gym and diet instructors, friends who have lost weight, your parents – almost everyone you know must have spoken to you about the great health benefits of eating fruits. Most of us have been coaxed into having more fruits than we would like ever since we were kids. Like it or not, fruits really are great for your health and they don’t taste too bad either! One such fruit is the apricot. Here are some facts about this delicious fruit and different dishes you can make from them! Apricots were first produced in China. You get hybrid varieties of apricots … [Read more...]
Bonkers about Bananas!
March 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fruits have been known to be great sources of the purest, natural nutrition. They are a great way to boost your immune system, have beautiful skin, improve digestion and can help you lose weight too! You will find a huge variety of fruits available at any local grocery store. The banana is one such tropical fruit that is easily available and is loaded with nutrients. Here are some cool facts about this amazing fruit and some fun dishes you can create with it! 1. Bananas are great for diets as they are completely fat d cholesterol free. It is a great source of fiber, vitamin C and … [Read more...]
Crazy for Coconuts!
March 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When you thing of a nice holiday on a tropical island, they first image that probably comes to your mind is a clear blue sea and a white sandy beach lined with tall coconut trees! For a fruit that brings such happy images to mind, the coconut is a bland yet highly refreshing fruit. Probably one of the toughest to crack fruit, a coconut has a hard hairy shell that is brown in color. Once you have cracked open a coconut, you will see that it has a softer inner lining of white crunchy pulp. The coconut is hollow at its center and often contains water. Here are some interesting facts about this … [Read more...]
Tips on cooking remedies
March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You often find yourself in a situation when something went wrong while you were cooking and you feared that it would ruin your meal. Maybe you don’t particularly like using certain ingredients because they make your hands burn or make them smell. You will be amazed that there are several simple remedies that can quickly get your out of your predicament. Here are a few such tips in case of cooking emergencies: Rub some olive or vegetable oils onto your hand before chopping chillies and your hands will not burn. To easily cut a freshly baked loaf of bread, place the bread knife … [Read more...]