| How to Treat Dry Facial Skin Posted: 13 Feb 2022 08:00 AM PST If you have dry skin on your face, chances are you feel like you've already tried everything. Even after slathering your face with all manner of lotions, creams, and oils designed for extra-dry skin, it still looks dry and flaky. Treating dry facial skin is a multi-step process that involves changing the way you wash, exfoliate, moisturize and care for your skin every day. Following a dry skin-friendly routine will clear up your dry skin and help it look bright, healthy and vibrant once more. [Edit]Starting a Cleansing and Exfoliating Routine - Try washing with water only. One of the biggest skin care mistakes you can make is washing your face with harsh cleansers. If your skin is dry, it's under-producing oils that protect your skin from flaking off. Harsh cleansers wash away the oils you do produce, making the problem worse. Instead of washing with soap of any kind, try washing with just plain water, especially when you're not wearing makeup.[1]
- Warm, not hot water should be used, since hot water can be drying. Wet a washcloth with warm water and gently run it over your face. Then pat your face dry with a clean soft towel.
- Even cleansers that are labeled as having moisturizing properties probably contain ingredients that are drying. Look at the label and read the ingredients: if you see sulfates, any type of alcohol, or salicylic acid, don't use it on your face.
- Consider the oil cleansing method. This is the best method for washing your face at night when plain water isn't going to cut it. The oil cleansing method removes makeup, dirt, sweat, and everything else without drying out your skin. It might sound counterintuitive to use oil to clean your skin, but adding oil actually attracts the oils that are there, acting as a gentle cleanser. You can tell your friends with acne to try it, too, since this method is healing for all skin types.
- Start by making an oil blend that suits your skin type. For very dry skin, jojoba oil, argan oil, and almond oil are all quite effective and nondrying. If you have oily spots, too, add some castor oil to your blend.
- Splash some warm water on your face, then use your fingers to rub the oil blend all over. This is an effective way to remove eye makeup, too, even the waterproof kind.
- Use a washcloth wet with warm water to gently remove the oil. Wipe it off using a circular motion, rinsing it out every so often. Continue until all the oil is gone.
- Repeat if you still have makeup on your face.
- Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry with a soft towel.
- Exfoliate your face a few times a week. Dry skin is actually a layer of dead skin cells that build up and begin to slough off. Removing this layer of dead, dry skin a few times a week reveals the fresh, healthy skin underneath. Try one of the following methods for exfoliating your skin:
- Use a scrub. You can make a scrub by mixing a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of ground oatmeal. Simply rub it over the dry spots in a circular motion, then rinse it off.
- If you have more buildup than a scrub can handle, try using glycolic acid or another alpha-hydroxy acid.[2][3] These acids are derived from fruit or sugar, and they exfoliate dead skin cells while strengthening the skin underneath.
- Don't scrub your skin with a brush or cloth or use a harsh body scrub. This damages and weakens the skin.
[Edit]Moisturizing Effectively - Moisturize in the morning. The jury is out on whether it's a good idea to cover your face in cream at night. Some research seems to indicate that facial cell renewal happens at night, and if you cover your face with cream, it won't naturally renew itself with healthy cells. Moisturizing in the morning, however, is a great idea, since it protects your face from pollutants, dirt, dry air, hot air, and everything else you'll encounter throughout the day that could dry out your skin. After using a washcloth wet with warm water to cleanse your face, apply a moisturizer.[4]
- Avoid moisturizers that contain alcohol. With so many moisturizers to choose from, it can be difficult to figure out which one is best for your face. One easy way to distinguish the good from the bad is to check the ingredients for alcohol. This ingredient is drying, so there's no reason to use it on your face, especially when you have dry skin. If a moisturizer has a long list of ingredients containing lots of words ending in -ohol, avoid it.
- Look for a natural moisturizer made from a blend of oils and lanolin. These protect your skin and won't dry it out.
- Use a cream-based moisturizer for the best results.[5]
- On the days when your skin is really dry, try pure argan oil or coconut oil. Choose unrefined coconut oil, since that's better for your skin than refined coconut oil.
