Kitchen Wellness

Not so long ago, the spring clean was considered essential, but today probably only one in two households undertakes this annual ritual. Our lives are too busy, we couldn’t be bothered, or just don’t think it is necessary. Perhaps it’s…

Any chef will tell you that a set of high-quality, well-maintained knives is an essential element of a professional kitchen. The same applies to your home kitchen. A good set of sharp knives makes the preparation of food quicker, easier and…

Do you want tasty, healthy meals without spending hours in the kitchen? Sometimes, it’s the little short cuts and clever tricks that can save you time and improve your cooking. Here are some tips for savvy home chefs: Get more juice from…

When you’re trying to lose weight, the kitchen can be a dangerous place, fraught with tempting foods and hidden hazards that are just waiting to derail you from your weight loss journey. Fortunately, the kitchen can be your friend, and can…

Here is a fast, healthy and energy-efficient cooking method... The halogen oven is a compact, stand-alone cooking unit that consists of a transparent glass bowl and a lid that contains the heating element – a metal filament inside a…

If you want to keep your teeth until the day you die, you should cut the amount of free sugars you can consume by half. Free sugars are those that are added to foods by manufacturers, cooks, or in the kitchen to sweeten meals, plus those…

Unsightly and often smelly, mould in the home is something we all want to avoid. But the problems associated with mould go much further than sight and smell - it can also cause serious health problems. Mould is a type of fungus which…

If you buy fruit, vegetables and salads from the supermarket, you will have seen labels instructing you to ‘wash before use’. But why is it important to wash fruit and vegetables and what is the best method for cleaning fresh produce? Why…

Does your family sit down and eat together at least once a day? Or do you only get together over a Sunday lunch, or special occasions? If you live alone, do you eat ‘on the go’ or with a tray in front of the TV or your laptop? Try fitting…

There’s a lot of conflicting information surrounding food, but some ingredients are definitely worth avoiding. Here are the seven worst ingredients that you must remove from your kitchen: High Fructose Corn Syrup is a cheap, toxic sugar…

When choosing and using cookware and utensils, you may take quality, durability and design into account. You may even consider their eco-friendliness but do you give much thought to how they might affect your well-being? Lead glazing on…

We’re starting to shun meaty roasts and bangers in favour of healthier, plant-based swaps. More and more people are eating more vegetables, fruits, soya and nut products than a few years ago, and many more are eating more of these types of…

Long gone are the days when food was kept in a larder or pantry, and you used the ‘sniff’ test to tell if it was safe to use. Today, food labelling is a confusing blend of ‘use by’, ‘sell by’ and ‘eat by’ dates. Millions of tons of food…

Smaller and cheaper than ever before, microwaves are now a staple item in family kitchens. With the ability to cook meals in minutes, microwaves fit perfectly with today’s busy lifestyles. Microwave ovens energise the water molecules…

Long gone are the days when food was kept in a larder or pantry, and you used the ‘sniff’ test to tell if it was safe to use. Today, food labelling is a confusing blend of ‘use by’, ‘sell by’ and ‘eat by’ dates. Millions of tons of food is…

Fat is an important part of your diet, providing energy and building blocks to make brain cells, cell membranes, sex hormones and even vitamin D. But knowing which types of fat to select, and which to avoid can be confusing. As in all…

Flax seeds: According to Mayo Clinic, flax seeds are commonly used to improve digestive health or relieve constipation. Most nutrition experts recommend ground over whole flax seeds because the ground form is easier to digest. Flax seeds…

Traditional style pizza is a relatively simple food, made with flour, yeast, water, salt, oil, tomato sauce and fresh cheese. The nutrition and ingredients of pizza can vary widely depending on the type. What you put on your pizza can…

Despite the maximum need for hygiene, a kitchen can quickly become the dirtiest room in the house. Everyone wants their kitchen to smell fresh with no nasty whiffs, but one of the biggest causes of unpleasant aromas is your kitchen bin.…

If you want to be healthy and lean, having a breakfast is a must. Breakfast skippers tend to weigh more and consume too many sugary drinks and unhealthy snacks. Research has shown that those who skip breakfast tend to eat 45% fewer…

Spices, like all other foods, do go bad. If you are an impulsive shopper and pick up new spices on every trip to the supermarket, or then are a Budget Babushka buying them in bulk, do so only for spices that are used often so that they stay…

To avoid problems leading to food poisoning in the kitchen, remember the following: Keep raw poultry away from ready-to-eat foods. Store raw foods below ready-to-eat or cooked foods in the fridge. Use separate chopping boards…

A set of high-quality, well-maintained knives is an essential element of a kitchen. A good set of sharp knives makes the preparation of food quicker, easier and safer. Even top-quality knives will blunt if not properly maintained,…

How successful your attempts to control diabetes will depend a lot on what you eat and how you cook. Since the kitchen is the theatre of where this plays out, here are a few tips for diabetes-friendly cooking: Replace unhealthy fats – Cut…

Contrary to their reputation, cats aren’t hard to read for women and those who work with animals – even if they don’t love cats. New research from the University of Guelph has found that some people are veritable ‘cat whisperers’, who excel…

Here are a few quick fixes for cooking mistakes, some handy tricks and creative solutions that can save you time and effort in the kitchen... When working with chillies Before chopping chillies, rub your hands with vegetable oil to…

Other than adding a delicious, citrusy kick to everything, and having an impressive array of health benefits, lemons are little heroes in the kitchen in many more ways. So, when life hands you lemons, grab them with both hands – and not…

Many dishwashing liquids contain triclosan, an antibacterial compound that helps kill germs. However, studies have shown that even after washing, some traces of this compound stay on the dishes. Our skin can be an entry points for toxins,…

Cast iron cookware remains a favourite in the kitchen because it is durable, versatile, retains heat wonderfully, and cooks food evenly. But cast iron has to be taken care of. If you do that, your cookware will last for years. Here are a…

Whether you’re decorating, renovating or simply installing new appliances, there can be occasions when your kitchen is unavailable. Or, perhaps, you’ve suffered an emergency such as a fire or flood and your kitchen is suddenly out of…