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Copper pots really look nice in the kitchen, but nowadays they are being more as decorative items rather than being used. Cooking in copper pots is different from the usual cooking and hence people desist from doing it. But it is real fun cooking in theses shiny pots and to top it all the food cooks more uniformly in a copper pot. Cooking a meal in a copper vessel and then drinking out of a copper tumbler is the best way to detoxify the body. Here are some tips to cook in a copper vessel, and mind it all is essential for good cooking. Be ready with everything before cooking – Copper is a high performance metal when conduction of heat is concerned. So, you should be ready for quicker cooking with all the ingredients ready for cooking. One thing is for sure that you will get quick and consistent result with copper. Cook on low flame – Low flame gives the best results with copper pots. Copper with its high conductivity heats up quickly and does not need high flame coo...

Copper ware which includes copper utensils , jewelry, antique items and show pieces look the best when they are shining. However, copper is a metal that reacts with moisture in the air staining itself. Stained copper really looks awry. But it is not hard to clean the stains. It is rather easy using some things you can find at home. Today we will be taking one method of cleaning and one method each of polishing copper ware. Cleaning Copper with Lemon and Salt You do not need to buy expensive cleaners to clean copper ware. Both the articles are readily available in every home. Lemon and salt can work wonders in removing stains due to oxidation of copper.  Cut the lemon in the shape of a wedge. Now dip the wedge shaped lemon into salt. Now gently rub the lemon on the copper utensils you are cleaning. As soon as you start cleaning you can see the bright red metal gleaming from beneath the stains. Repeat the same method for the whole surface area. You will get shining copper Jugs a...

Beauty-conscious men and women men will do anything to slow down their aging process. It is just so hard to accept the appearance of those fine lines on your temple and other parts of face. It is really only understood when you reach that stage; however, even though it is not completely possible to reverse the clock of aging, it is certainly possible to slow it down. It is important to resort to natural methods as using those chemical laden creams in a bid to eradicate those fine lines may not just work, but may also prove dangerous to your health. When it comes to natural methods to slow down the aging process, copper is considered a very significant ally in aging skin care. It is not surprising to find copper as one of the ingredients in a number of lotions and creams formulated to do away with wrinkles.  Since ancient times, people have been using copper utensils like copper kettle and copper jug as they were believed to be helpful in promoting well-being. Many health c...

Copper is one among the essential minerals that are found in our body. It helps in making of red blood cells in our body, maintaining our immune system as well as keeping our nerve cells in a healthier condition. Do you know copper also acts as an anti oxidant reducing the free radicals? These free radicals may be damaging to the DNA cells in our body. Copper is a necessary nutrient that our body requires for proper functioning of the body, thus in order to live a healthier and full life, we need to make sure that we have enough of this important mineral in our body. A trace of this mineral need to be replenished daily as our body does not synthesizes it. When it comes to getting copper for our body, it is important to notice that our body cannot produce this mineral on its own and thus we need to source it from our diet. Copper is present in many different food sources including whole grains, beans, nuts, beets, avocados etc. One of the others significant ways to source copper i...

Copper Ware used for cooking is quite different from the steel and aluminum alloy vessels commonly used in kitchens. For instance copper pots bottoms are prone to deforming unlike steel cookware. Generally it is seen as manufacturing fault, but it is not. IT is the natural way copper behaves to heat due to it being sifter than steel. The copper is hammered to increase its strength. The copper pot bottom should be inward curved for stability. This is the reason copper pots look different. Copper Vessels and Cookers - Copper vessels can be used on any kind of cooker and works very well with induction cookers. A little bit of ferrous coating bat the bottom makes it perfect for use on induction cookers. Gas cooker are the best for the red metal kitchenware as the heat is distributed evenly, which means thin walled pots can also be used. Only with ceramic cook top thick walled vessels are required as the heat distribution is uneven. Color of Copper – Heating changes the color of...

Copper as a metal has played an important role in history. It was in fact one of the earliest metals known to man. It was used in many ways which included as vessels for storing water and also to make equipment used in wars. Copper Ware is now only found in restaurants and used for serving exotic dishes. It was used in kitchen for cooking by our ancestors but the coming of steel changed this. Now most of the vessels we use in kitchen are made of steel. We will try and examine the reasons for using copper in the kitchen (Pros) and the reasons why its use was discontinued (Cons).   Pros of Use of Copper Ware for Cooking /Serving Superior heat conductivity – The cooking vessels we use nowadays made of alloys of aluminum and also of steel develop hot spots and lead to uneven cooking of food. Copper pots did not have such problems due the superior heat conducting capacity. Even distribution of the heat is essential for proper braising and browning foods, and the main ...

When I saw my father using a copper pot for storing water, which he drinks early in the morning I did not know why. I asked him and he told me that it was good for the body. I was not convinced then, but now after researching a bit on the topic I have also started doing the same. Today we will try and understand five benefits of drinking water stored in a copper vessel which is known as “Tamara Jal” in Ayurveda.   Ayurvedic texts tell about the magical properties of water stored in copper ware. It is an essential element to keep the balance of the three doshas in the human body which are Kapha, Vata and Pitta. The metal also has an electromagnetic property which is known as prana Shakti in Ayurveda. Here are some benefits of copper water which has been acknowledged by modern medical science. Anti-Microbial Property – Water stored in a copper vessel overnight kills all the microbes. Copper slowly dissolves in water thereby increasing the pH slightly, and this makes the...

Religious customs are generally believed to be superstition, but recent research by the scientific community has found that there is more to these traditions than what meets the eye. Since these customs and rituals have the backing of belief and faith they have lived on for thousands of years. The ancient prophets related these customs to religion and god as it is easier for people to follow them. The customs of all religions in the world are based on some real science behind it and this article is an endeavor to spread this knowledge. I will try to bring out the science and benefits behind all these religious customs, and it will be very interesting. 1.    Throwing Coins in Wells, ponds and Rivers : Do you remember the wishing well and the story we listened from our grandparents and how throwing a coin could make one’s wish come true? This custom is generally related to Hinduism but all other religions have this custom. This custom is believed to bring good luck t...