- Do a deep moisturizing treatment. Once a week or so, treat your face to a deeply moisturizing mask that will help your skin feel renewed. Mix up a mask from natural ingredients, smooth it over your face, then rinse it off with warm water after 15 minutes. Try the following combinations:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 smashed banana
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 smashed avocado
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon milk
- Moisturize on the go with coconut oil. Bring a little container of coconut oil with you wherever you go. When you see a patch of flaky skin, apply a little oil to hydrate it and make your skin look smoother and healthier. You can also use coconut oil to treat dry, flaky lips.[6]
- Use a humidifier in your bedroom. If the air in your home is dry, it could be making your skin dry out, too. Set up a humidifier in your bedroom to keep your skin moist while you sleep. This is especially helpful during the winter when heating systems tend to make the air inside extremely dry.[7][8]
[Edit]Keeping Your Skin Healthy - Examine your makeup routine. The ingredients in your makeup may be contributing to your dry skin problem. If you can go without makeup, that would be best, but if you don't want to stop wearing it, consider switching to oil-based makeup that doesn't contain alcohol and other harsh ingredients. Look for makeup composed of ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, almond oil, beeswax, and other all-natural items that won't dry out your skin - in fact they'll nourish it.[9]
- Protect your face from the sun. The sun's rays can dry out your skin.[10] Once the healthy glow fades, the skin begins to flake and fall off. A certain amount of sun is a good thing, but it's important to protect yourself from getting burned. As someone with dry skin, however, you need to watch what ingredients your sunscreen contains. Alcohols and other chemicals can dry out your skin, so look for all-natural sunscreens.
- Consider wearing a hat instead of sunscreen, or doubling up and wearing both. It's the old-fashioned way to protect your face from the sun, and it works.[11]
- After sun exposure, moisturize your skin right away with aloe and other rich moisturizers.
- Be healthy from the inside out. The items you ingest have a big impact on the health of your skin. If you want your skin to look hydrated, healthy and glowing, adopt the following good habits. Not only will your facial skin look better, but your whole body will also feel healthier:
- Drink a lot of water. If you're dehydrated, it'll show up in your skin.
- Eat vitamin-rich foods, especially healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids. These are found in fish, fish oil, avocados, and nuts.
- Don't smoke, drink too much alcohol or take drugs. Tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs have a big effect on your skin. They can dry it out and make it look older than your true age. Cut back on these products for healthier skin.
- Don't scrub too hard, it may irritate the skin even more.
- Use the kind of scrubs with fine granules for sensitive skin.
- You can tell if you're dehydrated if your pee is a darker yellow.
- Your pee will be clear if you're well hydrated.
- Try not to use too many drying products.
- Don't use too much coconut oil. The more oil you put on your face, the less oil your skin makes. You could end up with dryer skin than you started with.
[Edit]Warnings - Remember to use sunscreen to help your skin prevent dryness.[12]
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| How to Make Soft Pretzels Posted: 13 Feb 2022 12:00 AM PST There's nothing like a big, chewy soft pretzel, complete with twists and a salty crust. Soft pretzels are classic street food fare, but you can easily make them at home. Read on to learn how to make soft pretzels from scratch. [Edit]Ingredients - 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 10 cups water
- Vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Pretzel salt or kosher salt
[Edit]Making the Dough - Proof the yeast. Mix the 1 1/2 cups warm water, sugar, and 2 tablespoons kosher salt in a large mixing bowl. Open the package of yeast and pour it into the mixture. Let it sit until the yeast starts to foam, about 5 minutes.
- Add the butter and flour. When the yeast has started to foam, pour in the melted butter and add the 4 1/2 cups of flour. Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture until the dough comes together. Start mixing faster, working the dough in circles and folding it over when necessary, until the texture of the dough becomes smooth and it begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- If you have a stand mixer, you could use the dough mixing attachment instead of doing it by hand.
- Doing this step by hand will probably take about 10 minutes, but if you use a stand mixture, it will take about 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rise. Coat a large mixing bowl with oil. Form the dough into a ball and place it in the oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and place it in a warm area in your kitchen. Let the dough sit in the bowl and rise until it has doubled in size, about an hour.
- If you want to use the same bowl you used to mix the dough, remove the dough from the bowl and clean it out, then oil it and return the dough to the bowl.
