We’ve got scores of recipes for healthyish snacks, from nutty granola bars to crispy roasted chickpeas. But if you’re seeking out healthy snacks to buy rather than make, allow our editors to give some impassioned recommendations. We reach for these low-sugar cookies, seedy crackers loaded with healthy fats, and actually good plant-based protein bars when we need […] 7 Best Healthy Snacks to Buy — General Health Magazine
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1.Egg Whites – these can be frozen – You can store them this way for up to ten months. You may even find the ingredient useful in the future for recipes that work best with aged egg whites. 2.Your icing for decorating cookies and cupcakes. Icing, made of glucose, sugar and gelatin, can be frozen. When reusing the preparation, it will be necessary to mix it. The the icing can also be kept for a week in the refrigerator, then reused to make another dessert. 3.Leftover cake for puddings or crumb garnishes. The crumbs can be sprinkled on desserts like…
National Chocolate Mousse Day– 3rd April – Though originally from France in the 18th century, chocolate mousse has gained popularity over the years to become a celebrated dessert in the world that it has its own celebration day in the year. April 3 is considered a National Chocolate Mousse Day. Whether you like it airy, creamy, light or thick is up to you because the taste of chocolate mousse is delicious and tasty in any form. What matters is your preparation techniques. The best part is that you can present it the way you like it. You can serve your…
Veggie Month is 1st-31st March… Veggie Month is celebrated in March in the U.K. every year. No, this is not a time to start judging yourself for eating more meat than you eat plants. This is a time to appreciate vegetables and the wonders they do to promote healthy living. Vegetables have a variety of health benefits ranging from helping to maintain a healthy weight to the prevention of heart diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. They also help prevent cancers. What veggies do for your skin cannot go without mentioning also. They are a must in every person’s diet!…
Every year, King Arthur Baking – one of my favorite product makers and recipe sources – publishes their “recipe of the year.” For 2023, it’s this …Cinnamon Crisp Coffee Cake — amy bakes in the ‘burgh
Like many traditions and festivities, Mothering Sunday began with a religious purpose. Held on the fourth Sunday in Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday, it was a originally a day to honour and give thanks to the Virgin Mary, also known as Mother Mary. Such celebrations required people to visit their ‘mother’ church – the main church or cathedral in a family’s area. The spread of Christianity throughout Europe in the 16th century increased the celebrations and firmly put Mothering Sunday on the calendar. It was believed to be essential for people to return to their home ‘mother’ church…
National Nutrition Month is a time when we all take a step back, evaluate our eating habits and ask ourselves ‘Is there something we can change to be healthier?’ National Nutrition Month takes place in March and in this blog post from Get Nourished they will discuss everything you need to know. We’ll talk about what it is and what are some simple changes you can make to improve your health! National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The focus is to educate people on making healthier food choices and developing healthy eating…
The best ever buttermilk pancake recipe you ever did need! They are super easy and this batch is juuust big enough to share 😉 it’s what your weekend mornings crave and so will you!! These pancakes are super fluffy, making them the perfect sponges to soak up all that butter and maple syrup! I love […] […] Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes — the hungry crumb — My Meals are on Wheels
Honey has become a healthy food to include in your menu regularly. You can get it either clear or cloudy. Manuka honey has become famous for its rich earthy taste and antibacterial properties and is known for its ‘superfood’ status. It is powerful for boosting the immune system and improving your digestion. To be able to reap all the benefits of this food try eating one or two teaspoons a day either straight off the spoon or drizzled over your food or added to sweeten your drink. According to ‘Healthline’ Manuka honey is used as a natural ointment for wounds…
Fairtrade Fortnight – 27 February to 12 March 2023 – Choosing Fairtrade now can help save the future of our favourite foods. During Fairtrade Fortnight, hundreds of individuals, companies and groups across Ireland come together to share the stories of the people who grow our food and drinks, mine our gold and who grow the cotton in our clothes, people who are often exploited and underpaid. This Fairtrade Fortnight, join them in spreading a simple message: making the small switch to Fairtrade supports producers in protecting the future of some of our most-loved food and the planet. Coffee, bananas and chocolate could…
Cornish Pasty Week returns this year with a brand new initiative raising funds to help alleviate food poverty. Anyone making or selling genuine Cornish pasties is invited to participate by agreeing to donate either a specific amount of money from every Cornish pasty sold during the week, or a fixed lump sum of their choice, to Devon and Cornwall Food Action, a local charity helping to combat food poverty. The minimum donation is 1p per Cornish pasty sold. The initiative is driven by the Cornish Pasty Association, the organisation behind Cornish Pasty Week. Chairman Jason Jobling explained the thinking…
With so many Easter eggs to chose from its a bit of a mindfield to decide which one your daughter/son or relation will enjoy the most. Then you want to decide which one is best for the planet in a more recylable package as most come in large packaging. If you choose eggs that come in easy-to-recycle cardboard boxes without plastic in them then these will be great for recycling. Look for fair-trade eggs like Tony’s Chocolonely Easter Eggs Assortment, which are foil wrapped in an egg box. Joe & Sephs has partnered with Divine Chocolate to create the very…
Pancake Cake/ Shrove Tuesday – 21st February 2023 – Every year, the city of London turns into a pancake haven, with restaurants and homes cooking up delightful variations of the highly addictive batter cakes and crêpes. However, given that this day changes date every year according to Easter, it can be hard to remember when it is, and why exactly we celebrate it. It takes place 47 days before Easter Sunday and pancake races have been going around for years. London has a number of famous ones. The Parliamentary Pancake Race starts from the Victoria Tower Gardens and has probably…
If you’re a coffee lover, you’re in luck! That cup of joe you savor every morning isn’t just a delicious pick-me-up, it’s also a powerhouse of health benefits. From improving cognitive function and aiding in weight loss to reducing the risk of certain diseases and boosting athletic performance, coffee can be truly considered a wonder… 6 Scientifically Proven Health Benefits of Coffee — HEALTH + INSPIRATION
National Cherry Pie Day – 20th February 2023 – Observed annually on February 20th, it is National Cherry Pie Day. This is a day for all cherry pie lovers to eat their favorite pie for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. According to the American Pie Council, pie came to America with the first English settlers. The early colonists cooked their pies in long narrow pans calling them “coffyns” like the crust in England. As in the Roman times, the early American pie crusts often were not eaten, but simply designed to hold the filling during baking. It was during the American Revolution that…