Mastering the kitchen involves understanding healthy fat profiles, variety-specific grain preparation, and safe food handling techniques.
Garlic is a very potent natural substance that stimulates the immune system and also fights bacteria found in the intestine. Many garlic capsules are available on the market, but unfortunately, not all are effective. There are a few ways to determine which garlic capsules are best.
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Canola oil is one of the many cooking oils that can be found on the shelves of grocery stores. Light in color, it has a medium smoke point, making it a better choice to cook with than olive oil, which has a low smoke point. This oil, originally from the rapeseed plant, was crossbred in order to create the canola plant.
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Olive oil is often touted for its health benefits, particularly virgin and extra virgin olive oil. This is due to its monounsaturated fat content, which is connected to heart health and weight control.
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Sugar is found in a wide variety of foods ranging from breakfast cereals to salad dressings. In fact, the average American consumes over 30 tsps. of refined sugar daily, according to registered dietitian Sandra Woodruff in her book, "The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan."
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