grains
Cooking ideas: Delicious rice – adding taste, not calories
Boiled or steamed rice can be an amazing source of carbohydrates, and also a great addition to fish, meat, vegetables. Meanwhile, lots of people dislike eating plain rice, because it's tasteless – it requires sauces and spices!
Kate Yakimchuk paella rice cooking tips cooking ideas Cooking 11 January 2024
Cooking grains without boiling them: Nutritionist's tips
Boiling might seem to be the only way of cooking grains, but it's simply not true - there are plenty of other ways of cooking your favorite grains! Moreover, cooking them without boiling can sometimes be even more beneficial for your health and dieting.
Kate Yakimchuk cooking boiling nutrition Cooking 26 November 2023
Make grains taste better: Cooking tips
If your kid dislikes eating grains, or if you want to make your diet healthier for yourself, then you should cook grains well! Luckily, there are a few tips and methods that can make your grains taste way better.
Kate Yakimchuk food cooking tips Cooking 21 October 2023
Protect grains from pests: Housekeeping tips
If you store lots of grains in your kitchen, then you should make sure they're safe from pests - or you'll have to get rid of all your food. Pests that attack grains are pretty versatile, but luckily, you can use some tips to make your grains safe from all of them at once.
Kate Yakimchuk pests storage tips Helpful tips 3 October 2023
Grow your own grains: Gardening tips
If you want your garden to be more sustainable and useful, then try growing your own grains - that's an amazing experience! While it's pretty hard to grow some kinds of grains in a regular garden, there are always some grains that are relatively easy to plant and grow.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips Garden 30 September 2023
Grains you should try: Discover new amazing food
Everyone who tries to eat healthily knows that grains are healthy - but what if you're tired of eating plain rice and oats every day? Well, there are plenty of other types of grain that you haven't discovered yet.
Kate Yakimchuk food ideas Cooking 12 September 2023
Finding the right cooking time: Is it unhealthy to eat undercooked grains?
If you're not experienced in cooking yet, then you might end up with undercooked grains regularly. While they are generally not that delicious to eat, they can also be pretty harmful for your body - that's why in most cases it's better to overcook them than the opposite.
Kate Yakimchuk food cooking health Cooking 5 September 2023
Try cooking grains with sauces: Make it taste so much better
You can add sauces not only after the dish is cooked, but also while cooking it. Cooking grains with sauces can enhance the flavor, texture, and overall appeal of your dishes.
Kate Yakimchuk sauce cooking tips Cooking 30 August 2023
Soak bulgur off before cooking it: Make your meal ten times better
Soaking bulgur before cooking is a common practice and can improve its texture and overall cooking process. Soaking bulgur before cooking helps to rehydrate and soften the grains, making them more palatable and reducing the cooking time.
Kate Yakimchuk cooking bulgur tips Cooking 30 August 2023
Keep your dog healthy: The importance of a balanced meal
Dogs can generally eat a diet that includes both grains and meat. Dogs are omnivores, which means they can derive nutrition from a combination of plant-based and animal-based foods.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs food dieting tips Animals 28 August 2023
Straight from the Ancient times: Modern grains that have always been with us
Modern grains have evolved over time through selective breeding and cultivation practices to enhance traits such as yield, resistance to pests and diseases, and adaptability to various growing conditions. While the specific types of grains we consume today may not have existed in their current forms during ancient times, there were ancestral varieties and closely related species that were popular and important in different regions.
Kate Yakimchuk history food Cooking 25 August 2023
The Nutritionist's Explanation: Benefits of Whole Grains
Refined grains are less nutritious than whole grains as they lose nutrients and fiber.
Diana Dashkevich healthy food healthy diet food facts Cooking 21 August 2023
Soaking grains overnight: Grains that benefit from soaking
Soaking grains overnight before cooking can offer several benefits, including improved digestibility and reduced cooking time. While it's a pretty beneficial method, some grains benefit more than others.
Kate Yakimchuk soaking cooking tips Cooking 16 August 2023
How to cook well-done pearl barley: The best tips
Cooking pearl barley is a relatively simple process that results in a versatile and nutritious ingredient. Pearl barley is a whole grain that has had its outer husk removed and has been polished to remove some of the bran.
Kate Yakimchuk barley cooking tips Cooking 15 August 2023
Bread can be healthy: Just choose the right one
Bread itself is not inherently unhealthy; its nutritional value depends on the type of bread, its ingredients, and how it fits into an individual's overall diet and health goals. If you genuinely love bread and can't imagine your life without it, then you just should switch to healthier options.
Kate Yakimchuk bread health wheat dieting Cooking 9 August 2023
How to teach kids to eat grains regularly: Be a great example
Teaching kids to eat grains regularly is essential for their overall health and nutrition. Grains provide essential nutrients, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which are vital for their growth and development.
Kate Yakimchuk children habits Cooking 31 July 2023
The best ways to store grains: Keep them safe from pests and mold
The best way to store grains depends on the type of grain and the specific conditions of your storage area. However, here are some general guidelines for storing grains to maintain their quality and freshness.
Kate Yakimchuk food storage healthy food Cooking 22 July 2023
Grains that taste amazing when paired with mushrooms: Delicious and healthy
The taste preferences for grains paired with mushrooms can vary depending on personal preferences and the specific type of mushroom being used. Different grains have distinct flavors and textures, which can complement or contrast with the earthy and umami-rich taste of mushrooms.
Kate Yakimchuk mushrooms food combinations cooking tips Cooking 19 July 2023
Why you should try steaming your grains instead of boiling them: Make it even healthier
Nowadays, more specialists offer steaming grains instead of boiling, because it's healthier. Steaming grains offers several health benefits compared to boiling them.
Kate Yakimchuk steamer healthy food cooking tips healthy diet Cooking 18 July 2023
Sauces that aren't suitable for grains: Awful taste and texture
Good sauces can benefit almost every dish, but you should know how to use them wisely. Grains taste amazing with the right sauce, but awful with the wrong one.
Kate Yakimchuk sauce cooking tips cooking mistakes Cooking 13 July 2023