Smaller potato pieces allow more surface area for water-soluble compounds like vitamin C and riboflavin (vitamin B2) to leach when boiled.
Kitchen roll can be used to serve chicken and French fries and soak up takeout pizza fat. For every teaspoon of oil that soaks into the paper, you'll save 38 calories.
Boiling or frying broccoli might destroy its glucosinolates, which may fight cancer. Steaming preserves more nutrients.
Protein-rich cannellini or butter beans make smoothies more satisfying. For an energizing breakfast drink, blend a handful of beans, banana, and berries.
The American Heart Association recommends using three ripe, well-mashed bananas instead of half a cup of butter in your favorite muffin recipe to reduce saturated fat.
Promote herbs from garnish to main green in this mozzarella, cherries, and prosciutto salad to maximize their benefits.
Instead of adding oil and calories when stir-fried veggies stick or burn, use low-salt stock or water to keep them moist and healthful.