Whipped Cream

All it takes is a bowl and a whisk (or electric mixer) and a few minutes of your time. Then dollop on a piece of pie, spoon onto shortcakes, or layer in parfaits. How to Make Whipped CreamMakes about 2 cups. 1. In a deep mixing bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form. 2. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar over cream; beat until soft peaks...

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What is Cardiovascular

What is Cardiovascular Disease : Heart and blood vessel disease — also called heart disease — includes numerous problems, many of which are related to a process called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition that develops when a substance called plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries. This buildup narrows the arteries, making it harder for blood to flow through. If a blood clot forms, it can stop the blood flow. This can cause a...

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Mans guide about marination

Marination is the process of soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking. The origin of the word alludes to the use of brine (aqua marina) in the pickling process, which led to the technique of adding flavor by immersion in liquid. The liquid in question, the 'marinade', can be either acidic (made with ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice, or wine) or enzymatic (made with ingredients such as pineapple, papaya or ginger).[1]...

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Chemotherapy

How Is Chemotherapy Used to Treat Cancer? Chemotherapy is the use of any drug to treat any disease. But to most people, the word chemotherapy means drugs used for cancer treatment. It’s often shortened to “chemo.” Surgery and radiation therapy remove, kill, or damage cancer cells in a certain area, but chemo can work throughout the whole body. This means chemo can kill cancer cells that have spread (metastasized) to parts of the body far away...

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blood flow to the brain

 blood flow to the brain : The entire blood supply of the brain and spinal cord depends on two sets of branches from the dorsal aorta. The vertebral arteries arise from the subclavian arteries, and the internal carotid arteries are branches of the common carotid arteries. The vertebral arteries and the ten medullary arteries that arise from segmental branches of the aorta provide the primary vascularization of the spinal cord. These medullary...

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discretionary food choices

                   What are discretionary food choices?   Some foods and drinks do not fit into the Five Food Groups because they are not necessary for a healthy diet and are too high in saturated fat and/or added sugars, added salt or alcohol and low in fibre. These foods and drinks can also be too high in kilojoules (energy). Many tend to have low...

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What is Cholesterol

                                   What is Cholesterol : If you've ever gone to the grocery store or food market, you've probably seen foods with labels on them that say "low in cholesterol." But what is cholesterol, and why is it a good thing for food to be low in it? Cholesterol...

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Beginner's Guide to Exercise

Beginner's Guide to Exercise : You've decided it's time to start exercising. Congratulations! You've taken the first step on your way to a new and improved body and mind "Exercise is the magic pill," says Michael R. Bracko, EdD, FACSM, chairman of the American College of Sports Medicine's Consumer Information Committee. "Exercise can literally cure diseases like some forms of heart disease. Exercise has been implicated in helping people...

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Carbohydrates

All About Carbohydrates:                                The basics of how carbohydrates can affect your health and performance. As the Yiddish proverb goes, “If you are bitter in the heart, sugar in the mouth will not help you.” To put it another way, if your blood triglycerides are elevated, you might...

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Slim down with quick total body workout

Summer might be a few months away, but there’s no better time to start getting in shape. Slim down fast with this home workout by Yolanda Sokhela. The best way to maximise your results in a short space of time is to work multiple muscle groups at once. This workout, by Next Fitness Star finalist Yolanda Sokhela, incorporates compound movements so you’re...

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These 5 Big Carbohydrate Myths Might Be Standing In The Way Of Your Weight Loss

Can you have your carbs and eat them too if you’re trying to lose weight? With all the low-carb diets to choose from, it might seem like an impossibility. But experts say that’s just one of many misconceptions about carbohydrates. In fact, Stefanie Mendez, R.D.,a practicing dietician at NY nutrition group and co-founder of Matriarch, a women’s integrated...

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23 Cheats To Bulletproof Your Body

Time is precious. Want to lose weight, look good and have better sex? Use these 23 Cheats To Bulletproof Your Body!   1. Drink red wine to make steak healthier Washing down your rib-eye with a glass of Cab Sav can lower your cholesterol. Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that compounds called malondialdehydes invade the bloodstream after...

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