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1. The Planter and the Pilgrim by Sarah Martin September 12, 2008 Jamaican Planters' Punch 1 part lime juice 2 parts sugar 3 parts Jamaica rum 4 parts water and ice A doggerel for this recipe runs: "One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, and four of weak," thus making it easy to keep the proportions in mind. This is Planters' Punch as it is made in Kingston, Jamaica, British West Indies, where the rum is manufactured. ...more...

2. The Southern Planter's Drink by Sarah Martin September 12, 2008 Cuban Presidente ½ shot of rum ½ shot of French dry vermouth 1 teaspoon of grenadine syrup 1 dash of Curacao Rum first in the bar glass, then the vermouth, Curacao, and syrup. Put in the ice. Stir (never shake). After straining into the serving glass, add a piece of orange peel. This is the drink to toast the Cuban “presidente” (who ever he may at the present moment). A ...more...

3. Whey vs. Soy by Designer Whey September 8, 2008 The battle between soy protein and whey protein as muscle building compound has been going on for years now. While whey and soy are both good protein sources one may be more beneficial to you than the other for muscle building or fat burning needs. If you are a vegetarian your choice of protein drinks will definitely be soy protein over whey protein. From doing my own p ...more...

4. Drink more green tea and less beer! - benefits of green tea. by yousef julaidan September 4, 2008 Everybody has heard about the great benefits of green tea, but still we drink beer! Green tea has a lot of great benefits and contains a lot of medicinal and nutritional properties. These really deserve to be known because it can save your life one day! For thousands of years, the Chinese have been drinking green tea and enjoying excellent health benefits. They even used to drink green tea ...more...

5. What To Look For When Choosing A One-Cup Coffee Maker by Stephanie Larkin September 2, 2008 Single-serve coffee systems and one cup coffee makers were first introduced in the late 1990s, and have become more and more popular with each passing year. If you are considering a one cup coffee maker for your house or office, there are a number of things you should consider in making your decision. Types of Single Serve Coffee Makers These days, a one cup coffee maker is ...more...

6. What Makes The Starbucks Coffee Experience Special? by Stephanie Larkin September 2, 2008 Starbucks. When you say the name, it automatically conjures up an image: an upscale coffee bar with light wood, glass and chrome. The invigorating and inviting aroma of brewed coffee and the café atmosphere has made Starbucks the best-known specialty coffee roaster and server in the world. Starbucks has done an excellent job of branding their company - it is the only coffee brand that is on the li ...more...

7. Tips To Brew The Perfect Cup Of Espresso by Stephanie Larkin September 2, 2008 Ah, espresso! It's been called the nectar of the gods and the elixir of energy. Properly prepared, the perfect shot of espresso is an unparalleled sensory experience, encompassing four of the five senses - five, if you include the sound of this delicious drink as it is prepared and consumed. A perfectly turned out shot of espresso is an incredibly refreshing hot beverage and has been termed 'the g ...more...

8. Raw Food: Drinking Water At Meals by Nicholas Tan August 29, 2008 Why you should only take sips of water during mealtime? Large glasses of water impedes the digestive process by diluting the gastric juices. Taking several sips of water at a mealtime as compared to drinking a couple of large glasses per meal seems to be a personal preference unless there is a medical reason or a weight loss is desired. Several sources say that at the present time there i ...more...

9. Raw Food: Skin tone drinking water, coconut milk, etc by Nicholas Tan August 28, 2008 The best way to have healthy, glowing skin is to start from the inside out. Eliminating caffeine in the form of coffee and soda is one way to start. Caffeine dehydrates the body and skin. And lack of moisture is a sure way to create lines and wrinkles. It’s also a diuretic, causing increased urine output, again depleting your body and skin of the moisture it needs. We try to combat this with moist ...more...

10. A world where old is good by Melanie C August 27, 2008 Wine has been around for quite some time, with experts dating it to about 6000 BC, with the country of origin being Israel. It is made by fermenting crushed grapes with different types of yeast. The yeast consumes the sugars in the grape juice and convert it into alcohol. The red colouring is given by leaving the skins in for a certain length of time. The longer they are left in, the darker the co ...more...

11. The Absinthe of Little Paris by Sarah Martin August 26, 2008 According to some authorities, absinthe as a drink originated in Algeria, and French soldiers serving in the Franco-Algerian war (1830-47) introduced the green spirits to Paris upon their return from the North African country where the drink found strong favor along the boulevards. In time the spectacle of bearded men and demi-mondes dripping their absinthes became one of the sights of Pa ...more...

12. Alcohol caused this! by Ross G August 24, 2008 Alcohol caused this! Here's just some of the alcohol related violence and injuries I have seen so far this year in the emergency department: * 24 Year old guy with ruptured spleen and broken back when he fell off a balcony * 15 year old girl who downed 3/4 bottle of vodka - intubated / ventilated & went to intensive care * 24 year old severe facial lacs from 'glassing' injuries to ...more...

