Archive for the 'Food and Drink' Category

The Importance of Vitamin D

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

A recent study shows that adults with Vitamin D deficiency are more prone to death compared to those with high levels of vitamin D. This is evidence that Vitamin D is very important for health promotion especially in protecting from heart ailments and skin cancer.

When we are exposed to sun, it is the only time [...]

Completion From A Thought

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

I love painting and I love going to art exhibits. I would usually visit nearby art galleries and just appreciate all of the art works that were displayed. I took several minutes usually in one painting alone appreciating the artist’s unique style and use of colors.
Style varies. The artworks of Van Gogh are much different [...]

Touring Menorca and the Balearic

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Apart from being the second largest country in Europe next to France, Spain is also rich in tourist spots that will really make your stay an unforgettable one. Though there are lots of Metropolitan areas in Spain, the Balearic Islands still have a certain aura that attracts tourists, one if which is Menorca.
Hotels in Menorca [...]

A Response to Pichi-Pichi

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Siakoi or shakoy is a native version of Mister Donut’s Twist. It is twisted and dabbed with butter or margarine and sugar.
The last time I had the opportunity of eating such was when some Manang selling baked goodies passed by infront of our house. She offered glazed doughnuts, shakoy and the Filipino variant of buchi [...]

Health benefits of Carrots

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Carrots are known for their beta-carotene content; it helps in improving one’s eyesight. Its rich nutritional content also makes it beneficial to the skin and hair. Also as with all fiber-rich food, it helps with constipation problems.
But you know what? It is best taken if you blend it with milk. You can add a little [...]

Tea - A Healthy Beverage

Monday, February 4th, 2008

Are you a tea drinker? Well, if yes, here’s good news for you. You should know that tea is a healthy beverage offering many health benefits (if you skip the cream and sugar). According to the American Dietetic Association, a cup of tea contains an average of 40mg of caffeine, compared to 85mg as found [...]

Benefits of Tomato on your skin

Monday, February 4th, 2008

We usually see tomatoes in the kitchen to be used as ingredients for cooking. But do you know that tomato is a good homemade beauty remedy? Yes! Tomato is a good source of vitamins A, B and C that will make your skin healthy and beautiful. My two aunts and 11 month-old niece drink tomato [...]