Mung Bean Sprout Articles, Blogs And HowTo

My 5 year old daughter is fond of mung beans sprouts and this was one of the primary reasons for me to take special initiative to learn how to sprout mung beans. We all know that these beans are full of nutrients and are an excellent source of different... -

What’s a great salad without a good dressing and every foodie worth his food knows how delectable mung bean dressing is. Rich, flavorful, and versatile, mung bean dressing spiced with herbs, spices and butter makes for totally sinful indulgence. Not... -

I didn’t mind learning how to eat kichiri all over again in Kabul. I thought to give it a try to find the difference between my much familiar Indian Khichdi with Afghan kichiri. Whenever we discussed food in Kabul, I was told that rice dishes are... -

The number of deaths from lethal the  E-Coli infections proceeded to rise over the weekend with the final figure touching 35. There’s reason to be hopeful though, as the number of new cases have started falling but the health minister of Germany Daniel... -

Bean sprouts are those vegetables which have just started to grow from their seeds. There are several health benefits of bean sprouts and they can also be added to salads, soups as well as stir-fry dishes. They are basically the primary edible element of... -

I simply dislike salads which do not have great toppings! This is the main reason why I teach my cookery class students how to sprout beans, so that they are able to add nutrition and taste to all their salads. Salad dressings and toppings are... -

One of the most well-known ingredients of Asian cuisine, bean sprouts are prepared by moistening and storing the beans till they begin to germinate.  But are bean sprouts safe to be consumed when pregnant although this process of sprouting is said to... -

Adzuki beans are also known as aduki or azuki beans; it is very useful if you sprout adzuki beans. Adzuki beans are small reddish-brown beans with a white ridge along one edge. These beans are native of China but now they are popular in Japan also. They... -

  German health authorities have negated the possibility of the locally grown bean sprouts carrying the E-Coli infection now. What a turn around from the facts reported yesterday ! The needle of suspicion has been lifted following the... -

The news about the spread of E-Coli infection is yet to be abated completely. Fresh reports on the contaminated sprouts affecting eight people in France started doing the rounds after the dreaded bacterium left 47 dead and thousands ill in... -

If you have had a yummy bowl of Bacon and bean sprout salad , you would understand why we love sprouts so much. I prepare sprouts at home almost every fortnight as not only are they delicious but they are also healthy . But the problem arises when you... -

  Grow organic sprouts at home and enjoy a better health. To eat healthy most people prefer to eat fresh food with lots of salads, and juices.  When you feel like preapring a completely different salad but a vegetarian salad with ample... -

Kongnamulbap is rice and sprouts meal which is one of the most popular dishes of Korea . Meat is often added as per the preference of the people who will be eating kongnamulbap.  If you are still wondering if you should learn how to eat kongnamulbap,... -

Knowing how to cook dried beans properly will significantly reduce their gas-producing potential, and can save you a huge amount of money over canned beans. Dried beans also avoid any added salt, preservatives and potential chemicals of... -

There are many dangers of eating raw kidney beans. Before we explain why eating kidney beans raw is not good, let’s see what kidney beans are. Red kidney beans are a common legume, which is an excellent dietary selection since they contain zero cholesterol.... -

Soaking beans is a daily chore back home as half my family and my in-laws are pure vegetarians. To soak or not to soak the beans was never a dilemma at home as I had assumed that beans is always soaked overnight. But recently, I overheard a friend of mine... -

Bean sprouts and tempeh have always been my favorites in soy product and Chinese cooking. Now a recent health study has revealed that apart from the other numerous health benefits, soy food products can prevent and even relieve a dangerous lung disease. ... -

Hormones are the controllers, regulators, stimulators and inhibitors of many activities in the human-body. Hormones have long been the hotbed of scientific research and debates about their impact and the associated effects on the physical and... -

If you wish to have noodles in a new style, you should learn how to eat Japchae. This is a Korean dish which is uniquely made from dangmyeon which is cellophane noodles. You get the taste of stir fried noodles with several vegetables which include... -

Beyond the Great Wall: Recipes and Travels in the Other China by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid Artisan, 2008 Hardcover, jacketed; $40.00; 1378 pages List... -

The E-Coli infection , that dominated the headlines for the better part of this month, seems to have crossed the border now. The French authorities reported eight cases of E-Coli contamination from a hospital in Bordeaux last Sunday. The Ministry of Health... -

Most women are familiar with the word fibroids.  They are harmless tumors growing from the myometrium which is the smooth muscle layer of the uterus. So typically it might be better to use the word myoma or leiomyoma. The culprit for fibroids is the hormone... -

Today is Tet - Vietnamese New years Tet Blessing for household A s Tet (Lunar new year holiday) is the biggest holiday in the year, the Vietnamese people prepare by decorating their homes and preparing traditional... -

