Vegetarian Cuisine
This vitamin helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells. It is also needed to help make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Eggs and dairy products are good sources of this nutrient. Fermented soy products, seaweeds and algae such ... [... more]
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Superfoods To The Rescue
Benefits. A single serving of these crunchy, protein-packed nuggets provides a whopping 9 grams of monounsaturated fat to help slash LDLs ("bad" cholesterol) and boost HDLs ("good" cholesterol). Simply choosing almonds instead of a ... [... more]
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Bean Basics
When you scoop your own beans, you'll have much more to choose from compared to what you'll find canned on a shelf (health food or ethnic grocery stores have the largest selections). Another great advantage of buying in bulk is that you have ... [... more]
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Growing Sprouts
To grow your own sprouts, all you need is a mason-type jar, a piece of cheesecloth or other breathable fabric, and the seeds, beans, grains, or nuts you wish to sprout. If you don't have a mason jar, any other jar will do; just make sure it's ... [... more]
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Tofu Tips
Firm tofu is the most common form. Often found packaged in the dairy section, it takes to marinades well and is an excellent counterpoint in green salads. Seasoned and quickly pan-fried, tofu provides an excellent contrast in textures with its ... [... more]
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Whole Grains
Wild rice is not really rice at all: it is the seed of a grass grown in Minnesota and Canada. Wild rice has an assertive flavor, so you may want to combine it with other grains before serving it straight. (It is also very expensive, since it's ... [... more]
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Healthful Ways To Cook Fish Fish Has Fabulous Health ...
The technique of poaching has been all but forgotten. This gentle cooking method is perfect for seafood, because it imparts lots of moisture and will not mask the delicate flavor of the fish. Traditionally, fish is poached in a ... [... more]
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Canning And Preserving
Fill jars nearly to the top. The amount of "headspace" you need depends upon the recipe, so be sure to follow directions. For jams and jellies, it is usually 1/4-inch; fruit preserves and tomatoes need half an inch of headspace, and any low- ... [... more]
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Fall And Winter Salads
The cabbage family - of which broccoli and cauliflower are members - is wide and varied. But for salads' sake, some of the best heads of cabbage to use are the 'savoy' types. These are very thin-leafed, very tender, very mild and tasty. Look for ... [... more]
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Chiles
While the tongue-searing heat of chiles plays a starring role in Tex-Mex salads, Thai nam prik sauce, Szechuan dishes, Indian curries, Tunisian harissa, Spanish tapas and a variety of South American dishes, chiles also offer a rich store of ... [... more]
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Blanching And Shocking Vegetables
3. Place your vegetables a few at a time into the boiling water, being careful not to crowd them. Keep the water at a consistent boil. Test the vegetables for doneness after a minute or so; green beans should be crisp, yet cooked. To test larger ... [... more]
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The Lovable Leek
Start indoor plants about 10 weeks before the average last frost. Sow seeds in premoistened seed-starting mix and lightly cover with vermiculite, peat moss or sand. Keep the soil temperature at about 70 degrees until the seeds germinate, then ... [... more]
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