Get More Than A Waffle With New Waffle Makers

By Wallis A Marvin

Waffles next to pancakes are an all time favorite for a morning meal. You don't have to order one at your local restaurant and wait for the waitress to deliver. With the neat waffle makers on the market you can create your own exciting taste in no time. Baking with waffle makers is quick and easy right in your very own kitchen. These appliances are available in a variety of sizes to meet needs.

If you would like to expand your waffle breakfast, there are duo grills serving 2 purposes. Some waffle makers convert into a grill where you can cook other items like sunny side up eggs, bacon, potatoes, and more.

Depending on your needs and desires, you will find a waffle maker to satisfy your cooking style. They are sold in a variety of dimensions and sizes. You can find them round or square. Pick one based on how you like your waffles.

Something to consider when buying a waffle maker is the number of waffles you'll cook. If you have a larger family there are some that cook up to six waffles perfectly for a tasty treat. This would make you a hit with your family who will be anxiously awaiting a home cooked meal.

Check the item descriptions before you buy to make sure you get all of the bells and whistles the appliance offers. Look for nonstick surfaces. This allows you to clean it easy, without digging down in the holes with a scraper. To keep your counter top clean look for one that catches greasy drippings. This will make your clean up a breeze and will maintain the life of the product.

Many products have basic functionality. They have heat controls and heating controls giving you options on time for your waffles to brown. They all have a gadget to alert you when it is finished.

You will know it is time to dig in and eat when you hear your alarm that's audible. Some appliances have red lights for cooking, and a green indicator light meaning it is done. These have a hinging system for chord placement. It is easily storable.

For complimenting your other appliances, the waffle maker will be available in stainless steel. This is a popular material that will certainly enhance your kitchen. A special surprise that you will like in the form of a variety of recipe ideas will be included too. - 24553

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How To Pick A Picnic Backpack - For One Or The Entire Family

By Patricia C Thomas

The right picnic backpack can transform a long family outing to an enjoyable romp. It can make a huge difference on those romantic outings as well as they leave your arms free for hand-holding. If you know what you are looking for and select according to your current needs, you can find the perfect pack whether you are packing just for yourself or for the entire family.

Size is the most important feature to consider. You have to think about how much weight the person who will be doing the carrying can handle as well as the amount of food and drink that you will need to pack along.

The sizes vary depending on the number of people who will be going on the trip, though you want to look at the overall size more than this number. There are more compact 2 person backpacks and then 4 person packs which can get quite large and bulky. Some larger sized products may even come with roller wheels.

If you are purchasing this item for a child, then consider purchasing one that was made just for children. They will be lighter weight and have features designed just for younger users. If you will be going on a lot of family outings then you may want to purchase a pack for each of your children so they can each carry their own belongings and lighten the load on you.

You also want to look at the arrangement of compartments and how your stuff will fit inside. There will be spaces for drinks and silverware as well as larger openings to pack in food and other bigger sized items. You want to think about what you will typically be packing and find something that will accommodate your needs.

There are some packs that are quite compact while still allowing you to carry along a lot of stuff. This a matter of design so make sure to look around and select one that will remain compact enough to be carried comfortably while still offering enough room to haul the amount of stuff you need to take along.

When purchasing a picnic backpack keep in mind the functional capacity of the product more than price. You want something that is going to hold up with consistent use and remain functional for some time to come. If you pick the right size and style chances are you will have many enjoyable outings without the hassle of lugging along a basket by hand. - 24553

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If you want to carry wine outdoors then a wine picnic backpack is a better option than any daypacks. Learn why and which brands are the best at the author's website today.

The Acai Fruit Juice Fad or Superfood?

By Carter Sinclair

Ever since Acai fruit juice has hit the health and food industry many are asking the question, Is Acai fruit juice the real thing or is it just a fad? Two well known figures in the public eye Oprah and Rachel Ray talked about Acai on their TV shows. And they say it is the real deal.

Acai fruit juice that is 100% pure is very good for your health and is high quality. There are some that will try to con or take advantage of the popularity of Acai fruit juice. If you look closely into these advertisers you will quickly be able to pick out which companies are frauds and which ones are selling quality acai berry juice.

Stay away from Acai berry pills to be completely safe. Many of the companies that are promoting acai berry pills are untrustworthy and many people have been tricked into spending more money than they wanted. A lot of them offer a free trial but that free trial ends up costing you a lot of money.

Many of those companies don't make clear that if you don't cancel your free trial after 14 days they will your charge your credit card every month until it is canceled. Many have reported that when they try to cancel their membership they can't stop the subscription. In addition, many of these pills don't even contain acai.

So just do your homework and find out what companies are selling pure organic acai. These companies work directly with the people who harvest acai. They preserve all the vitamins and minerals of acai.

Those who drink Acai fruit juice have had their eyes open to a whole new world of health possibilities they never knew were possible, you just have to make sure you are getting the genuine real deal and not some imitator trying to make a fast buck. - 24553

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Cheap Wine Glasses - What To Look For

By Jack Smith

There are many people that are searching for a great set of wine glasses that they can serve wine in on special occasions. Since wine glasses can be very expensive, this causes many people to want to buy cheap wine glasses as an alternative to their more expensive counterparts. When you have made a descision to purchase cheap wine glasses there are several things that you should know.

Before you begin to look for a set of cheap wine glasses you need to know on how much you plan on spending. Once you are sure of what your budget is you will be able to decide on the best quality wine glass that fits your budget.

You also need to choose where in your home you are going to be storing your set of wine glasses. Knowing in advace exactly how much room you have for storage will tell you how many cheap wine glasses that you will be able to purchase.

A great thing about purchasing cheap wine glasses is that if any should break they will be quite easy to replace. This is a advantage for many that want to enjoy the elegance of having wine glasses but are afraid to invest in the more expensive versions because the possibility of the glasses being broken.

When you are searching for cheap wine glasses you need to pay attention to the shape and appearance of the glasses. Be sure that you are buying wine glasses that have smooth edges as shape edges can injure the lips of those drinking from the glasses.

Keep all of this very smart information in mind when you are shopping to purchase cheap wine glasses. This way you will be able to find the needed amount of wine glasses as well as just the correct style all for a really great price. And remember with the great quality of cheap wine glasses that are being produced most all your guests will not even know what you paid for your cheap wine glasses unless you want to tell them. - 24553

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Three stories that make you love purple clay even more

By J. Jia

Some interesting Chinese stories related to purple clay teapots have been told for hundreds of years. Here are several that tell us something about finding purple clay, and how much purple clay teapots mean to some fanatical collectors.

A mysterious monk, the father of purple clay

Long, long ago, in southeast China's small town named Yixing, the locals were enjoying the tranquility of the country life.

One day out of nowhere, an eccentric monk appeared. He went about and exclaimed, "Profitable clay! Profitable clay!" "What is he getting at?" the villagers wondered, and looked at the monk in confusion. The monk went on to cry, "You people can be rich!" The villagers thought he must be crazy. After a little, the monk stopped shouting and began to run away.

A judicious old man realized there must be something behind the monk's words, so he darted after the monk. Before long, they arrived at Yellow Dragon Mountain, but the monk vanished from view. The old man tried his best to catch sight of the monk again, but he saw nothing except several caves he never noticed before. He looked into the caves, and wow! There was colorful clay everywhere!

At this moment, the man suddenly saw the light: This must be the so-called 'lucrative clay'! So he carried some of it away and attempted to craft some pottery. When his work was done, he just couldn't believe what he saw. They presented distinctive colors unlike any he had ever seen before. He excitedly presented his creations to the locals, and they were amazed as well. As most of the items were purple, they gave a name 'purple clay' to the unusual material.

A beggar and his purple clay teapot

Several hundred years ago, a wealthy man liked drinking tea very much. He would make friends with tea lovers. Regardless of whether they were rich or poor, anyone who paid a visit would be well-received with tea.

On one occasion, a pauper turned up. He asked for nothing but a cup of tea. A servant prepared one and passed to him. The pauper glanced at the tea, and complained that it was not very tasty.

The servant realized that the beggar knew something about tea, so he promptly changed it to another kind of leaves. The beggar smelled it, and said, "This tea is good, but the water is not good. Only spring water from the mountains is suitable."

"He must be no ordinary pauper," the servant thought, and then he immediately made another cup of tea with the mountain water kept in the residence. After taking a sip, the pauper made his comment again, "This water is ok, but the firewood is not the best. You know, the firewood from the mountainside facing the sun is too soft, but wood on the other side is usually good." The servant marveled at the pauper's words, so he promptly brewed tea once again using the good firewood, and asked the rich man to come out and meet the strange pauper.

