I’m not sure if you’ve ever heard of the mangosteen, durian, foie gras and other forbidden fruits and other foods, but look at this interesting infographic about forbidden fruit and other illegal foods from around the world.
Archive for the ‘Food & Drink’ Category
12
Jan
2011
Ever stop and think about how many calories you’re drinking a day? I didn’t take my liquid calorie intake seriously until I got on my new eating plan. I used to drink soda like it was the last good thing on earth until I found out how many calories were in my favorite soda. There’s 146 calories in a 12oz serving of my favorite soda and I packed in those calories to every time I drank one. I had at least a 12oz serving twice a day which totaled 292 calories a day! I drank this soda 5 days a [ Read More ]
6
Jan
2011
There are many books where you will get the information on wine making. You will find array of wine making recipes for making wine from fruits such as grapes, apples, blackberries or strawberries. But why to consult books if you are getting the information right here…
4
Jan
2011
Green tea is believed to be in use as a medicine for at least 4000 years in china. It is also believed that green tea lowers the cholesterol levels by increasing the good cholesterol and decreasing the bad cholesterol. Green tea is rich in antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). It destroys cancer cells and also inhibits the growth of cancer cells. Even though the French people consume diet rich in fat, they are less prone to heart attack than the Americans. Similarly, even though 75 percent of the Japanese are smokers, they are less affected. This is because EGCG is [ Read More ]
12
Dec
2010
Between school, homework, sports, your after-school job, and hanging out with friends, it may feel like there’s no time for healthy eating. And when you do stop to eat, it’s probably tempting to go the quick and easy route by grabbing a burger and fries, potato chips, or candy. But it is possible to treat yourself to a healthy snack. In fact, if you have a hectic schedule, it’s even more important to eat healthy foods that give you the fuel you need to keep going. Even if you take time to eat three meals a day, you may still [ Read More ]