the world at table

Soy Milk by mc559

Milk, that is…

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olive-oil-tasting-mauries from ryanovineyards

Budget-friendly and possibly the best for you, anyway.

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Notice anything different?

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Pregnatarian Diet by Sean Dreilinger

…that have nothing to do with calorie counting or protein shakes. (more…)

Jenny Downing

India, Japan, the Middle East, parts of Africa….a cup of hot afternoon tea is a normal part of the daily routine in these countries. But most of them enjoy constant heat and humidity throughout most of the year. How does hot tea fit into that world?

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Photo by G.Russell

In keeping with the new obsession of weight loss, the market is flooded with products that claim to help you lose weight and create a healthier lifestyle. Tea has been one of the products that can be found in all sorts of forms: a pill, a powder, as an additive to another pill or powder…when really, any tea is good for you and yes, can help in aiding weight loss. But in a different way.

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1. Lots of Sugar – It is easy to go for the “wake me up” foods during the morning rush. A quick bowl of cereal and a cup of coffee is a popular combination for busy mornings, both parents and children alike (minus the coffee, of course). However, between the cereals, instant oatmeals, coffee, pastry tarts, bagels, and donuts….it all adds up to one ingredient: sugar. Not just the powdery kind, but sugar is also found in processed foods and grains. As the body breaks down the sugar, it gives you an adrenaline rush. As the body seeks to balance itself a few hours later, you become lethargic. Any excess sugar that is not absorbed turns into fat. THE ALTERNATIVE: Eat whole grains and cereals with fruit to sweeten it up. Limit the sugar you use in your coffee, or just drink one cup. Need more sugar? Add honey to your coffee.

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