After exchanging a few words, the landlord asked his guest to taste tea again. The panhandler drank a small mouthful of tea, and then made a comment, "Now this tea is pretty good. You used the best tea leaves, mountain spring, and firewood. However, the teapot is not good enough." "To tell you the truth, this is the best pot I have," the landlord responded.

Then, the pauper pulled out an elegant purple clay teapot shining with natural gloss, and told the servant, "Please brew again with this pot." Guess what? The tea turned out to be perfectly good this time! The rich man hungered for this pot so much that he offered at once to buy it.

The beggar hastened to empty his pot, put it away, and intended to leave. The rich man stopped him right away, and exclaimed, "I'd like to pay half of my family possessions for your pot!" With no response, the beggar just wanted to move away. The rich man was so eager that he raised his voice again, "Ok, I'd like to give you all of my family possessions for your pot!" This time, the beggar laughed, and replied, "I wouldn't have been so poor to this extent today if I was willing to part with this pot."

A purple clay teapot equals a maid's life?

Once in China, a local administrator cared for purple clay teapots more than anything else. In his collection, he especially cherished an outstanding pot made by the most prominent potter at that time.

Once at a tea party, a maidservant was serving tea to the administrator and his friends. All of a sudden, an accident took place. The cherished purple clay teapot accidentally slipped from the maidservant's hand, and broke into pieces. The administrator hit the ceiling, and wanted to get reimbursed by taking the frightened girl's life.

When the artist learned about that, he decided to save the maid as quickly as possible. He rushed to the local official's residence, carrying a dozen of his choice, handmade teapots. He proposed to the official, "You may choose any one of the most elaborate teapots I have made if you release the maid."

This suggestion made the administrator quite pleased. He picked one of the ten pots, and ordered his guards to unshackle the maidservant.

Later on, the administrator brought forward another question, "Sir, would you like to sell me the other teapots?" The potter rose to his feet silently, and smashed every one of them.

This unexpected act made the administrator jump out of his skin. He blankly stared at the fragments and the potter, asking, "Why did you do such a thing?" The master potter responded in a resolute voice, "I broke them to save the human lives that may be lost if they were broken in your home. - 24553

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Specialist J. Jia has studied Chinese pottery, paintings, and other art such as Yixing teaware for 20+ years. Occasionally, he endorses skilled Chinese craftsmen. See samples of quality Chinese tea sets here.

Everyone Is Involved In Great Restaurant Customer Service

By Jose L Riesco

Restaurant customer service is extremely important whether you're just starting out in the business or are a veteran. Success or failure hinges on the quality of service and starts when a customer physically walks into your establishment to the time that they leave.

You will find that if your restaurant customer service goes beyond the pale, word of mouth will help you to attract new customers and also see your existing customers return. The service will set the tone for your restaurant and what is to come, as don't forget that first impressions everything.

In a restaurant, it's the little things that count. Small touches, such as providing a complimentary drink for a special occasion, presenting a mint with the bill -- the small things leave a lasting impression. Servers should be smiling, friendly and striving to please. The owner or manager should open the door and greet each customer, chat with them during the service and, of course, thank them as they leave.

Some restaurant customer service tips that are often overlooked are answering the phone within two rings, providing diners with the servers name, establishing a rapport by asking customers open ended questions, inquiring about any food allergies and knowing area information for out-of-town guests.

There are a number of ideas that restaurants use to go that extra mile when it comes to customer service. Here are some creative ideas - how about giving a rose to female visitors, having extra layers of clothes on hand in case the guest is chilly, giving out popular menu requests on recipe cards, or giving a box of chocolates as a parting gift.

Creativity and initiative goes a long way when it comes to providing exceptional restaurant customer service. If a reservation has been made celebrating a special occasion, take initiative and supply disposable cameras and balloons. You could enhance an existing practice -- such as getting the entire staff to sign a birthday card, including a gift certificate and present this when you go with the tradition of presenting a cake.

Management must ensure that their staff is empowered to do what is needed to excel in restaurant customer service. This could be as simple as providing an umbrella should it be raining when the clients leave, or recommending an after dinner show or entertainment spectacular.

Great restaurant customer service starts at the back of the house and move to the front. The waitstaff and greeters can be the best at service, but if the presentation or attention to detail is not up to par, their efforts would be for nothing. All employees, regardless of whether they interact with the client, must be aware of how their performance impacts the overall experience. - 24553

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Author Jose L Riesco shows you the best methods for getting more visitors to your restaurant at www.myrestaurantmarketing.com. Learn more about great restaurant customer service here.

Panasonic Rice Cookers: Advantages and Disadvantages

By Anthony Cruz

I own a 3.3 cup rice cooker by Panasonic and I love it. It is nice, gives me a great value, and is highly recommended by many online reviewers. I love its cool and simple design and other practical features.

In general, Panasonic rice cookers get rave reviews from consumers. My friend owns one, loving it the moment she saw it. This article shows some reviews of Panasonic cookers.

Panasonic has many rice cooker models, but listing all of them here will not be possible because of space limitations. So I selected 5 units rice cookers by Panasonic and included them below.

SR-NA18 Rice Cooker by Panasonic

From Agatha, 41, teacher: I bought this rice cooker because of the great reviews. Yes, it is a great device. I particularly love the automatic adjustments, which help me make the perfect rice.

I particularly like its washable inner lid and its self-cleaning feature. I love how it fits with my countertop.

But not all things are perfect. Try to put a cauliflower head in this rice cooker and you will be disappointed. The steamer tray is also not deep enough.

SR-G18FG Rice Cooker

From Sania, 40, homemaker: For the first three months, this rice cooker was all I could ask for. I thought it was The One. But the water started to spill from all the corners.

The rice boils several times when I try to cook in this thing. It makes a big mess on my counter. Worse, I often make poor rice.

I am not a fan of coarse rice. The splattering when the rice boils is just horrible. I have tried every troubleshooting suggestion and failed.

Panasonic SR-NA10 Rice Cooker

From Jess, 43, programmer: I have all good words for this Panasonic rice cooker. My family and I are very picky about the rice we eat. Our rice cooker has not let us down so far.

We always have nice brown and white rice. What is more, it is dishwasher-friendly. The LCD display is another feature I like. It gives me an idea on how much time is left.

What we have now is a pretty good rice cooker. I am glad we have it.

Panasonic SR-G10G 5-Cup Rice Cooker

From Donna, 42, florist: Size is perfect for 2 to 4 people. It is true what other people say about it. It cooks rice nicely.

I love the way our rice turns out. Adjusting the amount of water depending on the kind of rice will help. The rice cooker also has some dishwasher-friendly features.

But there are some minor flaws. I do not like the shallow lid of the pot and the shabby handles of the rice cooker. It gives a great value, though.

Panasonic SR-3NA 1.5-Cup Rice Cooker

From Gina, 30, Masters student: My mother gave me this cooker as a gift. It is the right size for single people. Not only is it cute, but it also cooks the rice that I want.

I highly recommend this rice cooker for those who are watching their diet. This mini rice cooker perfectly fits well on my counter.

I have been using this cooker, one of the best Panasonic rice cookers out there, almost everyday for more than 2 months now. So far, it is working just fine. - 24553

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Before getting anything, make sure you check our reviews onPanasonic rice cookers and other rice cookers.

35 Reasons to add Acai berries to your diet today

By M Taylor

1. Acai is a good source of protein. Protein is one of the building blocks of the human body, especially bodily tissues like the organs and muscles. Protein is also a component of the skin, hair and nails; and ounce for ounce, acai contains more protein than eggs!

2. Acai helps the body to detoxify - something for which it has been used for centuries.

3. Acai helps your muscles work more efficiently, as well as assisting their recovery after a workout, due to acai's high mineral and amino acid content.

4. Acai's lipid content boosts your energy level - whether you play sports or just have a busy life, acai has the extra energy you need.

5. The acai berry can help to regulate stress levels.

6. The acai berry contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties which make it very beneficial in supporting fertility and sexual health. Who needs viagra when we can take acai...

7. Acai contains a wealth of vitamins and minerals which help your body to resist illnesses.

8.Acai's antioxidant content can reduce the effects of aging by protecting your cells from free radicals.

9.The antioxidants in acai can also help to prevent prostate enlargement.

10. Acai supports bone health, helps prevent fractures and reduces the risk of osteoporosis because of its high calcium content.

