Cooking Tips

.. that Hemp Seeds are a complete protein. They are the most nutritious seeds in the world.

Physically active individuals may be particularly interested in cherry juice's effect on muscle strength and soreness. A study conducted proved that this juice may increase muscle strength and reduce muscle breakdown, muscle soreness and speed-up recovery in resistance-trained individuals.

- Drink at least 64 ounces of fluid per day - Minimize caffeine - Avoid sugary beverages - Whether you are thirsty or not, drink water before, during and after exercising.

- Brush with fluoride toothpaste after meals or at least twice each day; - Floss daily right before bedtime; - Visit a dentist regularly for cleanings and oral exams starting by the age of 1.

Vigorous chewing, preferably on crunchy veggies, fights stress by stimulating the brain to release endorphins, which can reduce stress by 20%.

Anyone suffering from osteoporosis has to eat one tablespoon of sesame seeds per day, as it equals 7 cups of milk.

is one of the best green source of Omega 3 compounds of fatty acids. It helps preventing blood clotting that leads to heart attacks.

A meal of garlic cloves may just look a bit small.. But is an effective way to make your army ready to fight invaders and eliminate viruses and bacteria attacking your body.

Before cooking mussels and clams, soak them in water with a few tablespoons of flour for 30 minutes. As they open to ingest the flour, they'll expel any sand or grit they contain.

For a creamy pasta sauce that doesn't require a ton of butter or cheese, toss a room-temperature beaten egg with the hot pasta and a little of the boiling pasta water and stir like crazy (the heat should kill the bacteria).

Mash bananas inside their peels using your hands, it's quick and easy, and it doesn't make a big mess.

.. is to eat the right amount of calories for how active you are, so that you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use. If you eat or drink too much, you'll put on weight. If you eat or drink too little, you'll lose weight.

Too much saturated fat (found in cheese, cakes, biscuits, sausages, cream, butter, pies..) can increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood. The average man should have no more than 30g saturated fat a day. The average woman should have no more than 20g saturated fat a day. Children should have less than adults.

Drink eight-ounce glasses of water each day. Exercise for at least 20 to 30 minutes five days per week.

Butter is more natural than Margarine. No artificial ingredients are in real butter and its yellow color comes from the beta-carotene consumed by cows at pasture. Some margarine contain flavoring agents, yellow food pigments, emulsifiers and preservatives.

- 1 cup of Red Bell Pepper, cut: 190 mg - 2 Kiwis: 137.2 mg - 1 handful of Broccoli: 132 mg - 1 small Cauliflower: 127.7 mg - 1/2 cup Hot Pepper: 107.8 mg - 1 cup Papaya: 88,3 mg

Ginger, lemon and honey tea can help relieve cold and flu symptoms. All these ingredients have their own natural medicinal qualities and, when they are combined, they create a calming and relaxing tea that can ease symptoms and boost your immune system.

Vitamin A: to clear up acne breakouts, prevent sun damage, balance pigmentation and increase facial blood flow to give you that youthful glow. Found in: carrots, apricots, broccoli, mangoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, fish, eggs, milk and beef liver.

Eggs rarely go bad if they have been handled properly and are stored in the refrigerator. However, they will decline in quality over time, and you’ll want to throw them away at some point.

Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 1 cup of water and use to douse your hair after washing. The acid in this vinegar will remove residue from product buildup and help you get shiny, lustrous locks.

Processed seed oils like soybean oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, canola oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil aren't really vegetables but are referred to as "vegetable oils" that contain very large amounts of biologically active fats called Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are harmful in excess. This does not apply to plant oils like olive oil or coconut oil, which are extremely good for you.

The quickest way to ruin a perfectly marbled 25$ steak? It's cutting it to figure out if it's medium rare. So better you buy an instant-read digital meat thermometer. True it costs 95$, but 4 steaks later, you've broken even!

Soup could have used more tomato? Chicken needed 10 more minutes in the oven? Make a note of it and you'll never make that mistake again.