13. Quality Drinking Water For Healthy Life by bravo seo August 22, 2008 Our body needs much water to survive. As advised, we should drink six to eight glasses of water per day. Water is of major importance to all living things. But we must make sure that what we are drinking is pure and clean. Like what the bottled water delivery can offer. Up to sixty percent of the human body is water, our brain is composed of ...more...

14. How do Pharmaceutical Drugs Get in Drinking Water? by Al Bracher August 20, 2008 Recent probe finds drugs in drinking water: By now you have read this headline, and may be worrying yourself about whether this problem is as serious as it seems. You may even be asking yourself "How do Pharmaceutical drugs get in drinking water?", because there is no easy answer here. Our water is clearly more polluted than anyone previously realized, and this once innocuous problem is now gainin ...more...

15. Are There Drugs in Our Drinking Water? by Al Bracher August 20, 2008 A startling conclusion that most are hoping to keep under wraps, or at least to deny until it becomes a real epidemic: We are finding drugs in our drinking water. Yes, the truth is being made clearer, there are drugs found in US drinking water that simply should not be there. And while the amount of drugs in our drinking water is really only small, trace amounts, consider the implications of drink ...more...

16. Are There Drugs in Drinking Water? The Least You Need to Know. by Al Bracher August 20, 2008 Without knowing it, you may be consuming drugs found in drinking water, and not necessarily the kinds of drugs that can benefit you in any way. Public drinking water supplies around the globe have shown to have traces of a number of different prescription drugs found in drinking water, including birth control medications, sexual hormones, asthma drugs, anti seizure drugs, psychiatric drugs and ant ...more...

17. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN DRINKING WATER ! by Al Bracher August 20, 2008 Today when you fill up a glass of supposedly clean tap water, what you really have is a heady mixture of prescription drugs in drinking water! Sounds too unrealistic? Well, just go through the extensive survey carried out by Associated Press and you’d be terribly disturbed by the findings. Southern California’s drinking water testing turned up anti-epileptics, Tucson’s water supply showed an anti- ...more...

18. HOW DO PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS GET IN DRINKING WATER ? by Al Bracher August 20, 2008 Associated Press has sparked off a very important debate. They have conducted an extensive survey into the drinking water from various parts of the country (24 major cities to be precise) and had it tested for pharmaceutical drugs. The results are shocking. the probe finds drugs in drinking water. There are forty one million Americans who are drinking water with traces of medications for ailments ...more...

19. A probe unearths drugs in tap water! by Al Bracher August 20, 2008 A probe unearths drugs in tap water! Waking up to such a statement is most likely today. Particularly if you are located in any one of the twenty four cities surveyed by AP or you are one of the forty one million Americans who face the risk of dangerous diseases. Even if you aren’t part fo this survey, you are still at risk – in fact even greater risk since you have no idea of the probable harm th ...more...

20. DRUGS IN OUR DRINKING WATER ? by Al Bracher August 20, 2008 In the US we have some of the best living conditions that can be found anywhere in the world. We are prideful in this fact and boasts of it often. So, it comes as quite a shock to hear of the recent findings that have declared that there actually are drugs in our drinking water. It’s quite a frightening thought which pops into the mind every time you fill up a glass with tap water. Imagine drinkin ...more...

21. A Taste For Travel: Food and Drink Holidays by D Collins August 20, 2008 Picture yourself relaxing in the grounds of a vineyard or olive grove, being given the chance to sample traditional cooking using fresh ingredients that are grown on site. Or perhaps you imagine yourself in a country kitchen, trying out the cookery techniques you’ve seen your favourite chefs on television try before washing your creation down with a nice glass of wine. If this is the sort ...more...

22. Legendary Whiskey Cocktails by Sarah Martin August 20, 2008 Sazerac To make a Sazerac you will need two bottom heavy, 3 ½ ounce bar glasses. Fill one with cracked ice and water and allow it to chill. In the other glass place a lump of sugar along with just enough water to dampen it. The saturated lump of sugar can then be flattened and crushed with a spoon. Add a couple of drops of bitters, a dash of Angostura, a hearty shot of whiskey, for while ...more...

23. Happy Hours in Austin by Dane Smith August 13, 2008 Austin is a great restaurant town, and one of the best ways to explore all the different possibilities is to take advantage of the many great happy hours. Some of the city's finest establishments offer drink specials, discounted appetizers, and a great atmosphere to sample their fare without committing to a meal. Here are some of the best happy hour deals out there: Manuel's: With two loca ...more...

24. Summer Ideas with Wine by Kristian Phillips August 12, 2008 So summer is here, and there is always a dilemma of what to drink on a hot summer’s day. Yes, a cold lager is refreshing, but sometimes it’s nice to have something different, and lager is a bit much fattening liquid. Wine is perfect for a summer’s day. In this article, we will cover some great summer wines, and also give you a few ideas of how to serve it to make it extra special. The firs ...more...

25. Drinking Wine with Friends by Kristian Phillips August 12, 2008 There is nothing better than finishing work, and going for a drink with friends. Wine is a great drink to enjoy with friends, as you can get a bottle and share the experience. This article talks about different types of wine, and when it is best for you to sit down and enjoy the experience. It also recommends wines for certain occasions. Wine is best enjoyed socially. There is nothing sadd ...more...

