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From maintaining hygiene practices to enhancing flavors, this engaging video offers a holistic approach to both food safety and skillful cooking.
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00:00Hello, your luxury bag package has arrived.
00:03We have a super romantic recipe for you.
00:07It'll especially be great for Valentine's Day or your someone special's birthday.
00:13Breakfast could not get any cuter than this.
00:16Now this hack is going to take your veggie sandwiches to a whole other level.
00:22Just be careful with the boiling hot oil.
00:24Fill the fried dough pocket with your favorite vegetables and bon appetit.
00:31Oh, this video is making me hungry already.
00:34You might want to write down the ingredients in your recipe book for this one.
00:40You know, just to remember everything later.
00:43One color is not enough, by the way.
00:46If you want this cookie to be a joyful burst of color, that is.
00:51Don't worry, the colors are going to be bright and gorgeous after they're baked.
00:57Make sure not to burn them.
00:58I somehow always manage to do that.
01:03Cookies and milk, everyone?
01:10Potatoes must be one magical vegetable, wouldn't you agree?
01:14Because there are probably more than a thousand different dishes you can make with them.
01:22And they're all delicious.
01:24There are two types of people at a cafe.
01:26Those who get a slice of cake or those who get a cookie.
01:31But I personally get both.
01:33Talk about having a sweet tooth, am I right?
01:37We already made colorful cookies, so why not make a rainbow cake now?
01:43Are you throwing a big party at your home soon?
01:47Then this dish is just for you.
01:49Because it's super easy to prepare, it's big, it's filling, and it's delicious.
01:55Oh, and did I mention it probably would take 15 minutes to prepare?
02:01Look at the cheese melt, makes my mouth water.
02:06I could eat this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
02:10Vegetables have a bad reputation, you know.
02:13Most people think they're boring and tasteless.
02:18But we're here to fix that common misconception.
02:22Something can be both nutritious and yummy at the same time.
02:27Take these carrot rolls for example.
02:30They could be a great alternative if you're not fond of eating sushi.
02:35Just make sure to dip them in soy sauce for the full experience.
02:40Here's a quick meal you can prepare just with everyday breakfast items that you already have in your fridge.
02:49And it's super fresh and healthy.
02:52Perfect dinner for hot summer nights if you ask me.
02:55Add the topping of your choice and enjoy.
02:58Another example of how vegetables are tasty gifts from Mother Nature.
03:03This kind of looks like a forest, wouldn't you agree?
03:07The key here is to leave no empty space behind.
03:11By the way, having a good oven is key if you want to experiment in the kitchen.
03:17Let's say it's the middle of the night.
03:18There's no takeout place left open, but you're craving some fast food.
03:25This is just the recipe for that.
03:28Come on, admit it.
03:29You thought this was going to be a version of pizza, right?
03:34Anyone want crunchy pasta?
03:36This is healthier than store-bought chips, you know.
03:40By the way, here's a fun fact about pasta that not many people know.
03:45The first reports of people eating pasta actually came from China.
03:53Speaking of sausages, I'm on a fun fact roll here, so here's one about hot dogs for you.
04:00The world record for hot dog eating is 76.
04:03Let's just hope the person who broke it was okay after eating them.
04:09Anyway, back to our delicious hot dog egg crepes.
04:12Well, if you have a better name for these, don't hesitate to let me know in the comments.
04:19From the looks of it, that avocado needs a bit more time to ripen up.
04:24But since it's going into the blender, that shouldn't be a big problem.
04:30I suggest you blend that for a couple of minutes to achieve a smooth paste with no clumps.
04:37I assume that's cream cheese.
04:39Who needs a dipping bowl, am I right?
04:42Great for Super Bowl season.
04:43You won't need to do the dishes after having guests over.
04:48I prefer my popcorn with melted butter.
04:52Well, that goes for corn on the cob, too.
04:55I can already tell this is going to taste amazing.
04:59Hey, they should start selling these in movie theaters as well.
05:04This will not be one of your regular fried potatoes, people.
05:07Trust me.
05:10I know you have the urge to cut small cubes, but make sure to keep the potato in one piece.
05:15Otherwise, this won't work.
05:20Have you ever heard that Cleopatra supposedly took milk baths
05:23to keep her skin looking young and healthy?
05:29Well, don't get me wrong.
05:30These milk ice cubes are not for that.
05:34That's one way to cool down coffee.
05:37Somebody's making a real mess in the kitchen.
05:41Why not put the whole bag in the water?
05:43It'll be much safer and cleaner.
05:47That's one sharp knife you got there.
05:49But here's another way you can use it.
05:53Looks like you're going to have to get your hands dirty.
05:57And in some cases, touching raw meat with your bare hands may not be a good idea.
06:04That's where this cold water hat comes in handy.