11. Acai's calcium content also helps to reduce menstrual pain - acai juice is especially beneficial to women.

12. Acai supports heart health by reducing stress on your heart (this is because if acai's anthocynanin content, especially 3-glucoside, which stimulates circulation easing nitric oxide production by endothelial cells). Acai also contains polyphenols - antioxidants which are especially good for your heart.

13. Acai's essential fatty acid content helps reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, while boosting HDL (good cholesterol) levels.

14. The sterols and anthocyanins in acai help to maintain circulatory health, strengthening arteries and veins and regulating blood pressure.

15. Acai strengthens capillaries, which can help prevent retinopathy in diabetics; retinopathy can cause blindness. Acai also helps diabetics control their lipid and gucose levels. This is because that acai berry is actually considered low on the glycemic index.

16. As a low GI food, acai also helps to control appetite, making acai a great food for people trying to lose weight.

17. Acai boosts immune function - the Journal of Sports Medicine recently published a study showing that the beta-sitoserol content in acai regulates lymphocyte function and counteracts immune suppression.

18. A main causes of disease is immune system impairment due to free radicals; acai fights this with its antioxidant properties.

19.The antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties of acai help to prevent disease.

20. Acai has anti-mutagenic properties; it can prevent DNA damage from mutagenic and carcinogenic compounds.

21. The high fiber content of acai supports healthy digestive function.

22. Acai can help treat acid reflux disease (GERD). The anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants in acai can help to repair the damage done by GERD and can also reduce stomach acidity.

23. Acai can even help to heal ulcers, since it can kill H. pylori, an ulcer-causing bacteria.

24. Acai's anti-inflammatory properties help to control the symptoms of Chron's disease.

25. Acai is beneficial to the skin. The phytosterols and anthocynanins found in acai help protect skin and connective tissues (including collagen) from wrinkling and other damage.

26. Acai's high antioxidant content can reduce your risk for some cancers, including lung, skin, breast and stomach cancers.

27. Acai contains anti-inflammatory properties which can reduce the pain of arthritis.

28. Acai's anti-inflammatory properties can also help to alleviate the symptoms of asthma.

29. A 2004 Archives of Neurology study found that a diet containing plenty of vitamin E and C reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Acai is an excellent source of both vitamins.

30. Acai contains the vitamin C and beta carotene your eyes need for proper function; vitamins which also help to prevent macular degeneration in diabetics.

31. Acai is also great for your teeth and gums. The high calcium content of acai helps keep your teeth stronger and whiter, while fighting gingivitis and other gun diseases.

32. The omega-3 fatty acids in acai help maintain mental clarity and alertness.

33. Acai's B vitamins help you to get a better night's sleep, lower stress and produce the appropriate levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin.

34. Acai Promotes overall good health and wellness.

35. Acai won't necessarily cure disease, but helps your body to heal by giving your immune system the nutrients it needs to maintain health. - 24553

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The acai berry has been prized for centuries as a source of health, energy, and longevity. For more information visit www.itslifeinabottle.com

A recipe over the ages and tradition

By Michael Koste Salvatori

Spain is known in the world for bull fights and flamenco, for wines and passionate women but also for paella.

Paellas history began as a cooked food for workers being a carbohydrates rich dish and offered a very good energy intake. The name originates from Latin and means pan. It is said that it has originated in Valencia area under the Moorish influence which is responsible for he usage of saffron and pepper.

This rice dish was originally cooked with snails since they were cheaper. Occasionally the rabbit and chicken meat was used for the recipe but this was very rare. The Valencian paella is the brand of region. It is cooked with pride and in very large quantities since making paella is not an easy thing to do. In spite of the fact that fresh made food is something a tourist should always look for while visiting foreign countries the paella draws up fully its flavors 12 hours after it was made and then it is considered to have the best taste.

Nowadays, Valencia takes great pride in paella and considers it an identity symbol. Today Valencian paella is made with white rice, green vegetable-peas, green beans, peppers, chicken meat, snails and seasoning.

In Valencia region the food is so popular that there are even restaurants who proud themselves with the name of the dish. The seafood paella is the more recent variation of the dish, was later developed but is the most popular in the international food choices. The seafood variation omits beans and green vegetable and replaces the meat with sea food. The very unique flavor of the seafood paella is the result of the combination from shrimp and oysters cooked rapidly in olive oil and combined with roasted rice, boiled together in the end.

The saffron is also present in this version although the spice is more of a decorative purpose and doesnt offer a special taste. Of course in Spain and the entire world the most common paella recipe is the mixed one. This variation is made from a very nice combination of meat, mainly chicken, and seafood cooked longer cooked in order for the rice to get a crust on the bottom of the paella pan. - 24553

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Wine Enthusiast magazine is dedicated to the wine and the spirits produced both inside and outside the US

Improve Acne with Low Glycemic Food.

By Dr. Phil Hariram

When my son played Ice Hockey as a teenager, he went away on weekends for back to back games. He always returned very spotty. When he was at home, his diet was dictated by us and was very good but when away he ate lots of junk food high in carbohydrate.

Most people are aware that there is some relationship between diet and acne. A very recent study, however, has confirmed this as true. Acne causes distress to sufferers and is very common. It affects people of all ages. 79 to 95% of adolescents, 40 to 54% aged 25 and older, 12% women and 3% men in their middle age have acne.

The cause of acne is still not clearly known but on the basis of global figures, showing higher level of acne in the West, there is a likelihood that high carbohydrate consumption may be a factor. High carbohydrate intake results in high levels of Insulin (Hyperinsulinemia). Experts feel that hyperinsulinemia plays a part in acne because of the association with available androgen and growth factor.

In a 12 week study, Dr. Robyn. N. Smith and colleagues, from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, gave 43 male adult acne patients, aged between 15 and 25, a randomised low glycemic load diet (25% energy from protein and 45% from low glycemic index carbohydrates) and a control diet rich in carbohydrate dense foods without consideration of the glycemic index. The results published in the July issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed the low glycemic diet was associated with a significant reduction in total acne compared with the normal diet

Although this is the first randomised study to look at the effect of low glycemic foods on acne, I suspect there are a few more in the pipeline.

Dr Smith and his colleagues said, "Although we could not isolate the effect of the low glycemic load diet from that of weight loss, the findings support the hypothesis of a relationship between acne and high insulin levels and acne."

Food with low glycemic Index are rich in complex carbohydrates. As a result, they release glucose very slowly into the blood steam. If sugar is released slowly into the blood, the Insulin demand is less. Insulin controls circulating blood sugar and affects growth and sex hormones.

Glycemic Index is a value obtained by monitoring blood sugar after eating the food. Low Glycemic Index: 55 and lower. Medium Glycemic Index: 56 to 69. High Glycemic Index: 70 +

LGI (Low Glycemic Food). Rolled Oats 51 Whole Wheat 49 Special K (UK) 54 Natural Muesli 40 Wholegrain Pumpernickel 46 Heavy Mixed Grain 45 All-bran (UK) 30 Oat bran 50 Porridge 58 Soya and Linseed 36 Frozen Green Peas 39 Frozen Sweet Corn 47 Tomatoes 15 Boiled Carrots 41 Cabbage 10 Mushrooms 10 Broccoli 10 Lettuce 10 Green Beans 15 Red Peppers 10 Raw Carrots 16 Onions 10 Chillies 10 Cauliflower 15

HGI (High Glycemic Index) Foods. Pretzels 83 Rice Cakes 87 Glutinous Rice 86 Short Grain White Rice 83 Tapioca 70 Scones 92 Fresh Mashed Potatoes 73 French Fries 75 Donuts 76 Instant Mashed Potatoes 80 Watermelon 80 Dates 103 Instant White Rice 87

To knock spots off your teenage child or yourself, eats cereals and beans regularly and avoid white bread, burgers, and French fries. - 24553

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Dr. Phil Hariram is a Retired GP with twenty six years experience treating various illnesses. Browse his Blog for up to date Info on health and health news.

Lose Weight Faster With Acai Berry Select

By David Cakenholf

There are many ways to approach the issue of losing weight. You may be looking for some help.

Luckily, there are some answers to your weight loss problem that can help boost your weight loss and make you feel better.

One of these solutions is Acai Berry Select, a weight loss supplement packed with the world-renowned "superfruit" acai berry.

What are the Acai berries and how can they help you lose weight exactly?

The Acai berry has been harvested in the Amazon for hundreds of years and has been known in that area for its detoxifying and rejunvenating properties.