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam --- Tet Festival Celebration in Dam Sen Park Tet fireworks - Cần Thơ, Vietnam You will see many similarities between Tet and Chinese New Years, especially in the North of Vietnam around... -

  Why would children need Nickel Rich Foods in their diet, one might ask. Well, though, Nickel is only required in trace amount in our bodies, it is essential for carrying out many vital biological processes, and contributes to the... -

Detoxification, or removal of harmful toxins from the body is necessary to ensure good functioning of your body organs and to ensure overall well being. Foods that detox naturally are a much safer and cheaper way to remove these toxins from your body rather... -

Sattvik diet, a part of Sattvik way of life, is a combination of light, pure, easy to digest and yet healthy foods that are essential for the well-being of your soul. So are you game for a Sattvik meal , then, let me provide you with all required... -

Chinese Food Therapy advocates balanced eating and curing illness from natural foods and herbs. Chinese people are known to use food as a first line of treatment so they also have devised a unique food therapy to cure obesity and help loose weight. In the... -

  Cooking an ayurvedic meal at home is quite easy. The ingredients for preparing an Ayurvedic meal include basmati rice or whole grains such as couscous, quinoa and barley. Ghee or olive oil, coriander, ginger, turmeric, cumin, split mung beans... -

E-Coli infection has been traced to yet another country now! The European Food Safety authorities are now claiming that the fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt carried the contamination. They had been imported by a German distributor where almost 4,000... -

The cuisine of Kerala   is linked in all its richness to the history, geography and culture of the land. Most of the non-vegetarian dishes are spicy. Pachakam is a Malayalam word that means cooking food or meal.   ... -

INTRODUCTION Thai cuisine needs no introduction for it has many fans spread across the globe right from Bangkok to New York. Easily distinguished by its aroma, bright colors and usage of fragrant herbs, Thai food, is prepared and served... -

Organic eating was the mantra for many in the year 2010. While many organic foods were seen in the supermarkets and kitchen, we would discuss about the top organic food trends of 2010 that dominated in the past year. Coconut: Coconut... -

Cacao pods (also known as cabosses). The dark pod is not yet ripe. Ripe pods turn bright colors, from yellow and orange to red, depending on the type of bean.  Photo by chocolatier Pierre Marcolini - Marcolini’s bars all have a very slight dark tone that... -

Shaobing is also known as huoshao – this is a richly layered and excellently flavored flatbread. It is another very popular Chinese food which you can eat in any authentic Chinese restaurant. There are a number of ways or varieties of eating Shaobing. It... -

Well have all encountered unannounced and unexpected guests at odd hours and have been through the dilemma of cooking a quick meal or snack for them. Most of us do have frozen corns in the fridge at all times and they can come quite handy in making some... -

  The  E-Coli infection  has been passed on by human transmission! This is the latest on the German E-Coli outbreak that had been in the news all throughout the month. The health officials now blame a worker in a kitchen located in... -

  Having to deal with yeast allergy might prove to be a trifle difficult especially when it concerns the diet of your child. There is no reason to fret though. All you have to do is to avoid certain food items, as you get ready to plan a yeast... -

So you are fond of Afghan cuisine and you want to get some tips on how to eat kichre quroot ? If you are in Afghanistan you will get the chance to eat kichre quroot in its most authentic style…and in case you do not know how to eat it, do not... -

Chop suey is a really delicious dish which tastes great by the combination of meats and vegetables. Learning one of many chop suey recipes can be very advantageous to any person who performs the art of cooking. The meats that are usually used for the ... -

  Scarsdale diet menu is almost synonymous to weight loss. Now only if you thought that it takes toilsome hours on the treadmill to burn calories and shed pounds, then probably you are alien to the concept of Scarsdale diet.  Just follow... -

More E-Coli infection related deaths were reported on the 8 th of June increasing the death toll by 2. The health minister of Germany, however, put on a brave face as he insisted that the infection cases were on the wane.   What... -

Very Low Calorie Diet Menu , also referred to with the popular acronym VLCD is a part of the HCG weight loss therapy and forms an important aspect of it. It can be counted as the subordinate of HCG diet, making it effective and result oriented as HCG diet... -

  A salad menu can be very easy yet a bit tricky to plan out. Easy because salads are easy to prepare, tricky because if you are planning a salad menu you need to take care of the ingredients that you are using. But the best part... -

The German E-Coli infections may cause the nation to lose a lot in precious dollars too. The widely reported E-Coli contamination scare has succeeded in keeping the Americans away, with most of them canceling their travel plans in a hurry.   ... -

  The E-Coli infection also resulted in a tourist being smuggled out of Egypt by the German Embassy in connivance with his insurance company.   Escape from Hospital The man on a visit to Hurghada, the tourist retreat... -

