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You know all those useful kitchen tips that older people are so eager to share with the younger generation? These little tips and tricks might be called "kitchen hacks" these days, but they're still good old fashioned bits of wisdom. As with any grandmother's tales, secrets and advice, your experience may vary. Some of these pearls have survived several generations - and judging by the feedback from grandmothers, they really work.

In a new review, look for a useful compilation of the top 100 culinary cooking lifehacks that are sure to come in handy in the kitchen.

Good health, high energy levels and a strong immune system are directly dependent on nutrition. It is the foundation that everyone needs to build a beautiful body and improve the functioning of all body systems.

Since its discovery - around 900 AD - coffee has been the subject of an incredible number of myths. Today, the data about it continues to be updated, but it is still unclear whether coffee has more benefits or harms. There is information that this drink reduces the risk of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, protects brain cells from aging and is an inhibitor of the mTOR gene, which prolongs life. So far - only in lab animals, but who knows! At the same time, coffee speeds up heart rate, leads to pressure fluctuations, can provoke an exacerbation of gastritis, increase "bad" cholesterol (with regular use of more than 5 cups a day) and disrupt sleep, which is very important for controlling appetite and preserving youthful skin. At the same time, nutritionists believe that moderate coffee consumption does not contradict the basic principles of good nutrition, and the decision whether to drink it or not is a matter of personal choice.

Tender, juicy and crispy... In the modern world, the special flavor of bacon has become a faithful companion of various dishes - from the familiar scrambled eggs to unusual desserts. We propose to go on a culinary journey and get acquainted with the traditions of various countries, in the cuisines of which this delicious pork meat is actively used.

Fruits and berries (the same fruit, but smaller in size) are a treasure trove of flavor and benefits. They are rich in vitamins, trace elements, antioxidants, fiber, fruit acids and pectin. According to WHO recommendations, an adult should eat an average of 200 g of fruit per day. Let's find out how to get the maximum benefit from them and not to harm the body.

Imagine a situation: a person wants to lose weight. He starts counting calories and exercising regularly. Everything seems to be going well, the trainer is satisfied and advises him to switch to protein shakes. After two or three weeks, the weight starts to creep up, swellings appear, and the newly appeared vivacity disappears along with the bright thoughts about the new shape... "Bad shakes?" you ask. "Egg white intolerance," the lab will answer.

Cooking is a very important aspect that nutritionists pay a lot of attention to.

The method of cooking a dish depends not only on its caloric content, but also on the extent to which the original amount of nutrients can be preserved.