Recently, Acai berries have been all over the news for their great weight loss properties and thousands of people including many celebrities and world-class sports players have begun to include Acai in their diets.

However, the Acai Berry Select product doesn't just stop at Acai berries... it also features other ingredients that are known to help weight loss including green tea extract.

Acai Berry Select can increase fat oxidation, increase your metabolism, fight fatigue and increase your energy levels quickly to help you lose weight faster.

It is filled with many nutritional elements including Omega-3, 6 and 9 oils as well as vitamins and more.

If you want to lose some weight or shed some pounds, then definitely consider Acai Berry Select to help you lose weight quicker. At this time, you can even get a free trial of Acai Berry Select so you really have nothing to lose. Simply take the free sample and see the results for yourself today! - 24553

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To read more about weight loss, check out Acai Berry Select review. Also, check out the free sample of Acai Berry Select that is now being offered for a limited time.

Online Food Ordering Systems

By Damion Turk

The Internet had a profound effect on the way people did business. Before its coming, it might have taken hours for even a simple transaction to be carried out. All this changed radically after its spreading.

One industry that has changed a great deal is the food industry. Using the internet to order food has become very common in the restaurant business and has changed the nature of the business.

The advanced technology, which designs and builds the Online Food Ordering Systems, enables the restaurants to operate efficiently and quickly. The systems are user friendly and need no technical knowledge. No special hardware or software is needed to operate them.

When using online food ordering systems, the owners of a restaurant can offer more services to its customers. This expands the reputation of the business and it becomes more popular with its customers.

The facilities that these online ordering systems provide include cutting of cost, online promotion, larger customer database, ability to remember last orders, sales report generation, accuracy in orders etc. besides, these systems are easy to install too.

This is convenient for the customers too. They can reach the restaurant at any time and the customer is no more time bound. They can choose the items from online menus. Making payment online is much easier, and the gift coupons or electronic coupons lure them to make frequent and multiple orders.

Once customers get used to the system and the convenience of ordering food online from home or work, avoiding the tasks of meal preparation and the hassle of eating out, they will discover how wonderful this service is.

Employment of online food ordering systems is a must for every restaurateur that above all wants to offer the best to their customers. - 24553

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Helping Women Love the Skin They Are In

By Todd Rutherford

Jackie Christie, wife of NBA star Doug Christie and the star of hit TV reality show, Committed the Christies, co-author of No Ordinary Love: A True Story of Marriage and Basketball, returns with this highly inspirational, much anticipated book, Woman: A Practical Guide to Loving the Skin You're In.

Written for women who know how to do just about everything, except to pamper themselves, Woman gives new beauty and fashion secrets as well as way to build self-worth. The book contains hot, money-saving tips on where and what to buy and what men as well as other women find sexy.

Read biographies of 25 women who inspire Jackie and be moved by Maya Angelou's poetry. Women who take this journey with Jackie will be loved and entertained while learning how to get their groove back!

"I feel that sexy is the combination of one's attributes...from a simple smile, to one's voice, or posture. I think sexy is more than appearance, but rather the sum total of one's character. I think loyalty is sexy, honesty is sexy, pleasing one's partner is sexy, motherhood is sexy, cooked food is sexy, intelligence is sexy, independence is sexy, and the black woman is sexy." - Chris Webber, Professional Basketball Player, NBA

"Jackie, you're a beautiful woman and great example for women, everywhere! You do not let anything stop you from accomplishing what you want. This book will give me and all women an excellent foundation for regaining our self-esteem and love" - Betty Jones, Executive Director of Community Affairs

As a mother, wife, fashion model, and career driven woman, Jackie's personal experiences are shown throughout the book. She reaffirms the idea that women should succeed without the fear of failure. The book reflects how women can take charge of how they look, and feel, and to build on their self worth. - 24553

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Resveratrol, the Anti-Aging Compound Is Available In Vital RezV

By Jake Wakefield

Anyone that has looked into anti-aging and the available research knows that a particularly promising compound has come into the public's eye recently. That compound is known as resveratrol.

Resveratrol is a compound that was discovered mostly in the skins of red grapes and is most popuarly known by its presence in red wine. Among many of its great benefits that it offers, resveratrol has been shown to fight the negative effects that come with aging as well as prevent certain diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer's as well as many other unwanted illnesses.

Resveratrol is definitely a compound to be considered if you are at all interested in anti-aging since resveratrol is the most promising available compound to date. Many studies have shown that it is irrefutably beneficial in helping to stop negative side effects that come with the onset of aging.

Today, resveratrol is available in pill form as a supplement such as in the case of Vital RezV. Vital RezV contains a great amount of resveratrol, the compound that gives us all of the anti-aging fighting. For this reason, Vital RezV is considered to be America's #1 anti-aging supplement.

Besides fighting anti-aging, resveratrol and Vital RezV provide numerous other benefits, as well. For example, because resveratrol is a naturally occuring antioxidant, it boosts the body's endurance and can help increase the body's metabolism which in turn helps in weight loss. Resveratrol also energizes the body through its beneficial effects.

If you are interested in reaping the benefits of this exciting new research on the compound resveratrol, then your best bet is to look into Vital RezV since it is the easiest way to consume this antioxidant and begin receiving its beneficial effects.

Even before the onset of old age, Vital RezV can be useful because it offers many preventitive measures, as well. It stops negative age-related diseases before they come and can slow down the growth of many dangerous side effects. Vital RezV is definitely worth taking for anyone interested in consuming resveratrol. - 24553

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Healthy Weight Loss With Acai Berry

By Joan Cooper

The FDA just announced the recall of a popular diet supplement. It was recalled because of connections to instances of "serious liver damage and at least one death". This is just one more incident in a long line of recalls of weight loss supplements due to potentially serious side effects.

In this day and age, obesity and being overweight have become epidemic. Food is everywhere. Technology has made our lives easier but at the same time many of us now work at very sedentary jobs. Many people claim they want to exercise and most people are aware of theadvantages of exercise, however, many people just don't do it. Our waistlines continue to get bigger and we don't seem to do anything to stop it.

This is why these potentially detrimental weight loss supplements have become so popular. Everybody is looking for a quick fix. However, many of these quick fixes have turned out to be exceptionally dangerous to our bodies. Liver damage, heart damage, lung damage and more have been linked to different diet supplements.

Being overweight itself is very damaging to our health. However, it often turns out that the weight loss supplements we use to help us to lose weight are just as dangerous if not more dangerous than the extra weight. A human being cannot function without a liver and a heart! It would probably be wise for us to change the goal from just weight loss to outstanding health.

Nature has given us with foods that give us optimal nutrition. Human bodies react very positively to excellent nutrition. Our bodies function at their highest levels when they have the necessary nutrients to do so. Cravings can be caused be a deficiency of nutrients. Give your body the nutrients that it needs and your cravings often stop.

Another advantage of optimum nutrition is the added energy that it gives us. We are able to exercise and workout and live life without tiring. We are able to work at our highest levels and excellent nutrition is a huge advantage for healthy weight loss.

Acai berry products have recently been used as exciting weight loss supplements. The acai berry is an exceptionally nutritious berry that is found in the Amazon rainforest. It can provide your body the excellent nutrition that it requires for healthy weight loss. You can also rest assured that these products are safe for your body.

The best part of all is that while supplementing with this healthful little berry can assist you in losing weight, you can be confident that it is healthful and you will not be doing any lasting damage to your body. You will just be providing your body with the excellent nutrition it needs from an actual fruit grown in nature. The weight loss is just the reward. - 24553

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Coffee Equipment Sources

By Matt Hellstrom

Any coffee lover knows that the time which elapses between the coffee beans being roasted and ground affects its quality. They also know that a good cup of coffee often depends on the equipment brewing it. Gone are the days when a pot of coffee is cooked in a tin pot over an open fire in the open range.

The quality of the coffee bean is very important. However even a mediocre quality coffee bean which is freshly ground is better than a great quality coffee bean ground too soon and allowed to lose its freshness. It is not easy to find freshly roasted coffee beans unless you roast them yourself, but they can be found in many specialty shops. The very least you as a coffee lover can do is invest in a decent grinder.

Coffee grinders come in all shapes and sizes, the models and makes vary, but this coffee equipment basically performs the same function no matter what the model. Obviously coffee shops are going to need a bulk grinder, but unless you are a serious coffee drinker, you won't need one of these at home. So a simple grinder will do the job.

For espresso coffee lovers, an espresso machine is an absolute must in coffee equipment. You simply can't make a good cup of espresso using a standard brewer or percolator. For some, that would be sacrilege.

