Who Would Have Thought? 6 Not-So-Common Food Tips

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In May, Women’s Health Magazine published “50 Food Tips That Will Change Your Life!” with the help of several food bloggers.  We were so surprised by some and others were so useful that we had to share a few with you.  Six actually.  Here they are:



1. Spritz your cheese grater with nonstick spray before using it to make shredding—and cleaning—easier. — Aida Mollenkamp, of Pairs Well with Food (aidamollenkamp.com)

 2. Want a more flavorful salad? Make sure the lettuce is completely dry-it helps the dressing stick. — Sara Forte, of Sprouted Kitchen (sproutedkitchen.com)

3. Avoid messy stains and get at a pomegranate's arils faster by slicing it in half, then submerging it in a bowl of water. The seeds will sink while the pith floats, making them easy to separate. —Julie Fagan, of Peanut Butter Fingers (pbfingers.com)

4. Light italian salad dressing is a marvelous shortcut for adding flavor to homemade salsa. Add 1/4 cup to three cups of salsa. —Clay Dunn, of The Bitten Word (thebittenword.com)

5. When grilling flank or skirt steak, marinate it for 10 minutes after cooking instead of before. It adds amazing, full flavor in a tenth of the time. —Clay Dunn, of The Bitten Word (thebittenword.com)

6. You can learn a lot by reading the comments other people leave about online recipes. I've made super-salty soup one too many times! Reading feedback from others who say "Be sure to reduce the salt" can really save a recipe—and reduce its sodium content! —Julie Fagan, of Peanut Butter Fingers (pbfingers.com)

What food tips do you have to share?  Have you tried any of these?


Original Feature, “50 Food Tips That Will Change Your Life!” compiled by Women’s Health Magazine

Best Teen Diets recommends healthy well balanced eating that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and low-fat or fat-free dairy. We offer nutrition information for teens, parents and educators that emphasizes the importance of healthy eating for teens. For more information visit www.bestteendiets.org

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