Mar 04
Though young nettle is actually a medical herb, it may also be an ingredient in many tasty dishes like soups, sauces and borsch. Nettle contains many vitamins, vitamin K for example, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Here is the recipe for light and dietary sauce that will perfectly add vitamins and minerals to your diet. This sauce has a nice nutty flavor. You can serve it as side dish to Read the rest of this entry »
Feb 24
Vinegret is a salad made from boiled vegetables. Strange as it may seem, but antioxidant properties of carrot and beetroot still stay and even increase after boiling. How to boil the vegetables so, that they don’t lose their healthy properties? Just don’t peel and don’t cut them before boiling. A specific taste of this salad is created by pickled cucumbers, and to make it more piquant we added capers and some black olives. Read the rest of this entry »
Feb 21
The flesh of black sea bass has almost no bones. Its filet is very tender and juicy, is easy to prepare and is always tasty. Sometimes we fry it rolled in flour, and this recipe also provides a tasty dinner. But now we decided to use another recipe. This dish is so delicious, because we added capers and garlic to the fish, which saturated it with a wonderful, delicate aroma. This filet can be also served Read the rest of this entry »
Feb 13
This tasty and dietary salmon cream soup is so quick and easy to cook. Soft and tender, this soup is good for children and adults. It is also an excellent way to prevent gastritis. Capers and olives will give salmon cream soup a special flavor. It is low-cal and rich in vitamin A due to carrots and tomatoes. And salmon contains polyunsaturated fats that have a positive effect on our health. Read the rest of this entry »
Feb 08
Kelp (or laminaria) is seaweed that grows near the Kuril Island Chain and is widespread in the Barents, the Yellow and the China seas. Kelp is another step to healthy life. Toxin free food is the foundation of health and beauty, and laminaria is just what you need. Kelp offers almost all the minerals and vitamins that are essential for our body. Not only is it rich in iodine but also contains biologically active Read the rest of this entry »
Feb 07
Dieticians argue that squid dishes help regulate the digestive system. Squid flesh is a rich source of some extractive substances that promote gastric secretion and support the entire digestive process. Besides, eating squid dishes supply our blood with cholinesterase. Cholinesterase deficiency can lead to liver disorders. And Chinese physicians claim that regular consumption of squid flesh in small quantities could prevent Read the rest of this entry »
Jan 30
Jelly is a nice, remarkable and appetizing dessert. Jelly contains gelatin that is essential for healthy ligaments and tendons. It has a positive effect on connective tissue and improves skin condition. Milk provides a source of calcium and protein while cranberry and orange juices are rich in vitamins. It is a very healthy food for children, but adults with ligament problems may also benefit from it. Read the rest of this entry »
Jan 18
Tiger shrimp rank high on the list of sea delicacies. Tiger shrimp (Penaeus kerathurus) get their name from the dark strips on their shells. They may grow as long as 8 inches. Unlike other shrimp, they lay eggs on the sea floor instead of depositing eggs on their abdomen. Tiger shrimp are found at a depth of 160 feet. At day time they hide in the sand and in the evening they come out for hunting – tiger Read the rest of this entry »
Jan 17
Light fruit salad may add a twist to diet. The salad recipe we offer here is a tasty combination of fresh tangerines, dried apricots and dates. This delicacy is very wholesome as dates and dried apricots are choke-full of healthy substances. Eating several dried plumps, dates or dried apricots daily can make your stomach happy. What’s more, dates are a good source of energy and vitamins, especially vitamin B5 that increases our working Read the rest of this entry »
Jan 13
Fish is high in nutrition value not only because of protein but also due to the increased content of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, especially in fatty fish such as salmon or trout. These polyunsaturated fatty acids are highly physiologically active. Do you want to have retentive memory? Just eat more fish. Actually, our brain suffers from malnutrition not less than our stomach. Our lifespan and memory quality largely depend Read the rest of this entry »
Jan 05
We wrote earlier about this tasty fish with white, soft flesh. People learned how to farm gilthead seabream in shallow ponds as early as in Ancient Rome. In nature, this fish can grow up to thirty inches long and live up to twenty years. The gilthead seabream is a rich source of vitamins C, B1, proteins Read the rest of this entry »
Jan 03
Chicken is known as one of the best sources of proteins. Moreover, it has more polyunsaturated fatty acids than any other meat. That’s why chicken is not only easily digested, but also helps prevent heart attack, blood-stroke and hypertension, maintains normal metabolism and strengthens immune system. Chicken meat contains more proteins than any other Read the rest of this entry »
Dec 26
Фруктовые салаты очень полезны для здоровья, они наполняют наш организм свежей энергией живых витаминов. Нужно почаще включать такие салатики в свой рацион, их никогда не бывает много. Диетологи считают, что в день необходимо съедать не менее пяти порций овощей и фруктов. Порцией считается одно среднее яблоко или апельсин, Read the rest of this entry »
Dec 17
Pumpkin varies greatly in cultivars. The texture, sweetness and color of the flesh depend on the sort and place of cultivation. The pumpkin contains a lot of healthy substances such as carbohydrates, vitamins A, C, B1, B2 and minerals (calcium, iron and phosphorus). Baked or boiled pumpkin is especially delicious and healthy. The pumpkin is an excellent natural treatment for digestive disorders. Also, it is a good diuretic and a remedy for Read the rest of this entry »
Dec 16
Айсберг представляет собой очень плотный кочанный салат, распространен в силу своих универсальных свойств и соответствия самым разным вкусам. Собран в плотный округлый кочан весом около 1 кг светло-зеленоватого цвета, листья имеют мелкозубчатый край. Айсберг очень сочен, приятно хрустит и долго хранится. Его хорошо заправлять оливковым маслом. Read the rest of this entry »
Dec 10
