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With health consciousness at such a high point these days, many people do not deep fry foods. But sometimes some fried food is just what you want! If you’re going to consume the calories, make sure that the food is perfectly fried with these tips.
Deep fat frying is a dry heat cooking method. I know that sounds strange, but it’s considered dry because no water is used, unlike poaching, microwaving, or simmering. Here’s how to do it:
To start, choose your cooking oil carefully. Oils with high ’smoke points’, in other …
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GUAVA is a fruit of commercial importance in tropics and subtropics because of its wide adaptability to varied soil and climatic conditions. It is grown all over the country over an area of 65,000 hectares with production of 516,000 tones.
The major guava growing areas are Shariqpur, Kasur, Lahore, Sheikhupora, Sangla Hills, Gujranwala in the Punjab; Kohat, Haripur and Bannu in the North West Frontier Province and Larkana and Hyderabad in Sindh.
The major edible varieties are Safeda, Allahabad, Karela, seedless, and red fleshed. It is eaten raw or in forms of …
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When the temperatures keep dropping outside, it’s time for some winter comfort foods to warm you up. There’s just something about a big cup of homemade soup or stew to warm your body and soul when it is cold and dreary outside. What is it about these winter comfort foods that instantly makes us feel better?
Most comfort foods and especially those we enjoy in the winter have a fair share of carbohydrates in them. Think about Mac & Cheese for example which is a popular comfort food year around. It …
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Children are getting entangled in a complex society which is undergoing breathtaking changes. Concepts, relationships, lifestyles are metamorphosising to accommodate the new jet-setting age. Food is no exception. Healthy nutritious foods have been replaced by the new food mantra - JUNK FOOD!
It seems to have engulfed every age; every race and the newest entrants are children. (Wafers, colas, pizzas and burgers are suddenly the most important thing). The commonest scenario is a child who returns from school and stick himself in front of the television, faithfully accompanied by a bowl …
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You’ve decided to take the plunge and start cooking Chinese food. Congratulations! Prepared properly, Chinese food is healthier for you. Besides, it just plain tastes great - why else do gourmets argue over whether China or France has the world’s finest cuisine?
Still, tackling strange cooking equipment and even stranger ingredients can be nerve-wracking. Below are resources to help ease your introduction into cooking Chinese food.
1. General Chinese Cooking Principles:
Try to vary the meat and vegetables in a dish, so that there is an interesting variety of flavors, textures, and colors. …
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Oatmeal
Start your day with a steaming bowl of oats, which are full of omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium. This fiber-rich superfood can lower levels of LDL (or bad) cholesterol and help keep arteries clear.
Opt for coarse or steel-cut oats over instant varieties-which contain more fiber-and top your bowl off with a banana for another 4 grams of fiber.
Salmon
Super-rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon can effectively reduce blood pressure and keep clotting at bay. Aim for two servings per week, which may reduce your risk of dying of a heart …
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This tea is very good for health due to its richness in taste and ingredients but finding original Kashmiri green tea leaves is a must. If you are on a diet or health conscious may be you can not have the privilege to enjoy this delicacy but I can bet that once you have t you can’t forget the taste of it.
The tea is a mixture of mixed grounded nuts( some almonds and pistachios usually and dried coconut powder occasionally), cardamom, milk, sugar or honey, baking soda( just a pinch …
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Acidity can be a result of defective digestion or stress. It is the accumulation of liquid inside the cavity. It is a common problem; it may be associated with overeating, constipation, menstruation, food allergy and certain diseases.
Sleeping after meals doubles gas and acidity that increases burning and sour sensation.
Drink hot water after meals for easy digestion, it is also good for weight reduction.
Include ginger, mint leaves and garlic in your daily food. These are good for easy gas and acidity.
Reduce daily intake of coffee and tea. Drink enough water every …
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An orange is one of the most common citrus fruits liked by one and all. It is widely grown in warmer climates, and distributed worldwide. The best part about an orange is that it is a predigested food and is thus readily absorbed in the blood. It produces heat and energy in the body immediately after use.
The orange is full of protective food ingredients like vitamins A, B, C and calcium. It also contains sodium, potassium, magnesium, copper, sulphur and chlorine. Its vitamin C content helps the body tissues to …

