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COOKING TECHNIQUES

Advantages and disadvantages of steaming

When we speak of steaming, we are referring to a type of cooking in which food is prepared by immersing it in steam and heating it up through the underlying liquid with which it does not come into contact. The steam acts as a vehicle for the transfer of heat, which is then used to cook the food.

This type of cooking is certainly less efficient than cooking in water as it takes longer to achieve the final result, but it certainly has the advantage that the food retains more nutrients.

With steaming it is possible to reach temperatures close to 100°C.

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What is steaming

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How to steam cooking

To cook with steam, it is possible to use special pots - steamers - or to adopt a DIY solution, using normal pots to which a perforated steel basket is attached at the top inside. The liquid underneath, once overheated, will transmit the steam which will then allow the food to be cooked. It is necessary to use a lid to ensure adequate steam circulation inside the basket.

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How to maximally preserve the nutrients in foods

Steaming cooking allows you to preserve more of the nutrients in foods. To recover even more of any lost nutrients, the main advice remains to reuse the cooking liquid, especially when preparing vegetables.

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The advantages of steaming

The advantages of steaming are manifold: no need to use seasonings when cooking, no need to use salt when cooking, greater possibility of preserving nutrients. In addition, it is possible to use spices, vegetable stock or herbs in the cooking water to give food more flavour.

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The disadvantages of steaming

Steaming certainly has more advantages than disadvantages. In fact, the only disadvantage of this type of preparation is the longer cooking time in relation to boiling.

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17/05/2024

Five amazing benefits of sweet potatoes for skin and hair

Sweet potatoes are a real treasure trove of nutrients for our skin and hair.

In this photo gallery, we explore the many benefits of sweet potatoes for the beauty and health of our skin and hair. You will discover how sweet potatoes can promote glowing skin, improve skin elasticity, moisturise dry skin, stimulate hair growth and reduce damage caused by free radicals.

We invite you to discover the hidden secrets of this incredible tuber and reap the benefits it can offer your natural beauty. Ready for an exciting journey into the world of sweet potatoes and their wonderful benefits for skin and hair?

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16/05/2024

Cheese consumption and health consequences, the study

Despite the fact that cheese is generally a nutrient-rich and well-tolerated fermented dairy product, its effects on health remain at the centre of debate and are still the subject of controversy.

This is due to the fact that cheese is on the one hand a rich source of high-quality proteins, lipids, minerals, vitamins, probiotics and bioactive molecules. On the other hand, however, it may contain high saturated fats and salt, elements considered inappropriate especially for preserving cardiovascular health.

A recent study published in Advances in Nutrition reviewed some data in this regard and this is what was found.

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15/05/2024

Vegetarianism: the countries where it is most widespread

Vegetarianism (or vegetarianism or vegetarianism) designates, in the context of human nutrition, a set of different dietary practices that exclude from the diet the meat of any animal (primarily meat and fish products).

They are decided on the basis of ethical, environmental, religious, hygienic or health reasons.

But which are the countries with the highest rate of vegetarians reported worldwide? In this photo gallery we report the top 10 countries in the world for rate of vegeterians (according to the ranking drawn up by Worldatlas.com).

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14/05/2024

8 iron-rich foods

If you are iron deficient, you can help supplement it through your diet. Having low iron levels, in fact, is a problem that can affect anyone.

What is important is to consult a doctor who can investigate the situation, understand the cause and offer a solution. From a dietary point of view, certain foods can help a lot in this regard (if there are no medical causes that need to be investigated).

What are eight of the most iron-rich foods? Let's find out.

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13/05/2024

Five amazing benefits of sweet potatoes for skin and hair

Sweet potatoes are a real treasure trove of nutrients for our skin and hair.

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12/05/2024

Scientific study confirms: drinking coffee may reduce mortality risk

Are you a coffee lover? You might be happy to know that drinking this much-loved beverage could be linked to a lower risk of mortality, according to a study published in 'Annals of Internal Medicine'.

Researchers examined a large sample of individuals and found that coffee consumption, both sweetened and natural, can have a significant impact on our health and longevity.

We delve into the results of this research, which could change the way we look at our morning cup of coffee.

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