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The number of weekly working hours that increases your chances of high alcohol intake. A new
scientific analysis found that people who worked longer hours were more likely to engage in risky
alcohol consumption, which is defined as 14 or more drinks per week for women. If you find that
workinglongdaysmakesyoumorelikelytochoosealcohol,it’stimetocutbackyourhoursand
head to the gym for a healthier form of stress relief.Ditch the fridge!
Modern refrigeration is a lifesaver but not for certain foods. Here are 10 foods you
should never chill to maintain best quality and longevity.1 }AvocadosDon’t store an underripe avocado in the fridge, but an already ripe
or cut avocado can be refrigerated.
2 }BasilThis fresh herb wilts faster in the fridge.
3 }BreadUnless it’s sliced sandwich bread you’ll use up in a few days, the fridge
will dry out bread quickly.
4 }CoffeeWhole or ground beans will lose flavour and absorb other odours
from the fridge.
5 }GarlicCloves and heads of garlic sprout and get rubbery in the fridge.
6 }HoneyRefrigeration will cause honey to crystalise. Instead, store it tightly
sealed in the cupboard.
7 }Olive oilThis oil will condense and harden in the fridge.
8 }OnionsThe moisture of the fridge will turn onions soft and mouldy.
9 }PotatoesThe cold fridge will quickly convert a potato’s starch to sugar, giving
it a gritty texture.
10 }TomatoesRefrigeration causes tomatoes to lose the flavour and turn mealy.FAT-FREE BUFFALO BITES
Makes 8 servings
Serve these tasty cauliflower
bitesas a veggie stand-in for
buffalo wings. They’ve got all the
flavour you’d expect, but they’re
virtually fat-free and help sneak
in a serving of vegetables!
½ cup white whole-wheat fl our
½ cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 head cauliflower, cut into
bite-size pieces (about
8 cups)
1 teaspoon melted butter
2⁄3 cup hot sauce
Preheat oven to 230°C degrees.
In a medium bowl, whisk together
flour, water, garlic powder and
salt. Toss cauliflower pieces in the
batter, using a fork to turn each
piece until coated. Lift cauliflower
pieces out of the batter, letting
excess drip back into bowl. Place
pieces on a baking sheet misted
with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake cauliflower for 15 minutes,
turning pieces halfway through
baking time. In a large bowl,
combine melted butter and hot
sauce. Toss baked cauliflower
pieces with the hot-sauce mixture.
Lift cauliflower pieces out of the
hot sauce mixture, letting excess
drip back into the bowl. Return
cauliflower pieces to the baking
sheet and bake for an additional
25 minutes, or until pieces
become crispy. Let cool five to 10
minutes before serving with celery
sticks and dressing, if desired.
Nutrition facts per serving (1 cup
each):calories 59, total fat 1 g,
saturated fat 0 g, carbs 11 g, fi bre
3 g, sugar 2 g, salt 0.6g, protein
3grecipe makeover22 | JULY/AUG 2015 | oxygenmag.com.au
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