Mediterranean Diet 101

Tomato Health Benefits

Tomatoes is one of the most popular fruits in the world and the 4th most consumed vegetables in the US, after potatoes, lettuce and onion. Although technically a tomato is a fruit, as like all fruits it develops from the fertilized ovary of the plant, most people are habituated to think about it as a vegetable.

Also, it’s more commonly used in vegetable preparations and also is similar to foods in the vegetable group in terms of nutrient and calorie content.

Aicok AMR521 Slow Masticating Juicer Extractor Review

Aicok Slow Masticating Juicer Extractor is a good product overall, though it may not be the best. It is one of the lowest priced masticating juicers that has a better performance level than its more expensive competitors.

With a good juice quality, especially from leafy greens and ease in cleaning, it proves to be a notable machine on the market, though felling a bit short while juicing hard and soft produce.

Green Onions Health Benefits

Green onions, also known as scallions, have often been underestimated when it comes to nutrition. The fact is that green onions are affordable super-foods and can offer excellent health benefits without breaking the bank.

Therefore, in addition to eating fruits and other vegetables, health enthusiasts should include green onions in their daily diet by adding them to savory vegetable preparations and even sprinkling them to decorate soups and stews.

Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker Review

Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker has the right capacity for cooking food for a single person, a couple or a small family, i.e. 6.3 quart. Its handles ensure users don’t get their hands burned.

It has 10 safety features, which are much more than a regular pressure cooker and allow users to relax when it’s cooking food. And with its 14 smart programs, it’s worth seven cookers at the price of one.

How to Make Bedtime Protein Shakes and Smoothies

Bedtime protein shakes and smoothies can be excellent choice for last meal of the day. Combining slow digesting protein sources with sources of complex carbs, fats and fibers, one creates very satiating, tasty meals with limited amount of calories.

OXA Smart Powerful 4-in-1 Versatile Immersion Hand Blender Set Review

OXA Smart Powerful 4-in-1 Versatile Immersion Hand Blender has variable 12 speed control (6 x 2) and the attachment is 8 inches. The base unit is 8.5 inches. Thus total height of the blender is 16.5 inches with the central attachment. The blender also features turbo mode to grind kitchen ingredients quickly.

Oranges Health Benefits

An orange is a member of a class of fruits called citrus fruits and is by far the most popular fruits in the world. It’s believed to have originated in Eastern Asia before thousands of years. Today it’s cultivated around almost all warmer parts of the world and is consumed in the form of fresh fruits or juice due to its refreshing, tangy taste and amazing health benefits.

How To Grow Rosemary

Rosemary is very important herb in Mediterranean cuisine, having very specific fragrance and aroma. And the best of all is that Rosemary is very easy to grow in the home garden, on the balcony or even on the windowsill.

In most home gardens, Rosemary is grown as a small bush, but cascading Rosemary plants can also be grown in hanging baskets - it is not only very aromatic plant, it is also very decorative plant.

Top 5 Best Grass Fed Whey Protein Powder Supplements

Grass fed whey protein supplements are high-quality whey powders suitable for increasing daily protein intake, for speeding up recovery and regeneration after workouts, for daily snacks and meals etc.

Grass fed whey protein powders are manufactured using milk from grass fed cows using cold microfiltration processes, without the use of acids or bleach. Thus they are without rBST/rBGH, and contain no gluten, soy, GMO, hormones, antibiotics etc. Often they contain no lactose or if the lactose is present, it is present in trace amounts.

Best Nutri Ninja vs. Nutribullet Blenders 2018 - Reviews and Recommendations

With people being more and more aware of the bad effects of junk food and importance of nutritious foods, everyone wants to stay away from fast foods that are proven to be unhealthy and go close to healthy foods.

However, ironically today’s fast life hardly allows them to do so. In such a condition, juicers and blenders are real lifesavers. They are low-maintenance and give users healthy juices, smoothies and soups within a few seconds, without or with least preparations.

How To Grow Lemon Tree In Containers and Flower Pots

In Mediterranean cuisine, lemon is commonly used for seasoning the food giving it specific taste and fragrance. The best of all is that lemon tree can be easily grown at home in the containers and larger flower pots, with dwarf lemons growing even on windowsills. If you have a garden, large balcony or any kind of free space on a sunny position, protected from the cold wind, and you like slightly acidic aroma of lemon, consider growing a lemon or two. No farmed lemon can compete with homegrown lemon in terms of aroma and taste.

Breville BJE200XL Compact Juice Fountain 700-Watt Juice Extractor Review

Breville BJE200XL Compact Juice Fountain 700-Watt Juice Extractor is just perfect when someone is too busy to be able to chop produce and juice, but still wants to juice. This juicer has a wide 3 inch feed chute which allows whole produce in saving users’ valuable time needed for cutting and chopping. Moreover Breville BJE200XL occupies only a small space; so, it’s good for those who have a small home or a small kitchen.