Wine has been for years been considered to be harmless to the body. This is all thanks to the image that is painted by actors on TV and movies who will usually take a class or two of wine as a way of relaxing in the evening. Here, we explore whether taking wine before bed...
Very many people suffering from insomnia are looking to alcohol as a cure. We are going to try and find out whether insomnia wine really works or not. Wine will help the individual fall asleep much faster thanks to the sedative properties of alcohol. This will, however, have negative effects on the person drinking it...
Most of you probably don’t believe that there are some teas that can actually help you fall asleep. This is especially the case with someone who has trouble sleeping and has tried everything but it just doesn’t seem to work. We will discuss the best tea to help with sleep and the properties that they...
There are very many products that we can get from milk. One of these products is ghee and like many milk products, is rich in nutrients which are of great benefit to the body. Ghee is made and used in many parts of the world for cooking and as a delicacy in itself. In this...
There is a huge interest by most people in the health benefits and nutritional value of the foods they eat and to get equally healthy substitutes for what they have always eaten. Beans is a common protein source for many people as an alternative to beef, accordingly, we shall look into the best substitutes for...
Most people eat ham either in their sandwich or burger but they don’t really know of its nutritional value or how it is made. Ham comes from the hind leg of pork. It is usually preserved through smoking, salting or even wet curing. This article will explore the nutritional benefits of ham, as well as...
It has become a common trend for people to question whether the things they are eating are healthy or not. This is great as it promotes a healthy living culture and more people are avoiding eating unhealthy foods and thus reducing illnesses and the mortality rate that we have in our society. Today we are...
Beans are a great source of proteins and they are also very affordable. Beans offer us some incredible health benefits ranging from non-meat protein to fiber. This article will discuss the nutritional benefits of beans as well as 4 great substitutes for beans. Basics about beans Beans are seeds that come from a flowering plant...
Coconut is hard-shelled tropical fruit. This fruit has gained popularity all over the world and is used in both cooking and making beauty products. This article will tackle the various health and nutritional benefits of fresh coconut as well as what can be made from fresh coconut. Fresh coconuts are usually coconuts that have not...
Today, people have been advised to mind what they eat and are looking to keep healthy by eating nutritious food and avoiding all things that could be harmful to their health. This brings us to today’s question, is wonton soup healthy? We are going to try and answer this question as best as possible by...
Chili is a Spanish dish whose full name is chili con carne which is translated as chili pepper with meat. This dish has been prepared for decades and it originates from Mexico and Southern Texas. It has grown to be a very popular dish in the US and most part of Europe. Although this dish...
This a question that does not cross the minds of many people but it is something you should know the answer to or at least be eager to know. So, what does bone marrow taste like? Indeed, the taste of marrow is not as important as the value in nutrition that you will benefit from...
Cow tongue has long been considered and eaten as a delicacy in a number of native communities throughout the world. It might seem like a crazy thing to consume but it has a number of great health benefits. We are going to discuss the benefits of eating pickled tongue as well as some of its...
Candied ginger is sugar crystallized ginger molecules. They are sometimes also referred to as ginger chews. Candied ginger is soft in texture and has a sweet spicy taste. This makes it suitable to be used in making cookies and cakes. Crystallized ginger is easily accessible and can be bought from health food stores, Asian grocers...
This may be a new term to most of you. Confit is a term used in culinary to mean cooking food under low temperature either in sugar syrup, grease or oil as a way of preservation. Meat confit is a meat dish that has been prepared slowly under low temperature in either oil or fat....
What is Pastelon de platano maduro? This is a dish that originates from Puerto Rico. It is a casserole dish that is layered almost similar to the Italian lasagna. Pastelon is made using a tomato-based sauce, sweet plantains, cheese and ground beef. This lasagna dish is equally as popular in the Dominican Republic. How to...
Olives have been consumed for years now and they have always been associated with good health. These small green fruits can be consumed whole or they can be squeezed to make oil which is used for cooking. We are going to discuss the benefits of consuming olives as well as some recipes to make olive...