26. Does Reverse Osmosis Make Water Safe To Drink? The Disadvantages... by Sherri Stockman August 10, 2008 The disadvantages of reverse osmosis include excessive waste, excessive cost, ineffective filtration of chemical contaminants, no removal of bacterial contaminants, and excessive removal of healthy minerals. Many times we have been asked the question, "Does reverse osmosis make water safe to drink?" Does it sound like it? Reverse osmosis systems are used in large treatment facilities and ...more...

27. Raw Food: Why you should not drink cow's milk? by Nicholas Tan August 10, 2008 Many people are firm believers that cow’s milk is the “perfect food” and you will never be able to change their minds. But parents need to educate themselves about milk allergies and lactose intolerances with their children in mind to be forewarned. One main reason why cow’s milk isn’t that great for you is that it was made for cows, not humans. Secondly, if you are not consuming magnesium along ...more...

28. Alcoholic Drinking Games for School and Play by Donald Trukenstein August 10, 2008 Its All in Good Fun Face it, the name of the game in alcoholic drinking games is to get the other person inebriated. Sure your going to catch a buzz too, but the object is to get the other guy blowing chunks not you. Also, if you are a fat ugly guy, you know that the only chance you have for scoring with the little cutie across the room is if you can get 9 or ten shots past her luscious, p ...more...

29. Happy Hour - Its a Time to Unwind by Donald Trukenstein August 10, 2008 If you are getting close to turning 21 then soon you will be able to legally enter those wonderful and mysterious places called “bars”. Very soon your car or truck will be parked among all of the other cars and truck in the parking lot of your local bar that you have driven by so many times, just wishing that you could just walk right in and order up a nice stiff drink. Its Happy Hour < ...more...

30. What is in the water we drink? by Albrecht Bracher August 5, 2008 You hear a lot about health and fitness these days. From exercise regimens to organic and natural foods to herbal medicines, it seems everyone is more concerned than ever with their health. That’s a good thing, but it seems that something very important is just beginning to catch up with these other factors in the public consciousness. That something is water – we can’t live without it. But just w ...more...

31. Why is it that drinking water safety has been overlooked by some... by Albrecht Bracher August 5, 2008 Drinking water safety is something which is on the minds of many these days; although sadly, not as many people consider the quality of what comes out of their drinking water faucets as rightfully should. People are more health conscious than ever before; carefully considering the foods that they eat, getting more exercise and using natural, organic products. There has been a veritable explosion i ...more...

32. - and the water from your tap may actually be harmful to your he... by Albrecht Bracher August 5, 2008 Ours is an increasingly health conscious age. Organic foods fill the shelves at our local grocery stores and alternative herbal medicines and supplements are readily available at your local drugstore. People are concerned with what they put into their bodies and this includes water. Many people buy bottled water, thinking that this is the purest drinking water that they can find. However, this is ...more...

33. You could be doing yourself harm with what you put in your drink... by Albrecht Bracher August 5, 2008 The public consciousness has been moving increasingly towards the subject of health the last few decades. From organic foods to alternative medicine, people are more concerned than ever before with what they put into their bodies. This includes one of the most important things which we all consume – I am speaking, of course, about water. Just think for a minute how many people you see every day ca ...more...

34. What is the Importance of Pure Drinking Water? by William Manning August 4, 2008 Want really pure drinking water? You need the right filtration device for your kitchen. Although a bottle may say that it contains pure drinking mineral water, there is no way to be sure what’s really inside. There is no way to tell what type of purification system the manufacturer uses and chemicals from the plastic seep in during transportation. So, even if it was pure drinking wate ...more...

35. Restaurant Recommendations: Best 5 Restaurants in Mesa by ajax z August 4, 2008 Mesa is a commuter town i.e. an urban community that is primarily residential. It has more than 800 restaurants, of which many are family restaurants. Popular cuisines are American, Mexican, Hamburgers, Pizza and Wraps. Let’s look at the best 5 restaurants in Mesa in each category. Excellent atmosphere, great service and delicious food is what Rancho De Tia Rosa, a more...

36. Clean Drinking Water - The Key that Unlocks the Door to Good Hea... by Olivia Romero July 31, 2008 If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for that magic key that’s going to unlock the door to good health. Well, have you considered something as simple as clean drinking water? Clean drinking water is the key that opens the door to feeling better, losing weight and preventing disease. At first glance, it seems a little hard to believe. We’ve become so conditioned to be ...more...

37. What is Green Tea by sue jeffels July 31, 2008 There is some archaeological and historical evidence to suggest that green tea has been around for almost five thousand years and was first cultivated in China and India. A good number of Asian countries use if for medicinal purposes including blood sugar and digestive problems. Green tea is usually associated with Asian culture as a whole although it actually originates in China. Green tea is mad ...more...

