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Flour is the key ingredient of bread, which is a staple food in many countries, and therefore the availability of adequate supplies of flour has often been a major economic and political issue. Wheat flour is one of the most important foods in European and North American culture, and is the defining ingredient in most European styles of breads and pastries. Regulations in many countries require that wheat flour be enriched to replace nutrients lost in the production of refined flour. Flour, by definition, contains a high proportion of starches, which are complex carbohydrates also known as polysaccharides. Wheat, and some other flours, also contain proteins called gluten. When dough made with wheat flour is kneaded, the gluten molecules cross-link to form a sub-microscopic network that gives the dough an elastic structure. This allows the retention of gas bubbles in an intact structure, resulting in an aerated final product with a soft texture, desirable for breads, cakes and the like. Some people suffer from an intolerance to gluten known as coeliac or celiac disease. Increased awareness of this disorder, as well as a rising belief in the benefits of a gluten-free diet for persons suffering certain other conditions, has led to an increased demand for bread, pasta, and other products made with flours that do not contain gluten. Much more wheat flour is produced than any other flour. Wheat varieties are called "clean," "white," or "brown" if they have high gluten content, and they are called "soft" or "weak" flour if gluten content is low. Hard flour, or bread flour, is high in gluten, with a certain toughness that holds its shape well once baked. Soft flour is comparatively low in gluten and so results in a finer texture. Soft flour is usually divided into cake flour, which is the lowest in gluten, and pastry flour, which has slightly more gluten than cake flour.
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1. Different Ways To Cook Macaroni
August 20, 2008
Home-made macaroni. ------------------
To four cupfuls of flour, add one egg well beaten, and enough water to make a dough that can be rolled. Roll thin on a breadboard and cut into strips. Dry in the sun. The best arrangement for this purpose is a wooden frame to which a square of cheese-cloth has been tightly tacked, upon which the macaroni may be laid in such a way as not to touch, and afterwards covered with a cheese-cloth to keep off the dust during the drying.
Boiled macaroni. ---------------
Put a larg cup of macaroni into boiling water and cook until tender. When ... (read more)
Author: Jack Sands
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2. History of Chia Seeds
August 16, 2008
Chia seeds have been consumed for 1000's of years! It was used like grains along side other grains, pressed for its oil and ground into flour. It was also used for cooking and at times as a medicinal body oil.
The Aztecs, Incans and the Mayans made great use of Chia seeds. Their diet consisted mostly of Chia seeds, beans and corn.
The benefits of chia seeds & oils was restricted from the public and only consumed by kings. That did not last long as workers began secrectly taking chia seeds and planting them in hidden places. Chia seeds are still a highly valued staple food and were on... (read more)
Author: Allen Smith
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3. Raw Food: Why not processed foods?
August 14, 2008
Have you ever seen a picture of your blood plasma after you’ve eaten a meal from McDonald’s or Burger King? It’s not a pretty picture. It looks thick and cloudy. Fast foods are loaded with fat and sodium. They use white bread and rolls, which means they’ve used white processed flour, with very few nutrients in them.
And how do you feel after a Big Mac and french fries? You need a nap, don’t you? All that fat will drag you down and make you feel sluggish.
Going on a diet is hard, but think about some of the things you do when you go on a diet. You eliminate those high fat, processed... (read more)
Author: Nicholas Tan
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4. Low Carbohydrate Food Lists for Fast Fat Loss
August 11, 2008
It is important to note that food containing white flour and sugar are not allowed in low carbohydrate food lists. You may be eating plenty of food, but not eating the right carbohydrate foods that give your body the nutrients you need to be healthy. You may not be getting enough physical activity to stay fit and burn those extra calories. This article is a starting point for finding your way to a healthier lifestyle.
* Steamed winter vegetables with peanut sauce:
The recipe is fast and easy to make, it tastes great, and it provides some of the most nutritious vegetables and is a rea... (read more)
Author: Leong Tony
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5. Raw Food: Christmas Food
August 08, 2008
Christmas is a time when we think of family get-togethers and abundance. It is memory lane for most of us, enjoying friends, memorable times and good comfort, traditional foods. But the weeks after the holidays are usually weight gains, health problems from too many sweets and food.
