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Healthy Cooking Tips

Looking for tips on how to use MEC or healthy cooking tips in general? Look no further! This post comes with helpful tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle with MEC. Learn how to make your meals healthier, cooking tricks to try at home, the best ways to use your MEC pots and pans, and more — all in one convenient place. We hope you find these cooking tips helpful; Email Us if you have any tips of your own that you would like to share!

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How to Cook Rice & Other Grains

How to Cook Rice & Other Grains

Rice and grains have been a staple for countless generations across cultures all around the world. Not only do rice/grains offer its own health benefits, but you can top virtually any of your healthy meals over a bed of rice/grain. You can make many different kinds of rice and grains in MEC, here’s how:

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Healthy and Wholesome Millie Rice

Millie rice is a savory and wholesome meal that has its origins in South Africa. It is a combination of either rice or broken rice, coarsely ground corn, and a protein component – like black beans or other lentils. For this recipe, the preferred rice of choice is parboiled basmati rice: parboiled rice is a good source of calcium, fiber iron, and protein; and basmati grain is non-hybrid and non-GMO. These base ingredients are cooked with a selection of spices and herbs to make a hearty and healthy meal! Of course, to make it even more nutritious, we added some delicious vegetables to the recipe that add a crunch with a burst of vitamins and minerals!

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Ways to Enjoy Yogurt Every Day!

Ways to Enjoy Yogurt Every Day!

Yogurt is a rich source of high-quality protein, some fat, and small amounts of lactose. It contains probiotics that are good for the gut system and overall digestive health. It is also good for healthy and strong bones, and combats high blood pressure. With MEC’s pots making yogurt is a simple 10 minutes hands-on process:

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A Healthy, Whole Grain Boule Bread Recipe

A Healthy, Whole Grain Boule Bread Recipe

Boule is a bread that originates from France, and it gets its name from its ball shape. When making this delicious bread, we recommend using whole wheat flour. Whole wheat flour contains all three parts of the wheat kernel: the endosperm, the bran, and the germ. The three of these together provide the most nutrition for the body (fiber, proteins, carbs, and trace vitamins and minerals). It also is the easiest for the body to break down into useable nutrients.

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