38. Breath Testing Systems by Keely Owen July 30, 2008 A breathalyser is designed to detect alcohol on a persons breath and check the blood alcohol level. Although not always accurate they are a good indication on what the persons blood alcohol level is. They are popularly used by police forces to test drivers. In private applications they can be used to check your friends and or patrons to see if they are safe to drive. Of course always disclaim the ...more...

39. Nutrimeal Health Food Drinks by ahn chilhyun July 30, 2008 keyword: Chocolate Vanilla Wild Strawberry Nutritional Facts and Ingredients: - Dutch Chocolate - French Vanilla - Wild Strawberry SOY PROTEIN Reformulated Nutrimeal is a great-tasting, low-glycaemic nutritional drink mi ...more...

40. Drinking Water Containers - Why Plastic Bottles Have Got to Go! by Olivia Romero July 30, 2008 The late, great comedian, George Carlin, used to do a comedy bit about how he saw people, everywhere he turned, carrying a water bottle. He punctuated this hilarious routine with an exasperated question: "Just when did everyone get so thirsty?" As funny as this was, his keen observation about the increase of people carrying their own drinking water containers points to a more serious problem: pl ...more...

41. Side Effects of Drinking Soda by Rick hutch July 30, 2008 Don't have soda in your house at all. I know some people who use the excuse that they need it for when company comes over because their family and friends like it, then they end up just drinking it themselves anyway and just keep restocking it. Well you are the person that has to see it every day in your fridge. People aren't going to stop coming to your house because you don't have soda. If you d ...more...

42. Pastis: Enjoying France's Licorice Liquor by Kim Steele July 29, 2008 If you're planning a trip to the south of France this summer, hopefully you'll take the time to sit in a small village café/bar in the warm, late afternoon and soak up the sights and sounds of Provence. You'll hear the buzzing of the cigales (cicadas) and perhaps in the distance you'll see game of boules (France's popular outdoor bowling game) slowly unfolding amongst the village men. If ...more...

43. Acai Berry Drink: Cheers to Good Health! by Megha Monga July 29, 2008 The Acai Berry has been described as one of the ten "Super-foods" in the world and is also referred to as one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world. This little known berry has been used for centuries by natives of the Brazilian rain forest. Acai, a purple Amazonian fruit, high in antioxidants, is said to be good for plenty of reasons, including increasing energy levels and and ...more...

44. Glucosamine Facts and Acai by antioxidant antioxidant July 24, 2008 Here are the Glucosamine facts. Glucosamine occurs as a natural compound in our body and is made of glucose and amino acid glutamine. One of its vital roles is as a cartilage builder. Cartilages are the tough connective tissues that cushion our joints and keep them functioning smoothly. We need glucosamine to produce glycosaminoglycan, which repairs cartilage and body tissues. As we grow older, th ...more...

45. Why do People Drink and How to Say No by Ed Philips July 24, 2008 People drink for a variety of different reasons at the onset. The majority do so simply to be social. For many of us this happens in high school or college. Its continued when we surround ourselves with fellow drinkers as we become adults. But the reasons we continue to drink go much deeper for each of us. Depression and stress can be a large factor in our drinking habits. We drink to forg ...more...

46. Drinking water system, What is in our drinking water ? by Albrecht Bracher July 24, 2008 If I told you what is in our drinking water, you'd be alarmed. Very alarmed. Because once you truly know the facts, you'll immediately be looking for a high quality drinking water system that can remove the contaminants that are present in our drinking water supply. One of the prices we pay for living in modern times is pollution. A long time ago we could just drink the water that was present ...more...

47. Choosing the Right Glass for the Amateur Drinker by David Lakins July 23, 2008 One doesn't need to be a 'professional wine taster' a 'wine snob' or a fully paid-up member of 'CAMRA' in order to experience the most enjoyment from your favourite tipple in the right glass. I'm not trying to preach to the converted or teach Grandma to suck eggs, there is already plenty written about choosing the correct shape glass to enhance the flavour of a whole variety of diff ...more...

48. Classy Bars With Cheaper Drink Menus by Mario Stewart July 17, 2008 The city of New York has a lot to offer to its people. This beautiful place is always active and apparently driven by the glamour and glitz. And if you are willing to explore this city, you can get few of the best and classy bars that offer awesome drink menus at very cheap rates. New York people are very lively and like to relax mostly in a bar with a chilled bottle of drink. But the menu may not ...more...

49. Sbiten - Famous Russian wintertime drink. by Sudhir Moudgil July 17, 2008 Sbiten, the traditional beverage for wintertime in Russia, is a drink with a long, colorful history. Research shows that sbiten has been around since the fourteenth century. Traditionally, Sbiten was served from oft-heated copper samovars by the sbitenshchik, who served it up until the beginning of the twentieth century on Russian street corners. Sbiten is made in different ways, both non ...more...

50. What Are the Benefits of Drinking Mineral Water? by William Manning July 17, 2008 In days gone by, mineral water benefits were far more important than they are today. Companies that sell the expensive mineral revitalization water purification systems try to make their customers think that by flowing it over the right set of stones; they can “imbue” the water with “health-giving” qualities. Ignore the advertising campaigns and get the real facts before you buy. It is t ...more...

