Storing Rice - Milled Rice (white, parboiled (‘converted’) or precooked): Once opened, the... Read more »
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Storing Rice - Milled Rice (white, parboiled (‘converted’) or precooked): Once opened, the rice should be stored in a tightly closed container to keep out moisture, dust, etc. With proper storage this type of rice will keep almost indefinitely. Whole Grain Rice (brown, red or black): Because of the oil in the bran layer of whole grain [...]
THE NEW COLORS OF CARROTS
Researchers with the Agricultural Research Service* may have found the best way to entice consumers to eat their veggies: Surprise them. They’re breeding carrots that come in a palette of totally unexpected colors including yellow, dark orange, bright red–even purple. With their flashy colors, these conventionally-bred carrots could dress up any dull meal. But what’s [...]
Fruits & Vegetables Eat 5 A Day for Better Health
Chef James and the Food Reference Website strongly endorse the 5 A Day program, not only for better health, but for it emphasis on fresh, palate pleasing food! Fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious, especially fresh fruit, fresh fruit juice, fresh vegetables, fresh vegetable soups, fresh salads, etc. They taste good, they are good for [...]
Anar Danay Ki Chutney
اناردانہ آدھا کپ (Pomegranate seeds ½ cup) پودینے کے پتے ایک گٹھی (Mints leaves 1 bunch) ہرا دھنیا ایک گٹھی (Coriander leaves 1 bunch) ہری مرچ پانچ سے چھ عدد (Green chillies 5 to 6) لیموں کا رس آدھا کپ (Lemon juice ½ cup) براؤن شوگر دو کھانے کے چمچ (Brown sugar 2 tbsp) زیتون [...]
Turkish Style Eggs
INGREDIENTS 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt 1 pinch salt 1 quart water 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 6 eggs 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon paprika DIRECTIONS 1 . In a small bowl, combine the garlic, yogurt and pinch of salt; mix well. 2 . In a large saucepan [...]
Eating Breakfast Every Day Boosts Energy
by Pat Melgares Health studies continue to reinforce the importance of eating breakfast every day, said Sandy Procter, a registered dietitian with Kansas State University. People who eat breakfast are not only more productive and have more energy, but they also tend to eat less during the rest of the day, she said. “People sometimes [...]
Diabetes Must be Watched ‘Every Day,’ Says Nutritionist
by Lucas Shivers Ah, the holidays – complete with the aroma of turkey, stuffing, gravy, rolls and pies – it’s enough to make one throw caution to the wind and overindulge. But for people with diabetes, particularly, that’s a risky proposition. A common and serious health condition, diabetes must be watched each day of the [...]
Men and Job Stress
One of the leading causes of death in men is stress that leads to heart disease or stroke. A key component of the stress many men face is their job. Work stress may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, not to mention the detrimental psychological effect, workplace injury and/or other health problems. Managing work stress [...]
Five Fruits And Veggies A Day: It’s Easier Than You Think
by Linda Sleichter Nutrition research has determined that eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day translates to good health for adults and children. “There are so many studies that show, with a variety of fruits and vegetables, we can meet many of the basic nutrition requirements needed for good health,” said [...]
Physical Effort and Food Energy
In terms of nutrition, energy is measured in calories. However, in reality, from both a biochemical and physiological standpoint, calories are not equivalent depending on the food products in which they are found. Regardless of the calorie content, a food product is measured in terms of its nutritional value, in other words, according to what [...]
