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Calcium It is easy to increase calcium intake for anyone who loves dairy products; there is such a variety of dairy products on Australian market. And if you are vegan? Or, if you have developed an intolerance to dairy products, then it is more complicated. After reading a few articles on calcium, I made a list of non-diary…

Brown Lentil Salad

If Red Lentils are good for soups, Brown Lentils are good for salads. By using sprouted Brown Lentils you could create a very exquisite one. Sprouted Brown Lentils can be stored in a refrigerator very well, for a week if needed. To sprout lentils you just need to keep them wet for a few days at the room…

Quinoa Pumpernickel

Pumpernickel is originally from the region of Germany called Westphalia. However, versions of Pumpernickel are also popular in the Netherlands where it is known as Roggebrood and has been a part of the local cuisine for centuries. The traditional Westphalian Pumpernickel is a whole-grain bread made from rye flour and coarse rye meal. The bread is baked…

Kale Rolls

Food Chemistry magazine has fascinating research articles on Kale. I have been reading through a few to find what the best ways of cooking or storing Kale are. The ways that would allow me to preserve the most antioxidants and antioxidant activity. It seems obvious that boiling of vegetables leads to nutritional value loss. This…