- You can let the dough rise overnight in the refrigerator if you'd like.
[Edit]Shaping the Pretzels - Separate the dough into equal pieces. Depending on how large you want the pretzels to be, you could divide the dough into 8 - 12 equal pieces. The larger the pretzels, the softer they will be on the inside. Smaller pretzels will turn out firmer and crispier.
- Roll out the dough pieces. Place a piece of dough on a floured work surface. Place your hands palms-down on top of the dough. Use your hands to roll the dough into a long rope shape. Keep rolling until you have a rope that's about long. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
- The question of how long to make the dough ropes is up to your personal preference. If you like pretzels with thin loops and large holes, make the ropes longer and thinner.
- For plumper pretzels, stop rolling when the ropes are about long.
- Shape the dough into pretzels. Lay a dough rope on a work surface in front of you. Shape it into a U. Cross the two ends of the rope over each other. Press the tips onto the bottom of the U. Use your fingers to pinch the tips a bit to make sure they stay in place. Repeat with the remaining dough ropes.
[Edit]Cooking the Pretzels - Get ready to boil and bake the pretzels. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees, and line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper. Coat the parchment paper with a little oil to keep the pretzels from sticking. In a large pot, bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil.[1]
- Make an egg wash. Place the eggs in a bowl and beat them lightly.
- Boil the pretzels. Place a pretzel in the boiling water and allow it to cook for 30 seconds. Use tongs to remove the pretzel from the water and place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pretzels.
- Glaze the pretzels with the egg wash and sprinkle them with salt. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush some beaten egg on each pretzel. Sprinkle the pretzels with pretzel salt or kosher salt. You can also add garlic salt, sesame seeds, black pepper, and other flavorings of your choice.
- Bake the pretzels. Place the pretzels in the oven and bake them for about 15 minutes, until they turn golden brown. If you like hard pretzels, reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake the pretzels for an extra 15 minutes.
- Serve the pretzels. These soft pretzels are delicious with honey mustard sauce, cheese sauce, or simply on their own. Serve them hot. You can freeze the extras and reheat them in the oven to enjoy them at a later time.
- Do not add too much flour; this will spoil the texture of the pretzels.
- Try adding a butter and cinnamon sugar coating on top.
- If you don't want to use an egg wash, olive oil also works. Butter is okay as well if you want it a little crispier.
- Buy Kosher (coarse) salt at any grocery store.
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| How to Wash Fruit and Vegetables Posted: 12 Feb 2022 04:00 PM PST Eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables is key to maintaining a healthy diet and overall lifestyle. However, the increasing number of food-borne outbreaks related to produce and growing concern about the use of pesticides on produce have made food safety an important issue in recent years. Washing your fruits and vegetables remains one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from illnesses and chemical contamination. Here are a number of ways in which you can effectively wash and handle your fruits and vegetables prior to cooking them. [Edit]Rinsing Produce with Water - Prepare produce for washing. Remove fruits and vegetables from any packaging.
- The water rinse method is effective for all fruits and vegetables. However, some types of vegetables, including broccoli, lettuce leaves, or spinach, often require additional attention and cleaning.
- If you have packaged produce labeled "ready-to-eat," "washed" or "triple washed," do not re-wash.[1]
- For fruits and vegetables that have a skin, the Food and Drug Administration recommends that you wash them BEFORE you peel them.[2]
- Remove stickers from produce. It most likely won't harm you to eat the sticker; however, this is not recommended[3] and it is best to remove them before washing. Otherwise, the part underneath the sticker will not be cleaned.
- Wash your hands. Use warm, soapy water to make sure that your hands are clean before handling any fresh produce. Wash for at least 20 seconds.[4]
- Cut away any damaged or bruised areas of your produce.[5] Bruises and cuts can allow pathogens to enter the fruit or vegetable.
- Clean your countertop, cutting boards, and utensils. After you prepare each food item, wash kitchen surfaces and utensils with hot, soapy water.