51. Understanding the Effectiveness of a Drinking Water Filter Syste... by Michael Logan July 16, 2008 Trying to decide which is the best drinking water filter system for your home? Then you’re not alone in your dilemma. Let’s go over what to look for in a sea of choices. While you might be under the impression that any old water filter system will do, you’re wrong. There are many different factors that need to be addressed when choosing an appropriate unit. You want to get a model that wi ...more...

52. The Growing Need For Drinking Water Filters by Michael Logan July 16, 2008 Stories reported about how unsafe our water is have been a real boon for the makers of drinking water filters. It isn’t the case of a few people crying wolf in order to make their own stocks with the company’s take a jump. The dangers are very real, and we want to explain to you exactly why you need to purchase a drinking water filter sooner rather than later. The threats to our health come ...more...

53. Having a Drinking Water Filter System is No Longer a Luxury, It'... by Joe Peters July 14, 2008 Hi this is Joe Peters from http://allaboutbeinghealthy.net I hope you will really enjoy this article about health. Please read the article below then if you are interested please visit my website http://allaboutbeinghealthy.net Having a Drinking Water Filter System is No Longer a Luxury, It's a Must! Putting in a drinking water filter system in your home will make an overall diff ...more...

54. Pure drinking water & Pure drinking mineral water by Albrecht Bracher July 14, 2008 This is without question a time where people are concerned with health like never before. Organic foods have proliferated and now line grocery store shelves nationwide. Health clubs are springing up on every corner and people are getting in shape. Just as important as having healthy food which is free of contaminants and pesticides, it is also important to have more...

55. Chlorine in drinking water & Drugs found in drinking water by Albrecht Bracher July 14, 2008 While public utilities continue to insist that their water supply is safe to drink, study after study continues to produce troubling results. Chlorine in drinking water is a concern to some; while it can be helpful in keeping some harmful bacteria out of the water supply, it can be toxic and is far too often found in levels which are ...more...

56. What are the Disadvantages of Reverse Osmosis? by William Manning July 14, 2008 Here we look at the disadvantages of reverse osmosis. There are advantages for many industries, but the question that many of us wonder about is; does reverse osmosis make water safe to drink. So, that’s what we will focus on. Some of the disadvantages of reverse osmosis for home use are not relevant to the question of does reverse osmosis make water safe to drink. So, I’ll cover them b ...more...

57. Raw Milk - Should it be Banned or Should We Drink Up? by Chas Ainsley July 14, 2008 There is a slowly increasing campaign across the United States, a campaign to find and drink raw milk straight from the cow just as our ancestors did for hundreds of years. People are willing to risk illness and death (so says the FDA) to find this elixir. Demand is booming in a huge way. Drinkers of this milk praise it for being more healthy and nutritious as well as simply tasting better ...more...

58. Wintertime drink- The basic recipe for Sbiten. by Jitender Rathor July 13, 2008 Sbiten, the traditional beverage for wintertime in Russia, is a drink with a long, colorful history. Research shows that sbiten has been around since the fourteenth century. Traditionally, Sbiten was served from oft-heated copper samovars by the sbitenshchik, who served it up until the beginning of the twentieth century on Russian street corners. Sbiten is made in different ways, both non ...more...

59. Healthy Living and What you Eat, Drink and Breathe by Melvin Manoo July 10, 2008 [You are free to publish this article on your website and in your newsletter or ezine as long as it remains intact.] Your Body does not cause diseases. It does not have the authority to do so. Instead, it will make every effort to be healthy and get rid of the diseases. When you become sick, it is as a result of what you put inside you. What you Eat, Drink and Breathe will aff ...more...

60. Want to Lose Weight? Drink More Water by Erik Heyl July 10, 2008 Want to lose weight? Have more energy? Clean out your system and feel better? I've got the solution and it is all around you. Ready? Come closer....Drink more water! "That's it?" I hear you ask, "that's your solution!?" Yes it is, and I'll explain why. Water is our biggest and most plentiful natural resource. It is what helps the trees, plants and grass to grow. It is what we use both to cook and ...more...

61. With Outdoor Kegerators, Enjoy Leisurely Wine Drinking by Vibha Babbar July 5, 2008 Wine enthusiasts alone can tell the supreme experience of sipping wine under the wide expanse of sky. In the parties, social gatherings, and get-together with friends and family, relishing wine becomes an experience unsurpassed! Outdoor Kegerator becomes your best assistance in the outdoor parties. It gives a personalized touch to your parties, while you fill unlimited wine from the kege ...more...

62. The Best Drinks For Cancer Patients by Win. Ho July 3, 2008 It is not groundless that tea is the best drinks for cancer patients. Tea contains tea polyphenols, vitamins and trace elements, can block certain carcinogens generation, and inhibit cancer cell growth. Tea can help with digestion and reduce the decline of WBC by radiotherapy, also tea has sterilization and anti-inflammatory function, can reduce post-operative inflammation. So, to which ...more...

