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LONDON: High rates of obesity in richer countries cause up to 1bn extra tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year, compared with countries with leaner populations, according to a study that assesses the additional food and fuel requirements of the overweight. The finding is particularly worrying, scientists say, because obesity … Read more
Overweight people eat more than thin people and are more likely to travel by car, making excess body weight doubly bad for the environment, according to a study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. “When it comes to food consumption, moving about in a heavy body is … Read more
Bread, this ubiquitous basic food, is the forebear of all prepared foods. It is the foundation of cooking, as we know it, and in many countries represents one of the pillars of nutrition and gastronomy. For a Middle Eastern, a meal without bread is unthinkable. Yet many nations use rice … Read more
THE Mediterranean diet’s guarantee of lightness, flavour and health has gained devotees all over the world because it is low in animal fat and high in fruit, vegetables and olive and sunflower oils. But a report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) reveals that the people of Mediterranean … Read more
I love cooking with cheese because it adds instant flavour and creaminess to so many dishes… If you are into cheese big time as well, these usefull tips may come handy: A. To keep cheese from becoming tough and stringy, cook it at low temperatures and always add the cheese … Read more
In the beginning, roasting was done on a turning spit over an open fire and the juices ran over the surface of the meat basting it continuously. Nowadays most roasting takes place in the oven and offers a fast method of cooking tender portions of meat, poultry, and fish. You … Read more
America’s obsession with junk food may end on a healthy note. Researchers in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Maryland have determined a way to increase the antioxidant content of whole wheat pizza dough. Antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by unstable molecules, called free … Read more
What To Eat Each Day For Looks And Health Apple Cider Vinegar Beside having amazing healing properties, apple cider vinegar keeps skin supple. It’s heavy concentration of enzymes helps peel off dead skin cells. It breaks down fat and helps food digest properly. Carrots Maintain the outer layer of the … Read more
• Eat only natural food, grown in a natural and biological environment, free of artificial fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. • Prefer vegetables and salads that have been growing in open air and sunlight and avoid any greenhouse products. Greenhouse products may look nicer and be larger in size but are … Read more
Add some boiled rice while grinding for Dosa, this will give soft Dosas! If you don’t have any cream to add in the soup or gravy, add a mixture of butter and milk! Keep boiled eggs in cold water for 5 minutes, this will make removal of the shell easier!Store … Read more