- Keeping your workspace clean is especially important if you have peeled your produce without washing it. Bacteria from the outside of raw produce can be transferred to the inside when it is cut or peeled.[6]
- Rinse produce with cool or cold water. You'll want to make sure the water is potable, meaning safe to drink.[7]
- You can use warm water, but it's best used if you're planning to cook the fruits and vegetables after washing.
- Place a colander in the sink to expedite the process of rinsing your produce. Because you can wash more than one thing at once, a colander is especially useful if you are cleaning fruit and vegetables that are loose, such as beans or fresh peas.
- Be gentle with fragile produce. Some fruits and vegetables, like raspberries, which crush easily and become mushy when they take in too much water, should not washed vigorously. Instead, put delicate produce in a colander and gently spray with water.[8]
- Mushrooms need to be cleaned differently than other vegetables. If you rinse them too much or soak them water, they will become soggy. If you must rinse them, do it lightly, with just a sprinkle of water. Dry immediately and gently with paper towels. The best way to clean mushrooms is wipe them with a clean, just damp cloth or paper towel.[9]
- Scrub any produce with a thick skin. Use a vegetable brush to scrub produce such as potatoes and carrots, which are grown in soil, or cucumbers and melons. Brushing them helps to wash away hard-to-remove microbes; just make sure the brush isn't too rough or it could damage the produce.[10]
- Inspect your produce. Make sure there are no specs of dirt or any tiny bugs remaining on your fruit and vegetables. If you find some, re-wash the produce.
- Dry produce after washing. Dry everything you have rinsed with a clean paper towel. This will remove any lingering bacteria.[11]
[Edit]Soaking Produce - Fill your sink with cool, potable water. You can also use a bucket or other container if you don't want to fill your sink.
- Use this method for fruits and vegetables with a lot of surface area (such as grapes), that are attached or packed tightly (like strawberries or blueberries) or have deep crevices (cauliflower, broccoli, and leafy greens).
- Dip your fruits and vegetables into the water and swirl or swish them around. Make sure there is a bit of movement here so that the outside of the produce can be thoroughly cleaned.
- This method is effective for grapes and other foods which have a lot of surface area and are tightly packed. Because they are immersed in water, the water can cover their entire outer surface, something that is considerably harder to do with just a rinse.
- Soak produce with a lot of nooks and crannies for 1-2 minutes. Vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, and leafy greens need extra attention because they have lots of places where dirt and microbes can hide.[12]
- Leafy greens have their own particular method for cleaning. First, separate the leaves first. Then, soak the leaves and drain them in a strainer or colander. Repeat this process. The goal here is dilution. Once finished, dry with a clean towel or salad spinner.[13]
- Soaking all kinds of fruits and vegetables - not just your greens, but fruits like strawberries too - has recently become popular. Soaking is a restorative process that can revive your produce, enhance its taste and prolong its life.[14]
- Clean everything after each use. Use warm, soapy water to wash your colander, salad spinner or basin when ready to move on to another fruit or vegetable.
[Edit]Using Other Solutions - Use distilled water to rinse and/or soak produce of all varieties. Distilled or bottled water has been filtered and purified to remove contaminants.[15]
- You can also used very clean cold tap water to clean produce instead of distilled water.
- Use a saltwater solution. Soak fruits and vegetables of all varieties in water for 5 minutes with 1-2 teaspoons of salt. Then, rinse to wash out the salt.
- Use a water-and-vinegar solution to soak produce of all varieties. Soak produce in a mixture of water and vinegar (1/2 cup distilled white vinegar per 2 cups of water) for 5-15 minutes. Then, rinse.
- This has been shown to move pesticides and reduce - though not eliminate - bacteria. This solution may, however, affect texture and taste.[16]
- Use a "fruit and veggie" commercial wash. These washes, basically rinses and other treatments, are now sold in grocery and health food stores.
- Some brands include: Dr. Mercola's Fruit and Vegetable Wash, Fit Organic Fruit and Vegetable Wash, Ozone Water Purifier XT-301, J0-4 Multi-Functional Food Sterilizer (Indoor Purification Systems, Layton, UT).