63. What If You Could Afford The Very Best by Ian Read July 2, 2008 Most people just dream of owning a Porsche GT2, a Cartier or Rolex watch, a Perini Navi yacht, a Birkin, Louis, or Prada bag, Manolo’s, Choo’s or Louboutin shoes, a Valentino or Lagerfeld gown, a custom wedding dress by Wang, having a house in the Hamptons or on the beach in Malibu and maybe even a Cessna Citation X parked in the front yard for those quick getaways to Richard Branson’s Caribbea ...more...

64. Drinking Coffee For Breakfast will NOT Always Make You Get Fat by The Ab Guy Six Pack Abs July 2, 2008 What to Do After Eating Pure Sugar for Breakfast Ok let's be honest, I'm on vacation in Florida and I sometimes get a REAL sweet-tooth for breakfast. I like my cafe con leche (Spanish coffee that is VERY strong) but I also like it with lots of sugar. On top of that when I went into the Cuban coffee shop I saw some really tasty looking pastries... you know that I ate 2 of them plus ha ...more...

65. Hygienic Food and Drinks by Wazir Singh July 2, 2008 Your brains perform more tasks than any other of your organs put together. To do this it requires vast amounts of energy and nutrients making it the greediest organ in the body. It is important that the right foods are eaten so that your brain can perform at its optimal level. As you age in years, both your body and your brain grow old as well. Preventative action now can help preserve your mind f ...more...

66. There are foods that are associated with specific seasons- foods... by rohit kumar June 27, 2008 There are foods that are associated with specific seasons' foods and drinks too that we reach for traditionally when the weather turns warmer or colder by turn. What would the winter be without a nice bowl of steaming oatmeal to start the day? And how much nicer is it to look out the window at a snowstorm when you've got a nice hot cup of hot chocolate in your hands? Then there are the old standby ...more...

67. body fat water scale by ramakrishna thinnavelli June 26, 2008 Health benefits of drinking water: It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. Publish below a description of benefits of drinking water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure f ...more...

68. WWW.AGRELMA.COM : Spirits in Italy by Roberto Grusovin June 25, 2008 Agrelma, The global food and wine e-marketplace offers a market report for the Spirits and the Alcoholic Drinks in Italy ( http://www.agrelma.com/it/domoff/ricvnd.asp/ssettore/23 ) a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level most important for the importers of spirits around the world. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sector ...more...

69. What Happens to Your Body Within an Hour of Drinking a Coke? by Dr.Joseph Mercola June 25, 2008 Drinking soda is bad for your health in so many ways; science can’t even state all the consequences. Here’s what happens in your body when you assault it with a Coke: Within the first 10 minutes, 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system. This is 100 percent of your recommended daily intake, and the only reason you don’t vomit as a result of the overwhelming sweetness is because phosphoric aci ...more...

70. Stop Drinking Advice...How We Define Alcoholism by Ed Philips June 25, 2008 People have been drinking from brown paper bags for years now throughout the western world, although it is difficult to say from when it has been part of our culture. The terminology alcoholism though dates back to 1849 and has been attributed to Magnus Huss, who was a pioneer is related alcohol to serious health conditions. The word alcoholism itself was not actually recognized in the US ...more...

71. Tickle your Taste Buds with Acai Berries! by Natasha Patnaik June 25, 2008 Acai, a purple wonder berry, is a grape-sized fruit and comes in blueberry color. It originates in the Amazon rain forest from the Acaizeiro Tree. It is known as the "tree of life" by the local residents. Acai berry contains the health-giving omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids. They are low in calories and are high in fiber nutrients, which is rarely found in any other fruit. This berry is an impo ...more...

72. Is the Old Roman Saying, by Kimberly Cierech June 23, 2008 How can the French consume the same amount of saturated fat in their diets as American's do, smoke more cigarettes then we do and still have one-third less the amount of fatal heart attacks? If you read the results of the French Paradox Study, you may be surprised. The answer is resveratrol. A powerful antioxidant that is found in the red wine that the French drink. Resveratrol is produced ...more...

73. Why Coffee Pods Are The Best Coffee Solution For The Office by Stephanie Larkin June 15, 2008 Many employers often wonder what their employees want, besides a raise of course. The answer might be surprising. A number of Fortune 500 companies have discovered that one of the most treasured perks they provide for their employees is something they might never expect - coffee! A break room well-stocked with a variety of coffees and other beverages is high on the list of perks that employees are ...more...

74. Exploring The Different Types Of Coffee Creamers by Stephanie Larkin June 15, 2008 Sometimes, what goes in your gourmet coffee can be as important as the coffee itself. In 1961 Nestle revolutionized the way we drink our coffee by introducing the world's first non-dairy powdered coffee creamer. Borden's followed not long after with Cremora, and powdered non-dairy creamer became a staple in many American kitchens. In the mid-70s, Rich Foods introduced Coffee Rich non-dair ...more...

75. An Introduction To K-cups And Keurig Coffee Products by Stephanie Larkin June 15, 2008 As single cup coffee brewing systems gain in popularity, the brand that has stood above the rest has been Keurig. With its K-cup coffee brewer and incredible variety of available coffees, it's no wonder that Keurig has risen to the top. Introduced just ten years ago, the patented Keurig (pronounced kor-ig) single cup coffee system stemmed from an age-old question: why do we brew coffee a pot at a ...more...

