Intensifying the aroma of cumin and coriander seeds To intensify the aroma of cumin and coriander seeds, fry them or toast them before using them in your recipe.
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Checking if an avocado is ripe A ripe avocado will yield slightly when you press it gently in the palm of your hand.
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Nutritional information on apple juice 1 cup of apple juice provides 170% of your daily vitamin C requirements and 125 calories. Apple juice is also low in fat and sodium.
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Nutritional information on applesauce Applesauce is a good source of fiber. It is low in sodium and contains no fat, no cholesterol and no saturated fat. 1/2 cup of applesauce contains 52 calories, 1g dietary fiber and 13g carbohydrate.
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| Nutritional information on avocado Avocado contains a lot of fat, compared to other fruits. Most of it though is monounsaturated fat which is good for the health. They also have 60% more potassium than bananas, are in vitamin B, E, K and folate. |
Preserving the color of avocado flesh Avocado flesh becomes oxidized when exposed to air and turns brown. To prevent this from happening, squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice to the avocado, immediately after peeling it.
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| Nutritional information on asparagus Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin C and folate. It contains 20% vitamin C and 25% dolate. It is also also fat and cholesterol
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Storing fresh asparagus Asparagus does not store well and should be eaten as soon as possible. To store asparagus place them in a container with water standing upright or wrap their base with a damp towel. This should keep the asparagus fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Chosing fresh asparagus When bying fresh asparagus, look for closed, firm tips, smooth and tender green colored spears.
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| Storing artichokes The flavour of artichokes starts being affected as soon as the artichoke is cut from the stalk. It is therefore best to eat artichokes as fresh as possible. If you have to store them, put them in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator for up to one week. |