healthy diet
Why you should try steaming your grains instead of boiling them: Make it even healthier
Nowadays, more specialists offer steaming grains instead of boiling, because it's healthier. Steaming grains offers several health benefits compared to boiling them.
Kate Yakimchuk steamer grains healthy food cooking tips Cooking 18 July 2023
Foods that make you bloated: Control your portion size when eating these things
If your face looks weird in the morning, then it might be swollen because of the food you've eaten yesterday. Certain foods have the potential to cause swelling or bloating in some individuals.
Kate Yakimchuk healthy food dairy Cooking 18 July 2023
You don't have to drink lots of water daily: Listen to your body's needs
The belief that you must drink a specific amount of water every day is a common misconception. While staying hydrated is essential for overall health, the notion that you must consume a large volume of water daily is not entirely accurate.
Kate Yakimchuk water balance Cooking 18 July 2023
Hidden calories: How people underestimate how many calories they eat a day
If you want to lose weight, or just stay fit, you shouldn't overeat - but sometimes it happens just because it's easy to underestimate how much you actually eat. Underestimating calorie intake is a common phenomenon that can occur due to various reasons.
Kate Yakimchuk avocado healthy food calories Cooking 17 July 2023
Preparing food versus cooking fresh food every day: What's better?
The choice between preparing food in advance or cooking it every day depends on individual preferences, lifestyle, and specific circumstances. Some people just love cooking, so it's easier for them to cook something every day, while others want to do it as rarely as possible.
Kate Yakimchuk food preparation cooking cooking tips Cooking 17 July 2023
Smoked chicken breast: Let's find out whether it can be a part of your healthy diet
While chicken breast tend to be one of the healthiest lean meat options, smoked chicken breast doesn't seem that healthy. In fact, it can be a part of your healthy diet, but only if it's cooked well and eaten moderately.
Kate Yakimchuk smoked chicken chicken chicken breast healthy food Cooking 16 July 2023
Why you should use more seasonal fruits and vegetables in your diet: Make it cheap and healthy
Eating more seasonal fruits and vegetables offers numerous benefits for your health, the environment, and your overall culinary experience. You can make your diet healthier, and enjoy lots of flavors and vitamins inexpensively.
Kate Yakimchuk fruits vegetables healthy food Cooking 15 July 2023
How to stop being a sweet tooth: Reducing the consumption of sweets gradually
If you think that you eat sweet too much, then it's probably time to change something. Reducing the consumption of sweets gradually can be a practical approach to breaking the habit and establishing healthier eating habits.
Kate Yakimchuk sweets eating habits Cooking 14 July 2023
Milk chocolate isn't always less calorie-dense than dark chocolate: A popular myth
You can often hear that milk chocolate is less calorie-dense than dark chocolate, but it's actually not always true. Contrary to the statement, milk chocolate typically contains more calories than dark chocolate.
Kate Yakimchuk chocolate milk chocolate myths healthy food Cooking 13 July 2023
Why you should use multiple sources of protein in your salad: Make it delicious
Using multiple sources of protein in a salad offers several benefits for a balanced and nutritious meal. If you want to make your salads more nutritious (or just tastier), then you should use more than one source of protein.
Kate Yakimchuk healthy food protein salad cooking tips Cooking 13 July 2023
You can completely replace pork in your diet with other types of meat: Be creative when cooking
Pork is a common meat choice for many people, but dietary preferences, cultural or religious beliefs, health considerations, or personal choices may lead individuals to seek alternatives. It is possible to replace pork with other types of meat in your diet without losing lots of useful nutrients.
Kate Yakimchuk meat protein cooking tips healthy food Cooking 13 July 2023
Pasta isn't less healthy than grains: It depends on the way you cook it
Contrary to popular belief, pasta is not inherently less healthy than other grains. It's important to understand that pasta is actually made from grains, typically wheat, which contains important nutrients and provides energy.
Kate Yakimchuk pasta grains healthy food cooking tips Cooking 13 July 2023
Ingredients that make your salads too high in calories: Avoid them to eat more healthily
Salads can be perfect for healthy dieting, and they are great for summer, because they are usually light and don't make you feel bloated. At the same time, some additional ingredients can make them way higher in calories than you might think.
Kate Yakimchuk salad healthy food Cooking 11 July 2023
You can still use sauces in a healthy diet: don't deprive yourself of enjoyment
While mayo sauces can actually be too caloric dense, there is a whole world of other sauces you can incorporate into your diet. Adding them can make you enjoy your healthy diet way more, so you can eat healthily without feeling bored or deprived.
Kate Yakimchuk sauce healthy food Cooking 11 July 2023
Bulgur is great: Why you should use this grain more in your cooking
Bulgur is a pretty healthy option for those who want their diets to be healthy and versatile. But it's not the only reason to eat it - it's also delicious when cooked properly.
Kate Yakimchuk bulgur grains healthy food Cooking 11 July 2023
Shopping for groceries more frequently doesn't lead to overeating: It's more about self-control and planning
If you're a person who prefers to go shopping more often, then you probably think that might lead to buying treats more often and therefore overeating. It actually doesn't work like that all the time - you still can have control over how much food you consume.
Kate Yakimchuk overeating groceries shopping eating habits Cooking 10 July 2023
Don't keep sweet treats at home to reduce sugar intake: How to cope with overeating sugar
If your goal is to eat less sugar, then you should not keep sweets at home. While it seems that having candy at home helps you not to buy more, it can lead to failure in your efforts.
Kate Yakimchuk sweets sugar eating habits Cooking 10 July 2023
Takeaways aren't always bad for your diet: Learn to pick the healthiest options
Takeaways are often associated with junk food, and therefore they are often labeled as unhealthy. But they aren't always bad for your diet - sometimes you just need to pick the healthiest options.
Kate Yakimchuk takeaways healthy food Cooking 9 July 2023
Sushi can be a healthy diet option: It's all about content and moderation
From many takeaway options, sushi often seem to be the healthiest choice for people wanting to eat healthily. They actually are - at least, some variations of that dish.
Kate Yakimchuk sushi healthy food Cooking 8 July 2023
Why eggs and meat make a perfect match: Taste and nutritional balance
Some dishes taste better without any garnish, and eggs with meat can be one of them. While vegetables, grains or salad can make your meal better, you don't always have to add them if you don't want to.
Kate Yakimchuk eggs meat nutrition healthy food Cooking 8 July 2023