76. Why Aren't You Using Drinking Water Filters? by Bob Goodhand June 12, 2008 You might disagree, but hear me out on this. Without drinking water filters, the "clean" water you are drinking may be making you sick. If you are health conscious like me you know that drinking more water is good for you. The problem is, without using the right drinking water filters, you will be drinking more germs, radon, heavy metals (think lead), weed and insect killers, and chemicals ...more...

77. Hot Weather Hydration by Yuri Elkaim June 11, 2008 With the hot weather now approaching (at least for us in the northern hemisphere) the importance of proper hydration cannot be forgotten. As a base, you should be drinking half your weight in ounces. So if you weigh 150 lbs, then you should be drinking at least 75 oz of water per day. If you're active then that number will obviously go up. If the weather is hot then you'll also benefi ...more...

78. Why Aren't You Using a Drinking Water Filter System? by Olivia Romero June 10, 2008 This is going to sound crazy but I recently learned that using a drinking water filter system is the smartest, cheapest and most convenient step you can take to guarantee the health of you and your family. All of my life water has been my beverage of choice. And believe me, I've had to endure a lot of ridicule and outright intolerance from people who thought I chose water just to be diffi ...more...

79. How Important are Product Data Sheets in Finding Good Water Filt... by Mark Hegge June 10, 2008 Before purchasing a drinking water filter system, be sure to review the product’s data sheet for performance. You’ll probably be surprised at some of the contaminants the systems “leave in” the water. Not all companies make product data sheets readily available to their customers, but in some states the manufacturer of a drinking water filter system is required to include certified produc ...more...

80. You Should Be Using A Drinking Water Filter System - And Here's ... by David Everett June 10, 2008 A drinking water filter system is a unique thing in our lives. Small things can sometimes do the biggest of jobs, and that is certainly true for this. A little filter helps us to remove all the contaminants in our water and helps keep us safe. We depend on our public water treatment facilities and they do a good job supplying us with water, but they can't remove all the impurities naturall ...more...

81. Learn More About Pure Drinking Water by Laurel Tevolitz June 8, 2008 Pure drinking water is a necessity not a luxury. We all need it. It is a basic requirement that every living thing has to have on this planet. Where do we get pure drinking water from? The only way is to go to a remote point in the mountains and take it from a stream there. Since that is not a possibility for most people we can run our water through filters and turn it into pure drinking water. ...more...

82. Attention Water Connoisseurs! The Truth About Drinking Water Fil... by Olivia Romero June 8, 2008 Let's face it. If you are a water connoisseur like me, you are probably very particular about the taste of your drinking water. Not only do we connoisseurs prefer water over other beverages like soda, tea or coffee, we seem to have our own internal drinking water filters that allow us to detect subtle difference in taste between different water sources. My family and friends (non-connoisse ...more...

83. Water Filtration System - is it Really Worth It? by Olivia Romero June 8, 2008 Let's face it. We're all concerned about getting good quality drinking water. And because the myth that bottled water is safer than tap water has been debunked, consumers are turning to a water filtration system to insure the safety of their drinking water. But are they really worth it? In order to answer this question, we need to understand why we need a water filtration system in the fir ...more...

84. Some of the Valuable Reasons to Drink Oolong Tea by Sie Whange June 2, 2008 Oolong tea has been expressed as "Yu Xiang Hui Wei " as it goes through so many diversified manufacturing steps in order to produce a good flavor and fragrance. The tea consists of more than a few dozens of leaves that have special flavors and aromas due to differences in the leaves, the production area, and the harvest time. Among them, Tie Guan Yin, Shui Xian, and Oolong are well known, and many ...more...

85. Drinking Water Filters, Why Aren't You Using One? by Fraser Baillie June 2, 2008 Let’s face it, in some cities, drinking water filters are an absolute necessity. But, no matter where you live, a good drinking water filter will improve the taste and quality of one of life's basic necessities. Reports of drugs and hormones found in tap water have many people concerned about their health and that of their families. Some think of drinking water filters as health aids ...more...

86. Food, Drinks And Cake Are Central To Any Baby Shower by Donald Saunders May 27, 2008 Food is central to any party as it not only fills the guests up but it is also a very good vehicle for getting your guests to mingle with one another. When it comes to planning the food for a baby shower simpler is often better and one excellent way to make simple food more elaborate is to take care and time over its presentation. In most cases baby shower hosts like to serve a buffet of f ...more...

87. Chinese Green Tea as the Drink to Health by Janey Q May 29, 2008 Many studies suggest that fresh-brewed tea can benefit health and fight disease. Tea is cosy, comforting, easy to brew, and can be enjoyed anywhere at any time. Chinese green has more varieties than any other tea in China as well as any other country in the world. Tasty and Healthy Chinese tea is healthy in a lot of ways. It lowers b ...more...

