Olives make for a great healthy snack and tasty ingredient in pizza, salads, and martinis. Although consuming freshly picked fruit seems ideal, both green and black olives are naturally quite bitter and therefore inedible. For this reason, olives are typically cured or pickled to extend their shelf life. Olive Shelf Life Freshly picked olives are processed within one or two ...

String cheese has become an ideal snack due to its portability and protein content. As a result, some have questioned prolonging its shelf life and if doing so is possible. Fortunately, string cheese freezes quite well but there are some things to keep in mind before stuffing the freezer with this nutritious cheese. Quality String Cheese Other than taste preference, ...

Alfredo sauce is an American cream-based white pasta and pizza sauce inspired by Italy’s fettuccine al burro, a mixture of butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Alfredo sauce made from scratch is typically made with heavy cream or half and half, butter, cheese (such as parmesan or mozzarella), and seasonings. In supermarkets, ready-made versions of the sauce can also be found. Others ...

Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative for those who are lactose intolerant or have other dietary restrictions. It is also suitable for cooking and baking since almonds are low in sugar, phosphorus, and calories. Additionally, almond milk is rich in calcium as well as vitamin D and vitamin E. To keep almond milk fresh, it is typically stored in the ...

Bagels are typically made from wheat and yeast dough that is boiled before baking to give them their unique shape. The donut-shaped bread is an everyday breakfast staple, sandwich base, and snack. Variations of the traditional yeast-leaven bagel include sourdough, rye, wholewheat, and multigrain. Some bakers also use additional toppings like poppy seeds, cinnamon, sesame seeds, chocolate chips, onion, cheese, ...

Black beans are a type of legume, not to be confused with black-eyed peas. They have a similar flavor profile but slightly blander and less sweet. Black beans are a good source of plant-based protein. They are also high in fiber and vitamin B and low in saturated fats. Black beans have a low Glycemic Index (GI) for a carbohydrate-rich ...

One of the best ways to preserve bok choy is by freezing it. Bok choy is a leafy green vegetable that is densely packed with nutrients such as glucosinolates, beta carotene, calcium, and folate. However, it is challenging to preserve in the fridge due to its high water content, making the vegetable favorable for microorganism growth. It also tends to ...

Coconut flour has gained popularity for its nutrient and allergen-free composition. For this reason, many people consider trying or shifting to coconut flour from traditional flours. One thing people may want to know before trying coconut flour is its shelf-life. Most commercially available coconut flours have a shelf life of 12 to 18 months. However, coconut flour can last shorter ...

The macronutrients for cutting can be calculated by parameters such as body weight and lifestyle activity. A cutting phase can follow a general guideline such as the 40-30-30 rule (40% protein, 30% fat, 30% carbs) or take a more technical approach based on the calorie composition of various macronutrients. What are Macronutrients Macronutrients (macros) are major sources of energy and ...

The deadlift is a compound exercise and targets the posterior chain of the body; Ranging from the upper back to the hamstrings. However, its intense engagement of various muscle groups can burden the central nervous system (CNS). Accessory exercises help to improve deadlift performance without further compromising the central nervous system. Some of the best accessory exercises that target the ...