Would you believe that it's actually the crust? Yes, the crust. That brownish-outer bit that many people choose to painstakingly slice off is actually the most nutritious part of the bread! In 2002, German researchers at the German Research Centre of Food Chemistry led by Dr Thomas Hofmann found out that the Maillard Reaction that occurs during the baking process … [Read more...] about What is the most nutritious part of the bread?
Questions & Answers
Does gargling with salt and water really relieve sore throat?
Gargling is a common way to cleanse the throat. To do this, you hold water in your mouth, tilt your head back to allow the liquid to rest on your upper throat, and then to blow air out from the lungs causing the liquid to bubble throughout your throat and mouth. You must remember your mother or grandmother asking you to gargle using salt and water when you were … [Read more...] about Does gargling with salt and water really relieve sore throat?
When Should You Not Use Olive Oil?
We all know that Olive Oil is good for you. Not only is it delicious, it is also great for your heart. Because of it's healthy attributes, many people prefer to use olive oil in cooking - which is not bad, however it must be stressed that Olive Oil cannot be used for everything. Unlike regular cooking oils, olive oil has a fairly low smoke point. Basically that's the … [Read more...] about When Should You Not Use Olive Oil?
Why do you wear your wedding ring on your left hand?
The practice of wearing your wedding ring on the left hand stems from an old tradition derived from an ancient Roman belief (way back before medical science discovered how the circulatory system worked) that a vein, known as the vena amoris (vein of love), ran directly from the fourth finger of the left hand to the heart. … [Read more...] about Why do you wear your wedding ring on your left hand?
How many are in a “baker’s dozen”?
Traditionally, a baker's dozen is equivalent to 13, in some cases, 14. The reason behind the strange number is that, it is believed that in medieval times. bakers usually gave an extra loaf when selling a dozen to avoid being penalized for selling short weight. Others say that bakers usually baked 13 loaves instead of just 12 - to make sure they have an extra piece, just in … [Read more...] about How many are in a “baker’s dozen”?