88. French Classical Cuisine by Kathy Barnikel May 24, 2008 The way food is presented should be given strict attention as much as there’s emphasis on its taste. The way food is arranged on a plate is essential in classic French cooking. The use of rich agricultural and dairying produce is magnified in food preparation in traditional or classic French cooking in France. During official occasions under the French monarchy, this simple manifestation ...more...

89. Cooking Once A Month Review by Kathy Barnikel May 19, 2008 A whole month's dinners/meals to be prepared in a single weekend per month is the hypothesis in the wake of once a month cooking. Freezing up the dishes for consumption all the way through the month, this works by an individual cooking in one weekend. One of three various methods is how individuals can attempt their once a month cooking. Two times the amount of dishes of their preferred re ...more...

90. Fantastic Asparagus by Kathy Barnikel May 15, 2008 People regularly eat asparagus, which is amongst the most healthy vegetations around, and whether you are attempting to loose some pounds, become stronger or leading a healthy eating lifestyle, you will discover its world of benefits by including it into your diet. Although preferred as a side dish, it is easy to spot that with a tad bit of work and exploration, asparagus can be an exceptional mou ...more...

91. Drinking Red Wine Is Good For Your Heart, Lungs, Kidneys, Brain ... by Paul Rodgers May 15, 2008 Red wine benefits are numerous and plentiful. Red wine benefits are generally good for you, but it is important to know the specifics of these benefits because you can then employ them to serve your body better. Further research and studies have also shown that the red wine benefits are abundant, however it should also be importantly noted that in ord ...more...

92. Protect Your Family with a Good Drinking Water Filter by Mark Hegge May 7, 2008 A good drinking water filter can protect your family from dangerous drugs, hormones and cancer causing chemicals found in public water sources. Drinking water filters that use an activated carbon system trap all of those things, and in doing so improve the taste and smell of the water. If you drink bottled water, switching to an in-home drinking water filter can save you money and help sa ...more...

93. The Most Popular Types of Coffee by Stephanie Larkin May 5, 2008 For many years in the United States, coffee was coffee. It was perked or dripped and occasionally stirred into hot water, and was enjoyed by many. Over the past couple of decades, however, Americans have refined their taste buds. Coffee drinkers have reached a new appreciation of the subtleties of coffee. Across the country, a new culture of coffee enthusiasts has emerged to savor new flavors of c ...more...

94. How Coffee Gets from Around the World to your Mug by Stephanie Larkin May 5, 2008 The rich brew that you enjoy each morning begins as the seed of a cherry-like fruit grown on trees in one of the coffee growing regions of the world. Coffee plants come in two main varieties: Arabica, grown mostly in South American sub-tropical countries, and Robusta, grown in African and Asian countries. Have you ever wondered how those beans get from inside the cherry to your cup? It’s quite a j ...more...

95. Coffee Consumption around the World by Stephanie Larkin May 5, 2008 If you greet the morning with the aroma of freshly brewing coffee, you are one of billions of people worldwide who indulge in the daily grind of coffee consumption. According to the latest coffee statistics from the International Coffee Organization (ICO), we pour about 1.4 billion cups of coffee a day worldwide. That's a lot of coffee, and about 45 percent of it (400 million cups a day!) is drunk ...more...

96. Your Drinking Water Questions Answered by Mike Selvon May 4, 2008 Going to the sink and running you a glass of clear, cold water do not take much effort. But have you considered where your drinking water comes from and if it is safe. Sure, we buy bottles of water each year but who makes sure that the water found within those plastic cocoons is actually safe for human consumption? It is a complex process that begins with your bottle or glass of water and ...more...

97. You Are Sick and You Need Help Now by Paul Blake May 5, 2008 Every sick patient that I see is nutritionally depleted and they do not know it. Poor nutrition in your blood can cause everything from low energy and a weak immune system to virtually any disease. Your energy and ability to recover are greatly reduced when you are nutritionally depleted. The quality of your nutrition is what builds every cell, every organ and every metabolic chemical in your ...more...

98. Are Our Water Supplies Safe To Use ? by Mike Selvon May 2, 2008 The United States has the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that source water is safe. You do not have to worry about contaminated fluid like some countries face on a daily basis. For some areas, water supplies are not available so they must use dirty, contaminated sources of liquid that cause dysentery and other illnesses. These people cannot run out to the corner store to buy a ...more...

99. OAPs hit the bottle in retirement by Kirsty Egan-Carter April 30, 2008 The UK youth culture of binge-drinking is rarely out of the headlines these days. However, a worrying trend of alcohol abuse within the older generation has been noticed by specialists at the Linwood Group, one of the UK's leading providers of alcohol addiction treatment. They are seeing increasing number of men and women in their sixties, seventies ...more...

100. The Bottled Water Industry Has Its Problems by Mike Selvon April 30, 2008 Have you ever shelled out a couple of dollars for a bottle of water? If you have, then you are not alone. Millions of people purchase bottled liquid every day because they believe it is safe water, or rather safer fluid, than the stuff that comes out of their taps. This may not be the truth and the bottled water industry doesn't want you to know. Some bottled waters are very pure but ther ...more...