Entries by Elena and Alfredo

Trans Fats Kill




Millions of people have heart attack every year caused by a high cholesterol level. Cholesterol blocks arteries and results in heart diseases. To keep the cholesterol level under control one has to change the lifestyle and follow a healthy diet. In an article published in the British Medical Journal British doctors urge to prohibit the […]







The Dessert with Strawberry and Maple Syrup Recipe




This dietetic dessert is wholesome for anyone including those who are obese or suffer from diabetes, because maple syrup improves metabolism. This syrup is a veritable conglomeration of antioxidants. Unlike sugar and sugar substitutes it doesn’t contain useless calories that add to fat layers on the stomach. Ingredients for Dessert with Strawberry and Maple Syrup […]







Try Frittata with Asparagus




Frittata is a dish of slightly beaten-up eggs and other ingredients like vegetables, mushrooms, ham, loved by the Italians. Frittata has to be turned over during cooking which is an essential part of the process. It mustn’t crumble up, therefore you can buy special double frying pans for frittata in Italian shops that make it […]







How to Make Heart-Shaped Cookies with Strawberry Marmalade




Here’s the recipe for delicate and crumbly cookies. The dough is made from yolks with the addition of corn starch. Any jam or marmalade is good for stuffing, but it has to be thick. Ingredients for Heart-Shaped Cookies 0.6 lb flour 1.8 oz corn starch 4 yolks 0.2 lb sugar 4.6 oz butter a pinch […]







Hot Pepper Will Make You Slim




Here comes a long-awaited efficacious pill to make you slim! 100% natural capsules with hot pepper and paprika called Capsiplex have been produced and are already being used by trainers in the USA. Chili and paprika speed up metabolism, so people can lose weight faster. Capsiplex’s manufacturers conducted a series of tests at Oklahoma University […]







The Recipe for Tuna Steaks with White Asparagus




You don’t have to cook tuna steaks on the grill only. They are very good when simmered with green garlic and lemon juice and garnished with juicy white asparagus. The dish is extremely delicious and everyone who likes tuna’s thick meat with an unusual garnish will fall for it. Ingredients for Tuna Steaks with White […]







Agava Strengthens the Bones




Blue agava that serves as the base for the famous alcoholic beverage tequila helps make the bones stronger. Can tequila fight osteoporosis? A recent research shows that carbohydrates that are found in agava boost the body’s ability to absorb calcium from food. The bones need calcium that strengthens their texture. Mexican researchers tested fructan – […]







The Beneficial Nuts




Walnut, almond and other nuts lower the cholesterol level in the blood. Walnuts that are rich in polyunsaturated fat acids help the vessels stay healthy. According to information of The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States Department of Health, intake of 40 grams of nuts per day – including peanuts, pecan, almond, […]







The Pavlova Cake Recipe




This recipe originated in New Zealand. The chef of the Wellington Hotel invented it to commemorate the visit of the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova who came over to New Zealand during her world tour. Australia refutes it stating that the recipe was made up in their country. Despite the dispute the cake is much […]







How to Make Carpaccio from Field Mushrooms and Bresaola with Rosemary




You will need raw field mushrooms and dark dry-cured Italian ham made from beef that is called bresaola. It is a dietetic meat having only 4% fat. Fresh rosemary with its magic pinewood flavor and olive oil will make this carpaccio a pleasant and out-of-this-world dish that will look good in the menu of the […]







White Asparagus with Ham and Cream




Spring is the season for asparagus. It’s the time to enjoy different dishes with fresh and juicy asparagus. Green or white, each has its own shades of taste and is simple to prepare. Gourmets prefer white asparagus. It is grown on sandy mounds in the shade and has a slight mushroom flavor. You’ll have to […]







Alcohol Intake During Pregnancy Boosts Cancer Risk in the Baby




Scientists urge to refrain from drinking alcohol during pregnancy.  Even in small doses alcohol is very dangerous for the health of the unborn baby. These are the conclusions of the research carried out by French and English scientists and published in the May issue of the journal of the American Association for Cancer Research Cancer […]







Let’s Make a Hamburger




Can fast food be healthy? At our age of speed and the fast tempo of living you can’t get round fast food. You can make it healthy through using natural products. Unfortunately, there is little natural in the food served in snack-bars and lunchrooms. Whereas at home you can make a cutlet from natural meat […]







Dorado Baked in Foil with Lemon




Dorado is a tasty and lean dish loved by everybody. Having eaten it once, you are sure to want to have it again. Dorado is usually cooked whole, medium-sized fish considered the best. Whichever way you prepare it you are guaranteed to get a dish of unforgettable taste. Ingredients for Dorado Baked in Foil with […]







Dessert with Philadelphia Cheese, Bilberry and Maple Syrup




Here is a new recipe from the famous Mayo clinic which is considered to be perfect in terms of the combination of healthy substances. Such desserts are recommended by dietitians to everybody who takes good care of their health. It is good even for diabetics, for maple syrup improves the function of the pancreas. Ingredients […]