- Researchers at the University of Maine tested some of these products against a basic water wash and found no significant differences between a "fruit veggie wash" and a water wash. In fact, in some of their tests, the water wash was more effective in cleaning fruit from outside substances than the commercial washes.[17]
- Eating on the go? Fill up a spray bottle with cool water and use it to wash apples and other fruits.[18]
- Don't forget that local, farmer's market, and homegrown fruits and vegetables still need to be well washed as should those labeled "organic." [19]
- Don't shy away from eating your fruits and vegetables because you're afraid they may be contaminated with some unknown substance or bacteria. As long as you are thoroughly cleaning your produce before eating it, keep on eating your apple a day! Research shows that eating plenty of fresh produce can reduce the risk of some cancers and other diseases.[20]
[Edit]Warnings - Avoid using hot water when washing produce. Hot water will cause vegetables and fruit to shrivel, bruise or scald.
- The Food and Drug Administration does not recommend using soap or other detergents to wash produce.
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| How to Cook Noodles Posted: 12 Feb 2022 08:00 AM PST Noodles make a hearty, delicious side dish or main meal. You can whip them up in five minutes and enjoy with butter and cheese, or dress them up with a special sauce when you have guests over. They're wonderful in soups and casseroles, too. Different types of noodles require different cooking methods, but they're all equally easy to prepare. Read on to learn how to cook wheat or egg noodles, rice noodles, mung-bean noodles, or buckwheat (soba) noodles. [Edit]Cooking Wheat or Egg Noodles - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill up a big saucepan and place it on a burner over high heat.
- Drop a pinch of salt in the water. This helps flavor the noodles and helps the water boil at a higher temperature, reducing the cooking time.
- Place the noodles in the boiling water. If you have long, thin noodles, like spaghetti, you might need to break them in half to fit them all in the pot.
- Don't add the noodles until the water has come to a rolling boil, or they'll end up getting soggy and mushy.
- Add the noodles gently so you don't splash hot water back onto your skin.
- Boil the noodles until tender. Depending on how thick the noodles are, you may need to boil them from anywhere from 5 minutes to 12. Read the instructions on your noodle package to determine the correct time.[1]
- Test to see whether the noodles are done. Pull out one noodle with a fork or slotted spoon. Taste the noodle. It should be soft enough to easily chew, but still have a bit of bite, meaning the noodle is 'al dente.' You can also try these other ways of testing whether the noodles are done:
- Toss a noodle against the wall. If the noodle sticks, it's ready.
- Look at the ends of the noodles. If they're white compared to the rest of the noodle, they need more time.
- Hold the noodles up with a fork. If they swing easily back and forth, they're done.
- Remove the noodles from heat and drain. Pour the noodles into a colander to drain the water away.
- Put the noodles in a bowl and add a few drops of olive oil. Stirring in just enough oil to finely coat the noodles keeps them from sticking together.
- Dress the noodles or use them in a recipe. Wheat and egg noodles are delicious with plain butter, olive oil, and salt and pepper. You can also use them as part of a casserole, add them to soups, or top with pasta sauce.
[Edit]Cooking Rice Noodles - Soak dried rice noodles in cold water for 30 minutes. This softens the noodles to prepare them for cooking.
- If you're using fresh, rather than dried, noodles, you can skip the soaking step.
- Drain the noodles.
- Bring a pot of water to boil.
- Add the noodles to the boiling water. The boiling time will vary according to the style of the rice noodle. They cook very quickly, and are ready when they're just soft.
- Rice stick-style noodles should boil for about 5 minutes.
- Vermicelli-style rice noodles will need to boil for only about 2 minutes.
- Drain the noodles. Pour them into a colander to drain the hot water.
- Serve the noodles. Use the noodles in salad or soup. Deep fried rice vermicelli is also a popular dish. These noodles can be shaped into a bird's nest presentation when freshly removed from hot oil.
[Edit]Cooking Mung Bean Noodles - Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Remove the water from heat and let it cool slightly. Mung bean noodles shouldn't be boiled; they need only to soak in hot water.
- Add the noodles to the hot water. Leave them for about 15-20 minutes, until they become soft.
- Drain the water. Pour the noodles into a colander to let the hot water drain.
- Add the noodles to a dish. These noodles can be added to soups, stews and stir-fries.[2]
[Edit]Cooking Buckwheat (Soba) Noodles - Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- Drop the noodles into the boiling water.
