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Chocolate cinnamon panna cotta
Chocolate cinnamon panna cotta Ingredients: 2 3//4 cups (675 ml) whole milk, divided .35 oz (10 g = about 2 1/2 tsps) powdered gelatin 3.5 oz (100 g) semisweet chocolate (I use Lin...
How to Make Greek Yogurt and Yogurt Cheese
As you can see from almost every recipe on this site, I am addicted to Greek yogurt. No. Really. I have to have it in some shape or form or my day just isn’t complete. Fort...
Food Spotlight: Eggs
Eggs are one of the healthiest protein sources. A medium sized egg has only 75 calories and 7 grams of protein, several minerals and only 5 grams of fat. Approximately 60% of the p...
What Are Trans Fats and Why Should You Avoid Them?
Among the different kinds of dietary fats, trans fats are the worst kind. They are unsaturated fatty acids that can be natural and artificial (or industrial). Trans fats are made w...
Gluilt-Free Late Night Snacks
Snacking in front of the TV is a lot of people’s favorite sport. So, if you do decide you are really hungry and not just browsing the kitchen for food out of boredom there are so...
Food Spotlight: Spinach
Spinach is a dark, leafy green full of nutrients, but not of calories. It is important for the health of the skin, eyes, bones and hair. Spinach is rich in iron, vitamins, minerals...
How To Keep Your Immune System Healthy
The immune system is the body’s mechanism of defense against foreign particles and pathogens. Normally it fights infections and illnesses, but if it reacts too strong it can caus...
Food Spotlight: Watermelon
Watermelon is a fruit that is considered a sweet and refreshing low calorie snack. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family together with cucumber, honeydew and cantaloupe. Watermelo...
Apitherapy
Apitherapy or bee therapy is a course of treatment with honey bees and their products propolis, honey, royal jelly, bee venom, pollen and wax. The word “apitherapy” is of Latin...