Breakfast in a Potato

For a big savory brunch that features eggs, potato and lots of bacon, your search ends here. Dig into this easy to prepare baked potato. Prep Time: 5 Minutes

NOTE -A variety of

vegetarian and vegan substitutes can mimic the smoky, salty, and savory flavors of bacon, using bases like tempeh, tofu, mushrooms, rice paper, or store-bought products

Ingredients (Serves 2) 

 

3 large baked potatoes  

 

Butter  

 

3 eggs 

 

3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled / Use veg sub.

 

3 tbsp shredded Cheddar cheese  

 

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped  

 

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:  

 

1. Lay the baked potato on its side and slice off 1/3 of it, cutting lengthwise. Then, using a spoon remove the center of the potato forming a bowl. 

 

2. Place ½ tablespoon butter in the center of each potato then gently break an egg into the center – try not to break the yolk. 

 

3. Top each with bacon, cheese and parsley, then season with salt and pepper. 

 

4. Bake at 425°F for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy while hot!

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15 Foods you should never eat if you've high BP

 

A considerable amount of people today are suffering from a condition known as high blood pressure or hypertension. It is the condition where the speed of the blood inside the blood vessels increases to an alarming level. This weakens the walls of the vessels and also causes the heart to pump at a faster pace. This fast pumping of the heart results in the over-exertion of the heart, and that can cause many heart diseases. However, this condition can be lessened by eating a specific food. It can also be aggravated and made worse by the use of certain foodstuff. Here is a list of 15 food items that a person with high blood pressure should keep at arm’s length.

1. Salt

Salt is the prime criminal when it comes to high blood pressure. When the sodium content in our diet is increased, it disturbs the delicate ionic balance of the human body. This results in the kidneys being unable to filter the blood properly as the blood has a high level of sodium content. When the kidneys do not produce proper urine, the water content of blood increases which increases blood pressure. According to nutritionists, the daily intake of sodium for a healthy individual, so that he/she does not suffer from hypertension, should not exceed 1500 milligrams.  

2. Canned soups

  Canned soups may look extremely nutritious when you are looking at their advertisements in which they promote the use of healthy veggies that provide nutrition. However, in reality, canned soups are a major aggravator of hypertension. These canned goods are loaded with a sodium content that increases the speed of the flow of blood. Therefore, while selecting a canned soup, a person should make sure he goes for a can with a “low sodium” label on it.

3. Deli-meats

Deli-meats are processed meats. They have been made to last longer and to stay unspoiled. They are used to make quick sandwiches and are considered nutritious. However, these meats contain a large amount of sodium content. Almost a two-ounce serving of the regular deli-meat has about 600 milligrams of sodium content. When this deli meat is paired with other ingredients to make a sandwich, the sodium content reaches alarming levels. 

4. Chinese take-outs

  Chinese take-outs are a favorite for people these days. When living in a fast-paced society, places that offer these budget-friendly and quick food items are considered saviors. However, this is not the case. Chinese take-out places use oils that are sodium content rich. That is why sautéed veggies in a Chinese place look so shiny. Also, Chinese take-out contains a large quantity of canned sauces as well as other sodium-rich ingredients that cause hypertension.

5. Frozen Pizzas

Frozen pizzas are considered to be a quick fix when lunch isn’t cooked or when you feel too lazy to get something to eat. Pop them in the oven and wait till the cheese starts the melt and the dough turns crispy and golden. However, to conserve the frozen pizzas, a large amount of salt is used. This high sodium concentration aggravates blood pressure and causes various heart diseases.

6. Tomato sauce can

Pre-made sauces are also sodium bombs. Salt is used as a preservative in these sauces, and this salt causes a disturbance in the electrolyte balance of the body. When the electrolyte balance is disturbed, the kidneys get disturbed as well, and the blood pressure increases. Therefore, your favorite pasta dish could be causing your high blood pressure because of the canned tomato sauce used in it. 

7. Pickles

To preserve anything, salt is used. And pickles are salted and preserved vegetables that are dipped in oil or vinegar for fermentation and flavor. These pickles are eaten as a side as well as put in various sandwiches and burgers all around the world. The extremely high sodium content in these aggravates blood pressure and can turn even a simple cucumber into a sodium bomb.   