There is an art to making a good espresso, it takes timing and just a little bit of skill, but it cannot be done without an espresso machine. The recommended time for making a single espresso is supposedly 23 seconds to cut a shot. This is easily achieved with one of the three basic types of espresso machines available. For your home coffee equipment requirements, you can consider the semi-automatic, automatic and super automatic types of espresso machine.

Super automatic espresso makers do everything for you, they grind the beans, tamp and pull the espresso shot, switch off and in most instances even get rid of the used coffee grounds. Not only are they high tech and works of art, these coffee machines are a source of fascination for espresso lovers everywhere, and they also cost a great deal of money. However for the coffee fanatic, price is no object when it comes to high quality coffee equipment.

Just make sure that if you invest in coffee equipment of a superior and expensive nature, that you know you are able to get parts locally, as well as have it serviced if something goes wrong. Imagine the grief if you're forced to go without your favorite beverage for any extended period! - 24553

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Belly Be Gone With Fast Weight Loss

By Robert Hudak

Perhaps you have heard the old saying once you reach the age of 40, you start heading downhill and then come the middle age weight gain. The days of starving yourself for days at a time to achieve fast weight loss are no longer an option. Have you seen how young kids and teenagers have developed the middle age weight gain as well?

In this article I will reveal to you the secrets to fast weight loss and belly be gone with suggestions and programming the subconscious mind using hypnosis. People lose unwanted weight and reduce their belly size. When hypnosis is performed correctly, a person will be able to leave food on their plate, feel fuller with less food and be disinterested in food.

Now some of you grew up in an environment that you were told to finish everything or that it was a sin to waste food. Some people have hang-ups about leaving food on their plate. Here is the next secret to reduce the mid section and experience fast weight loss. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Now if you want to reduce the amount of food you are eating, drink 12oz of water 15 minutes before you sit down to a meal. Most people tell us they eat about half of what they would normally.

So many people are struggling with weight gain and belly fat due to the enormous amounts of chemicals that are put into our food supply. Avoiding High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a major way you can achieve fast weight loss. Although HFCS is in almost all foods, there are still plenty foods without it. Most excess weight gain is caused by HFCS.

HFCS was added to our food supply in 1970. Since that time each generation of Americans are heavier and there seems to be no relief in sight. Did you know that if you stop eating HFCS you will experience fast weight loss and reduce your mid section quickly.

Here are some ways that HFCS affects your body. It gives you an increase appetite along with making you addicted to whatever you are eating. Because HFCS is not processed the same way as regular sugar, it negatively affects your metabolism and insulin levels. Remove HFCS from your diet and you can have fast weight loss.

Here is the next secret to watching your stomach shrink in size, stop the soft drinks. Regular soft drinks have thirteen teaspoons of sugar. Now if you like the diet version, they are full of artificial sweeteners, which by the way make your stomach bigger. Want to have fast weight loss? Say goodbye to soft drinks and watch your body and belly shrink in size.

Becoming more physically active is another key secret. It does not have to be strenuous exercise. Go for a jog or even a walk. Just start moving. Start with walking 20 minutes per day. Combining hypnosis with your walking adds discipline; will power and self-control, helping you attain fast weight loss.

Do you know anyone who walks 45 minutes or longer but still does not experience fast weight loss? That is due to the body becoming accustomed to the routine and adapting quickly. Unless you are huffing and puffing, it has very little affect on your body. Here is the last and final secret; to speed up your metabolism and burn belly fat, you need to burn that belly fat and turn that 20 minute walk into an interval workout. This will cause your cardiovascular system to become stronger and you will lose your weight quicker. - 24553

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Good Cooking Starts With Fresh Ingredients

By Ella Simmons

Individuals get bored when having the same thing repeatedly for more than two days. This is why imaginative cooking has a eminent thing to say in world's gastronomy.

Moms all over the world know how it is when family members don't want to eat vital foods.

Discovering how to cook vegetables is easy. The most difficult part is selecting the right ingredients from the market in order to get maximum of freshness.

For your protection the best way to get the food components is to buy them from supermarkets , and not from unauthorized sources. For more efficiency, one could buy canned vegetables, but they will have a vague taste of preservatives.

Vitamin D is important for our health. Out of all fruits and vegetables, only mushrooms hold this vitamin. Vegetarians be supposed to open well their eyes and ears, as they are very by a long shot prone to dis-balanced food.

There are so many books of vegetable cooking recipes, that one can provide great multiplicity of meals, all based on mushrooms or potatoes. An principal tip in food preparation is to cut all similar veggies in equal parts and cook them for different times. This will make sure that all pieces will be well-made.

The first step in preparing mushrooms is attack them. This is hard and it requires a lot of lack of complaint The mushrooms have those blades, where the spores grow, which can accumulate dirt and small insects. You have to use a lot of fresh administration water to get rid of all that stuff and acquire clean mushrooms, ready to be not poisonous.

If there are pieces of dirt or living creatures among the blades, they will get out and you'll acquire clean mushrooms which are ready to be fit to be eaten. If mushrooms are big, cut them in pieces. minor ones can be cooked as they are.

Cook the mushrooms very well. Having them raw can make you sick. There are some restaurants which offer salads containing raw mushrooms, but I'm not sure that is a good idea. what's more food preparation kills part of the toxins, so do it well.

One of the easiest mushrooms cooking recipe is to fill them with small pieces of cheese and ham and put them in the oven at be an average of warmth for 15 record. You'll know when they are prepare for the reason that they will start spreading the smell all over the kitchen. - 24553

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Disability Insurance

We all know how important health insurance is common, but did you know that disability insurance as important? In the event that you are sick on the job, and can not work, disability insurance will provide peace of mind, you are still able to provide for your family. Although we’d like to think that we always work safely, the accident occurred and you must make sure that you have every angle covered in the case of an accident. If you become sick or injured on the job and as a result, you can not return to work, there are several options that will replace the lost income. Type of disability insurance will not fully replace the income because they want you to have incentives to return home to work after you get better.

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More Coffee Services than you need

By PJ Easton

Coffee services are available in the US because have formed the habit of being coffee drinkers. There are all kinds of services tailored to any type of coffee drinker. There are companies that will ship you any type of coffee you could ever want overnight.

There are online coffee clubs that ship direct specialty gourmet coffees to your home or office each and every month. You can select from your favorite coffee blends, or you can select the online coffee of the month, which enables you to try different coffees that you would otherwise not try yourself.

What kind of coffee drinker are you? Do you drink more than one quality coffee each day? Do you get your coffee on the run to work? Do you get your coffee at the office? These questions will all point to the coffee services you might be interested in.

As an example, I have a Braun Tassimo coffee maker. It is one of those instant coffee makers which can make a latte really fast. My wife loves them but as a true coffee drinker, I will not part with my coffee press. Anyway, we get a box of Tassimo coffee cartridges delivered to the house each and every month. They are, of course, cappuccino coffees.

One of my favorites is the office coffee services package that some companies offer. I highly urge you to get your boss into one of their office packages. Basically, they give you a free coffee machine, much like the Braun or Keurig instant coffee machines and each and every month, you get your choice of regular, hazelnut, vanilla, and other gourmet coffee flavors.

It is up to you when delivery takes place and you can select the volume of coffee shipped. Bigger offices, will have need of much more coffee, but any office that has me in it will have to have large volume and great selection.

If you are your own boss, you will be stuck with the bill, but on the bright side, you won't have to share! Oh, and as always, a good company will have free shipping to their customers who buy monthly supplies.

A quality coffee is like haven to the lips. Take your enjoyment and live! - 24553

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Acai Berry As An Antioxidant Source

By Carter Sinclair

In Central and South America a fruit with powerful antioxidant properties grows. The acai berry has been called a miracle fruit for health. It is about the same size as a grape but is a darker purple color. The acai berry is grown on the acai palm and grows in clusters of 3 " 5 berries. This little berry is one of the best sources of antioxidants known to man.

Free radicals can cause aging and cellular mutation as well as other diseases. Antioxidants are what protect the body from these free radicals. The main antioxidant in acai berry that does the protecting is anthocyacin. This powerful antioxidant fights off free radicals.

Acai berry contains 33 x the amount antioxidants found in grapes. Acai berry also contains polyphenols which is another powerful antioxidant.

Antioxidants and the the nutrients do much more than just fight off aging. They also fight bacteria, repair tissue damage, and boost your immune system.

Acai berry is also used for medicinal purposes. The acai is used for dyeing in MRIs, anti-inflammatorys, antibacterials, and antimutagenics.