  E-Coli infection in Germany has now resulted in Britain pulling out of the World Cup Rowing Championship event to be held in Hamburg on 17 th -19 th June.  The governing body for the event “Fédération Internationale des Sociétés... -

The E-Coli infection affecting Germany continues to wreck havoc with the death toll rising further. The number of casualties rose to 30 as the Lower Saxony state reported a couple of more deaths involving a 68 year old man along with a young girl of 20.... -

  A sugar free menu is meant for people who are either on weight loss spree or are suffering from some medical condition like diabetes. Though it provides instant energy, but if it is not used immediately, it gets stored... -

What is Christmas without a special menu? While traditional recipes always top the menu, a few non – traditional recipes would be a good addition to satiate the need for something special and new on this occasion . Be it the appetizers, side dishes,... -

  Daniel diet, which traces its roots to the Bible, is a plant-based partial diet that is aimed at bringing spiritual enlightenment than just quashing the calories. According to the Bible, Daniel turned down the feast laid before him by the... -

    1000 Calorie Diet Menu is ideal for those people who want to shed weight fast and get quick results. This 7-day diet plan is effective on obese people, who can follow these short term diet method and... -

No trip to Thailand is ever complete without sampling its wide variety of desserts and no Thai Dessert tasting is ever complete without discovering how to eat Sarim. Sarim is a beautiful dessert prepared by the people of Thailand. Yes, I mentioned the... -

Weekend is the time when you are in a position to enjoy your meals with your family and friends, at a leisurely pace. But cooking at home just doesn’t ring a bell with most of us because of the hectic weekly work schedule. Therefore, here are five places in... -

Vanilla flavor in food can be achieved by using vanilla pods or vanilla extract in powdered and essence form. Using vanilla pods is highly recommended for fresh and natural flavoring of desserts and ice-cream because vanilla extracts are mild to taste... -

This blog on “highest fiber vegetables – eat healthy,” brings to you the names of some of the greatest fiber rich vegetables. Through this blog - “Highest fiber vegetables – eat healthy,” I want to tell you that fiber is extremely good for health... -

Wolfgang Puck has been the chef in charge of coordinating the menu at the official post-Academy Awards dinner for fourteen years. Every year he tempts the taste buds of Hollywood's elite and never fails to impress. The dinner is served to more than 1600... -

Making chop suey is so easy! An introduction to this chop suey to your longing taste buds is going to keep them from asking for anything else for a long time to come. Add this chop suey to your list of choicest foods and make it whenever you want... -

Is your child bored of eating the same old boring sandwich and salad for lunch everyday? We bring you a slew of yummy Japanese school lunch ideas that your child would just love to gobble. When it comes to Japanese lunch, it’s hard to think beyond a... -

Wondering, what is tako and how to eat tako? Well, if you love Thai cuisine and if you enjoy eating desserts, then I can assure you, you will love eating tako. Tako is a Thai dessert. To be precise, it is a pudding. Tako is one of my favorite Thai desserts,... -

  Are you looking for the best vegetarian thai cookbook out there? It can get a bit tricky figuring out which one to buy since there are so many choices available. To make this task a little easier, here are some of the best vegetarian thai... -

If you live in one of those regions where the sun takes an occasional peek, to rise high up in the sky, then having your own kitchen garden may sound like a yonder dream, till some light is thrown on the fact that there are around 10 vegetables you can grow... -

Honey mushrooms are very common type of mushrooms and they are quite useful as well. If you learn about how to use honey mushrooms in daily diet, you can make use of this delicious ingredient in any type of recipes, such as soup, salad, relish, stir-fry or... -

Mood-enhancing chemicals are no longer in the confines of medical research papers. The brains have announced what is actually good for the brain to keep it on high octane. So, if you feel hit by an all-time low, resort to naturally occurring tryptophan... -

Fusion menu refers to an innovative blend of bold flavors and unexpected ingredients. In simple words, fusion cuisine is prepared by combining different types of culinary concepts, giving rise to an all new approach towards cooking. While preparing fusion... -

For those dieters obsessed about losing weight, switching to fast diet menu for rapid weight loss may sound delighting to the ears. To aid weight loss one has to leave on stringent meal and keep a strict eye on calories. One such situation poses a... -

Lentil allergy is a condition that can make you wonder about the alternative means of obtaining your nutrients. The vitamin and protein rich food belongs to the category of legumes and you might develop an adverse reaction to it... -

How to store vegetable? This could become the most discussed topic of the day in any of our kitchen. Vegetables are next staple food stuff after cereals and grains. They are generally bought in batches, in large amount, or are home grown. In either of the... -

To identify the sources of amino acids, it is important to understand that amino acids are the building foundations for proteins. As you may know that proteins are the building blocks for our body and without amino acids, there wouldn't be any... -

High fiber foods are one of the mandatory dietary requirements because for all the nutrients to optimize their yield, the byproducts in the form of waste have to be expelled from the system and high fiber foods help your system achieve that. ... -

