Kitchen Wellness

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…

Take a look around your kitchen and it won’t be long before you find something made from plastic. From food containers to plastic utensils, drinking straws to packaging; plastic is a common material in most kitchens. But while plastic might…

Your kitchen may be slowly killing you, but not in the way you think. While you may predict this article is about to warn you about the wellness dangers of radon or gas links, your wellbeing is actually at risk from kindness and proximity.…

Heart-healthy eating starts in the kitchen, which means that you need to get your kitchen wellness on track if you want to protect your family from heart problems. Here are seven simple tips to help you do it: 1. Switch to…

Although cleaning up is the unquestionable downside to cooking at home, a clean kitchen is a huge part of complementary wellness and very important to your family’s wellbeing. You may embark on a deep-cleaning marathon every now and then,…

It can often be a battle getting kids to eat healthy; but if you want to see your children’s diet improve, your kitchen is a natural source of inspiration. So, instead of asking your kids to keep out of the kitchen, encourage them to join…

If you’re on a tight household budget, a good place to save money is in the kitchen. Look online and you’ll find countless articles offering kitchen-money saving tips. It pays to do your research but, sometimes, the changes you make to save…

Are you worried about maintaining a hygienic atmosphere in your kitchen? Well here’s presenting some tips that can help you clean the room well. Paying extra attention on how you rinse and wash the kitchen can keep the bacteria way.…

Homemade cakes, jam, chutneys... whatever you enjoy making in your kitchen, you can bet someone enjoys eating it! Perhaps you’ve discovered that you’ve got a real talent for making delicious treats for friends and family and hope to take…

Do you get twitchy if you haven’t checked your phone for messages in the last few minutes? Like to stay connected while doing your daily jobs? Carrying our phone or tablet everywhere we go has become a habit for most of us. And while it’s…

Your kitchen gadgets aren’t just helping for adding a little finesse to your food, or making cooking more convenient; they’re excellent complementary wellness tools. Whether it’s your fancy slow cooker, or the lowly frying pan, take care of…

Storing milk, cheese and yogurt is critical for maintaining their safety and quality. Here are a few top tips that you can use to maximise the life of dairy products: Buy carefully. Make sure that all dairy products are refrigerated and…

Many people are starting to examine the environmental cost of their lifestyle choices. One of the simplest things you can do is to switch to more natural cleaners and reduce the number of harsh chemicals you pour down the kitchen sink.…

Most of us are familiar with Chinese, Thai and Italian cooking and are comfortable with the various ingredients, techniques and utensils used in preparing these dishes. One type of cuisine that is less well-known is Korean food - yet…

Do you struggle to get the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day? If you find it hard to remember to eat healthily, investing in a blender or juicer is a great way to kick-start healthy eating habits. But with so many…

The difference between ‘use-by’, ‘best-before’, ‘sell-by’ and ‘display until’ instructions on labels isn’t always clear. Here’s a useful guide to what these confusing terms mean. Use-by Use-by is a common label on fresh products such as…

Home cooks generally fall into one of two camps – those who tidy as they go along and those who create havoc and then tidy later. While everyone has their own style of cooking, there are lots of benefits from tidying as you go. A tidy…

Whether your kitchen is a warm, welcoming communal space in which food is lovingly prepared from choice, fresh ingredients, or simply a functional room in which chores are performed, how your kitchen is run will have a big impact on the…

If you think kitchen food scraps are good only for the bin or your garden compost heap, you could be in for a surprise. A number of seemingly useless kitchen leftovers can offer a variety of bizarre-sounding but effective beauty treatments.…

Single people often get a hard deal - so many thrifty tips focus on buying ingredients in bulk or cooking large dishes for big families. That’s great if you’re feeding a small army but if you’re cooking for one, it’s difficult to make the…

The last thing you want over the holiday season is a kitchen fire. Kitchen is the most likely place in the home for a fire to start, but during Christmas or a festival season this trend increases significantly. To avoid fire problems in the…

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…

There are some wellness concerns that aren’t worth the bother of getting treatment for, but can still be a real pain in the backside. However, whether it’s smelly feet, sunburn or constipation, there are complementary remedies you can use…

When it comes to healthy eating, the way you cook your food is just as important as the types of food you choose. Methods such as roasting and frying can be high in fat, which is why grilling or boiling are healthier options. One of the…

How many calories does an egg have? It will depend on how it is cooked; if it is poached, scrambled, boiled or fried. However, this superfood needs to be a part of our daily diet. One of the most pervasive health myths of our time is that…

Smaller and cheaper than ever before, microwaves have come a long way in the past few decades and are now a staple item in most family kitchens. With the ability to cook meals in minutes, microwaves fit perfectly with today’s busy…