In the past people used the dyed Easter eggs for days after Easter. The eggs were left at room temperature for long period, and the cracked eggs were still eaten. With the increased problem and /or awareness of the food borne illness issues, these practices are certainly not recommended. There is an increased problem with…
There is widespread misconception that coconut oil is bad for you because it is said to raise blood cholesterol and cause heart disease. The only “proof” is one four-decades old study. The study used hydrogenated coconut oil. It is now known that the process of hydrogenation creates “trans fatty acids” (TFAs), which are toxic entities…
The raw food diet (or living foods diet) is a dietary regimen consisting of uncooked and unprocessed organic foods. Most of the foods consumed on this diet are fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Some followers of the diet also consume raw meat and dairy products, although most follow a vegan regimen. The exact definition of…
A big problem facing today’s parents is how to get their children to eat right and stay in shape. With so many high-fat and high-sugar products available from supermarkets and fast food outlets, your children may not realize that there’s such a thing as good nutrition. And too much TV and Internet surfing may cause…
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of making a recipe to discover that you’re out of one of the ingredients? It happens to everyone at one time or another but the good news is that there are substitutions you can make; below is a herb and spice substitution chart, followed by a set…
In the pre-Atkins and South Beach era, when you mentioned the word “diet,” it meant what we eat. Today, when you say diet, it means not so much what we eat as what we don’t eat. Indeed, diet has become synonymous with weight loss, says trend diet watcher Mark Farmer. Farmer has a mouthful to…
The long spiky grey green leaves of aloe vera, edged with tiny prickles, look as if it comes from the cactus family. In fact, this long respected medicinal plant, with its spear of yellow or orange flowers, is a type of lily. The leaves provide the clear aloe gel that Cleopatra is said to have…
Of all the kitchen appliances that I own, my crock-pot is one of the most versatile. Some crock-pots are economical, about $20 to $25 to purchase a basic name-brand model, while other models are more expensive. I have tried some fancier models with timers but exchanged for the basic crock-pot with settings of low, warm…
Once upon a time in America, lasagna was considered ethnic, garlic was an exotic ingredient, and the only foreign foods in the freezer section were egg rolls. Now look at us – popping a frozen tray of Dal Makhani into the office microwave and calling it lunch. It’s certainly not news that Americans adore frozen…
The extreme summertime heat can pose potential health problems to almost anyone, but its danger can be magnified for those on certain types of medication. Those who are on certain types of medication may find that the combination of drugs they are taking may impede their body’s natural cooling system. For those who are particularly…