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Where's my carrot? » French Fries and Carcinogens: Are French Fries Carcinogenic?
Posted 8 weeks ago
Do you believe that French fries are carcinogenic? Learn if this study is scientific or just a rumor. A story that once made headlines was a recent report by Swedish researchers suggesting a less-than-delectable finding with your French fries. Their report, released in 2002, said that eating fried or baked starch could increase your risk of getting cancer. According to ... [Link]
Where's my carrot? » Healthy Cranberries: Knowing the Health Benefits of Cranberries
Posted 8 weeks ago
Do you know that cranberries are good for the health? Know the benefits of cranberries in your body and start indulging in these yummy treats! Cranberries have long been recommended by housewives as a good preventive for urinary-tract infections. This finding has been confirmed by scientific research, and experts suggest that cranberries also have other health benefits, such as reducing ... [Link]
Where's my carrot? » French Fries and Carcinogens: Are French Fries Carcinogenic?
Posted 8 weeks ago
Do you believe that French fries are carcinogenic? Learn if this study is scientific or just a rumor. A story that once made headlines was a recent report by Swedish researchers suggesting a less-than-delectable finding with your French fries. Their report, released in 2002, said that eating fried or baked starch could increase your risk of getting cancer. According to ... [Link]
Sad and Empty » Happiness 101: The Basics of Happiness
Posted 3 months ago
Happiness is such an elusive thing. A child playing in the rain is happy but an adult caught in a drizzle is irritated or worried he won’t get to his appointment on time. What happens to us when anyway we grow to adulthood and life becomes less of a walk in the park and more of a bitter pill to ... [Link]
Where's my carrot? » Assorted Food Facts: Yummy Food Thoughts for the Brain
Posted 3 months ago
Want to be a real foodie? Try munching on these facts, and stock up on your food knowledge: • Olive oil is extracted from ripe, green olives whose trees mature for a long time (about 35 years). That is why olive oil is more expensive than other kinds of cooking oil. When buying olive oil, look for color and clarity, ... [Link]
Where's my carrot? » Going Chocoholic: Excuses to Indulge in Chocolates
Posted 3 months ago
Even before Barbara Novack screamed “Down With Love,” chocolate has become every girl’s best friend. The rich concoction has virtually become a staple food for most people, from the most expensive kind to the cheapest brand. Despite the negative publicity it has been receiving, such as its fattening, it causes toothache and its among the major reasons of pimple, people ... [Link]
Where's my carrot? » Yangchow Continental: How to Prepare Yangchow Fried Rice
Posted 3 months ago
Rice is one of the most popular staple foods in the world. More than half of the world’s people eat rice, and most of them are in Asia. In a sense, eating rice is considered to be the embodiment of Asian cuisine. Asians love rice, and cook it in a variety of ways. Yangchow rice is one of the most ... [Link]
Itchy Toes - a Travel blog » Visiting — And Falling In Love With — Metropolitan Manila
Posted 3 months ago
People often go to the Philippines to see its wealth of natural wonders. Hence, many tourists are seen in beaches like Palawan, or spots like Baguio. Many fail to appreciate the wonders of the city, and Manila is one of the most vibrant places tourists could frequent. Manila is the capital of the Philippines, and its nearby cities make up ... [Link]
Itchy Toes - a Travel blog » On Fighting Jet Lag and Overcoming Airplane Blues
Posted 6 months ago
Jet lag, also known as time zone change syndrome, is the disorientation a traveler feels after having crossed time zones. Crossing time zones disrupts the body’s biological clock or 24-hour rhythms (circadian rhythms). Sleep patterns are one of these rhythms. Jet travel across time zones may make it hard for you to fall asleep or stay asleep at night and ... [Link]
Where's my carrot? » Salty Talking: Is Salt Good or Bad for the Health?
Posted 6 months ago
Salt, or sodium chloride (NaCl), is a colorless or white crystalline solid used as seasoning and preservatives in almost all kinds of dishes. It is already a vital ingredient in all kitchens all over the world. Unknown to many, food that you don’t find salty can actually contain high amounts of salt. These include baby food preparation, pancakes, tuna fish, ... [Link]