06:07Pun intended.
06:09Sometimes you might not have the time to make dough.
06:13In those cases, using bread would work perfectly fine to prepare delicious snacks.
06:21You know what?
06:22This is not fair.
06:23I can't continue my diet plan anymore, especially after learning about incredible recipes like this one.
06:32That may look like a plastic sheet, but it's actually rice paper, so very much edible.
06:40These chips could be a healthier alternative for your kid's lunch bag.
06:46Trust me, there's no way they won't like how these taste.
06:51This next quick recipe is going to bring a whole other level to frozen yogurt.
06:58We're adding berries here, but feel free to pick any fruit you want.
07:04I call these frozen yogurt crackers.
07:07Do you have a milk frother at home?
07:10If your answer is yes, then great, because that's all you need to prepare instant banana milk for yourself.
07:19Yep, you don't even need a glass.
07:22You can put them in an ice bowl to keep your drink cold and fresh.
07:28Are we making chocolate crepes?
07:30Count me invested.
07:33By the way, any type of chocolate bar will work for this.
07:38The trick here is to have enough oil in the pan as well as to heat it beforehand.
07:45Add some powdered sugar on top to make it look like it's out of the hands of a Michelin star
07:49chef.
07:53This is the stuff that dreams are made of.
07:56Something sweet?
07:57Check.
07:58Now it's time for another savory recipe.
08:02You can use both mashed or grated potatoes to make this one.
08:05The choice is up to you.
08:06Just make sure they're freshly prepared.
08:12Add a cup of flour and an egg.
08:14Then cook the mixture until it's golden brown.
08:18Your potato waffles are ready to be served.
08:23Wow, it's lunchtime.
08:25You choose a delicious-looking piece of chicken, but oh no, it ends up on the floor instead of your
08:30mouth.
08:31You quickly pick it up and eat it anyway.
08:34Because there is the five-second rule, you know.
08:36The bad bacteria simply won't have enough time to hop on your food off the floor if you're fat enough.
08:42But is it real or is it just an urban legend?
08:46Some folks like to credit the famous Genghis Khan, the founder and ruler of the Mongol Empire, for the whole
08:52thing.
08:53According to the tale, if food fell on the floor at banquets, it was fair game as long as Khan
08:59said so.
08:59His food was supposedly so special that it was good for anyone, no matter where it landed.
09:05Back in the day, people didn't know much about those pesky microorganisms and how they could make a sit.
09:11So eating dropped food wasn't really considered taboo.
09:15They figured if they wiped off the visible dirt, it was good to go.
09:19And that's how the Khan rule came to be.
09:22Hey, maybe they just had outstanding immune systems.
09:25Meanwhile, let's fast forward to the queen of culinary TV herself, Julia Child.
09:31As she whipped up mouth-watering meals on her show, The French Chef, some viewers claimed they saw her drop
09:38lamb, chicken, or even a turkey on the floor.
09:41But in reality, it was a potato pancake that landed on the stovetop, not the floor.
09:46In the spirit of having some fun in the kitchen, Julia famously said,
09:51But you can always pick it up, and if you are alone in the kitchen, who is going to see?
09:56And just like that, the misremembered story became part of popular culture.
10:01In real life, when your food hits the floor, it's like a bacteria magnet.
10:06That chicken piece is bound to pick up some unwanted microbial hitchhikers.
10:11You just can't give your fallen lunch a quick sanitizing session like you would with your hands.
10:16As for the 5-second rule, it's not all so simple.
10:20Some foods may have a better chance of survival after taking a tumble.
10:24Researchers from Rutgers University discovered that moisture, surface type, and contact time all play a role in the degree of
10:32cross-contamination.
10:33Foods with high moisture levels, like juicy watermelon, are the biggest culprits for contamination.
10:39That means they attract more bacteria than any other food tested.
10:44And not all environments and surfaces are created equal.
10:48Carpet had a low transfer rate in the experiment.
10:51Stainless steel and wood had higher transfer rates.
10:54In a different study, researchers swabbed the floors around the University of Illinois in the lab, hall, dormitory, and cafeteria
11:02to see how many organisms they could find.
11:05They were surprised to see very few microorganisms.
11:09It was probably because most malicious bacteria, like salmonella, listeria, or E. coli, can't survive without moisture, and the floors
11:18were all dry.
11:19But even on dry, sterile surfaces, germs relocated onto cookies and gummy bears in less than 5 seconds.
11:26For some foods, it takes less than 1 second for the transfer to begin.
11:30So, the 5 second rule doesn't really rule, after all.
11:34It's more of an urban legend and a psychological trick your mind plays on you.
11:40Experimental psychologists explain that when it comes to decision-making, we humans don't always go through a rigorous risk-benefit
11:47analysis.
