Many recipes will call for "1 cup of cooked spinach" or "1 pound of fresh spinach" but it is not always easy to figure out actually how much spinach is in a cup. In order to help make cooking easier we did some
If you recently started a keto diet and are getting headaches, brain fog, or mental fatigue, don’t be surprised or overly concerned. You’re likely experiencing some of the common side effects that come with transitioning from a carbohydrate-based diet to a fat-based diet. The good news ...
How to make french toast without milk? Any plant-based milk can be used as a substitute for regular milk (or cream) to make a custard. If you don't have any of these, then use a very small amount of water (about 1 tablespoon per 2 eggs). If using water, note that you will en...
You’ll need one scant cup of whole milk (a little less than a cup) and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. To cut back on saturated fat, you can use 2% milk, but the pancakes will be a little less rich. Measure the scant cup of milk, then stir in the lemon juice o...
1 cup quinoa Directions Measure 1 cup of quinoa. Rinse quinoa under running water. Combine quinoa and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring the water to a boil. Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 min. ...
Toddlers can help measure and pour the ingredients into the blender. They can help put the lid on the blender and push start. Note: make sure to talk about not touching the blender blade while making something in the blender, as it can be sharp. Once blended, toddlers can help pour th...
Cups are a very common unit of measurement in the USA, and are used to measure the volume of your ingredients. Sometimes we forget that there are dry cups and fluid cups, and each should be measured using different types of equipment. With either just be sure to set the cup on level ...
vitamins, and minerals. Since your smoothie is a meal, includehealthy fats, but measure them carefully to avoid excess calories. If possible, use a powerful blender to incorporate whole nuts or seeds instead of oils (the highest in calories). Here are some healthy fat options by calorie conte...
Measure your meals and snacks.Keep aneyeon your food portions to manage your blood sugar. Use measuring cups and a food scale at home. Check the serving sizes listed on the Nutrition Facts labels. There are also easy ways to get a picture in your mind of a serving size. For instance,...
Remember that ferritin represents your body’s iron reserve protein and is the best measure of how much iron your body is storing (i.e. how much iron is truly available for your body’s use). Note that other tests for iron, or even tests for anemia, may indicate that you are within ...