The fruit pulp contains many nutrients, but one of the most beneficial reasons to add it to your diet is the antioxidants it contains. By doing something as simple drinking acai fruit pulp in juice, you can fight free radicals and help keep your body healthier and happier. - 24553

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How to Make Healthy Food Choices

By Andy Rogers

If you dream of holding a sound and fit body for the rest of your life, it is essential to make sure that you have in your life style taking good cooking. If this will be a portion of your life, you should expect yourself to be physically fit.

Go to the grocery simply when your stomach is full. It does not require lots explanation. Managing your grocery when your tummy is hungry would emphatically influence you to purchase anything that sees your fancy. You would be practically dropping your healthy nutrient choices listing out of the window. This is is better to do your grocery shopping after you have taken your breakfast in the moning or your dinner. First of all, if you are moving to purchase vegetables, meat and fruits, never buy those which are packed with the oil. If you want to purchase such food products, make it certain that you buy those items that are packed in water. Chances are the water will likely cut the calories in meat. Never purchase products that are labelled hydrogenated. Such products practically scream, Fats! You need to have a understanding and careful eye when it arrives to hidden wordings in packets. This is a mode to be confident that you only end up with good food choices.

It doesn't take much time to grill lean meat, fish or chicken.. When the meat cooks, you can toss up a salad of green and vegetables. Also you can likewise finish out the meal by using fresh or frozen vegetables. You can bring in variety into your meals by using nutritious foods that you have ne'er tasted earlier. Be sure to check the make part of the topical grocer, that will be equipped with a full range of exotic fruits and vegetables. Several produce segments likewise offering recipes on how to prepare the vegetables with which you you don't know how top cook. This is a good style to put in your children to healthy foods. You can also experiment with new herbaceous plants which can contribute different flavors to your meal.

When buying meat products such as beef, porc and poultry, you should by all odds consider preferring for nutritive products. These are free from growing hormones, steroid hormones and other chemical substances. When purchasing fowl, you should search for free range chickens because they often tastes delicious than caged chickens. You should as well take skinless chicken because bad cholesterols and calories in wimps are concentrated on their skin. When purchasing organic nutrients, it is better to buy them topically. Not just this will help your communitys economic system, you will also save vitality. This is the additional bonus you get from having healthy food choices.

Some people may think that varying their consuming behavior to eating healthy making is too difficult. However, this is not always the same. If you are in reality strong-minded of living a sound life, things will just be simple. Such easy changes can create great dissimilarity. Eating good foodstuff might simply be the best choices that you can build in your life. Do not deny your body of the benefits that it deserves. The better benefits shall follow. - 24553

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Is There a Connection Between Obesity and Diabetes?

By Jake Ryan

Due to the rise in obesity levels, diagnosis of type 2 diabetes have also steadily been on the rise. In fact, to date over 21 million Americans are afflicted with diabetes. Consequently, this disease is rising to epidemic proportions.

Type II diabetes happens when the body starts resisting insulin. When it does this the insulin is not converted into energy it is stored in the blood stream. Obesity is a cause of this because being overweight interferes with the bodys ability to process insulin and detect insulin.

Obesity has been linked to other health problems. Research has concluded that by losing body fat and maintaining a healthy weight it will improve your health.

For some people fat is distributed differently than others. People who are most at risk for diabetes is when extra fat is being held on the midsection. These are the people most at risk for diabetes.

Changing your diet and lifestyle to include healthier foods and more exercise it the best solution. You need to eat fruits and vegetables and start exercising more. Quit living a sedimentary life.

Additionally, you will want to have carbohydrates in your diet, but you will want to take a look at what kind of carbohydrates you are eating. You will want to center it around complex carbohydrates like whole grains. These are the types of carbohydrates that cause your body to work harder, but will also provide your system with a longer lasting energy source.

The truth is that there is a significant connection between type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, the great news is that that connection is within your control so that you can make simple changes to affect your own health and well-being for years to come! - 24553

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Food miles

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Food miles is a term which refers to the distance food is transported from the time of its production until it reaches the consumer. It is one dimension used in assessing the environmental impact of food. The concept of food miles originated in 1990 in the United Kingdom. It was conceived by Andrea Paxton, who wrote a research paper that discussed the fact that food miles are the distance that food travels from the farm it is produced on to the kitchen in which it is being consumed (Iles, 2005, p.163). Engelhaupt (2008) states, that "food miles is the distance food travels from farm to plate, are a simple way to gauge food's impact on climate change" (p. 3482). Food travels between 1,500 to 2,500 miles (4,000 km) every time that it is delivered to the consumer. The travel of products from the farms to the consumers is 25 percent farther now than it was in 1980 ("Counting our food miles," 2007). Some scholars believe that the pollution is created due to the globalization of trade overseas; the focus of food supply bases into fewer, larger supplies; the drastic change in the delivery pattern; increase in processing and packaging foods; and making fewer trips to the supermarket. Others state that the GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions are created by the production phases which create 83 percent, 8.1 tons of CO2 foot printing. (Engelhaupt, E., 2008). Recent studies in America and the UK indicate that about 80% of food emissions are produced before the food leaves the farm gate. [1] The goal of the Environmental Protection Agencies is to make people aware of the environment impacts of food miles and show the pollution percentage and the energy used to transport food over long distances, at this time there are researchers that are working to provide the public with more information.

Overview

The concept of food miles is part of a broader issue of sustainability which deals with a large range of environmental issues, including local food. The term was coined by Tim Lang (now Professor of Food Policy, City University, London) who says: "The point was to highlight the hidden ecological, social and economic consequences of food production to consumers in a simple way, one which had objective reality but also connotations." [2] However, it has increasingly come under attack as an ineffective means of finding the true environmental impact.[3]

A DEFRA report in 2005 undertaken by researchers at AEA Technology Environment, entitled The Validity of Food Miles as an Indicator of Sustainable Development, included findings that "the direct environmental, social and economic costs of food transport are over 9 billion each year, and are dominated by congestion."

Recent findings indicate that it is not only how far the food has traveled but the method of travel that is important to consider. The positive environmental effects of specialist organic farming may be offset by increased transportation, unless it is produced by local farms. But even then the logistics and effects on other local traffic may play a big role.[citation needed] Also, many trips by personal cars to shopping centers would have a negative environmental impact compared to a few truck loads to neighborhood stores that can be easily accessed by walking or cycling.

Food miles in business

Business leaders have adopted food miles as a model for understanding inefficiency in a food supply chain. Wal-Mart, famously focused on efficiency, was an early adopter of food miles as a profit-maximizing strategy. More recently, Wal-Mart has embraced the environmental benefits of supply chain efficiency as well. In 2006, Wal-Mart, CEO, Lee Scott said, "The benefits of the strategy are undeniable, whether you look through the lens of greenhouse gas reduction or the lens of cost savings. What has become so obvious is that 'a green strategy' provides better value for our customers".[4] Wal-Mart has since made a series of environmental commitments that suggest the company is looking more holistically at supply chain sustainability, such as restricting seafood suppliers to fisheries independently certified as sustainable, a practice that may increase food miles.[4] Still it is undeniable that Wal-Mart's strategy of using supply chains from as far away as China exorbitantly increases greenhouse emissions. They are often criticized for "green washing" and only adopting large-scale green tactics, which make them appear earth-friendly but actually have little positive environmental impact.[citation needed]

Some other alternatives for reducing food miles are to create Co-op grocery stores. A Co-op is a small business strictly owned and managed by its members. The way that this works is that people come together, they create equity and then they purchase their products. They grow organic food and their food miles are drastically reduced. "Choosing to buy organic has value, the hidden costs of shopping increase substantially when road miles are factored in"(Holt and Watson, 2008, p. 321). The first co-op was created in 1844 in England with twenty-eight people. They started out by selling just sugar, flour, butter and oatmeal. Today there are over 47,000 coop corporations in the United States alone. Not only are Co-op markets reducing the food miles, but they are also providing the consumers with healthy food, organic food. The facts and figures for 2005 state that organic foods contains higher levels of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and chromium; and 15 percent lower levels of nitrates (Siner, 1996). - 24553

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What is Portrait Photography?

By Matthew Tan

A portrait is a picture taken of a person or small group focusing on their face or expression while they are in a still position, also known as portraiture. The personality, mood and likeness of the person or group will be presented. Portrait photography does not always have to have just the face in the picture, the whole body and background can be included as well. When taking a portrait photo the person or group is generally looking strait at the camera.

