When preparing for an important date or another event, there are many things to consider. The stress-o-meter can be impacted by what we wear, perfume, cologne, and where we go. We don’t think about the impact of the foods we eat on our health and well-being leading up to the event. This list will help …
Surprisingly, many of the ingredients found in everyday foods are not what they appear to be. They are called to hide what they are. Perhaps ignorance is bliss. We want to explore the most disgusting things you don’t know about, hidden in your food and covered up with fancy names. We’re eating a lot of …
Caster sugar, also known as castor sugar, is a fine granulated sugar widely available in the United Kingdom. Although it’s not as popular in the United States, you will find it in baking aisles under the “superfine” name. Its texture lies somewhere between regular granulated and confectioners sugar. Why is it called that? This type …
Pastry flour is a product of milling soft white and soft red ears of wheat. This flour is usually low in absorption and has limited mixing tolerance. These properties are similar to bread flours and cake flours. Pastry flour was specifically developed to make sweet baked goods which required some of the attributes of hard …
From the Norman word gale, which means “flat cake”, Galette is a French term that describes various kinds of flat round or freeform crusty cakes. Or, in the case Breton galette (French]: Galette Bretonne[galet]; Breton]), a pancake made of buckwheat flour and usually topped with a savory topping. Galette des Rois, a galette (King cake), …
Are you familiar with the protein foods that you eat? Amino acid is the building block of protein. Only animal products, such as meat, fish, and dairy products, contain all essential amino acids humans require in one package. They are “complete” proteins because they contain all the essential amino acids that humans need in one …
The right meal plan can help you gain or lose weight or be healthier. This beginner’s guide will help you get started if you have never attempted meal planning. It doesn’t matter if you want to gain or lose weight; how you train is just one part of your plan. You can get the best …
You are ready to try a new fitness or diet, but you don’t know where to start. This is a common problem. There are so many diet and fitness plans online, and it can be not easy to choose the right one. Every program is different. How can you know which one will work for …
A healthier and slimmer body starts from healthy choice of meal ingredients. As you normally do not carry out heavy activities after dinner, it is common to consume dishes with fewer calories during your evening meal. However, although you need to limit the fat and calorie intake in your dinner entrée, it is not necessary …
Christmas is almost here and everybody looks forward to celebrate, have fun and eat Christmas treats and traditional dishes. So, what would better than a festive Christmas table full of delicious food and sweets made according to healthy recipes? From an appetizing pork to delicious pies and sweet puddings Christmas food means love and geniality. …
