Living Healthy: Your Guide to Beauty, Food, Fitness, and Diet
No effort has been spared in making these cardiac diet recipes for healthy living. We have compiled an invaluable directory of health and nutrition aimed not only at those who have been advised to eat a cardiac diet but also the increased number of people who are concerned about the nutritious value of various foods….
Fresh salad vegetables in season are combined with a light or tangy dressing to make a delightful addition to lunch, dinner, or Sunday supper. 1. Simple Potato Salad One and a half pounds potatoes, salted water, 6 chopped shallots, 4 chopped sticks celery, french dressing, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, chopped parsley or chives. Scrub potatoes, cook…
Any people regard beans, peas and lentils as vegetarian food only, but they are at their best when combined with the hearty succulent flavor of pork, ham or bacon. Even a small quantity of lean pork or chopped ham enhances the appeal of any bean casserole or soup. Nutritional Winners New-fashioned cuts of pork are…
VEAL is a boon to the busy housewife or the businesswoman who has to prepare meals in a hurry. It takes only a short time to cook on top of the stove; and for parties, dishes like the Veal Marengo and the Veal and Mushroom Ragout can be prepared well beforehand. Veal is versatile, and…
Roast chicken is always a favorite. It’s easy to prepare and economical for a family meal. These recipes give a new and delicious flavor to chicken. Some are cooked in a baking dish, some on the rotisserie, one in an oven bag. You’ll enjoy them all! 1. Sate Chicken 1.5 kg (3 lb) chicken 8…
Sometimes it’s difficult to know what to do with a few left-over egg yolks or egg whites. These interesting recipes use them to advantage. 1. Spinach Roll 250 g pkt frozen spinach 60 g (2 oz) butter or margarine ⅓ cup plain flour 1 cup milk salt, pepper 1 teaspoon french mustard 4 egg whites…
Don’t let your gas and electricity bills rival the mortgage payments. Our guide shows how you can cut your home energy costs. Never overheat your house. Every 1°C rise in temperature will increase your heating costs by 3 percent or more. Heat only rooms you use. However, bedrooms do not need heating. Extra blankets should…
To run your kitchen as smoothly as the experts do, follow these tips from our food editor. 1. To dissolve gelatin Place required amount of cold water in heatproof cup or jug, sprinkle measured amount of gelatin over cold water, water should absorb gelatin almost immediately; this is called dispersing the gelatin. Stand cup in…
Risotto (from Italy), Pilaf (from the Middle East), and Fried Rice (from China) represent 3 entirely different types of rice cookery. But they’re all easy to make, economical, and healthy eating. Three dishes that are world-famous: saffron-flavored Risotto, Pilaf with raisins and almonds, and Chinese Fried Rice. PILAF An authentic pilaf is cooked in the oven,…
It is not hard to relax a muscle when you think of it. You can slump and go as limp as a rag doll without elaborate instructions. The principle is to relax consciously so you will continue to do so unconsciously and habitually. Relaxation exercises and techniques Progressive relaxation exercises and techniques, under expert instruction,…