Boiling Boiling is a cooking method that depends on moist heat for food to cook. Boiling occurs when temperatures of water reach 100°Celsius. Food is in contact with water and fully immersed in it. The boiling method involves the placing…
We will review another important cooking method in this post known as steaming. This method is widely applied, mainly for vegetables and it does not involve the adding of any oils or fats. A food is allowed to cook when…
In this post, we will look at a cooking method mainly used when cooking meat and vegetables known as braising. What is braising? Braising is a cooking method that involves cooking under low temperatures for long durations in a liquid…
Food preparation methods are the processes involved when handling food prior to consumption. These processes are undertaken to ensure food is proper for consumption i.e., safe, flavourful etc. Food preparation involves the acquisition of raw ingredients and turning them to…
In this post and succeeding ones, we will examine the various cooking methods. There are numerous cooking methods you can utilize when preparing your food. Constantly cooking foods, the same way can be quite monotonous. You may tend to become…
Serving Size This post will address what a serving size is. In our previous post on food groups, there was mentioning of serving sizes and how they relate with food groups thus we will focus in depth on what a serving…
In this post we will define what food groups are, identify the main foods groups and their importance to you. A food group consists of foods with similar biological and nutritional qualities. Typically, most food guides rely on food groups…
Maize Allergy This is another uncommon food allergy. It is an allergic reaction that occurs when you consume raw or cooked maize or food with maize products. Among some people, allergic reactions to maize can be triggered even with maize…
Citrus Sensitivity In this post, we will have a look at citrus sensitivity. We will also identify signs and symptoms associated with the sensitivity and how you can manage this food sensitivity. This sensitivity is rare. It involves presenting with…
Histamine intolerance In this post, we will have a look at histamine intolerance. We will attempt to define what it is, how it is diagnosed, and mention the foods to avoid to manage it. Histamine is a compound required for…
