Cooking Tips

Coriander is useful for people with high cholesterol and triglycerides levels. Studies show that coriander seeds, more than the leaves, contributes to the reduction of triglycerides and cholesterol levels. It also raises the level of good cholesterol HDL. This is due to the increased production of bile in the liver, as well as the increase of the breakdown of the cholesterol to other compounds, which reduces its level in the blood.

Every 35 days, your skin replaces itself and your body makes new cells from the blood you eat. What you eat literally becomes you. You have a choice in what you're made of..

It is always recommended to toast the nuts in a dry pan or in the oven before crushing it. It will make the flavor so much bigger and richer.

When adding ground spices to bread or cake batter, cream the spices with the butter and sugar instead of adding them with the other dry ingredients. The fat in the butter helps disperse the flavors of the spices for a much more intense taste.

Usually smaller than lemons, limes are oval or round in shape with green flesh and skin. They can be either sweet or sour depending on the variety. Limes contain: - Vitamin C (promoting immunity) - Vitamin A (important for eyesight) - Vitamin E (fighting disease-causing free radicals) - Vitamin K (helping with blood clotting and bone health) - 8 B Vitamins (metabolizing the nutrients in foods): Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The secret to making a great cocktail is all in the ice.. Use filtered water so the ice doesn't impart any off flavors to the drink, and go big. The larger the ice chunk, the less you'll water down your drink.