Long before the invention of electricity and electric mixers, bakers and chefs used their arms, the original "hand mixers," to whip cream, blend ingredients and beat eggs. With the right preparation and a strong arm you, too, can make meringues without the aid of kitchen appliances.

Fortified powdered drinks offer a convenient alternative to smoothies and other nutritional beverages. Since most powdered drinks are meant to be dissolved in water, it is possible to meet your recommended daily water intake of 2 to 3 liters by adding water to your powdered drink mixes.

While marshmallow Rice Krispies treats often are not around for long enough for you to have to worry about freshness, at other times you may need to make them in advance for parties or special occasions. If this is the case, keeping them fresh until the special day is essential.

Gastritis refers to a variety of conditions that cause inflammation of the stomach lining. While some cases of gastritis can be indicative of more serious conditions -- such as stomach cancer -- others may result in milder symptoms of pain or stomach discomfort.

Men who suffer from excessively low levels of testosterone may experience such symptoms as depression, swelled breasts, a low sex drive and infertility. Doctors may sometimes recommend that a man with particularly low testosterone levels undergo synthetic testosterone replacement therapy.

Goldenberries, also known as cape gooseberries, are considered a superfood due to their high concentration of nutrients. Goldenberries are native to Brazil, but are grown in many warm climates including Peru, South Africa, Australia and Hawaii. Goldenberries are harvested and dried before being packaged and sold.

Raw beef steak freezes better than cooked beef steak because raw meat still has all of its juices, and its natural moistness helps maintain the quality of the meat in its frozen state. Freezing is a good way to preserve raw beef steak because the meat has little to no nutrient loss while it is in the freezer.

Salt is used to bring out the flavor of many foods, including sweet cookies. Some recipes call for the addition of a pinch or half-teaspoon of salt to cookie dough.

A clean diet helps when you're trying to build muscle and lose fat on your backside. Eating clean means avoiding certain foods that aren't going to help you reach a more toned butt -- and might actually encourage your body to store additional fat there.

Blackberries are small fruits composed of tiny pockets called drupelets, according to the textbook "Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology." Like raspberries, they are not true berries and are called aggregate fruits. They contain large quantities of fiber, vitamin C and other important nutrients.

Adding preserves to a box cake mix can create a dessert that resembles a favorite homemade cake. Preserves come in many fruit flavors, offering variations to jazz up plain cake mixes.

Blood is an essential fluid that transports vital oxygen and nutrients throughout your body. Dry blood refers to red blood cell dehydration, which reflects your overall fluid volume. Apple cider vinegar, a cure-all folk remedy, is not known to cause dehydration, but there might be other safety concerns.