Tag: cooking
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Healthy Food to Cook in Microwave Ovens
Microwave ovens have become indispensable appliances in many households. While microwaves emit radiation, it has not been shown to reduce the nutrient content of foods any faster than other forms of cooking. Longevity Live Paid Content. Cooking methods that quickly, briefly, and with limited liquid are ideal for maintaining the vitality of nutrients in food,…
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Investing in Your Grandkids’ Health Starts In the Kitchen
Grandchildren are some of life’s greatest treasures. Martha and I have 14 grandchildren. Like many of you, we try to step in to help whenever we can. You may be happy to chip in for everything from baby carriers, tricycles, and rebounders to school tuition. But you may not have given as much thought to…
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Want to Impress Your Guests? Here’s What to Cook
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Doing Chores and Socializing Can Reduce Risk Of Dementia
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the biggest fan of doing chores. That said, I may need to re-evaluate this stance, especially if I want to protect my cognitive health. According to estimates, over 150 million people are expected to be diagnosed with dementia by 2050. With the number currently 55 million,…
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How To Plan Meals For Easy, Healthy Cooking
A healthy eating plan gives your body the nutrients it needs every day while staying within your daily calorie goal for weight loss or management. A healthy eating plan will also lower your risk of heart disease and other health conditions. The key to achieving all of this is good planning and healthy cooking. Here’s…
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How To Cook Vegetables To Get Maximum Nutritional Value
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How The Pandemic Worsened The South African Obesity Crisis
We all understand that lockdown measurements were put in place to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While we understand the intention behind the plan, it’s unfortunate that the powers that be didn’t better prepare themselves for the unintended consequences. The lockdown regulation definitely heightened underlying problems that the South African population was already…
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Mother’s Day = A Delicious Avo Breakfast Perfect For Mums
Mother’s Day and breakfast go hand in hand, so make sure you make your mom a morning feast fit for a queen, and what better way to show your love than by adding an avo – a source of nutrients and absolutely delicious. Why Are Avos Good For Mums? A study published in the journal Nutrients…
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5 Creative Ways to Use a Rice Cooker
Are you tired of making plain old white rice over and over again? Maybe you’re considering buying a small rice cooker, but you’re unsure if you would use it enough, so it pays for itself? Don’t worry; that’s why we’ve put together this list of five creative ways you can use a rice cooker to…
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12 Hobbies That Will Keep You Healthy, Engaged and Sane Right Now
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