Final fantasy meal
Late last year Top Chef judge Eric Ripert concocted a “last meal” for a reader who was in danger of losing his sense of taste. What would you eat if you knew you may not be able to taste anything again?
The Astronaut Diet
What do astronauts eat? You’d be surprised. This NASA article reveals a pretty varied menu, like wheat berries, Tang, and smoked turkey. Hey, that may actually be better than most airline food.
Surprising fruits that can help your heart
If you’ve got high blood pressure, don’t just cut back on salt — increase your potassium intake.
Try to include one serving of the following into your diet It may just save your life. Find other heart-healthy foods here.
Apricots, dried: 1 cup, 1,567 mg
Avocado: 1 medium, 1,097 mg
Potato (baked with skin): 1 medium, 844 mg
Pinto beans: 3 oz. cooked, 646 mg
Yogurt: 8 oz., 579 mg
Orange juice: 1 cup, 550 mg
Cantaloupe: 1 cup, 482 mg
Banana: 1 medium, 467 mg
Winter squash: 1/2 cup cooked, 448 mg
Tomato salad in a snap
A very light salad with delicate flavors. Great for a hot day, or as a simple — and fast — accompanied to a heavy meat dish.
Ingredients
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 pint yellow pear tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
freshly ground black pepper to taste
ground red pepper to taste
salt to taste
What’s next
In a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes, yellow pear tomatoes, green onions, garlic, basil, cilantro, black pepper, red pepper, and salt. Refrigerate 30 minutes and toss again before serving.
How to replace salt in your diet
Salt certainly adds a lot of flavor to a dish, but too much of it can cause health complications and bloatedness. So how do you cut back on salt without meals tasting as bland as cardboard?
Try adding liberal amounts of lemon and garlic. These are strong flavors that can help mask the lack of salt (garlic is also thought to be good for the heart, so that’s a bonus!). Look for salt-free seasonings, which are far better than salt substitutes. Also experiment with fresh herbs or some spices. Curry powder, for example, has so much flavor you won’t even miss the salt.
Kidney cleansing drink
Suffering from kidney stones? Flush your system with this simple routine that many people swear by. Just mix equal parts lemon juice and olive oil about 5oz each at the first sign of a kidney stone. You can also add honey for taste. Mix well and drink.
Another more palatable option? Eat as many watermelons as you can! This has high sugar so avoid if you’re a diabetic — but it can ward off kidney stones or help pass a very large one.
Best delivery pizzas
You’ve got the pizza, the DVDs, the cold beer… what’s missing? Pizza, of course! Not in the mood to cook? Not a problem. Here’s a list of best delivery pizzas ranked by the Yahoo editorial team. Do you agree? There’s only one way to find out — start dialing!
How to carve a turkey
Are you planning to have a gorgeous turkey roast for your Easter dinner? Here is a simple video on how to carve a turkey.
Food Network’s subliminal ads?
Urban legend or a really good reason to blame the TV for your potato chip cravings? There’s a video circulating that claims to prove that Food Network uses subliminal advertising.
What do you think?
5,000 cooking tips
Get 5,000 tips and shortcuts with Brilliant Food Tips and Cooking Tricks The tips are organized alphabetically, from “Acidity” to “Zucchini” with every entry broken into “Basics,” with “Problem Solvers,” “Time Savers,” “Flavor Tips” and “Healthy Hints.” There are also some recipes, with more difficult techniques broken down into illustrated step-by-steps.
This book is a wonderful gift for a new bride just learning how to cook for her family, though even seasoned kitchen godesses can pick up handy shortcuts and tips.
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