Брокколи одна из самых древних овощных культур. Её употребляли в пищу ещё около двух тысяч лет назад древние греки и римляне. Брокколи является источником витаминов С,РР,К,U и бета-каротина. Также в ней есть минералы калий, железо, фосфор, натрий, кальций. Хлорофилл улучшает состав крови, а пыльца богата микроэлементами. К тому же брокколи низкокалорийна и очень полезна тем Read the rest of this entry »
Dec 05
Артишок выглядит как нераспустившаяся цветочная почка, которая состоит из крупных мясистых чешуек. Артишок считается деликатесом и является сильным афродизиаком, то есть улучшает настроение, и повышает либидо. У этого растения просто потрясающий вкус, который трудно с чем-то сравнить. Это весьма вкусный продукт, кроме того, он очень полезен, ведь в нем Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 26
First of all, pregnant women should eat a balanced diet, because the mother’s diet influences a lot the development of the baby. This is why you should include proteins, fats and carbohydrates in a particular proportion to your diet. The most important are surely proteins, which play a role of the “construction materials” for the baby’s organism. Malnutrition or lack of vitamins Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 25
Kiwifruit is a high climber plant with beautiful white and pink flowers resembling the rose. Its fruits have a very thin peel and a flesh with rows of small black seeds inside. Kiwifruit appeared about hundred years ago. It was named after a little bird kiwi, which, though it has a long beak, absolutely cannot fly, and outwardly resembles this fruit covered with thick green-brown skin. Sometimes kiwifruit is called Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 24
Родиной хурмы является Китай, оттуда это растение распространилось в Восточную Азию, затем начало выращиваться в Японии. И только в конце 19-го века о хурме узнал весь мир. Хурма содержит почти в два раза больше пищевых волокон и полезных микроэлементов, чем яблоки. В ней также много антиоксидантов. Плоды хурмы содержат большое количество воды, золу, белки, углеводы, органические кислоты, Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 23
This dainty fish has a variety of names worldwide. Italians call it orata. In USA, it is known as gilthead seabream. It is dorada in Spanish and dorade royale in French. The gilthead seabream is common along the Eastern Atlantic coats and in the Mediterranean Sea. This fish was well-known as early Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 17
This dish contains a lot of proteins and is good for sportsmen and those developing muscles. These champignons are perfect to prepare for a romantic dinner, especially for those who like mushrooms, their tender and unique aroma. It’s better to use young champignons for this dish and not too fatty sour cream. During the preparation the dish acquires a subtle nut smack. Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 17
You can make a variety of desserts with cottage cheese, fruits, nuts and honey. Light and nutritious, they may be the perfect choice for those who are watching their diet or who exercise. And children just love these dishes. You should add more of them to your diet as cottage cheese is rich in calcium and proteins which are essential to our health. Fruits enrich the desserts with vitamins and minerals and add juice and flavor while nuts give them zest. It is better to use Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 17
Грейпфрут - вечнозеленое дерево. Предполагают, что грейпфрут - это гибрид сладкого мандарина и помпельмуса, он не встречается в диком виде. Как и другие цитрусовые, он боится заморозков и легко поддается скрещиванию. Введен в культуру в конце XIX века. Плоды крупные, массой от 150 до 500 г, шаровидные, с приятным специфическим запахом, сочной мякотью желтоватого или Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 16
This is a light salad, which would be a perfect dessert for a romantic dinner. This is also a good dish for dieting, because it contains vitamins А, С, Рp, В1 and others, microelements and is low-calorie. All fruits complement each other perfectly and each of them gives its own taste and aroma: the banana gives sweetness, the kiwi gives juiciness and a light aroma, the grapefruit gives piquancy and a bit of sourness. This salad Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 12
Человек издавна ценил рыбу за прекрасные пищевые и вкусовые качества. Биологическая ценность белков рыбы высока и по некоторым показателям превосходит белки мяса: белки рыбы легче перевариваются и усваиваются организмом. Калорийность рыбы несколько ниже, чем мяса.
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Nov 10
Apples with nuts and honey are a perfect dietary, light and nutritious dish, which is good for kids, sportsmen, pregnant women and an excellent dessert for a romantic dinner. This dish contains a lot of iron and vitamins. Soft apple pulp saturated with honey and lightly fried nuts create a unique aroma and taste. Let yourself enjoy this dish too and include it into your diet, because the consumption Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 09
Borsch, or borscht, is a vegetable soup from Eastern Europe, which name comes from the strong red color given by the beetroot – the main ingredient. Borsch can be vegetarian or with meat. You can use beef, pork or chicken – just to your taste. But it should always contain carrots, potato and beetroot, which gives the borsch its color. As beet (actually the substances in it) is nutritious itself, it provides a whole range of healthy processes in organism. Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 07
This is a dietary recipe of a healthy salad. Boiled eggplants are especially good for those wanting to lose weight and taking care of their health, because they don’t absorb as much fat as fried eggplants would do. The preparation of this salad keeps all the useful properties of the eggplant. This is why this dish is recommended for old, young and children. This salad combines olive oil Read the rest of this entry »
Nov 05
Adjika is a sour-sweet sauce with sweet peppers. You can prepare an excellent flavored sauce with bright red vegetables. It lets you use less salt for the food preparation, which is good for hypertensive patients. It is very important, that this sauce can be eaten fresh and without losing any useful properties of the ingredients. It is fast and simple to prepare Read the rest of this entry »
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