11:48Nah, we rely on our brain's trusty sidekicks, called heuristics.
11:52These little shortcuts help us make lightning-fast decisions based on whatever info we've got at hand.
11:59Sometimes, these shortcuts can lead us in the wrong direction, though, like in the case of germs.
12:04Those are invisible little troublemakers, and food is real and valuable.
12:08So, when you drop a precious piece of food on the floor, say, a yellow peanut M&M, your brain
12:14goes like,
12:15Hey, I can't see any germs, so it must be safe to snatch it up.
12:20Not every floor snack will make you sick, but it also depends on you.
12:25Our immune systems, especially in the very young and the very old, can be a bit more fragile and vulnerable.
12:31So, it's crucial not to pass on this questionable habit to the little ones.
12:36Remember, they're always watching!
12:39Another popular food-related myth is that carbs are always bad for you.
12:44In reality, some carbs are pretty important because they're converted into fuel for our bodies.
12:50You can find those complex carbs, as they're called, in plant-based foods.
12:54They're the ones that keep our digestive system happy and our metabolism in check.
13:00The real villains are the simple carbs.
13:02Manufacturers add them to processed foods, like starches and sugars.
13:07When we gobble them up, they quickly turn into blood sugar, causing all sorts of havoc.
13:12Think sudden spikes, feeling hungry again in no time, and some more serious consequences for your health.
13:18The good carbs come packed with nutritional goodies, like fiber and bran, which makes them digest slower and release glucose
13:25gradually.
13:26To make smarter carb choices, try going for whole-grain bread alternatives and swap soda for sparkling water.
13:33You can also try the plate method.
13:36Fill half your plate with fiber-rich, starch-free veggies.
13:40Reserve a quarter for starchy delights, like potatoes or a fruity treat.
13:44And the last quarter is for proteins.
13:46Fish, poultry, beans, nuts, eggs, and lentils should become your new dietary besties.
13:53Now, frozen or canned fruits and veggies aren't useless, like the rumor has it.
13:58Studies have shown that frozen, dried, juiced, or canned plant-based foods can be just as nutritious as their fresh
14:05counterparts.
14:06You just need to keep an eye out for any sneaky added ingredients, like sugars, saturated fats, or sodium.
14:13High temperatures during the canning process can cause some vitamins, like C and B, to take a hit.
14:19But those vitamins can be a bit sensitive to heat and air in general, so they might leave even during
14:25regular cooking and storage at home.
14:27Some canned foods, like tomatoes and corn, actually release more antioxidants when they're heated up.
14:35Now, have you ever tried adding celery to your diet just because eating it is supposed to burn more calories
14:42than you take in?
14:43Experts say that negative-calorie foods are nothing more than a fantastical idea.
14:48Sure, the process of munching and digesting celery burns a few calories, but not a significant amount.
14:55There may be around 10 calories in a hefty celery stick, but the body only uses one-fifth of that
15:01to process it.
15:02So it's still a calorie-plus situation.
15:05Plus, you'll unlikely survive just on celery, and it's often a gateway to more yummy foods like cream cheese or
15:12peanut butter.
15:13Hey, tell me about it.
15:14Meanwhile, high-fiber, water-dense fruits and veggies, like celery, can indeed have value as weight-loss allies.
15:21They fill up your stomach and increase satiety, preventing you from gorging on more calories later.
15:27But they won't magically burn off the calories you've already consumed.
15:32Some people claim that certain foods or beverages make your body work harder.
15:37For example, your body needs to warm up cold water to a toasty 98 degrees Fahrenheit.
15:42But there's no solid research to support the idea that cold-water drinkers burn significantly more calories.
15:49Maybe a measly 5 calories if you're lucky.
15:52Caffeine, guanine, taurine, and green tea extracts have been touted for their metabolism-boosting properties.
15:59But again, we're talking about a tiny boost that could potentially result in losing around 10 pounds over a year.
16:07So, looks like the best way to keep your calories under control is to consume fewer of them than you
16:13burn through exercise, not just digestion.
16:17Carbonated water isn't any worse than its still version.
16:20When carbon dioxide and water get together, they chemically react to create a weak acid called carbonic acid.
16:27It tickles the same nerve receptors in your mouth as mustard.
16:31That's why you get that delightful and prickly sensation.
16:34Although carbonated water is a bit acidic, drinking it won't make your entire body acidic.
16:40Your kidneys and lungs step in to remove any excess carbon dioxide from your system.
16:45And it's not terrible for your tooth enamel.
16:48One study found that sparkling mineral water had only a slight impact on enamel compared to still water.
16:54It was a whopping 100 times less damaging than a sugary soft drink.
16:59So, keep your bubbly drink sugar-free and you should be safe and healthy.