Is waxing more painful than sugaring? Does sugar waxing hurt? For the vast majority of patients, sugaring is far less painful than traditional waxing. This is in part due to the sugar paste being heated only to a lukewarm body temperature, as well as the fact that the paste does not stick to the skin … Read more
Why is my body so skinny? People who are underweight typically are not getting enough calories to fuel their bodies. Often, they are also suffering from malnutrition. Malnutrition means you are not taking in enough vitamins and minerals from your food. How can a skinny person gain weight fast? Increase your intake of carbs and … Read more
Does eat less move more work? “Eat Less, Move More” Doesn’t Actually Work for Weight Loss, According to a New Study. Ahh, the yearly physical. For some, a checkup with the primary care doc feels like no big deal. Why eating less calories doesn’t work? Lummus says that when your body goes into starvation mode, … Read more
How do you cut the sweetness of a drink? If a drink is not sweet enough, it’s a ridiculously simple fix: Add more of the syrup that you used in the original mix, or add a modifier or liqueur that is sweeter than it is boozy. On the other hand, if your cocktail is too … Read more
Why did my pesto come out bitter? “Extra-virgin olive oil contains bitter tasting polyphenols coated by fatty acids, which prevent them from dispersing. If the oil is emulsified in a food processor, these polyphenols get squeezed out and the liquid mix turns bitter. How do you fix bitter taste in pesto? Add Lemon Juice – … Read more
Can you remove salt from beans? Draining and rinsing canned beans can reduce their sodium content by more than 40%. But taking just a few extra minutes is key to getting the most benefit. First, drain beans in a colander for two minutes. Then rinse the beans under cool running water for 10 seconds. How … Read more
Why do I feel better with 6 hours of sleep instead of 8? So why do people think they are able to function optimally on 6 hours of regular sleep? This is because of a natural human phenomenon known as ‘renorming’. Renorming means that we are only able to compare how we feel today to … Read more
What do I do if my cookie dough is too dry? Add more liquid ingredients in small amounts. Milk, egg yolks or egg whites, vanilla extract or even a teaspoon of water can help moisten the dough to give you less crumbly cookies. A little bit of a liquid like milk can also help your … Read more
Is frozen fruit less nutritional? Benefits of Frozen Fruit and Fresh Fruit Because fruit is frozen quickly, it retains nutritional value. If your fresh fruit is truly fresh, the nutrient value may be similar. If your fresh fruit was shipped and sat on store shelves for a while, it may contain fewer nutrient. What are … Read more
How do you reduce the heat in hot peppers? The way to remove heat from hot peppers is to dissolve the chemical that causes the ‘hotness’, Capsaicin. There are a few different chemicals that will dissolve the Capsaicin. Soaking pepper slices in alcohol, lemon juice, or lime juice will remove the heat. Although, the flavor … Read more