Hot Lemon Water has Health Benefits
Drinking hot lemon water–that’s right, hot water with lemon juice added–according to various “influencers” has a plethora of health benefits. […]
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Swiss Steak Originated in Switzerland
Well, the name certainly sounds like it came from Switzerland! But no, the name comes from the process used to
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Omega-3 Supplements (Fish Oil) Boost Health
Eating seafood regularly can reduce your risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia. Scientists think that’s mostly because fish,
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You Should Rinse Rice to Remove Arsenic
It’s unfortunately true that rice contains more inorganic arsenic, which is highly toxic, than other grains. This is simply in
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Clementine and Mandarin Oranges are the Same
Well, sorta but not really! To be precise, Clementines are a type of Mandarin orange. In other words, all Clementines
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Spinach is a Good Source of Iron
My Mom used to tell me this to encourage me to eat my spinach…which I hated! But dear old Mom
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When Sautéing Mushrooms, add Salt at the Beginning of Cooking
Many cooks like to sauté mushrooms, usually in a bit of butter or oil, until they are a bit brown.
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Cold Egg/hot Water is Why Boiled Eggs Crack
Many people hard-cook eggs by putting them in already-boiling water. The temperature shock, it is claimed, causes the shell to
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Eating soy products can increase breast cancer risk.
Soy contains compounds called isoflavones, which mimic some effects of estrogen. Isoflavones were found to stimulate the growth of breast
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To Avoid Food Poisoning, Wash Poultry Before Cooking
While this may seem to make sense, it is not true. Washing under cold water will not remove all of