Ask most people and they will tell you that the dirtiest place in a home is the bathroom. Well, there seem to be some misconceptions. To identify germ hot spots in the home, the NSF International conducted a study and came up with some surprising results. It turns out that the highest concentration of germs and thus the dirtiest spots are found in our kitchen. The breeding ground for germs is warm and moist places. There are thousands of microscopic, single-celled organisms – in …
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Eating breakfast wakes up your digestive system, fuels you up and gets you ready for the day. It is important for adults but perhaps even more for kids. Children do better in school and have more energy if they start the day with breakfast. We all know that weekdays can get hectic and we struggle to find time preparing breakfast in the mornings. However with make-ahead recipes you can improve your breakfast habits. Make any one of these quick grab-and-go breakfast …
It might take a while to fall in love with the spicy, garlicky, salty kimchi but once it happens, it will last forever. Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish, where each region and season has its own distinct kimchi ingredients and flavors. Kimchi is not only tasty but also very healthy. It is a fermented superfood – along with sauerkraut, yogurt, kefir and pickles – that is full of beneficial probiotics. It is a superfood because it cuts cancer risk, lowers cholesterol and …
Aronia berry or also called choke berry, is becoming more and more popular due to its extraordinary health benefits. These small, dark berries are an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamin C. In fact, they have the highest concentration of antioxidants present in any fruit. Studies have shown that aronia berries improve blood circulation, make blood vessels stronger and reduce the risk of heart disease. Aronia berries, just like cranberries are very effective in the treatment of urinary tract infections, but they are actually …
We have selected ten cardamom recipes to show you just how versatile the spice is! Cardamom is an extremely versatile spice, and due to its strong, unique flavor it is used all over the world in coffee, desserts and also in savory meat and fish recipes. Cardamom is one of the world’s ancient spices native to the forests of India, where it grows wild and from where the first Cardamom recipes originate. The ancient Egyptians used cardamom as a tooth cleaner, chewing its …
If beer is not something that you use for cooking as an ingredient, we totally recommend it to give it a try! Beer adds sugars and rich, earthy flavors to any food. The sugars aren’t sweeter but rather add depth. Beer can be a winning ingredient in a range of great dishes. It adds a rich flavor and a nutty taste to stews and soups and also to desserts. You don’t have to worry about the alcohol content, the alcohol …
Moringa oleifera is a small tree, native to the Himalayas in northwestern India. It is cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas around the world. Most of the plant is edible, from the seeds, pods, leaves to its flowers. Packed with vitamins and nutrients, Moringa is regarded as the new superfood. The leaves are rich in vitamin A, B, and C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and protein. Ounce for ounce, moringa powder boasts 7 times more vitamin C than oranges, 4 times more beta carotene than carrots, 3 …
The Global Peace Index (GPI) measures peace according to 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators such as terrorism impact, perception of criminality and political instability. In 2016 the Institute for Economics and Peace measured the safety and peacefulness of 163 countries. The research shows a growing global inequality in peace. The most peaceful countries are further improving while the least peaceful ones are falling into greater violence. The most dangerous countries, at the bottom of the list are Syria, followed by South Sudan and Iraq. The …
Aromatic, pungent and spicy, ginger is perfect in baked goods, candies, Asian dishes and also a very healthy medicinal herb. Ginger has many evidence-based health benefits. It has a broad-spectrum of antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, and anti-parasitic properties, to name just several of its more than 40 pharmacological actions. Learn how to grow ginger in your home and you will always have fresh, tender and fiberless ginger root on hand. How to grow Ginger in your home? Being a tropical plant it does not tolerate frost, …
The Oil Cleansing Method (OCM) is a simple way of cleaning your skin with the help of natural oils. At first it might sound strange to apply oil on your face as a facial cleanser but for many people who have tried this method it was a complete life changer. With the help of the Oil Cleansing Method for Acne Prone Skin you can get rid off whiteheads, blackheads and have a radiant, spotless skin. Selecting the right oil is essential – …