Today white sugar, white flour, dairy products, trans and saturated fats, refined cars and excess calories are on the “no-no” list … and with the holiday times it feels as if the cakes, cookies and candies will become obsolete. And we begin to feel deprived and panic stricken. After all, it is a long-time tr... (read more)
Author: Nicholas Tan
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6. Herbal Skin Care
August 07, 2008
Tips: Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. Cut some beet root into small pieces and grind them. Squeeze juice from beet root and massage to your face for 5 minutes. Shower after 10 minutes with mild soap or gram flour. Mix sandalwood powder with rose water and add 4 to 5 drops of milk in it and apply on to your face and body. Shower after 15 minutes with warm water. Mix Turmeric, sandal powder and olive oil and apply to body. Shower after 10 minutes. Massage your skin with milk. Milk has moisturizer; it will keep your skin smooth.
Aloe vera is one of the best-known herbs for skin ... (read more)
Author: michel gupta
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7. Beauty and Fat
August 03, 2008
We always dreamt to get beautiful skin, shining hairs, healthy nails and blinking sparkling eyes but all these things completely depends on our diet. The food that we eat is of utmost importance to achieve desirable skin. As we know, less water causes blotchy, dull skin & acne so; we should consume 7-8 glasses of water daily. We can replace refined flour with whole grains as during the refining process, the Vitamin B, proteins and fibers are also removed.
Fat is considered the bad word in the world. That is the reason why gym members are rising day by day. Even in restaurants fat free dis... (read more)
Author: Dr John Anne
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8. How Work From Home Moms Can Stretch the Pennies!
July 31, 2008
How Work From Home Moms Can Stretch the Pennies! Moms or housewives working from home can stretch their household budget if they will think and act frugal. Some thrifty ideas are listed. 1. If your family enjoys bread or baked goods you may consider purchasing bulk flour and using your bread machine or baking instead of purchasing ready made items. Store the flour in your freezer for freshness. 2. Moms with stay at home jobs may consider cooking a few dishes each week from scratch and allowing their children to assist them with the preparations. Making the exercise a family affair... (read more)
Author: Beverly Blankenship
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9. How to avoid the 5 stumbling blocks of the typical American diet
July 30, 2008
By Dan Cantor, CPT
As a personal trainer and nutrition consultant I’m often asked by my clients what they should eat. My initial answer is always the same. I can easily tell them what they should not eat, but what they should eat is not so simple. Start by eliminating sugar, salt, bleached flour, fried foods, candy, cookies and cake, and try to avoid anything that comes in a box. Eating at home is always a better option than eating out.
That’s the quick and easy answer, but the one caveat is that you should enjoy yourself on special occasions as long as you get back on track quickly... (read more)
Author: Dan Cantor
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10. Learning How to Cook Gluten Free
July 30, 2008
When it comes to cooking, there are many dietary restrictions that will be encountered along the way. One restriction that is gaining some degree of notoriety in recent years is the need for a gluten free diet. Gluten is a substance that is commonly found in flour products that a decent sized portion of the population has a negative reaction to in some form or another. For these people, gluten free isn't a choice it is absolutely necessary.
Gluten free cooking does impose many restrictions and often makes it quite difficult to enjoy something the vast majority of us take for granted-dini... (read more)
Author: Jack Sands
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11. Welcome Your Guests With Recipe Secrets
July 24, 2008
Whether she is a cooking whiz or she is a novice at cooking, every woman who cooks has some secret easily cook up her flour-dabbed sleeve. No two persons can ever cook alike, even if one of them has learnt from the other.
The personal touch is very important. And that is the reason why the restaurants make such roaring business. Just tell me, you may have eaten at a hundred restaurants. Now which two restaurants prepared it with the same taste?
