A No-Calorie Restricted Mediterranean Diet Could Be Better Than A Low-Fat Plan
Further research highlights a no calorie limit on the Mediterranean diet as a better strategy for avoiding weight gain than cutting out fatty foods altogether. […]
BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE
The Western Diet Causes A Mass Extinction – Our Gut Bacteria
♥ Modern Western diets high in fat, meat, dairy and salt are found to destroy our valuable gut bacteria. ♥ Restoring our gut flora and […]
Sobrassada – The Mallorcan Sausage
Recently having visited Mallorca (Majorca) I noticed some very curiously shaped sausages hanging in the windows of various butchers, tourist shops and even the airport […]
Making A Lipstick
Lipsticks are interesting cosmetic products because of how the pigment is dispersed into a mixture of oils and waxes. All the ingredients, the pigments or […]
Here’s a Surprise ! Full-fat dairy products appear to be better for you.
Drinking whole or full-fat milk could help us to reduce our risk from diabetes by up to 46% Drinking skimmed or low-fat dairy products no […]
Sweet And Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken (Serves 2) Equipment Required Sharp chef’s knife Cutting board Mixing bowls (2–3) Medium saucepan (for sauce) Wok or large frying pan […]
A Healthy Diet Helps Reduce Erectile Dysfunction
Flavonoids are natural components found in fruits, berries, vegetables red wine and tea A diet rich in flavanoids reduces impotence Study involved tracking the health […]
The Chinese Mitten Crab – An Oriental Delicacy
The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) is not a delicacy that immediately springs to mind in the Western world but having eaten them whole in […]
Chicken Rogan Josh
Here’s a Chicken Rogan Josh recipe tailored for 2 people, written in a traditional Indian style, with equipment, prep time, and cooking time. Chicken Rogan […]
Coping with Melasma
What is melasma? Melasma (from the Greek word, ‘melas’ meaning black) is a common skin condition formed of dark, discoloured patches of pigment. It can […]
Beef Brisket and Venison Stufato
This slow-cooked beef brisket and venison stufato with Chianti, baby onions, and new potatoes in a dough bowl with crispy scamorza and sage is a […]
Olive’s Wax-Esters Help Repair Skin
Olives contain wax-esters which have excellent cosmetic properties. The wax oils found in olive are shown to protect the skin from damage by chemicals and […]
Docosanol or Behenyl Alcohol, An Ingredient For Skin Creams
♥ A natural fatty alcohol more widely known as dacosanol or behenyl alcohol and occurs as a white, opaque waxy solid. Properties/Functions: It is commonly found in skin […]
Moules à la Bordelaise
Moules à la Bordelaise Equipment Large saucepan or Dutch oven with lid Wooden spoon or spatula Knife and cutting board Measuring cups and spoons Small […]
Beef Pastrami on a Bed of Lettuce with Sweet Mustard Dressing
Ingredients For the Salad 200g beef pastrami, thinly sliced 4 cups mixed lettuce (such as romaine, arugula, and radicchio) 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 […]
How to make Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga)
Vietnamese chicken noodle soup or pho ga is the equally delicious cousin of the classic Beef Pho which everyone associates with that country. It is basically […]
How to Prepare Lemongrass Chicken Satays
If you are looking for a typical Vietnamese dish then look no further than these Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Satays. They taste great and make an […]
Innovative Ingredients: Banana Flour
Bananas have always been a great source of energy. Politicians and sports personalities alike seem to have a propensity for demonstrating their peeling techniques and […]
Breakfast Bucks The Trends
When it comes to breakfast, it appears to many of us with busy lifestyles to be the most important meal of the day. The approach […]
Risk Of Chronic Lung Disease Increased By Having A Poor Diet
♦ If you can manage a diet with polyunsaturated fats, plenty of green vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and reduce the level of red and processed […]