Portrait photography, unlike other styles uses unskilled models. Graduations, special events and weddings are types of occasions where portrait photography is used, and later displayed in private homes.

A Bit of History

People have been using portrait photography ever since the camera was invented. Having your portrait painted was expensive and not as available. People would sit against a background and were lit with natural light from a window. Portrait photography can now be more creative with the way technology has evolve since they can adjust light and move around more.

Styles

A professional photographer has complete control over the lighting when taking portrait photographs in a studio. They can change the direction and the intensity. Kicker lights, fill lights, background lights and the main lights are a few of the different lighting terms. The main light is the primary light source. It is usually at a 45 degree angle of the subject but it can also be positioned above or below as well. The fill light is used to help eliminate shadows that are created by the main light. The light that brightens up the hair of the subject is the kicker light. This will help to add depth and to show the separation from the subject and the background. A Background light brightens the background and can add effects to the backdrops. - 24553

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Saving Money at the Grocery Store By Using a Budget

By Alex Pastlin

Savvy customers know that shopping from a grocery list can save time and money. However, setting a budget at the store can often be confusing. How do you create a budget? How do you know how much you can spend?

When setting your budget, treat your grocery shopping as if it were any other bill, like your rent and car insurance. After all, food is a necessity and a vital part of your health. When doing your monthly financial planning, budget in your groceries and try not to use the attitude of "whatever I have left over after I pay the bills I'll spend on groceries." That "leftover money" sometimes gets eaten up in little daily expenses that we don't even think about and you might not end up with enough to grocery shop with.

How much should you budget? There are several variables in this, including family size and income. According to the government, a family of 3 with little to no income would receive $389 per month in Food Stamps. Of course, that's not saying that every family of 3 would spend that much, or that little, but it's a good estimation.

After you have created your shopping list, compare it to your budget. Take a look at those items that you know you're going to be purchasing on every shopping trip. It might be milk and bread for your family. Figure in the costs of these items as you start preparing your budget. It will give you a good idea of what you know you're going to spend.

Take a look at your list and try to figure out if there are items that you can buy less of. Are there items that you can purchase at another store, such as a discount store, where they might be cheaper? Is it cheaper to shop at your local farmer's market for produce? You don't always have to shop at the same store for every item on your list.

Once you have set your monthly budget, if you find that it is too high, try cutting it back $50. You might find that the quality of your pantry has not changed that much. If you think you can stand it, the next month, try cutting back another 5%.

If you try cutting back on your grocery bill and find that you can't live without all the items on your list, then look at other amounts that you spend and try cutting back there. Perhaps you stay in with popcorn and a rented movie one weekend, or you start taking your lunch to work several days per week. See if there is another area in your life that you can re-budget, without depriving yourself of the groceries you need.

Although it might feel more convenient to buy pre-packaged or frozen meals, it is almost always going to be cheaper to purchase items that can be used for several meals. Rice, pasta, potatoes, and meat that can be frozen and stores can be used for multiple meals.

A really good tip is to try to work with the cash system. When you get paid, whether it's monthly or bi-weekly, take your grocery money out of your bank and put it in an envelope and shop from that. It's an excellent way to keep you from overspending.

Remember that your grocery budget is just as important of a bill as any of your other expenses. Don't neglect your health and vitality by assuming that you can eat for less, when realistically you might not be able to. When you plan ahead properly, you can be assured that grocery shopping on a budget doesn't have to be that difficult. - 24553

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Feel Renewed with Minerals

By Bart Icles

Optimizing your health and improving your well being and resistance bring a lot of benefits. These days, a popular approach to better health and well being is through supplementing your diet with mineral drinks.

Trace minerals are important as they are needed in about 95% of our metabolic bodily functions. When one speaks of minerals, one can immediately relate them to rocks and oil. However, the only forms of minerals that our body can utilize are organic minerals derived from plants. Our body naturally produces some vitamins daily, depending on what food we eat. However, we cannot naturally produce minerals in our body, and this is why we need mineral supplements.

Organa Mineral Drink is an ionic suspension of more than 70 organic minerals extracted from plant sources in deposits of lignite. It is obtained from 100% plant material instead of humic shale which is only a percentage of plant material. Having at least 40% fulvic acid, Organa Mineral Drink is a good electrolyte energy replacement drink.

Minerals present in Organa Mineral Drink help develop a natural foundation for a conscious and sound nutritional plan. An independent study of 130 mineral drink supplements in the market showed that Organa Mineral Drink surpassed all the others when tested for Brownian movement. Brownian movement is a scientific indicator that is often correlated to life force or the ability of an item to support health or sustain life.

Ogana Mineral Drink is all natural - processed through a one of a kind method that retains full nutritional value without compromise. No chemicals or heat are used while the mineral water is filtered. This ensures that all enzymes and nutrient systems naturally found in plants remain intact. Organa Mineral Drink tastes great and one can drink it up right from the bottle. Moreover, it does not have a long aftertaste.

All these properties give Organa Mineral Drink a special place in promoting health through natural plant source mineral supplements. Have a fill of this blend of more than 70 minerals and at least 40% fulvic acid and feel renewed. A fluid ounce or two each day can help make you feel revitalized.

Go on, taste the difference. Organa Mineral drink is said to be the best tasting mineral drink in the market. Having been derived from 100% plant material, Organa Mineral Drink is indeed organic and all natural. Its full spectrum of minerals is essential in your daily nutritional needs. These minerals help increase your energy and improve your sense of well-being. - 24553

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Skin tag removal at home is a simple process and can have a big impact on your self confidence. Also mineral water drinks in the mornings or afternoon can have a big daily effect on how you feel, and the about of energy you have, so try it out today.

Chicken Houses

By mboudabangang

When you make the decision to start housing your own chickens in your back yard it can be a great thing. You will enjoy it when you've dozens of fresh eggs to dish out to your family every single morning. However, when you begin the process of trying to find really good chicken coop designs you'll discover that just about all of the designs out there aren't really that good at all.

Bear in mind that building your chicken pen is only the first step, because you'll also need to find some solid information that will assist you in taking good care of your chickens as well as maintaining your coop. You'll also need to be aware of the best foods to feed your chickens because after all you and your family are going to be eating their eggs so you want them to be the best possible quality and taste.

While a lot of people view their chickens as pets and part of the family, many people get into the business of small poultry farming for the eggs that hens provide. If you're interested in the eggs, then you're going to need to include nesting boxes for your birds. Fortunately, they couldn't be easier to build. While you can opt to purchase large steel nesting boxes or expensive pre-made ones, that's really not necessary. Building your own nesting boxes is cheap, easy, and can be fun.

One of the big benefit to a mobile chicken coop is the fact that its cheaper to build. As these coops are generally smaller you can often use materials that you already have around the house. If not, theres a good chance that a neighbour will have some of the stuff you need, further making it easy to build a cheap chicken coop if necessary.

Be sure to check with your local city hall that a poultry house can even be allowed in your yard. There are certain cities and areas that have strict rules regarding the placement of chicken coops so be sure to do your research ahead of time to avoid any fines. The last thing you want is investing a lot of your time into a coop only to have to take it down later on.

Hens aren't particularly gluttonous creatures. They'll eat their fill and then go about their business. Thus, most chicken feeders work from a very simple design with minimal human interaction - they don't require any electronics or things like that. In most models, you simply fill a larger hopper with feed that automatically drains down into a central feeding tray. As the hens eat more of the feed, the extra food in the hopper filters down and keeps their tray full. - 24553

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This article has been made available by the author, Alexis Kenne. Should you require any further information regarding chicken coops, please visit his Chicken Coopresources

Alessi Girotondo Objects - Reminder of Childhood Happiness

By Axel W.

"Girotondo" is the Italian word for a simple children's game. The icon that defines the game is familiar to everyone. Just observe the little paper cutouts that have been around for generations. Clever designers adapted that design and applied it to a range of household items that delight the senses.

In its simplicity, the Girotondo Keyring (AKK44) provides a perfect example. The section holding the keys forms a loop that resembles a child's jump rope. The portion you hold with your hand looks like that little person. The result? Humor and that little shock of recognition. You see a familiar icon in an entirely new setting. Alessi Girotondo at its most basic.

In some cases, say a Magnet Set (AKK43), that design icon is all that is needed. No extra ornament or features. Go beyond the ordinary when you have to tack a note to the refrigerator.

Now relax your mind with a good book. Take a trip to your quiet spot and take along a little Girotondo Bookmarker. The bookmark (AKK53) does more than simply keep your place in a novel, though. It turns a mundane task into a reminder of childhood happiness.

