Foodland Magazine

Vietnamese coffee is different and the method of preparation is also different

Saccharides

Saccharides or carbohydrates are not paid as much attention to as proteins and fats. Often called simply sugars, and often times our bodies are given saccharides at the wrong time from the wrong sources.

Chilli peppers

are a common and often favourite part of our menu. Not many people know the full extent of benefits on the human body and our health. Capsaicin, the chemical found inside the peppers is not just a source of spice, but it has some health benefits:

Not everyone knows how to eat a bowl of Pho

For the novice, a bowl of Pho can be both delicious and intimidating, combining all the different cuts of meat, spices, and essential edible ingredients into a single meal. Fortunately, Vincent and Mikey Kha, the father and son duo who run Pho & Cafe Anh Hong in Upper Darby, PA are teaching you all the tricks.

From what to look for in a tasting to choosing sauce news, you'll quickly learn everything you need to know from these PHO experts.

VINCENT & MIKEY KHA

https://munchies.vice.com/videos/how-to-pho

April 22, 2015 / 8:00 am

Milk is not like milk!

Milk is one of the healthiest foods, it is a source of calcium, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and proteins important for muscle movement, transmission of signals in the nervous system. Milk contains vitamins A, D, B12, B1 and selenium, which slows down the aging process and contributes to the protection of the immune system. Under this healthy drink, we automatically imagine cow's milk, and there are currently other types of milk on the market, such as goat, sheep, soy, almond, rice, oat or coconut, with a significant source of nutrients, minerals and vitamins.

Green tea and health

What effects does green tea have on our health? The positive effects of green tea are well known but most just sum it up with "it's good for us". How does it really help us? How can we use it to improve our health? This article will detail the most important effects of green tea on our body.

Healing power of food according to 5 elements

Determining imbalances in the body based on the 5 elements comes from traditional Chinese medicine. It is a step forward in characterizing the uniqueness of a person on the basis of internal organs, individual parts of the body and his emotions in accordance with the environment.

The fact that we are on the right path is reflected in our every activity. We will manage any activity more easily and efficiently, we will be full of energy and love for life, which will subsequently be reflected in our appearance. People who live this way look 10 to 20 years younger, are more efficient and happier than their peers. And this is the power of the healing power of food according to the 5 elements.

What spices do we know?

There is a lot of talk about spices, without the right choice of spices it is difficult to cook good food. The quality of the food also has a lot to do with the quality of the ingredients and spices. But Did you know that spices that we use in our daily lives can affect our health?

Basmati  rice,

particularly wholegrain Basmati rice can and should be a regular addition to the diets of people who suffer from diabetes. Basmati rice is a naturally low energy food but as with all carbohydrate foods, it’s the portion size that is important: an average serving of boiled rice is 150-180g providing 207-248 calories; a small serving (100g) provides approximately 138 calories. By contrast a typical takeaway portion of fried rice is 300g providing 558 calories, so it’s important not to assume all rice types are the same. Wholegrain Basmati rice has the lowest GI (glycemic index) of all rice types, which means once digested it releases its energy slowly keeping blood sugar levels more stable, which is a crucial part of diabetes management.