Most of us like convenience, and with that in mind, foods such as baby carrots were conceived by clever food processors to satisfy our needs. These little orange carrots can make a hell of a feast if you know how to play some magic with carrot recipes. However, just like any other processed food, baby …
Why do Baby Carrots Get Slimy and White? (Here is How to Fix Them) Read More »
It is not the first time I am writing about bananas; it won’t be the last time either. Why? Because bananas have a mammoth-sized history and they always seem to continue unleashing new surprises as we continue to explore and consume them. It is no wonder that when you search for the most sold item …
Surprising Banana Mysteries (They are Berries; they are Radioactive!) Read More »
You might be wondering why the heck do we find ourselves entangled in such trivial matters about classification of foods? Why don’t we just eat and let our stomachs do the classification? Isn’t that what stomachs are meant to do? Well, I believe every organ in the body works in coordination to compensate for what …
Why are Carrots Considered Vegetables and Not fruits? Read More »
When it comes to food matters, everything you always believed could be turned upside down with a simple change in geographical location. While traveling across Europe sometimes back, I was so elated at the idea of sampling ice cream at every stop I made. I looked up the best scoop joints on the internet and …
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I have previously written several articles about fruits and how they greatly contribute to healthy dieting. One question that keeps coming up about fruits is whether it is appropriate to include fruits in the evening snacks. Looking it up on the internet, I see so many myths that probably explain why so many people are …
Should You Eat Fruits at Night? Here is What You Should Avoid Read More »
Have you ever noticed that food heated in a microwave oven usually tends to lose heat faster than food heated over a conventional stove? Is it true that food heated in a microwave oven cools faster than conventional heated food or there is something you have been missing? If this is one thing that has …
Why Food Heated in a Microwave Oven Cools Faster (Simply Explained) Read More »
You have just finished deep frying your fish, or French fries, or whatever, and what remains in the pan is a sea of already used cooking oil. You really hate food wastage but you are not sure if it is a good idea to reuse the leftover oil in cooking another dish. That is probably …
Is it Okay to Reuse Cooking Oil After Deep Frying? How Many Times? Read More »
Every athlete is looking for a way to get ahead of the competition and be the best in their field. That sort of competitiveness is what we all expect to see in the sports arena when we are rooting for our favorite athletes. With all this pressure on the athlete’s shoulders, it is easy for …
What are Ergogenic Foods and why are they Important for Athletes? Read More »
Let’s agree that a Coffee Date is a man’s thing. I mean, if the man is not in control of the coffee ordering process then as a good neighbor, you might as well advise him to postpone the date and read this piece, just to avoid the embarrassment that comes with the jargon used in …
Coffee Dates Jargon: What to Order on a Coffee Date Like a Pro Read More »
Negative geotropism is one of those interesting agricultural phenomena that might escape you especially if you aren’t looking. So, what causes that upward bend that is characteristic of bananas when growing on their bunch? Why don’t they just grow straight? Of course, it’s negative geotropism! But what exactly is this negative geotropism and why does …
Why do Banana Fruits Grow Facing Upwards? (Negative Geotropism Explained) Read More »
