Main Course 2024, November
Coconut sugar: benefits and harms
On the shelves of shops more and more exotic products appear, which Russian consumers have not even heard of before. This is how coconut sugar appeared, consumed for centuries in Asian countries, but little known in Russia. Marketers assure of its incredible benefits, doctors refute this. How to figure out what kind of product it is?
Vegetable fat - what is it? What products contain it?
Vegetable fats are the subject of much debate. Are they beneficial or harmful? How are they obtained and what products contain them? All this can be found in our article
What is useful and where is zinc found?
The human body is a very complex and multifunctional system, for the normal operation of which vitamins and microelements are needed. Many people often wonder where zinc is found. In which products this most important component is present, you will learn from this article
What foods contain magnesium and why is it important to eat them regularly?
Frequent heart rhythm disturbances, muscle cramps and spasms may be the first signs of a deficiency of this trace element. To prevent this from happening, you need to know which foods contain magnesium in an amount sufficient for the normal functioning of the body
Nuts: calories per 100 grams
Everyone knows about the incredible benefits of nuts for humans today. At the same time, their calorie content is so high that a handful of nuts with some kind of salad will serve as an alternative to a full meal. There are inexpensive varieties - peanuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, there are more expensive and the most refined, for example, macadamia, which goes well, for example, with seafood
Dry breakfast: to eat or not to eat?
Is it worth eating dry breakfast regularly. Why these snacks may not be he althy, how to choose the best product
Quick breakfast: the best recipes
We are sure that a delicious and he althy breakfast will make your day much better, energize, fill with inspiration, which is so necessary for new achievements. That is why we have prepared quick breakfast recipes with photos and a detailed description of the cooking process. You will need no more than 15 minutes for each
Traditional American breakfast: features, best recipes and menus
What is a traditional American breakfast, how to cook the most famous American dishes
E211 preservative - what is it? What is the harm of E211 for the body? Effects on the body of sodium benzoate
When buying food in supermarkets, each of us pays attention to the fact that most products contain many substances that begin with the letter "E". These are additives without which the food industry cannot work now. One of the most common is E211 - a preservative. To increase the shelf life of products, all manufacturers add it
Preservative E200 - what is this additive?
Preservative E 200 - what is it? This question is often asked by those who find the named additive on the product packaging. Today we will talk about what such a preservative is and how it affects the human body
How many times does rice increase in volume when cooked?
How many times does rice increase in volume when cooked? How to calculate the correct amount of water to boil it?
Protein food - what category of food? Its benefits and harms
Protein food - what is it? Useful or harmful, necessary for our body or superfluous? Let's try to figure it out. Protein foods are foods that contain a high amount of protein, which, in turn, is built from such amino acids and proteins necessary for the body
Actual question: how to roll up jars with screw caps?
Most recently, our mothers and grandmothers had to painfully cope with rolling machines, but now we have threaded cans in our arsenal, and supermarkets are full of offers of various brands of lids for such cans
Hungarian sausage Pick: review, description, reviews
In the article, we will consider why the Hungarian sausage is so famous all over the world, who organized the production and set such a high bar for competitors, how pigs are raised and how such a famous product is prepared. You will learn the story of Mark Peake and his family, and understand why salami is called "winter salami". The Hungarian language is completely different from other dialects; it is not easy to make out it in a store offering a diverse selection of meat products. But everyone recognizes the inscription PICK, it is also easy to find goods at prices
How to peel an avocado and how to eat it correctly
Buying a pear-shaped green overseas fruit for the first time, we may wonder: "How to peel an avocado?", "How to eat it?" and "Can I plant an avocado at home?". The answers to all these questions are extremely simple and are set out in our short article
Sausage cheese - a taste familiar from childhood
In recent years, sausage cheese has again become popular with Russians. It belongs to inexpensive products and has a pleasant smoky aroma. Many of its taste is familiar from childhood, when it was the only common delicacy. Now there are many types of sausage cheese, differing in the presence of additives. These are amateur cheeses. But most of all, many people like the traditional taste of sausage cheese
How to decorate the table with your own hands?
The festive table is the heart of a family celebration, as well as a good occasion to demonstrate your skills and imagination. Many do not attach importance to decoration, but focus only on food. This is fundamentally wrong, because the overall impression is formed taking into account how the table is decorated and served
Which foods are high in iodine
Iodine is an essential trace element for humans. Its deficiency in the body can lead to poor he alth and memory, fatigue and thyroid disease. Therefore, be sure to eat foods that contain a large amount of iodine. But which of them contain this useful microelement?
Plum properties. What are the benefits of plums for the body?
