Cooking Tips

Whisk a little salt and sugar in some white vinegar. Pour over thinly sliced raw vegetables. Wait 10 minutes. Eat and enjoy.

Zucchini contains copper that reduces the pain from arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism.

Did you know that this juice can protect you from breast, prostate and lung cancer?

You can keep the unsalted butter in the fridge for 6 months, and the salted butter for 3 months.

A diet high in GARLIC and ONIONS lowers the risk of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). One study found that men who ate garlic had 28% lower risk of BPH compared to men who never ate garlic. Onions had an even bigger effect on preventing BPH.

Mushrooms help the body to: - Enhance immunity and strengthen it - Fight diseases - Control diabetes - Reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood - Strengthen the bones.

Because they are the biggest reason why the world is fatter and sicker than ever before. These foods are engineered to be "hyper-rewarding", so they trick our brains into eating more than we need, even leading to "addiction" in some people. They are low in fiber, protein and micro nutrients (empty calories), but high in unhealthy ingredients like added sugar and refined grains.

Kiwi protects the body from chest crisis, and the kids from the flu and the coughing.

Stimulates the mind, and prevents the formation of cancer cells.

Arugula leaves are able to clean the stomach of bacteria and germs, and are considered laxatives for the abdomen.

Massage raw kale with dressing for a full 2 minutes before eating your salad, to make the greens tender, delicious and more digestible.

Wear gloves when handling extremely hot peppers; their oils burn like crazy, and soap and water doesn't always do the trick.

Add about 3 tablespoons of milk to oatmeal when you reheat it and it will be as creamy as ever.

Make sure not to keep olive oil in the light and keep it in an opaque bottle so it doesn't change its taste.

One cup of Yogurt contains: 30% of Calcium and 20% of Vitamin D, so it is essential and is from your daily body needs.

Tuna boosts the immunity of the body because it is rich in omega 3 fatty acids that enhances the functioning of immune cells.

Fish is healthy. Fatty fish, like salmon, is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and various other nutrients. Studies show that people who eat the most fish have a lower risk of all sorts of diseases, including heart disease, dementia and depression.

The importance of getting enough quality sleep can not be overstated. It may be just important as diet and exercise, if not more. Poor sleep can drive insulin resistance, throw your appetite hormones out of whack and reduce your physical and mental performance. One study showed that short sleep was linked to 89% increased risk of obesity in children, and 55% in adults.

The bacteria in your gut, collectively called the gut microbiota, are sometimes referred to as the "forgotten organ". A disruption in the gut bacteria is linked to some of the world's most serious chronic diseases, including obesity. A good way to improve gut health, is to eat probiotic foods like yogurt, take probitotic supplements, and eat plenty of fiber.

Drinking enough water can help boost the amount of calories you burn. This can amount to 96 additional calories burned if you drink 2 liters of water per day.

Having a good mouth and tooth care as an adult can help you avoid tooth loss, painful gums, and other problems. That’s why you should always ask your doctor if your medicines have side effects that might damage your teeth. For example, some medicines can cause you to have a dry mouth.

One of the most well-known health benefits of Cloves is the ability to produce a numbing sensation, thus used in dental procedures or to sooth tooth pain. Cloves have also antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

One tablespoon of BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES before bed should help ease your constipation by morning. Blackstrap molasses is boiled and concentrated three times, so it has significant vitamins and minerals, magnesium in particular will help you achieve constipation relief.

Studies show that people who eat the most vegetables and fruits live longer, and have a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.