The bitterness in cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables is due to organic compounds known as glucosinolates. These compounds contain sulfur, which has a distinctive odor and flavor. I remember as a child the well water at girl scout camp was high in sulfur and we all called it the rotten egg water. How do you […]
Author: Lorraine Wade
How Do You Pick Good Red Cabbage?
Red cabbages should be a deep maroonish-purple color. Feel the outside to make sure that the cabbage is firm to the touch. If you feel a cabbage and it feels soft and spongy rather than firm and dense, your cabbage might be rotten on the inside. Only pick out cabbages that are firm or hard […]
Which Is Better Borage Or Evening Primrose?
Borage and evening primrose oils are important commercial sources of GLA; however, borage oils have a much higher content of GLA, almost double, than that found in evening primrose. On the other hand, evening primrose is much higher in ALA, an omega-6 essential fatty acid. Which is better primrose oil or borage oil? In fact, […]
Do Brown Bananas Have More Sugar?
An article on Spoon University says that when a banana is almost or fully all brown, basically all the starch has broken down into sugar — they’re sweeter, which is why people often use mushy bananas to bake with — and chlorophyll has taken a new form. Do bananas have more sugar when brown? Browning […]
Does Chamomile Keep Mosquitoes Away?
Dried chamomile leaves and flowers have calming properties that relax our nervous system and provide us with a deep natural sleep. Apart of repelling ticks and mosquitoes, chamomile repels flies too. Do mosquitoes like lavender and chamomile? Lavender, when added to your landscaping, repels moths, fleas, flies, and mosquitos. This plant will add purple flowers […]
How Is Olive Oil Made Step By Step?
How olive oil is made Step 1: Process of olive harvesting. Step 2: Grind the olives so they are clean. Step 3: Process of crushing the olives. Step 4: Press the olive to extract the oil juice. Step 5: Decanting olive oil. Step 6: Quality control of olive oil. Step 7: Olive oil packaging. What […]
Can I Make Olive Oil At Home?
Can you make olive oil at home? Yes, you can make your own olive oil at home by using fresh raw olive fruits, ideally just picked from the olive tree. After you remove pits and squeeze the pulp, you get extra virgin olive oil made at home. Is it worth it to make your own […]
Does Broccoli Cause Belly Fat?
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that dark green vegetables such as broccoli helped to reduce belly fat. Broccoli contains phytochemicals with one phytochemical called sulforaphane which is particularly effective at helping to burn belly fat. Is broccoli good for flat stomach? Broccoli Broccoli, in particular, is […]
Should I Refrigerate Olive Oil?
Store it properly Olive oil should not be stored next to the stove as this exposes the oil to consistent heat. It is also not recommended to store oil in the refrigerator because condensation within the bottle may lead to off flavors. Store your oil in a cool, dark cabinet or pantry. Does refrigerating olive […]
How Healthy Is Mange Tout?
Pros: Like green peas, fresh mange tout is a good source of B1 (thiamin) and folic acid. And because you eat the whole pod, mange tout are a greater source of the antioxidant vitamins A and C than ordinary peas. They are also an excellent source of dietary fibre. Are mangetout good for weight loss? […]
Does Red Cabbage Make You Poop?
4) Immunity and digestion The fiber and water content in cabbage also help to prevent constipation and maintain a healthy digestive tract. Eating adequate fiber promotes regularity, which is crucial for the excretion of toxins through the bile and stool. Does red cabbage give you diarrhea? Cabbage contains phytonutrients that act as antioxidants to reduce […]
What Is Green Daikon?
Green daikon radishes are botanically known as Raphanus sativus. There are many different seed varieties and common names that Green daikon radishes are known by, including: Green Meat radishGreen Meat radishGreen Meat radishes, botanically classified as Raphanus sativus, are distinct bi-colored varieties belonging to the Brassicaceae family. The emerald-green roots have been cultivated in Asia […]
What Is A Goose Look Like?
With their long necks and legs, geese look like large ducks and are found in many of the same wetland habitats and backyard ponds. Their plumage comes in a variety of colors and, instead of quacking, they make a nasal honking sound. Does a goose look like a duck? In general, geese are larger than […]
Do Bananas Raise Your Blood Pressure?
Bananas. You’ve heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But you might not know that a banana a day keeps high blood pressure at bay. This fruit is packed full of potassium — an important blood pressure-lowering mineral. Why are bananas not good for high blood pressure? Foods high in potassium also […]
Should You Wash Bananas?
Always Wash Misting produce at the grocery store does not clean it. Fruits and Vegetables with Inedible Peels: Bananas, avocados, grapefruit, lemons, limes and winter squash — what do all of these fruits have in common? You guessed it, inedible peels. Why don’t we wash bananas? Wash Produce, Peel & All Consider this: As you […]
What Is Black Pepper Made Of?
Black pepper is obtained from the small dried berries (peppercorns) of the vine Piper nigrum. The name pepper is derived from the Sanskrit name of long pepper, pippali. That word gave rise to the Greek peperi and Latin piper. What’s black pepper made from? Piper nigrumblack pepper, (Piper nigrum), also called pepper, perennial climbing vine […]
What You Should Know About Olive Oil?
Health Benefits of Olive Oil Here are a few of the benefits of olive oil, according to Healthline: It’s rich in healthy monosaturated fats like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Olive oil is rich with antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of chronic disease. It reduces inflammation throughout the body. What do you know about […]
What 3 Parameters Must A Good Olive Oil Have?
Organoleptic Characteristics Smell, taste and sight comes under this parameter. These aspects are observed by the consumer and provides a great help in determining the quality of the oil. What are the characteristics of a good olive oil? Good Characteristics Fruity. Let’s not forget that olives are fruit so a good olive oil needs to […]
Does Black Pepper Raise Blood Pressure?
According to Dr Neha Pathania, Chief Nutritionist of Paras Hospital, “Black pepper is a very effective way to control your blood pressure. The piperine element present in the pepper reduces pressure. Black pepper is also rich in potassium which helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Is black pepper good for your blood pressure? According […]
Is Black Pepper Good For Males?
Studies have revealed that black pepper plays an important role in improving fertility in males. Black pepper increases the level of testosterone (male sex hormone). Black pepper is rich in magnesium and zinc. Such a composition increases the level of male sex hormones. Does pepper increase sperm count? Bell peppers– Red and green peppers are […]