Always consider who is coming to the party. To the best of your ability, try to prepare dishes you know they would enjoy. How could you know... (read more)
Author: manish Gaur
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12. Low Calorie and Vegetarian Recipes - The Mouthwatering One
July 24, 2008
Many people tend to sit on the fence when it comes to a decision to switch to healthy diet. This is because they believe that they will have to give up their demand for palate to go for low calorie and vegetarian recipes. Well, the good news is that there are actually tasty alternatives, and I am about to give you two examples.
1. Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers
To prepare this dish, you will need:
* 1 can of black beans
* 1/2 of an onion
* 1/2 cup of flour
* 2 slices of bread
* 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon of onion powder
* 1/2 teaspoon s... (read more)
Author: gurpreet singh
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13. Colon Recipes And Foods
July 23, 2008
Having a healthy colon is the key to long term health and finding good colon healthy recipes is one way to help keep your body healthy. While it might be difficult to actually locate recipes that are labeled to be healthy for the colon, you can learn to recognize them by the ingredients that they contain- namely fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, a healthy recipe will contain little or no white flour and white sugar. Perhaps the best recipe for colon health, however is to include lots of fruits and vegetables in your meals as described below. The large intestine or colon is where the re... (read more)
Author: kamal kumar
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14. Some Important Ingredients for Baking
July 16, 2008
Baking requires a wide variety of ingredients and asks the chef to use them in many ways. Despite this variety, there are a number of ingredients that will show up consistently from recipe to recipe. A few of these staples of baking are flour, eggs, sugar and yeast. Beyond these regular ingredients, apples, cranberries, lemons, pure vanilla, and chocolate are other ingredients that are used frequently. Each of these foods has specific guidelines for use which make it easier for chefs to use them to their greatest potential.
Flour, baking powder, soda, cream, sugar, eggs and yeast make up... (read more)
Author: ginfo plus
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15. Salmon Recipes For Low Fat
July 14, 2008
Finding delicious has just become easier since you found our website. There are many wonderful low fat salmon recipes that will please your palate plus the palates of your dinner guests or family.
This first low fat salmon recipe uses yummy ingredients such as low or non-fat sour cream and low or non-fat mayonnaise to create a delectable creamy salmon recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
For this recipe you will need:
2 pounds of salmon filets, ¾ cup of low or non-fat sour cream, 1/3 cup of low or non-fat mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour, 2 tablesp... (read more)
Author: sukhvinder singh
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16. Make Delicious Home Made Pasta
July 14, 2008
If you've got some time and are willing to put forth some effort, you can make your own home made pasta. The basic ingredients are: • 3/4 cup unbleached white flour • 1 egg • pinch of salt
That's it. Some folks use a little (1/2 teaspoon) extra virgin olive oil in their pasta, but it is optional. This recipe makes pasta enough for 2 regular servings, so if you want more increase the amounts in the same proportions.
The classic way to make pasta is by putting the flour on a board, make a well in it, and put the egg and salt into the well. With a fork, gently mix the egg with the fl... (read more)
Author: Neeraj Walia
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17. Cooking schools, Benefits , Skills and Practice
July 14, 2008
You can take advantage of cooking schools located across the world which will provide you with the tips and pointers on how to make a great meal. It is about knowing how and when to baste turkey to make moist and juicy or how to sift your flour to get your biscuits nice and fluffy. All of this and more you can learn from an accredited cooking school based on the fundamentals of cooking to help master your culinary feats.
Most cooking schools will provide you with the understanding that getting started isn't easy and will provide you with information and resource so you don't feel overwhe... (read more)
Author: Manoj Kumar
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18. Phoenix Pest Control
July 09, 2008
Has this ever happened to you? You reach up into the cabinet for some cornmeal or flour that you have had stored there but have not used for a while, take it down and open it as you prepare a recipe. All of a sudden, you notice moving spots in the flour. You might have an infestation of what are commonly called pantry pests: Flour Beetles, Granary Weevils, or Meal Moths. If this is the situation you face, you can turn to Phoenix Pest Control providers to help get the pests under control. Companies offering Phoenix Pest Control also serve nearby Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, and Tempe as ... (read more)
Author: Jonathan Blocker
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19. Bread - Essential Piece of our Daily Meals
July 05, 2008
Breads are baked food prepared by bakers after baking dough of flour and water. Humans are eating different kinds of breads since long time. There are various classifications of bread and the process of making them is also different. However, one thing is universally true that Breads have become an integral part of meals all over the world.