8. Alcohol

There is not one health benefit of drinking alcohol. Intake of a large amount of alcohol causes a temporary increase in blood pressure, but prolonged abuse of alcohol results in increased levels of blood pressure and this causes hypertension along with other heart diseases. Intake of a large quantity of alcohol also causes obesity, and obese people are more liable to have high blood pressure. Thus, a person should limit their alcohol consumption as much as possible. 

9. Baked goods

Baked goods may look healthy because of the brilliant smells and the amazing taste of it. Plus, the idea of something being freshly baked sounds very healthy and nutritious. However, baked goods are rich in sugar content, and this sugar also causes a spike in blood pressure. Furthermore, in slices of bread, pastries, and croissants – salt is added. This salt increases blood pressure levels due to an increased level of sodium in the bloodstream. 

10. Bacon

Bacon is a calorie bomb. They are sticks of fats that are fried in cholesterol pools. The worst thing is that people eat this for breakfast and breakfast is the most important and vital meal of the day. Therefore, eating something this unhealthy, this early in the morning has even more adverse effects than eating it at another time would. Due to the fat content of bacon, the blood pressure rises, and this results in overexertion of the heart.

11. Coffee

Coffee is an excellent drink in the morning, and it is an amazing substituent of energy drinks. However, unprecedented and uncontrolled use of caffeine-rich drinks can result in a spike in blood pressure, and this causes hypertension of the heart. Coffee also causes a person to lose their libido; thus the use of coffee should be reduced. Furthermore, the spike in blood pressure caused by coffee intake is sudden and therefore can cause more harm.   

12. Candies

Candies, toffees, and chocolate bars also cause an increase in the sodium levels of the body. They also spike up the sugar levels violently, and this results in increased blood pressure as well. The intake of a large amount of sugary foods also causes obesity which is directly relative to the overexertion of the heart and the increase of blood pressure. 

13. Carbonated drinks

Carbonated drinks also supply nothing more than an unhealthy stream of sugary content. Carbonated drinks cause a lot of diseases and aggravate the blood pressure as well. Carbonated beverages also ruin the oral health of a person and cause dehydration. This dehydration further causes electrolyte imbalance in the body and results in hypertension and blood pressure increase. The avoidance of carbonated drinks can create a healthier lifestyle. 

14. Red meat

Every doctor’s first advice to a person suffering from high blood pressure is to avoid or altogether boycott red meat. Red meat is a major source of haem iron to the body. This haem iron is directly related to the blood pressure levels of the human body. The red meat also contains more sodium content than white meat and sea-food; therefore, the use of red meat should be lessened to control blood pressure and avoid hypertension. 

15. Donuts

 

 Donuts are every age group’s favorite snack. However, these little snacks are incredibly unhealthy. They destroy the oral health of a person by acid deposition inside the mouth. They cause obesity which directly co-relates with hypertension and exertion of the heart. Consumption of donuts also spikes sugar level which causes a further aggravation of the blood pressure levels.

 

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Foods That Can be Microwaved!

You might be surprised to learn that your microwave can do so much more than just heating up frozen dinners. With these clever microwave hacks, you can unlock its full potential and discover how versatile this handy kitchen appliance can be. From softening sugar to frothing milk, whipping up French toast, and beyond, these hacks will transform the way you use your microwave.

1. Peel Garlic Quickly

Nuke your garlic bulbs for 15 seconds and the skin will slide off like magic. This is because the water in the garlic steams and breaks down the bonds that exist between the clove and the skin for fast removal. 

 

 2. Rescue Stale Bread 

 If you have forgotten to completely close your bagel or bread bag, simply wrap the loaf in a moist paper towel and zap it for twenty seconds. The moisture in the towel will soak into the bread, making it fresh again, but not soggy.

3. Juice Fruit with Ease 

Before juicing a lemon or orange, microwave the uncut fruit for ten seconds. The microwave will loosen the fibers inside the fruit and make it easier to juice every last drop! 

 

4. Toast Nuts Fast

Put a handful of nuts in a microwave-safe bowl, toss with some oil, and microwave in 60-second increments, stirring after every minute. Overall cooking time depends on the type of nut, but expect it to take around 5 minutes. 

 

5. De-clump Brown Sugar 

When your brown sugar is as hard as a rock, try this. Moisten a paper towel, place it in the sugar bag, then zap in the microwave for 25 seconds. The moisture from the towel will transfer to the sugar and make it easier to scoop. 

 

6. Smooth Crystallized Honey If your glass jar of honey has crystallized in the back of your cupboard, simply remove the lid, and heat it in the microwave for 30-40 second increments until it returns to its original smooth texture. 

