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7 Easy fixes for fighting office fatigue

7 Easy fixes for fighting office fatigue

- by Agencies

If you’re like many people, you probably spend much time battling office fatigue. You’re cruising right along getting work done and then, gradually at first, you feel your body beginning to slow down. Your eyes get heavy, your concentration begins to wander, and then you’re either running for a cup of coffee or an energy drink. Otherwise, there’s a good chance you’ll start to nod off at your desk and have to hope that nobody notices.

Snack attack: Try crumbly, cheesy, buttery spiced crackers

Snack attack: Try crumbly, cheesy, buttery spiced crackers

- by Associated Press

These delicate, crumbly, cheesy, buttery spiced crackers are popular in the South but should be required snacking everywhere. And while they’re mostly about the cheese, the crackers would have one-note richness without the added pizazz of some back-up spices: sweet, peppery paprika and cayenne.

For a zippy cauliflower salad, why not go to Morocco?

For a zippy cauliflower salad, why not go to Morocco?

- by Associated Press

Chermoula is a traditional Moroccan marinade made with hefty amounts of cilantro, lemon and garlic that packs a big flavor punch. While this dressing is traditionally used as a marinade for meat and fish, we decided to make it the flavor base for a zippy cauliflower salad in an effort to dress up a vegetable that can be bland and boring.

Should you eat eggs in summer?

Should you eat eggs in summer?

- by Agencies

We all have been advised not to eat eggs during summer. It is believed that eggs are hot in nature and can do more harm than good when consumed in summer. Eggs are a rich source of protein, fiber, vitamin A and multiple other nutrients. So are eggs really not good for your health if consumed in summer? Let’s find out.

Weekend hangouts

Weekend hangouts

- by Republica

Kathmandu is the city of hustle and bustle. Amidst such rush, we know you are yearning for a quick-escapade around the valley. So, here we have prepared a list of some weekend hangouts for you to choose and spend some relaxing time.

Beer diet for weight loss: Good or bad?

Beer diet for weight loss: Good or bad?

- by Agencies

Some people give up eating sweets and carbs while others stop drinking alcohol when they try to lose weight. But one man’s love for beer has turned it completely into something else.

Leonardo DiCaprio shares his concern over the water crisis in Chennai

Leonardo DiCaprio shares his concern over the water crisis in Chennai

- by Agencies

Apart from his acting skills, Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio is also known for his contribution to the improvement of the environment. The actor has been very vocal about raising awareness and he recently took to social media to share his concern over the water crisis in Chennai.

Two quick remedies to get rid of acidity at home

Two quick remedies to get rid of acidity at home

- by Agencies

Acidity is a very common problem and can happen at any time of the day (or night). You might have eaten something loaded with spices or oil and the next thing you know, you have a burning sensation in your stomach.

Are sprouted grains healthy?

Are sprouted grains healthy?

- by Agencies

Staying fit and healthy in this fast moving world has turned out to be the biggest challenge for many of us! In fact, taking out time from the hectic schedule and stressful life often becomes difficult.

The key to a crisp chopped salad is salting ahead of time

The key to a crisp chopped salad is salting ahead of time

- by Associated Press

A chopped salad, where every ingredient is cut into pieces of about the same size, offers the perfect mixture of flavors and textures in every bite. However, some vegetables get watery and soggy when you chop and dress them, and require extra attention.

10 food products that shouldn’t be placed inside a fridge

10 food products that shouldn’t be placed inside a fridge

- by Republica

Most of us have fridge in our kitchen, which is used to preserve food for longer time. We all think placing regular and leftover food inside a fridge will keep them fresh. However, actually it  is useless freezing them. Here we have listed some of them.

Make this messy, cheesy, utterly delicious grilled corn

Make this messy, cheesy, utterly delicious grilled corn

- by Associated Press

In Mexico, vendors sell this messy, cheesy, utterly delicious grilled corn from carts. To bring this street food to the home kitchen, we broiled the corn on the cob instead of heading out to the grill, first brushing it with oil to keep it from drying out.

What’s so bad about processed foods?

What’s so bad about processed foods?

- by Associated Press

Chips, soda, and frozen pizzas tend to be full of salt, sugar and fat, but now scientists are trying to understand if there’s something else about such processed foods that might be bad for us.

These cauliflower burgers are bursting with complex flavor

These cauliflower burgers are bursting with complex flavor

- by Associated Press

These North African-inspired cauliflower burgers are bursting with complex flavor, and we love the contrast between their creamy, nutty interiors and crunchy, well-browned exteriors. We found the trick was to first roast the cauliflower, which takes less than 30 minutes; this intensified its flavor and made it easy to mash the florets. Before roasting, we tossed the florets with oil, cumin, and paprika.

How to make a traditional tandoori chicken - at home

How to make a traditional tandoori chicken - at home

- by Associated Press

Traditional tandoori chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices and roasted in a superhot tandoor oven to produce tender, flavorful meat and a beautiful char. To make it at home, we built a fragrant paste, blooming ginger and garlic in oil before adding garam masala, cumin and chili powder.