Category: Nutrition & Diets

May 1, 2008

Low Carb Diet info and recipes

Filed under: Nutrition & Diets - 01 May 2008

First of all, you may be wondering: what’s the meaning of a Low Carb Diet, or Atkins Diet? It is, in fact, a very simple diet. It involves a cut on all carbohydrate from the diet and increased protein and …

April 23, 2008

A fresh Mediterranean Salad, what else could you ask for?

Filed under: Nutrition & Diets - 23 Apr 2008

I’ve always loved this salad. It magically takes me to that wonderful journey in the Mediterranean, back when I was 24 years old. Plus, it’s delicious, nutritive, healthy, and very easy to prepare. Let’s dive into it.
Ingredients you need

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April 22, 2008

Jamón Serrano, Spanish Precious Ham

Filed under: Nutrition & Diets - 22 Apr 2008

Behind the totally unappealing appearance of Spanish ham (Jamón Serrano) lies one of the country’s most valued culinary treasures, a symbol of centuries of history and tradition. To the rest of the world, it is simply one of the …

March 9, 2008

Recipes and tips for Warm Salads for Dinner!!

Filed under: Nutrition & Diets - 09 Mar 2008

While I love Caesar and Cobb salads, I won’t make or order one as a main course for dinner. A salad may do for lunch, but in the evening, a meal centered around greens, especially cold ones, can feel more …

March 2, 2008

The new Ratatouille. A great recipe for a special dinner!

Filed under: Nutrition & Diets - 02 Mar 2008

The end of summer is such an amazing time to cook and eat. So many vegetables are in season, especially the sexy, colorful Mediterranean ones-eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini. Yes, I think even zucchini can be sexy, when it’s pícked while …

January 26, 2008

Fresh herbs and the right way to handle them

Filed under: Nutrition & Diets - 26 Jan 2008

Fresh herbs are an integral part of good cooking. Choosing and using them correctly will guarantee that the special character of each herb will shine through.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum, Smooth, broad, bright, green leaves growing in pairs on a thick stem.
There are …

November 21, 2007

Vitamins: a choice for a healthy life

Filed under: Nutrition & Diets - 21 Nov 2007

Vitamins work together with enzymes and release energy from digested food and regulate the billions of chemical activities that occur in the body every minute of every day.
A balanced diet that includes a wide variety of the main food groups …

November 10, 2007

Cooking Techniques to be a Great Cook

Filed under: Nutrition & Diets - 10 Nov 2007

Cooking is simple, really. You buy food (often the most difficult part), cut it up (while leaving fingers intact), combine a few flavors, and apply heat. The result - once you know what you’re doing - is predictable and is …

October 3, 2007

The most expensive and Premium Chocolates

Filed under: Nutrition & Diets - 03 Oct 2007

Chocolate has been around since the ancient Maya and Aztec cultures started mixing ground cacao seeds with various seasonings to make a spicy drink.

The world of chocolate has its highs and lows, to be sure. And the solid milk-chocolate bunnies …

September 26, 2007

All about Tea

Filed under: Nutrition & Diets - 26 Sep 2007

The History of Tea
The story of tea began in ancient China over 5,000 years ago. According to legend, Shen Nung, an early emperor was a skilled ruler, creative scientist and patron of the arts. His far-sighted edicts required, among other …

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