Mediterranean Diet 101

Chicken Breasts Stew with Pasta and Salad

Chicken breasts are an excellent source of low-fat proteins and when combined with plenty of vegetables and just a little bit of pasta and olive oil, one gets a very tasty and balanced meal that can be made rather quickly.

Published: February 16, 2021.

Shrimp Pasta With Lettuce and Tomato Salad

Shrimps and pasta go hand in hand in Mediterranean cuisine, and when combined with fresh, leafy lettuce and cherry tomatoes, one gets an extra tasty and healthy meal.

Also, this is another very easy meal to make, with the recipe being simple and straightforward.

Published: February 15, 2021.

Scrambled Eggs with Mixed Salad

Scrambled eggs are an excellent source of some minerals, vitamins, healthy fats, and proteins, and when combined with mixed salad, one gets a healthy meal that can be consumed for breakfast, as a daily snack or even lunch, and of course, as a dinner.

As always, it is highly recommended to use organic and/or omega-3 eggs, and organically grown vegetables.

Published: February 13, 2021.

Boiled Skinless Boneless Turkey Thigh with Broccoli

Poultry is a common part of Mediterranean cuisine, turkey included. Skinless boneless turkey thigh is very low in fats and much tastier than turkey or chicken breasts.

When combined with broccoli, skinless boneless turkey thigh becomes an excellent meal for anybody looking for a fairly tasty meal without additional 'ballast' calories. And it is rather simple and easy to make...

Published: February 12, 2021.

Cuisinart CCJ-500 Pulp Control Citrus Juicer Review

Citrus fruits are an excellent source of vitamin C. However, one cannot eat a lot of citrus fruits at a time. Therefore the best way to get the health benefits of vitamin C from multiple citrus fruits is to have their juice. However, the juice starts losing its vitamin content soon.

This is the reason that store-bought refrigerated, canned, or frozen juices are nowhere near as nutritious and flavorful as fresh citrus juices. Here a machine like Cuisinart CCJ-500 Pulp Control Citrus Juicer comes into play.

Published: January 8, 2021.

Walking for the Weight Loss - Calories Burned Walking

Walking is an excellent, but often underestimated physical activity that can help people a large number of calories over a certain period of time.

Walking doesn't require any special equipment - good and comfortable (walking) shoes, comfortable clothes, some time to spare, and some goodwill ...

Published: December 9, 2020.

Spinach Health Benefits

When it comes to healthy foods, spinach can be an important part of one’s diet because it’s loaded with nutrients that can increase one’s immunity, is easily available and one doesn’t have to break a bank to buy it – even one can grow their own spinach.

It’s also versatile and can be consumed in a variety of forms like juice, smoothie, health drink, added to pancakes and salads, made to chips, and added to baked goods like brownies.

Published: October 12, 2020.

Farberware 70043 Stack 'N' Steam 3-Qt. Covered Saucepot Insert Stainless Steel Steamer Set Review

If one is looking for a long-lasting, multipurpose cooking device, Farberware 70043 Stack 'N' Steam Steamer Set is perfect. This cooking utensil is made of sturdy materials and can make one’s cooking job easy with its innovative design that offers two methods of cooking.

It’s neither too big to occupy a big space in one’s kitchen nor too small to need one to cook small batches of food multiple times, and thus is perfectly sized for most families. With its dishwasher safe parts, cleaning is a breeze and eliminates any hygiene hazard.

Published: August 23, 2020.

Currants Health Benefits

Currants are known to most people as a fruit that can be eaten fresh or made into jams, marmalades, marinades and fruit tarts, or can be added fresh or dried to baked goods or even yogurts, either to replace sugar or raisins.

However, not many people know exactly what currants are, how they are produced and used, what types they have and whether they are grapes or a different fruit.

Published: July 24, 2020.

Homevolts JE6008 Slow Juicer Red Compact Masticating Juicer with Cold Press and Quiet Motor for Fruit Review

If a health enthusiast is looking for more nutrients through juicing, they should look for a juicer that squeezes the produce and doesn’t grind.

The Homevolts JE6008 Slow Juicer Red Compact Masticating Juicer does just that. In addition, the machine is a slow speed, masticating, cold-press juicer which means it’s designed with an aim to maximize the nutrient content in the juice yield. Not to mention the retention of natural color and taste it provides.

Published: July 7, 2020.

Hamilton Beach 70825 Professional 14-Cup Dicing Food Processor

Hamilton Beach 70825 Professional is one of the best food processors currently on the market. It is one of the top home machines with a well-rounded and commercial-grade quality.

It features as many as 5 useful attachments that enable users to chop, mix and shred foods, knead dough, dice cubes, form puree and make thin slices. In short, it’s a very versatile machine that can help a user prepare food within a short while in a busy morning schedule, and make it nutritious too.

Published: June 5, 2020.

Zojirushi NP-HCC18XH Induction Heating System Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

Cooking rice can be tricky. The moment the measurements get wrong, it becomes either over-cooked and watery or remains uncooked, and cannot be rectified. Therefore rice cooker is a godsend for rice lovers to cook rice perfectly.

Zojirushi NP-HCC18XH is a rice cooker with an induction heating system that takes all the guesswork out and can cook the highest-quality rice without much effort saving precious time and eliminating the frustration of the user.

Published: April 28, 2020.