In the kitchen, Girotondo can perform a number of tasks, each with the same sense of joy and ease that a child in summer enjoys. A Breadstick Holder (AKK09) may be pierced with that iconic shape stamped in mirror-polished stainless steel. Easy to clean, safe, and very lovely, these items are a favorite of many.

Extend the joy with a Fruit Holder (AKK05). The bowl is large enough to hold several apples, peaches or oranges but its functional value is only a small part of the package. Made of the same mirror-polished stainless steel as the Breadstick Holder, it creates synergy on your table.

Complete the design with a Girotondo Pepper Mill (KK48). The mill section is stainless steel polished to a high sheen. The rotor is in PA. Lovely. Simple. Top off the container with a Girotondo in blue or green and you have a work of art that does double duty as a spice dispenser.

Now relax in your home office after a fine meal. Girotondo follows you there, too. The Pencil Holder (AKK41) will bring a smile to your lips as you see it sitting on your desk. Look left and see your Girotondo Photo Frame (AKK22), with its little icons dancing around the border, just as your little one does in the photo. Use the Envelope Holder (AKK40) for all your correspondence and turn a dreary chore into a cheerful task, thanks to the row of Girotondo figures.

This simple yet innovative design can and has been used in dozens of objects. That flexibility lets you decorate in a dozen ways while filling your practical needs around the home. Alessi can show you how. - 24553

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Looking to buy Alessi products? Look no further! Shop for Alessi Girotondo and other Alessi designer products at bestofalessi.com.

Usana Active Calcium - Prevents Osteoporosis and Enhances Bone Health

By Angela Giles

Usana Health Sciences manufactures high quality nutritional and dietary supplements. Its calcium supplement is marketed under the name of Usana Active Calcium which promotes healthy bones and acts as an effective antidote for bone related problems like osteoporosis.

Our bones are essentially composed of calcium. There is a continuous process which is going on that removes and re-deposits calcium in the bones. They only appear to be solid but are continuously changing. The body's prominent source of calcium is milk along with other dairy products like cheese and butter-milk. If one's diet fails to provide the necessary calcium, the body extracts it from the bones, effectively making them less dense and porous.

Osteoporosis, which results from a life-long calcium deficiency, is a condition of reduced BMD (Bone Mineral Density). This make the person susceptible to bone fractures with the slightest of accidents. Osteoporosis is quite common in women post menopause. Health statistics show that millions of fifty-plus American men and women suffer from this bone disease. However, adequate supplementation of calcium from early years can decrease the risk to a large extent.

Calcium is not only important in maintaining bone health, but it also supports several important functions such as muscle behavior, cell division, neuro-transmission in nerve cells and clotting of blood. It also controls various enzymes and hormones that are responsible for digestion and metabolism of energy.

Usana Active Calcium is a complete bone health formulation in addition to being a calcium supplement. It contains calcium and magnesium in the ratio of 2:1 along with Vit-D, Vit-K, silicon and boron which are necessary for the formation and mineralization of bones. Vit-D and silicon stimulate calcium absorption and calcium utilization during bone formation. Vit-K is the key actor in increasing bone density while boron controls the removal and deposition of calcium on the bones.

All ingredients of Usana Active Calcium are in a bioavailable form and are manufactured according to U.S.P guidelines for potency and purity. The tablets, with differing dosage, are recommended for individuals of all ages over 7 years. For youngsters, who are fond of colas and sodas rather than milk and cheese, there is a chewable version also called BodyRox Active Calcium Chewable.

If you take Usana Active Calcium supplement on a regular basis, then your chances of getting osteoporosis in later life are significantly reduced. You will be able to live with healthy bones all your life. - 24553

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Angela Giles is currently active in building several successful online businesses, and currently leads a group of world wide entrepreneurs dedicated to using their abilities to make a positive impact on the world. More Info on Usana Click here for article submission.

How Do You Get Olive Oil From Olives?

By Brandino Z Borgattelli

Extracting oils from olives using a press is one of the oldest ways to make olive oil, dating back over hundreds of years to the ancient Greeks. A simple process that is undergone using an olive press. But before the press is used there are certain processes that must be undergone first. Once pressed the liquid is put into a decanter so that the liquids can be separated. Let us take a closer look at the complete process:

After the olive harvest has taken place, the olives are placed under a millstone or ground stone for thirty to forty minutes to ground them to a paste called olive paste. The olives are left under the stone for this amount of time to achieve the flavor they need and to form large olive oil drops. The aromas that the olive enzymes let out are also need to create a better aroma for the oil.

Once this process is over and the olives are converted into a paste, the past is spread onto fiber disks. Once fully and evenly spread onto the disks the paste is placed into the press machine. The press will then apply the necessary pressure needed to compact the past and percolate the oil forms and the water in the paste. Water is placed in the sides of the press to simplify the process of percolation.

After the pressing process is over the liquids are removed from the presser and taken to a separate machine called a decanter. The decanter is used to remove the excess water from the olive oil, leaving a pure olive oil. There is another process that can be used to separate the water from the oils, it is called vertical centrifuge and is normally a lot faster than using a decanter.

Every time the process of extracting oil from the olives all of the machines must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. This is because any paste or oils left on the machines can ferment and therefore contaminate any new oils that will be done in the future. After the cleaning is finished, a final inspection will take place to make sure they are fully disinfected.

The advantages of making olive oil using this traditional pressing method include a better grinding of the olive and easier to pomace as less water is added. But there are also disadvantages that include a difficult clean process, a lot more manual labor and a longer time space between harvesting the olives and pressing them. - 24553

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Create some spice to your recipes with Gourmet Olive Oil. It's not as expensive as you think, especially compared to store brands. Gourmet Olive Oil is a higher quality olive oil that really brings out the full flavor of the Olive. Flavor varies by the area the Olive was harvested and how the Olive Oil was processed.

Alessi Corkscrew Bottle Openers - More Than Just a Sommelier's Tool!

By Axel W.

Artists enjoy taking a simple theme and producing a hundred variations on it. The Alessi bottle opener catalog contains numerous examples of that simple truth. It offers models to add elegance to the kitchen, some humor in the den, or ones to just generate conversation in the living room. Wherever you open your wine, there is a style perfect for you.

One evening you may be feeling wise and scholarly. The Alessi Socrates corkscrew becomes your ideal choice. The form is by Morrison Jasper, but the substance is all Alessi. Made from 18/10 mirror polished stainless steel, it's more than a mere utilitarian device. It is a work of art that will make you feel like a philosopher king.

In the den you may not want the servants to wait on you hand and foot. The Anna G. corkscrew is the next best thing. Made from chrome-plated zamak, this delightful design is the perfect wine opening assistant. Using it, you can be your own sommelier without feeling like part of the kitchen help.

Based on a statue in Bremen, Germany, the Anna G design (first created in 1996) was soon adapted to a wide array of household goods. Nowhere has that effort been more successful than in this delightful corkscrew.

Still, Anna may need a companion in order to avoid loneliness. Consider mating her with an Alessandro M. corkscrew. It comes in a variety of colors (red, blue, yellow, and mixed), each as fun as the next. Have a laugh while you open your wine. This tool will delight even serious sommeliers.

Admit it. There are those days when you want to say Screw.it. Now you can let your corkscrew say it for you in the most elegant way. This outstanding design from the Alessi catalog is made of mirror-polished stainless steel topped with minimalist melamine plastic. You'll feel better the minute you start using it.

If that isn't enough, try imagining a trip to the tropics. Be sure to take along the Alessi Parrot corkscrew. Decorated in black or bright blue, it won't tell you when to open your bottle, but it will remind you of paradise all the same.

The bright green Parrot corkscrew is a fine alternative. Or, go all out for the multi-colored Proust. You won't need to take along a fine novel to generate lots of clever conversation. This tool is all you need.

But if you happen to be scouring the Alessi catalog for the ultimate in sophistication for your corkscrew choice, please consider the Smoki Christiani. Saying it is made from shell-moulded cast aluminum makes it sound mundane. Yet one look will tell you this is not just a wine opening device - it is a work of art you will want to buy for others to admire.

Selecting a corkscrew could rightly be considered a mundane task. Turn it into an adventure. Lift your spirits and improve your decor by spending a few minutes reviewing the Alessi bottle opener catalog. You'll find that you are not just selecting a sommelier's tool, but a tiny sculpture that will add beauty to your home. - 24553

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Looking to buy Alessi products? Look no further! Shop for corkscrews by Alessi and other Alessi designer products at bestofalessi.com.