- Wait for the water to return to a boil.
- Add 1 cup of cold water to the pot. This prevents the noodles from overcooking.
- Cook the noodles until they turn tender. It should take 5 - 7 minutes. The noodles should still taste a little chewy when they're finished. Be careful not to cook the noodles too long, as they become mushy very quickly.
- Drain the noodles.
- Rinse them briefly under cool water to stop the cooking process.
- Serve the noodles hot or cold. During the summer, the Japanese like to eat soba noodles in a cold broth; during the winter, warm broth is often used. They're delicious with a light dressing and grilled vegetables or fish.
- Noodles can be found in many places, including the noodle/pasta/fast meal areas of your usual supermarket (or the international food area), Asian grocery stores and online food stores. You can also make your own noodles, such as plain noodles, Asian noodles or Ramen noodles.
- The time you cook the noodles depends on you. Do you like them Italian style? 8 minutes is the max. Want it less cooked? Try cooking under 8 minutes. Want them over cooked? Go over 8 minutes.
- Always use a branded company's noodles when want to cook at home...never use an ordinary broth as they contain harmful substances.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Cooking pot (usually deep)
- Colander
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| How to Make a Stress Ball with Slime Posted: 12 Feb 2022 12:00 AM PST Life is stressful, and sometimes you just want to squeeze something! Stress balls and slime are both perfect ways to destress, so what would happen if you put them together? DIY slime stress balls are super simple to make and a great way to help you get out all those frustrations. Follow these instructions to learn how you can make your very own stress ball with slime. [Edit]Making Slime - Mix a of glue and of water together in a bowl. Use a fork to stir the ingredients together so that there are no clumps. This may take a few minutes.[1]
- We recommend using an Elmer's brand glue for your slime, but the type and color is up to you! Get wild and use a liquid glitter glue or a colored glue.
- If you don't have colored glue, we've got you! You can dye your glue mixture at this stage with a few drops of food coloring.
- Stir together of borax in a of warm water in a separate bowl. Mix the solution until all the borax is dissolved. The solution will be a white, opaque color.[2]
- Pour some of the borax solution slowly into your glue mixture. The slime will start to form in large clumps as you mix. When it seems like no more slime is forming, slowly add in more of the borax solution.[3]
- Stop adding the borax mixture whenever the slime reaches the consistency you want! For a softer stress ball, add less borax. For a firmer stress ball, add more borax.[4]
- Knead the glue mixture and borax solution with your hands. Squish the slime together and fold in more of the borax solution if you need to. Your slime is done whenever you feel like it's the perfect consistency.[5]
- For a clear slime, use clear Elmer's glue and let the slime sit overnight.[6]
[Edit]Turning Slime into a Stress Ball - Fill a balloon with slime using a funnel. Wrap a party or water balloon around the end of a funnel, making sure it won't slide off—you can use some tape to secure it if needed.[7]
- If you don't have a funnel, no worries! You can easily make one with the top of a water bottle. Simply cut around a water bottle about from the top.
- If you used glitter or colored glue to make your slime, we suggest using a clear balloon so you can see the fun!
- Squish the slime into the balloon through the funnel. This may take some wiggling. You can use a marker or the back of a pen to help push the slime down into the balloon. Just make sure not to push too hard because you don't want to puncture the balloon.[8]
- Section off the slime to make filling the balloon easier. Add one half and then the next.
- Hold onto the balloon at the funnel and knead the slime down into the balloon.
- Add a little more borax solution if your slime is too hard. Simply drip the borax solution into the funnel with the slime.
- Release any air from the balloon and tie a knot. Push out the extra air by gently squeezing the balloon—the balloon should be suctioned to the slime inside. Secure the balloon as if you were knotting a balloon you just filled with air. You may need to push some of the slime away from the balloon's top to do this.[9]
- You can cut off the tip of the knot if you prefer, but this could lead to potential leaks if the knot slips in the future.
- Wrap a fishnet around your stress ball for extra fun. Take a fishnet stocking or fabric and mold it tightly around your stress ball. Secure the fishnet in place by twisting the end of the fabric around the balloon end or wrapping and knotting a piece of string around the fishnet and balloon knot.[10]
- Adding a fishnet will make lots of bubbles of slime pop up around the balloon when you squeeze.
