The development of therapeutic insulin in 1921 was a landmark breakthrough in the history of medicine. 100 years on, millions of lives have been saved and improved but insulin and other diabetes medicines and care still remain beyond the reach of many who need them. World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by IDF and the… Continue reading November 14 – World Diabetes Day 2021
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Food Allergy Awareness Month
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month in Canada Food allergy is one of the leading causes of potentially life-threatening anaphylactic reactions and a growing public health concern in Canada, especially among children. Imagine being the only kid at a birthday party who can’t eat any cake because the ingredients in it could cause a fatal allergic… Continue reading Food Allergy Awareness Month
Why I eat healthy
I don’t believe in diets. This is my personal opinion. I believe in a balanced life with sport and food that makes your body work 100%. For some people, eating healthy is a trend and for others is a way of life. When I start taking care of myself, it took me some years to… Continue reading Why I eat healthy
Food photography – Dishcloths, towels and others
As you noticed, your dish looks better with props around it. So you can play with colors, texture and items. Besides your different kinds of crockery it’s always good to have a variety of table cloths or kitchen towels. If you don’t have so many improvise. I will go in flea market and if I… Continue reading Food photography – Dishcloths, towels and others
Health benefits of parsnip
The parsnip is a root vegetable closely related to the carrot and parsley. Parsnips are native to Europe and Asia and were introduced to North America in the 17th century. Larger parsnips can have a woody texture, but smaller roots have a tender texture and sweet flavor. Parsnips' hearty texture stands up well to roasting. Try combining… Continue reading Health benefits of parsnip
Rhubarb -fruit or vegetable
Rhubarb has a very interesting look and history. In most of the countries rhubarb is considered a vegetable, but in America is considered a fruit. It is mainly used in pies and other desserts. It is native to Siberia and spread through Europe and North America. In Romania we use it as a fruit and… Continue reading Rhubarb -fruit or vegetable
Smartphone, compact camera or DSLR?
Being a food blogger is not very difficult. You prepare a recipe, take photos of the food and uploaded on the blog, but if the photos are not very good most people will not spend time to read the recipe. You need very good food photos. Most of the food bloggers have a phone with… Continue reading Smartphone, compact camera or DSLR?
Lemons
Oval in shape, lemons are one of the most versatile fruits around, and contain a high level of Vitamin C. Lemons are in the peak of their season around May, June and August while limes are at their peak from May through October. While most lemons are tart, acidic and astringent, they are also surprisingly… Continue reading Lemons
Mulberries
The white mulberry is native to eastern and central China. It became naturalized in Europe centuries ago. The tree was introduced into America for silkworm culture in early colonial times and naturalized and hybridized with the native red mulberry. The red or American mulberry is native to eastern United States from Massachusetts to Kansas and… Continue reading Mulberries
Chili Peppers
The chili pepper is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The term in British English and in Australia, New Zealand, India, Malaysia and other Asian countries is just chilli without pepper. Chili peppers originated in the Americas. They are used in both food and medicine. Chili peppers are… Continue reading Chili Peppers
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