Alfalfa: Father of all foods
First discovered by the Arabs, alfalfa was dubbed as the “Father of all foods”. They fed the legumes of alfalfa to their horses claiming it…
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What’s Your Pulse Rate?
Legumes, also known as pulses, come in a variety of shapes and colours. In fact there are many different types including adzuki beans, lentils, chickpeas,…
Sexy Aphrodisiac food
Throughout history, men and women have used aphrodisiac foods and drinks in an attempt to arouse their erotic desires and enhance sexual prowess. They often…
Go bananas
Platanos is the Spanish word for Bananas. The Bananas originated in China, then found their way to Guinea, Africa. In the 15th Century they were…
8 Questions on food Preservation
1. Food needs to be preserved from spoilage due to harmful bacteria (and molds and pests, etc.) The conditions bacteria need to grow can be…
14 Tips on Fruits in your Kitchen
1. What is the difference between a vegetable and a fruit: from a botanical point of view? A vegetable is any herbaceous plant grown for…
16 Questions on Meat, Poultry, Fish
1. Discuss the nutritional value of meats. In general, meats are prime sources of high quality protein. They are also high in trace minerals such…
20 Questions on Grains,Cereal and Starch
1. What are the six major types of grains from which the world’s cereals are derived? Rice, corn, wheat, barley, oats, rye 2. Which type…
Why Should one work from home?
Working from home is an ultimate seducer — a quintessential dream that promises freedom from other life depressants like working for incompetent bosses, sticking to…
The Thrill of Danger
Stressful entity of today?s life intensifies the magnitude of psychological pressure on the populace; therefore, people try to suppress different kinds of pressures through various…