Almonds: To remove the skin of almonds easily, soak them in hot water for 15-20 minutes. with plant stanols (which avoid absorption of cholesterol by our body) or similar substitutes. Apples: Apply some lemon juice on the cut surface of the apple to avoid browning. They will look fresh for a longer time. Biscuits: If you keep a piece of blotting paper at the bottom of the container, it will keep biscuits fresh for a
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Utensils: Use nonsticking utensils. Use thick bottom utensils, they get uniformly heated. For electric stoves, use flat bottom utensils. Add a little bit of common salt to the washing powder for better cleaning of utensils. Vegetables: Don’t discard the water in which the vegetables are soaked or cooked. Use it in making soup or gravy. Sink (Blocked): To clear the blocked drain pipe of your kitchen sink, mix 1/2 cup sodium bicarbonate in 1 cup
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Lemon/Lime: If the lemon or lime is hard, put it in warm water for 5-10 minutes to make it easier to squeeze. Lizards: Hang a peacock feather, lizards will leave your house. Milk: Moisten the base of the vessel with water to reduce the chances of milk to stick at the bottom. Mixer/Grinder: Grind some common salt in your mixer/grinder fro some time every month. This will keep your mixer blades sharp. Mosquitoes: Put a
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1. Preserve the nutrients and colors in veggies. Cook them quickly by steaming or stir-frying. 2. Use herbs, vinegar, tomatoes, onions and/or fat-free or low-fat sauces or salad dressings for better health, especially if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. 3. Use your time and your freezer wisely. When you cook once, make it last longer by preparing enough for several other meals. Freeze it and have a ready-made healthy treat for the
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