It is going to be extremely cold: Expect temperatures as low as -10!

ArticleParts of Austria are in for some cold hours this week. Low temperatures of up to minus ten degrees are expected. Light snowfall is also possible in the north. However, this week will start off a little strange and unpredictable. On Monday, in the north and east, clouds will still move through at times in the morning and short showers are possible in the mountains. However, sunny spells will become more frequent and longer during the day, especially in the lowlands. Further west and south, the sun will shine more…

Read More

Onions: Healthy home remedy for coughs and earaches

Onions are a tried-and-tested household remedy for coughs, earaches and insect bites. What ingredients go into producing wholesome onion juice, and how are onion pouches made? Onions are considered to be one of the oldest medicinal plants. It probably came to Europe via the Middle East and was originally mainly grown in monastery gardens. When onions are chopped or peeled, the sulfur-containing compound allicin—an antibacterial agent—is released. It makes our eyes water, has an antibacterial effect and also helps to loosen mucus, making it thinner and easier to cough up.…

Read More

Brown rice: why brown rice is so healthy

It is brown, tastes nutty, is filling for a long time and contains vitamins and minerals that have been removed from white rice. Why is brown rice so healthy? Preparing brown riceIt has a bite, tastes a little nutty, and its glycemic index is pleasingly low, which therefore keeps you full for a long time. Brown rice is still an insider tip in the kitchen. Not to be confused with wild rice. And yes, there is even the fragrant basmati rice as brown rice, including the nutrient-rich silver skin. It’s…

Read More