| A Chocolate Primer |
| A trip down the baking aisle in a grocery store presents the pastry chef with more options for chocolate than the candy counter. But if you’re stuck in a pinch, is it okay to substitute semi-sweet chips with a bittersweet bar? What can a glimpse at the list of ingredients tell you about a chocolate bar? |
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| The History of Soy |
| The soybean has a long history and a very long journey through out the world. This journey, lasting almost 27 centuries, changed the world that we know today. Soy products feed a large part of nearly every country's inhabitants, as well as various non-edible uses. |
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| Purify Water |
| Water is essential every day for survival. Being able to clean water is just as important, for many diseases, parasites and chemicals can easily be transmitted through water. |
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| The Downside Of Milk |
| In the article entitled ‘The Winter Blues’ (January blog), I mentioned that drinking more milk helped, as a lack of calcium is supposed to be linked to low moods. However, the following facts on milk were pointed out to me by a doctor friend of mine, and they make very interesting reading. |
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| Natural Organic Food |
| I would like to cover every aspect of this topic. In order to keep things short I have only included the major topics detailed as good as possible. |
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| Smart Drinks: Caffeine and Tyrosine Equals Better Performance |
| In the old days, a drink high in caffeine and sugar was enough for an athlete or regular office worker to stay awake or alert. These drinks, usually a cola drink or coffee, came with unwanted side effects like the jitters or increased trips to the toilet. Some even resorted to caffeine pills. |
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| The Convenient Superfruit |
| You may be surprised to learn that modern research and healthy eating trends have both led straight to the humble prune.
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