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Coconut milk is a versatile staple to keep on hand. Mix in with smoothies, oatmeal, or yogurt for a rich, creamy taste. Not only does coconut milk add a rich, creamy taste to lots of dishes, but it’s also full of healthy saturated fats such…
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Eugenol, a volatile oil found in basil, inhibits the enzymes that produce inflammation, the same enzymes that are targeted by NSAID pain relievers. These anti-inflammatory properties help lower your risk of conditions like arthritis. heart…
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For very fine slicing of firm fruits and vegetables, professional chefs use a mandoline, which is a flat wooden or metal frame with two stainless steel blades—one plain, the other fluted. The blades can be adjusted to cut different…
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The trend of taking pictures of your food and posting them on the social has led to people making better food choices. This has a couple of benefits: The first is the fear of social shaming. Not many people want to show themselves eating…
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Spinach is high in fibre and water, both of which promote a healthy digestive tract and help weight management. It is rich in iron, vitamin C and E, potassium, and magnesium. In addition to its many vitamins and minerals, spinach provides…
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Maintaining a good metabolic rate is important in weight loss. When people lose weight, typically, their metabolic rate declines, and then they have difficulty losing more weight. Metabolic rate is also important because the higher it is,…
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Cat owners want their pets to be happy, but providing an abundance of food and snacks can have unintended consequences. A new study from the University of Illinois looked at what happens in the digestive system and gut microbiota when cats…
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New research from the Aston University found that bored children, as young as four, consume 79% more calories than when they’re in a neutral mood. The researchers found that if parents reported using food to soothe their child’s emotions…
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Broccoli is an all-time superfood vegetable. Garlic, basil and olive oil are rich in antioxidants. Research shows that basil is a rich source of nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and beta carotene. Chicken (with skin…
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According to new research from Aston University, UK, children fall broadly into four eating categories, and parents feed their children differently depending on those categories. The four categories are 'avid', 'happy', 'typical', and…
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