Wallace Thomas

Liver and Blood Sugars To make sure that your brain doesn’t lack sugar, your liver will start releasing sugar, either from stored glycogen or by… Read More »Why Does My Blood Sugar Go Up Without Eating?

When sautéing vegetables like onions, celery, mushrooms, and bell peppers, heat up your skillet or pot (non-stick or stainless steel) with a couple tablespoons of… Read More »Can You Sauté Peppers Without Oil?

The cooking process can cause some destruction of beneficial compounds in fruits and vegetables (phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals), BUT it can also make some beneficial… Read More »Does Cooking Destroy Antioxidants?

Antioxidants in wild blueberries appear to be heat stable since cooked berries retained significant HAA. Cooked wild blueberries can be recommended as a good source… Read More »Are Blueberries Healthy When Cooked?

Benefits of Sautéing Sautéing is a relatively quick and easy way to bring out the flavours of a dish. By browning ingredients in a small… Read More »What Are The Benefits Of Sautéing?

Frying. Studies support that frying is the worst cooking method for preserving the nutrients in vegetables. High temperatures quickly degrade even the most stable vitamins.… Read More »What Is Not A Healthy Way To Cook Vegetables?

As a general rule, keep cooking time, temperature and the amount of liquid to a minimum when cooking vegetables. That’s why steaming is one of… Read More »Is Steaming Or Sautéing Healthier?

Here are 12 foods that may rev up your metabolism. Protein-rich foods. Protein-rich foods — such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, nuts, and seeds… Read More »What Food Speed Up Your Metabolism?