Dissolving palm sugar makes it easier to incorporate into pad thai sauce. Look for the soft and scoopable version, sold in small tubs at Asian markets. If substituting the firmer disks of palm sugar, coarsely chop before using to ensure it dissolves fully. Equipment Small Pot Airtight Container Yield: makes 2 cupsTime: 15 minutes Ingredients 1½ cups (10 oz.) coconut… Read More »
Licorice is an herb that grows in parts of Europe and Asia. The root is used as medicine. Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, which is also called glycyrrhizic acid. Glycyrrhizin can cause adverse effects when eaten in large quantities. Many “licorice” products manufactured in the U.S. actually don’t contain any licorice. Instead, they contain anise oil, which has the… Read More »
In a bid to preserve food and keep it for as long as possible many people choose to freeze food. If you have a honey jar at home the thought as to whether you should freeze it or not may have crossed your mind. Will honey freeze? No, genuine pure honey will never freeze completely as honey is a… Read More »
Overview Hair loss (alopecia) can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. It can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of aging. Anyone can lose hair on their head, but it’s more common in men. Baldness typically refers to excessive hair loss from… Read More »
Although electronic records are more common now, if you saw your doctor’s handwriting, there’s a good chance it’s chicken scratch. Here’s why. If you’ve ever taken a handwritten prescription from a doctor or looked at the notes from your visit, it seems like no amount of squinting could help the letters get clearer. Bad handwriting almost seems like… Read More »
Urine, a typically sterile liquid by-product of the body, is secreted by the kidneys through a process called urination and excreted through the urethra. Urine is often used as a diagnostic feature for many disease conditions. These may b based on either physical or chemical components, that may give insight to processes within the body, often through urinalysis,… Read More »
Since the dawn of time, we have searched for ways to make life easier for us. The modern age has given us some amazing technological advances—what we would do without the internet, our iPhones or high-speed travel? For many people, surviving life without these things sounds rough. However, if you have diabetes, no doubt you’re also a big… Read More »
Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer. Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Though occasional constipation is very common, some people experience chronic constipation that can interfere with their ability to go about their daily tasks. Chronic constipation may also… Read More »
From Red Delicious to Granny Smith, apples are a tasty and convenient way to add extra nutrients to your diet.Darren Muir/Stocksy It’s that time of year again: apple-picking season. And there are a number of good reasons why you’ll want to fill up a basket. Not only do apples taste delicious on their own or when added to… Read More »
Tooth decay is damage that occurs to your teeth, which can potentially result in cavities, dental abscesses, or even tooth loss. It’s caused by the activity of certain species of bacteria that can live in dental plaque. The bacteria in plaque can convert the sugars present in your food into acids. If plaque is allowed to build up over… Read More »