Go on – splash a drop of milk into your coffee. It can do a lot of good for you.
Many assumed black was better — but now scientists say a dash of white matter makes it healthier.
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This is because milk contains micronutrients that are essential for your body.
There are other ingredients you can add to some of your favourites foods That will help your promotion Health.
Nutritionist Amanda Orsell tells Claire Donwell small recipe tweaks that will add a hearty helping of goodness to your daily life diet.
Red wine in your casserole
Researchers say putting a quantity of red wine in a simmering pot can prevent allergic reactions.
The cooking process burns off the alcohol but the healthy flavonoids remain.
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Amanda reveals: “After half an hour in the pan, the alcohol is gone but you’re still getting the antioxidant benefits of flavonoids.
“There are also antioxidant orange pigments in carrots as well as iron in meat, which is well absorbed by the body.”
Drizzle dark chocolate into the chili
Drinking dark chocolate in a pepper pot can do wonders Heart healthExperts say.
Scientists studies in SwedenAnd America And Australia It found that eating dark chocolate once a week was associated with a lower risk Clogged arteries thanks th Flavanols and polyphenols.
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“Look for 70 percent cocoa dark chocolate or more and keep it to a few squares per person,” says Amanda.
“This will help make the meal rich and filling, so you won’t want to eat leftover chocolate afterwards.”
A cup with a splash of honey
Instead of pouring sugar into the drink, try a drizzle of honey.
It’s normal Antioxidants That can reduce inflammation and help ward off winter germs, say scientists at Tufts University in Boston.
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But Amanda advises using small measures. She says, “It’s important to keep all added sugars to a minimum because the sharp spike in blood sugar that follows forces the pancreas to release insulin, to bring sugar levels down again.
“The more and more frequent these protrusions are, the more pressure is placed on the pancreas and over time it can wear out.”
Scrambled eggs with a little hummus
How do you like eggs in the morning? You could do worse than add a little chickpeas.
Just a tablespoon of scrambled eggs gives you a load of soluble fiber, which helps keep control cholesterol levels in the blood.
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Amanda says, “The chickpeas and sesame seeds in the hummus boost the fiber, and combined with the eggs, they also give us bone-building phosphorous, magnesium and calcium, which is beneficial for children and adults.
“It’s a weird combination but it’s worth a try.”
Lentils in spaghetti bolognese xxxx
Throwing a handful of lentils into your Spaghetti Bolognese is not only good for your health, but your pocket as well.
Lentils slow down digestion Which help maintain a healthy weight and because they help balance gut bacteria, they may also reduce the risk of infection Colon Cancer.
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Amanda says the canned variety will do the trick: “These will also give a good boost of plant-based protein, and so can be used on their own to make a vegan bolognese or added to lasagna.
“Plus, with lentils costing so much less than a can of ground beef, you’ll feel the benefits in your pocket, too.”
Vegetable stew with peanut butter
It’s an unlikely combination, but stirring a smear of peanut butter into veggie soup is a sneaky source of iron—vital for focus and feeling energized.
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Amanda explains: “Both women and girls often struggle to meet their daily iron requirements leaving them feeling tired and jittery and often struggling to focus and focus.
“Peanut butter can also stave off hunger because it contains protein and good fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, which help us feel full longer after meals.”
Use nuts completely for porridge
Add some peas to your morning porridge bowl with a scattering of Brazil nuts—and keep the doctor away in the meantime.
Those who eat nuts daily are less likely to be infected Type 2 diabetes.
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Doctors aren’t entirely clear why, but some research suggests that the fiber in nuts can help our bodies control blood sugar levels.
Stick to about 25 grams a day. Research shows that this type of intake can also help with weight loss, as the combination of protein, fiber, and good unsaturated oils in nuts make for a really interesting combination.
“Brazil nuts are also particularly rich in selenium, a mineral many Brits lack, which experts from Harvard University in America say is essential to help protect against infections.”
A dash of black pepper on the potato chips
Do you like to lather potato chips with salt? Don’t forget the pepper.
Peppercorns contain the compound piperine which, according to a study conducted in India, can reduce cholesterol.
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The lab-fed mice lost more Weight when they were fed piperine.
Amanda says, “While adding salt to your chips helps protect your blood pressure, adding black pepper increases your antioxidant intake.
Researchers have reported in laboratory tests that black pepper also reduces bad cholesterol and improves good cholesterol.