- Now all that's left to do is squeeze and have fun with your new DIY stress ball!
[Edit]Things You'll Need - 2 bowls
- Water
- Liquid glue
- Borax
- Measuring cups
- Food coloring (optional)
- Funnel
- Balloon
- Fishnet
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| How to Use Almond Milk Posted: 11 Feb 2022 04:00 PM PST Almond milk is made from combining ground almonds with water, and then straining it.[1] The result is a slightly sweet, milky liquid. Almond milk has been used since the Middle Ages where it was used as a beverage in place of cow's milk, which would quickly spoil. Today almond milk has become a popular choice for vegans, as it is a milk substitute that does not contain any animal products. It is also a good choice for those who are lactose intolerant, as almond milk contains no lactose. Commercially made almond milk comes in several flavors including plain, vanilla and chocolate. It also often is fortified with additional vitamins. Almond milk can be used in a variety of ways; here's how to use almond milk. [Edit]Drinks with almond milk - Drink almond milk. Almond milk can be drunk in the same way as milk. It can usually be found in 3 flavors: plain, vanilla and chocolate. The plain variety can be sweetened or unsweetened. Manufacturers recommend shaking the container of almond milk prior to drinking it as there may be some settlement at the bottom. Almond milk, in any flavor, can also be added to coffee or tea, just like normal milk or cream.
- Use almond milk in smoothies. Almond milk can be used in smoothies instead of traditional dairy products. Simply combine fruit (frozen is best) and the almond milk in a blender and pulse it until it is combined. You can adjust the amount of almond milk to make your smoothie more or less thick.[2]
- Make Indian style kesar-badaam using almond milk:
- Add a pinch of saffron (kesar) to half a cup of luke warm regular or almond milk and let it rest till you prepare the rest of the ingredients. This lets the colour and flavour infuse with the milk.
- Blanche 1-2 blanched de-seeded dry dates (add as per your taste).
- Grind these dates with one pod of green cardamom and 2-3 almonds and 2-3 cashew nuts.
- Roast 2-3 pistachio nuts and 1 almond and chop them into slivers.
- Pour 1 1/2 cups of chilled almond (badaam) milk in a blender. Add the ground ingredients and sugar (optional) and blend for few seconds.
- Add the half-cup of saffron with milk and mix.
- Garnish with slivers of roasted nuts and serve.
- Note: It is better to blend the dates alone first and then add the other ingredients, as dates may not crush up well when blended along with the milk.
[Edit]Eating with almond milk - Use almond milk in your cereal. Almond milk can be used instead of dairy or soy milk in your morning cereal. Hot or cold cereal makes no difference; almond milk lends a subtle sweetness and creaminess to cereals.
[Edit]Cooking with almond milk - Cook with almond milk. Almond milk can be substituted for cow's milk in any recipe. Use the same measurement of almond milk as regular milk in the recipe. You can bake with it, add it to soups and make sauces from it; almond milk can do almost everything that regular milk can do.[3]
[Edit]Using almond milk as a supplement - Combine almond milk with protein powder. Compared to cow's milk, almond milk is low in protein. Most varieties have about 1g of protein per 1 cup (8 oz) serving. Two percent cow's milk, however, has around 8g of protein for the same size serving. Almond milk mixes well with protein powders, making it a good choice for those who want to increase their protein intake without drinking cow's milk.
- Consume almond milk for its nutritional or dietary value. Almond milk has no saturated fat, and has roughly half the fat of 2 percent milk. There is no cholesterol in it and it is naturally high in calcium. Almond milk has 15 percent more of your daily calcium requirements compared to 1 percent milk. Homemade almond milk is an acceptable milk substitute for those who are following raw food diets.[4]
- Almond milk is best consumed within 7 to 10 days after opening. Like all dairy products, don't drink the almond milk if it is past its expiration date.[5]
[Edit]Warnings - Like all nuts and nut products, almond milk should not be fed to infants under 1 year of age and should not be used in lieu of cow's milk unless your doctor recommends it.
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