  The Bollywood superstar has shared his fave recipe on Twitter! In a bid to promote his latest stint as host of television show  Master Chef India ,  Akshay Kumar  has posted one of his best culinary preparations on his Twitter... -

Actually, the phrase ‘kid-friendly Iron-rich foods’ is an oxymoron. Kid friendly foods can be confined to chocolates and anything that has sugar in it in huge quantities. However, it’s our responsibility to see to it that our kids are eating well and... -

The health condition which heightens the level of potassium in blood is known as hyperkalemia. There can be myriad of reasons for its occurrence, but it can be surely curbed if you know which high potassium foods to avoid. The enhanced potassium levels can... -

  Sulfur Rich Foods should be an essential component of children’s diet, as it is involved in many biochemical reactions like synthesis of proteins and enzyme reactions. It helps maintain oxygen balance in body and keeps skin, hair and... -

If your soaring cholesterol levels have got you feeling low, then Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes diet or TLC diet can bail you out of your woes. Developed to lower your low-density lipoprotein level, a properly planned  TLC diet menu can help you control... -

High cholesterol levels in the body can lead to varied health hazards and lifestyle diseases including cardiac diseases. It is strictly advised to avoid food abundant in LDL, saturated and trans fats which lead to increased cholesterol levels in the body. To... -

Top 5 Vegan Christmas dinner ideas make your party or home dinner menu complete! Vegan Christmas dinner menu is all about healthy foods – enjoy them in abundance and have a Merry Christmas!   Tofurkey – This is a fake meat product... -

Having to cook even for a day, especially when dealing with both a busy home and work life, can be extremely exhausting. Planning the menu for each day makes our jobs easier and helps bring stability in life. Also, making one day menu plans makes it easier to... -

Hakka is a style of cooking primarily used by the people of southeastern China. Hakka menu items are prepared in a unique style using a wide range of ingredients.  Here are some Hakka items that can be enjoyed.   ... -

If not prepared the right way veggie diets can lack several nutrients and be filled with unhealthy fats and refined carbs. However, cooking a healthy vegetarian meal need not mean loads of exotic ingredients busting your budget or spending hours on end tied... -

Before knowing about items green kitc hen must have , we should know what green kitchen is. Green kitchen is energy efficient kitchen and the design and green kitchen items help fight pollution, encourage... -

Cantonese menu and cuisine is known to have originated in the southern part of China and it enjoys a great prestige among all the Chinese cuisine. The diversity in the ingredients makes Cantonese dishes delicious and interesting. Shallow frying, braising,... -

Vitamin K is crucial for the body and has many functions, so I will always suggest you to naturally supplement your Vitamin K needs. Foods containing Vitamin K are an important part of our daily diets. It helps blood to clot normally. If you eat... -

  August menu comprises of lots of succulent fruits, fibrous veggies, many of them either grilled or cooked to delectable recipes. August menu calls for some fantastic creativity with dessert, custard, and seasonal foods. The midyear month is... -

    While preparing this write-up about uses of a colander , first thing which came to mind was, what is colander and what are the various uses of a colander?  Before I explicate on colander uses, let me... -

Stomach cleansing foods are essential part of your healthy diet plan.  The first questions popped up by doctors are whether you keep your stomach clean.  Think of a simple home blender, if you don’t blend foods properly, the mushy consistency is not... -

The recent trend is to steer away from Chinese food in pregnancy due to the supposedly high use of teratogenic ingredients in this form of cooking. However, this trend is not absolutely right or wrong. For millions of women in China have survived and given... -

Sichuan menu offers more than 400 dishes for the food lovers. Sichuan style of cooking originated about thousand years ago during the times of Qin and Han dynasties. Sichuan dishes are marked for their freshness, spicy flavor and complex taste. The rich... -

  Potassium rich foods are necessary for kids because it helps in the proper functioning of  their cells, tissues, and organs. It also helps in the maintenance of body fluid balance, that in turn ensures appropriate functioning of... -

  Summer is full of different events - parties, family get-togethers, cookouts, and many other events filled with fun. Having a few excellent summer party menus in place enlivens the mood and celebrations.The question of what to serve at... -

If you or any of your family member is diabetic, include lots of Potassium rich foods in your daily diet. Potassium is an essential mineral which aids in the functioning of the pancreases gland and is responsible for maintaining the pH balance in the human... -

  Eating out has always been a guilty pleasure. You do tend to overeat and then exercise until you drop in order to get rid of all those extra calories that you may have acquired while indulging in mouthwatering dishes at fancy... -

Do you want to increase your breast size naturally ? Well, there are certain high in phytoestrogen food stuffs that will help you to gain bigger breasts naturally.  Yes, you read it just right. It’s augmenting your breast size and... -