 

7. Peel Veggie Skin Faster

Hard root vegetables and squashes can be tough to peel. To make your job easier, place the vegetable in your microwave for 2-3 minutes on power and the skin should become more pliable for peeling and cutting – just be careful when removing the hot veggie so you don’t burn your skin. 

 

8. Cook Crispier Bacon 

Place a bowl upside down on a plate. Drape the bacon strips over the bowl, then microwave for one minute per slice of bacon. As its grease drips onto the plate, the bacon will become mouth-wateringly crispy. 

 

9. Froth Milk 

You don’t need an expensive cappuccino to froth your milk. Instead, pour some milk into a mason jar, no more than half full (to leave room for foam). Screw on the lid and vigorously shake for 30 to 60 seconds. The milk will turn to froth. Remove the lid and microwave for 30 seconds so the foam rises. 

 

10. Concoct French Toast 

Care for some tasty brunch? Rub a pat of butter on the bottom of a mug; fill to the top with chopped bread. In a separate cup, mix 1 egg, 3 tablespoons milk, and a sprinkle of cinnamon with a fork. Pour the mixture into the cup and microwave for one minute.  

 

11. Soften Collard Greens

Collard greens make delicious, healthy wraps, but are prone to cracking and splitting when stiff. To relax a leaf for a wrap, wash well and microwave for ten seconds. 

 

12. Flavor Butter 

Try this twist on classic bread and butter. Microwave 1 stick of cubed unsalted butter for 30-second intervals, until melted. Add a pinch of salt and fresh sage leaves. Continue heating in 30-second intervals until fragrant. Drizzle on bread for an earthy, savory flavor.

13. Break hard gur/ jaggery

Normally the jaggery we buy comes in hard round shape and difficult to break. Earlier, I used to hammer it. Then found an easier way to microwave the jaggery by tearing the rapper for 1 minute in high power. Most jaggery then you can cut into pieces with a knife. If not microwave for another 30 seconds not more.

14. Roast chips or puffed rice/ pori

At times due to humidity, your chips or pori may get soft, then spread it on a micro safe plate for a minute, it will become crisp.

15. Soften bread

My grandsons don't like toasted bread. I put the slices with butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds depending on the number of slices, the butter can be spread easily, they'll get warm soft bread to eat !

16. Reheating foods

Whether it is rice or veges that I want to quickly reheat, I spread in a micro safe plate for a minute.

 

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50 Great Kitchen Tips and Tricks

Some people hate to enter the kitchen, while many like me would love to spend a lot of time there. During winter, of course, it is the best place at home, as it is warmer than any other place at home. But, in summer, one is keen to be out from the kitchen as early as possible. 

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Neat Kitchen Tricks and Hacks

Kitchen is the place where ladies spend most of their time. If we can learn some tricks and hacks which can save us time, there is nothing like it.

1. Use the cutting board’s hole

When dropping cut vegetables into a salad bowl, pan or pot, drag them through the hole created by the cutting board’s handle. This way, vegetables won’t fly all over the place. 

2. Preserve bacon in the freezer

Worried about your bacon going bad? Take parchment paper and fold it like an accordion. Place the bacon strips between the folds and put in the freezer.

3. Use onion rings when frying eggs

If you want your sunny side up or omelet to be perfectly round, pour the egg into an onion ring. The onion itself will lend a lot of flavor to the egg.

4. Keep barbecued fish from sticking

To keep fish from dehydrating and sticking to the grill, lay it on a “bed” of lemon slices. The lemony zest will also improve upon the flavor.

5. Heat things evenly in the microwave

Arrange your food in a ring and leave the center vacant when microwaving food. Your food should be evenly heated.

6. Keep the tomato tucked in

To prevent tomato slices from sliding out of the sandwich while eating, wrap them in whatever cold cut slices you’re using in your sandwich, or you can wrap in lettuce or thin cabbage leaves !

7. Re-crisp soggy chips

If your chips are getting soggy due to humidity, put lay them out on a paper towel over a plate and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.

8. Peel hard-boiled eggs neatly

Before peeling the shell off, put the egg in cold water and let it cool off.

9. Rinse apples in hot water before cleaning

Put apples in hot water before you wash and clean them. This will remove the coating of wax on the apple.

10. Reuse toothpick containers

Plastic toothpick containers are perfectly-shaped and reusable as salt, pepper or spice shakers.

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