Cooking Tips

Any breakfast is better than no breakfast at all for your kids but try not to give them doughnuts or pastries all the time. Try to give a variety of the below: - Eggs -French Toast or Pancakes - Cold Cereal and Milk - Hot Cereal such as oatmeal or cream of wheat - Muffin - Yogurt with fruits - Fruit smoothie such as strawberry smoothie.

Be sure to ingest both protein and carbohydrates within 30-45 minutes post-workout. The protein builds and helps repair the muscles, while the carbohydrates shuttle the protein quickly to the muscle cells.

Shrimps are bottom dwellers who feed on parasites and skin that they pick off dead animals. This means that every mouthful of scampi you eat comes with digested parasites and dead skin. In addition, 10 grams of shrimps (5 pieces) contains 152 milligrams of cholesterol, meaning that just 2 servings would put you over the daily recommended allowance of 300 milligrams of cholesterol.

Olive Oil, rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (a healthy dietary fat), is a major component of the Mediterranean diet. Populations from that region have longer life expectancies and lower risks of Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure and Stroke, compared with North Americans and Northern Europeans.

DARK MEAT is not bad, it has its own benefits. Compared with white meat (coming from the breast), it contains more iron, zinc, and vitamins B6 and B12. Both have less fat than most cuts of red meat. White meat contains less fat and fewer calories than dark meat, but the differences are small.

SPINACH decreases chances of premature birth: If you don't get a sufficient amount of folic acid during pregnancy, your chances of a miscarriage go up. With its folate content, spinach can work to prevent premature labor and birth.

Eating an Apple is a more reliable method of staying awake than consuming a cup of coffee. The natural sugar in an apple is more potent than the caffeine in coffee.

Pineapple Juice is 5 times more effective than Cough Syrup. It also prevents colds and the flu.

Brushing your teeth with some sea salt is a safe and natural way to ensure strong teeth and gums, break down plaque buildup, and protect against bad breath.

Focus on including Protein at Breakfast every morning: aim for at least 10 grams (eggs, nut milk smoothie, fish, leafy greens, etc..). When you get protein first thing in the morning, it sets you up for "normal" blood sugar for the rest of the day.

Simple detox tips to use daily: - Drink more WATER - Add a GREEN JUICE - Add PARSLEY and CILANTRO - BREATHE deep into your abdomen.

- Cucumber (96% water) - Watermelon (96% water) - Pineapple (95% water) - Tomatoes (94% water) - Pear (89% water)

Did you know that Salmon is a bone-boosting nutrient? It contains Vitamin D, which helps the body use calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids, which may also aid bones. One of the best ways to buy salmon is actually canned because soft bones get included with the meat in the canning process without even noticing them.

One 50 g serving of processed meat a day (about one hot dog) gives a person a 43% higher risk of heart disease and 19% higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

WATER composes 75% of your BRAIN and 22% of your BONES. It makes up 83% of your BLOOD and 75% of your MUSCLES.

Never on the edge of a bowl! Otherwise you'll risk shell shards and possible contamination of your food.

Always soak bitter greens, like kale and arugula, in a bowl of ice water in the fridge for about an hour to cut their bitterness. Run the leaves through your salad spinner several times with a paper towel to get them nice, dry and crisp.

When grilling frank or skirt steak, marinate it for 10 minutes after cooking it instead of before: it adds amazing, full flavor in a tenth of time.

When a savory dish needs a little oomph, try a squeeze of Lemon instead of salt. A hit of citrus can make the whole recipe come to life!

Aside from abundant Vitamin C, orange also contains lots of potassium. And kidney disease patients are at high risk to develop high potassium level which can lead to arrhythmia (heart beating too fast or too slow) and myasthenia (autoimmune neurovascular disease that weakens the muscles). That's why being cautious about foods with high potassium is a must!

Research has shown that basil can help prevent the harmful effect of aging. The basil is rich in vitamins and minerals essential for the skin such as Magnesium, Calcium and Vitamin A. It is also effective at killing off harmful molecules.

CURCUMIN may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. It is so powerful that it matches the effectiveness of some anti-inflammatory drugs.

Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. They are important to a healthy life. Foods rich in carbs include: - Sweet Potatoes - Brown Rice - Rolled Oats - Beans - Quinoa - Apples - Berries - Whole Grain Tortilla - Whole Grain Bread.