Cooking Tips

GARLIC could end your hair loss problems because of its high levels of Allicin, a sulfur compound similar to that found in onions, which were found to effectively treat hair loss: rub sliced cloves of garlic on your scalp, squeezing as you go for more benefit.

The phenolic compounds of ginger are known to help relieve gastrointestinal irritation, stimulate saliva and bile production, and suppress gastric contractions as food and fluids move through the gastrointestinal irritation tract.

- Eat a high-fiber diet (grains, vegetables, legumes and fruits). - Get both soluble (oat bran, nuts, seeds and legumes) and insoluble fiber (wheat bran, vegetables and whole grains). - Limit foods that are high in fats. - Choose lean meats (skinless poultry). - Incorporate probiotics in your diet (low-fat yogurt) on a daily basis.

Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam: many common eye diseases such as glaucoma often have no warning signs and this exam is the only way to detect such diseases at early stages.

Hard-boiled eggs are cooked in their shells in a pot of boiling water for 6 to 10 minutes, depending on how well you want the yolk to be. The longer you cook them, the firmer the yolk will become.

Poached eggs are cooked in slightly cooler water. They are cracked in a pot of simmering water between 160-180 degrees F (71-82 degrees C) and cooked for 2.5 to 3 minutes.

Fried eggs are cracked into a hot pan that contains a thin layer of cooking fat. You can then cook them "sunny side up" which means the egg is fried on one side, or "over easy", which means the egg is fried on both sides.

Government dietary guidelines recommend that people eat fish twice a week. Fish are a lean, healthy source of protein. And the oily kinds, such as salmon, tuna and sardines, deliver those heart- and brain-healthy omega-3 fats you should be getting in your diet.

Higher amounts of potassium, an important component of cell and body fluids, and lower amounts of sodium in pineapples, help maintain a healthy heart rate and normal blood pressure levels.

Did you know that cheese pizza is lower in saturated fat than pizza with pepperoni or sausage, and it also supplies a good amount of calcium for strong bones and teeth.. Pile on the peppers, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes and onions for a healthier pizza meal.

Did you know that Fresh Milk can increase blood platelets? - It contains calcium, which is an essential mineral for strengthening and developing bones. - It also helps regenerate blood platelets. - It contains Vitamin K, which is absolutely essential for proper blood clotting.

Raisins are packed with iron and help strengthen the body while normalizing blood platelet count. They can be eaten as a delicious snack on their own, in oatmeal, or even sprinkled on yogurt.

Generally, scientists have assumed that a high-salt diet encourages a greater intake of fluids, which increases weight. So it is not advised eating a lot of salt to lose weight.

These seeds and nuts are loaded with vitamin E. Collectively, antioxidants act together like an army, protecting skin from free radicals, damaging agents introduced by things like UV rays and pollution. But E is on the front lines: your skin's top layers contain high levels that guard cells' outer membrane so that cells stay protected and healthy. Plus, strong membranes hold water in, keeping skin hydrated.

TEA: to calm frazzled nerves - SWISS CHARD: the magnesium helps balancing the body' stress hormone "cortisol" - FATTY FISH - WHOLE-WHEAT PRETZELS - CARROTS - MILK - YOGURT - NUTS

Did you know that KALE is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol? It is a good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Vitamin A, C, K, B6, Calcium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.

The carbs and sugar in junk food produce acids that can destroy tooth enamel. This can lead to dental cavities.

MILK: good source of Calcium, Vitamin D and Protein. APPLES: high in Vitamin C and low in calories. PEANUT BUTTER: rich in Vitamin A, E, B6, in Iron, Folic Acid, Zink and Copper. TUNA FISH: great source of Protein and Omega 3 essential fatty acid. EGGS: good cource of Protein, Iron, Vitamins and Minerals.

The protein and nutrients in eggs help the kids concentrate. Fold scrambled eggs into a whole-grain tortilla for a filling breakfast or late-afternoon snack. The protein-carb combo tides kids over until the next meal with no-sugar induced energy crash.

Fat is important to brain health. A full-fat Greek yogurt, which has more protein than other yogurts, can help keep brain cells in good form for sending and receiving information.

Full of folate and vitamins, spinach and kale are linked to lower odds of getting dementia later in life (symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills). Kale is a super food, packed with antioxidants and other things that help new brain cells grow.

Just 1 serving of strawberries offers about 150% of the body's daily vitamin C requirement. This is essential for helping the body fight off infection and disease, from the common cold to the flu. Vitamin C in strawberries also acts as antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that damage healthy DNA.

Saliva is the body's wonder fluid, and eating juicy citrus increases saliva production that washes away foods that stain like coffee and soda. Strawberries contain an enzyme called malic acid that can whiten teeth. Munch berries several times a week to naturally whiten chompers.

It is recommended to eat omega-3 rich fish, such as tuna, twice a week for good health. It is wise, however, to vary what you choose. Because tuna is a source of mercury, you should avoid eating it daily, especially higher-mercury varieties like albacore tuna.