Plum is a member of the pink family. This fruit plant began to be grown in Asia Minor and the Caucasus. A little later, it appeared on the territory of many countries, including Russia. The plant has many varieties, each of them has its own size and color of the fruit
Nutritional value of boiled brown rice. Rice: nutritional value per 100 gr
What is rice? Rice varieties with a brief description. Technology of cultivation and storage of crops. Nutritional value of rice in raw and boiled form. Harm and benefit to the human body
Foods with a low glycemic index: a list
The official nutrition section considers low glycemic foods as important as low calorie foods. This is necessary both for the purpose of losing weight and for maintaining the normal functioning of patients with diabetes mellitus
Chemical composition and energy value of products
One of the most important factors of a he althy diet - the energy value of products - reflects the level of usefulness of each of them. Knowing the total energy value of the foods eaten per day, you can calculate how much the body spends on natural needs, and how many calories it needs to burn for weight loss, in order to eventually get a negative balance
Calorie content of dried pineapples: benefits and harms
Everyone knows a fruit like pineapple. Many people love it so much that they do not control the amount eaten. There is also an unusual version of this product - dried pineapple. The calorie content of the fruit suggests its limited use in order to avoid problems with being overweight. However, pineapples are also used during the diet
Dry fruits: names, useful properties, cooking methods, use in cooking
Dried fruits, or dry fruits of peach, plum, apricot, banana, fig, are a popular addition to oatmeal, chocolate or homemade cakes. It is also a he althy snack that will be a great alternative to typical sweets and fill the body with a real boost of energy. To truly enjoy the beneficial properties of dried fruits, you should choose them correctly
Black beans: benefits, recipes, cooking secrets
Black beans are very he althy. The protein included in its composition, in its properties is almost equal to the protein of animal origin. Black beans perfectly saturate the human body, providing it with all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and trace elements
Types of cereals. Kashi: recipes with photos
Porridge is a traditional dish of the Slavic peoples. Different types of cereals were prepared for weddings, christenings, commemorations, for every day and for holidays. There were a lot of them: buckwheat and rice, barley and millet, monastic and beautiful hearty "Dubinushka"
Is dinner a light snack before bed or a full three course meal?
A distinctive feature of each culture is the national cuisine. Some peoples prefer a hearty breakfast and a light dinner. Others drink a cup of coffee in the morning and a three-course dinner in the evening. Globalization has given us the opportunity to get acquainted with all the cuisines of the world, but at the same time erased their individuality. Do you already know what you're cooking for dinner tonight?
Lemon with honey: benefits, recipes, cooking method and reviews. Ginger with lemon and honey - he alth recipe
Many people know that lemon and honey are useful. Lemon contains a large amount of vitamin C - a natural antioxidant. Honey has been used since ancient times as a natural sugar substitute, rich in minerals, vitamins, and trace elements. These products with magical properties are widely used in medicine, cosmetology, cooking
What are almonds and where are they used?
What are almonds? How is it used? You will find answers to these and other questions regarding the mentioned product in this article
How many calories are in different types of scrambled eggs?
Counting the calorie content of certain dishes is the prerogative of adherents of proper nutrition. As it turned out, many he althy foods can be spoiled by the way they are prepared. In this article, we will talk about how many calories are in scrambled eggs
Calorie content of cream per 100 grams, the benefits and harms of the product
What is the calorie content of cream of different fat content per 100 grams of product. What types of cream can be found on sale. What is the he alth benefit of eating cream, what useful substances do they contain. Is there any harm from this product
Young potatoes: calories and useful properties. New potatoes, baked in the skin in the oven. boiled young potatoes
Potassium, which is part of a young potato, removes excess fluid from the body. That is why this product should be used by those who are prone to edema. Potato juice treats gastrointestinal ailments, as well as skin diseases such as cuts and scratches, burns. This juice has wound healing and enveloping properties
How many calories are in sugar, the benefits and harms, the composition of the product
In this article we will talk about sugar. How many calories are in one hundred grams, the harm of "white powder" and the benefits of moderate consumption
Attention on calories! Cheesecake and its varieties in the diet menu
Cheesecake is considered one of the most he althy desserts, because its recipe includes a cheese base, and is often supplemented with natural berries and fruits
Cookie molds silicone and metal
Cookies have become such a popular treat for a reason. This sweet treat is loved by both children and adults. It not only pleases with great taste and aroma. Making cookies at home is a real pleasure. Metal and silicone confectionery molds will help the housewives with this
Champignons: composition, nutritional value, useful properties, cooking methods
Champignons are tasty and he althy mushrooms. They contain many vitamins. However, like most products, they have contraindications
Real butter: percentage of fat content, composition and compliance with GOST requirements
Real butter is a very he althy product that is made from a minimum of natural ingredients. How to determine the authenticity of this product at home? Let us further consider some factors that indicate the naturalness of the oil and, as a result, that the product will benefit the human body
Traces of human DNA in Mortadel sausage: fiction or truth?
In August of this year, there was a serious scandal that spread all over the media with a news feed that during the examination, human DNA was found in the Mortadel sausage. In the article, we have to get acquainted with the meat manufacturer and find out whether this is true or fiction
Tomato "cosmonaut Volkov": characteristics and description
In this article we will tell you everything about the "Cosmonaut Volkov" tomato variety. You will learn not only about the advantages and disadvantages of this variety, but also about the history of its creation and cultivation features
Containing carbohydrates - what are the products? Let's figure it out together
Containing carbohydrates - what are these products? Most of us believe that those from which they get better, which means that we must drive them out of the diet with a filthy broom and not let them back under any circumstances. Only carbohydrates are bad and good. From the good we are charged with energy, from the bad - we "swell" mercilessly