While you kick back, nasty bacteria go to work. Here's why you shouldn't soak those dirty dishes. You’re tired after a long day at work, and you just can’t bear the thought of cleaning all those ...

Most of us snack on a handful of dry fruits and nuts every day, assuming they’re the perfect bite-sized source of energy. And they are consumed the right way. According to nutritionists and Ayurvedic ...

You probably think cooking rice is straightforward: measure, rinse, boil, done. But traditional cultures around the world have been using a simple soaking technique for thousands of years that ...

That jar of dried herbs sitting in your kitchen cabinet might be holding back its full potential. While sprinkling dried basil into your pasta sauce or steeping chamomile for tea seems straightforward ...

I am Portland’s No. 1 spa reporter. Sure, no one has officially handed me that honor but I Googled it and no one else has claimed it, so the title is mine now. I have the credentials, believe me. I’ve ...

Why do people soak beans before cooking them? Does it give any benefits? What about soaking lentils and dried peas? The short answer is that soaking beans, though not needed, has many advantages — ...

Soaking has long captured the attention of non-Mormons, periodically going viral because of the salacious nature of a sex loophole that exposes some of the hidden lives of Church of Latter Day Saints ...

Soaking walnuts enhances their nutritional value by reducing phytic acid and improving digestibility. Soaking in water is ideal for calorie control and preserving the walnut's natural benefits, while ...

Soaking chia seeds in coconut water has become a popular health trend, and for good reason. This simple combination is refreshing and packs a nutritional punch that can benefit your overall health.