Ingredients
Wheat flour and water are two essential ingredients for making breads. Salt, fat and a leavening agent are common ingredients, whereas different variants of breads may also contain other ingredients like milk, spices, vegetables, nuts,... (read more)
Author: artimexbakery@gmail.com artimexbakery@gmail.com
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20. Johnny Cakes
July 03, 2008
NATIVE BELIZEAN JOHNNY CAKES Belizean food is easy to prepare, physically filling and delightfully delicious. How about a dish of Johnny Cakes? Johnny Cakes are a favored breakfast dish in Belize. Johnny Cakes are a cross between what the American people traditionally or culturally know as biscuits and/or pancakes. Traditionally, in Belize, Johnny Cakes are a breakfast food item. However, Johnny Cakes are also, for many people, a standard, even a favorite bread that is consumed during lunch and dinner meals. Excellent with refried beans, cheese that is melted, crumbled or sliced. ... (read more)
Author: Anthony Benjamin
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21. How to Prevent Diabetes
July 02, 2008
How to Prevent Diabetes by Ray Gollis Some of the complications of diabetes can be just as life threating as diabetes itself. The complications include: heart attacks, strokes, blindness, deafness, amputations, kidney failure, foot syndrome and many other problems. Some of the preventive methods to combat diabetes is learning to avoid food that will make your blood sugar rise. The foods to avaid are basically anything is white. So the saying white is right is wrong. The white flour products include:white bread, any type of white pasta, bagels, rolls, white flour, white rice. What... (read more)
Author: Ray Gollis
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22. Delicious Home Made Pasta
July 02, 2008
If you've got some time and are willing to put forth some effort, you can make your own home made pasta. The basic ingredients are: • 3/4 cup unbleached white flour • 1 egg • pinch of salt That's it. Some folks use a little (1/2 teaspoon) extra virgin olive oil in their pasta, but it is optional. This recipe makes pasta enough for 2 regular servings, so if you want more increase the amounts in the same proportions. The classic way to make pasta is by putting the flour on a board, make a well in it, and put the egg and salt into the well. With a fork, gently mix the egg with the flour unti... (read more)
Author: Dharmender Kumar
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23. Gluten Free Cornbread... to Die For!
June 25, 2008
There are so many great recipes out there now for gluten free living, that the rest of your family will want to eat these with you, as they taste so good.
Here is a great old-fashioned recipe for No Flour Cornbread that has no sweetener in it, as some of the modern versions have. Some of the old fashioned recipes tend to have more fat in them, but if you don’t have a cholesterol problem, then check out the taste.
2 eggs 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups white cornmeal 1-teaspoon baking powder 1-teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup bacon grease
1 old fashioned skillet that is oven proof. ... (read more)
Author: Diane Palmer
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24. Diabetes - Signs Of Diabetes
June 23, 2008
Diabetes is now becoming increasingly widespread across both adults and children. A lot of this is down to obesity and the vast amounts of sugar and refined white flour that is in our diet these days, but how do we know if we have diabetes and what are the signs of diabetes we need to look out for?
Well first of all lets get an understanding of what diabetes is. The first thing we need to understand is that there are two types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin, and type 2 when the body's cells don't respond well to insulin. Both result in... (read more)
Author: Paul Rooney
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25. Lose Weight Effortlessly with This Little Known Japanese Perennial
June 15, 2008
Deep in the woods of Japan is a little known root, that has been used for centuries to curb the appetite. Not only does this root curb your appetite, it is also a great source of fiber and considered a natural, gentle laxative.
This root is known as Konjac. Konjac root comes from the Konjac trees that grow in the deep woods of Japan. Konjac root also known as Glucomannan is a staple food of the Japanese and can be made into flat cakes, tofu, noodles and flour. For centuries this botanical miracle, has been used to make delicious traditional Asian dishes.
If you are lookin... (read more)
Author: Kimberly Cierech
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