How To Choose Milk

I always just buy full-cream milk. We like cream so we don't mind. But what do we really need to know when buying milk? The experts talk:CalciumThe recommended daily intake (RDI) for calcium for most adults is 1000mg, but for women over 50 and for men over 70 that increases to 1300mg.That’s not easy to achieve without milk and dairy foods. A serving equals one 250ml glass of milk, a 150g pottle of yoghurt or two slices of cheese (40g). A cup...

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Flavoured

I'm talking of the term that we usually see in food label. So the experts classify that products that are called "something juice" actually contains that "something" while those called "flavoured something juice" don't actually contain the actual "something". It's easy to get confused when buying products especially if the term flavoured is printed so fine or the packaging really attractive.So yeah, always read the labels and fine print (also in...

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Hot Drinks

CoffeeCoffee sometimes gets a bad rap. But drinking coffee increases alertness and coffee contains a good dose of antioxidants. Moderate consumption has been associated with reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.However, too much coffee can give you the ‘jitters’ and could have negative long-term health effects. Most people can tolerate the equivalent of 2-3 espresso shots or 4-5 cups of instant coffee each day, but listen to your body...

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Drinking Tea

According the recent research, older people drinking more tea retain their mental functions more than those who drink less tea. The tea with most effective result are black and oolong. I suppose because of this research, I have to start drinking tea now? I'm never a tea person. I just did drink when I was preggy because I can't have coffee. I just don't like the taste. I suppose it is worth trying. I might try cammomile tea sometimes for a start....

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Drinking During Meal

It's been an old myth going around that drinking during meal is bad for you. Well, some experts say that it is not. And I believe so. It's up to a person if she feels drinking. I myself avoid doing so because I have very small tummy and doing so will fill me up quickly and will not be able to finish my food. I do the same for my kiddo. If he asks for a drink in the middle of a meal, I don't give him any or sometimes, just water but a little...

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Eye Opener

for the sushi lovers.Testing has shown four out of five sushi samples bought in certain areas are crawling with bacteria which can cause serious illness.Melbourne's Glen Hall says he regrets the day he bought sashimi for lunch - it made him violently ill."I was vomiting continuously for 20 minutes, half an hour," Glen said. "I felt shocking, hit the wall, had to lie down and yeah, shortly after that started vomiting and yeah was pretty crook.""In...

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Made in Nz or China?

In the news recently...It's all because foreign produce is making its way to factories in New Zealand where it is processed, re-packaged and exported carrying the 'Made in New Zealand' label.The fruit, vegetables, meat and fish is then given a green light into Australia as part of the New Zealand-Australia free trade agreement.Chinese products are the main offenders and they're awarded free passage into New Zealand courtesy of a free trade agreement...

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What's the Fuss

With Masterchef that is. I had only a glimpsed of it when we were channel surfing. I can't get or give a good impression. I am not a telly person more so not a cooking show person unless the cooking are done by chefs themselves. I like to cook simple but tasty and filling food so it's most likely that I won't get much information on shows like this one. Entertaining? Maybe. I know some people who watched it. It could act like sleep aid for...

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Weird but True

Your Feet Say You're FlexibleYou are pretty average in your expressiveness. You can express yourself well, but you don't always want to.You are a very passionate person. You are highly charged and easily inspired.You are an assertive and aggressive person. You are determined and not likely to ever give up.You fall in love easily and develop strong bonds. You are attached to...

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Choc-chip Cookies

These are my first choc-chip cookies ever. Yeah, they are choc-chips but because the consistensy was too light, all the chips had gone down the bottom. It's a bit burnt too. We thought, they taste like macaroons. Lol. I seldom bake but I promise to do something new every month. I have a box of ready to mix mud-cake that I might bake tomorrow. But I'm not positive on...

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Mince Meat with Veggies

This is the dish that I often and like to cook. Not because, everyone in my family likes it but because it is easy. I just need the mince, frozen mixed veggies and some seasoning and we'll have dinner. Sometimes, with rice but sometimes on toast. *****It's All About What's In Down Under | Permanence in Change | I Am A Shoeaholic | A Juggling Act | Healthy Living | The...

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Corn Chowder

Cooking Time 15 minutes Ingredients (serves 4) 2 tsp olive oil 1 small brown onion, finely chopped 1L (4 cups) vegetable stock 500ml (2 cups) water 1 x 425g can creamed corn 1 x 310g can corn kernels, drained 1/2 tsp sesame oil 4 shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced Fresh coriander sprigs, to serve Method Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat....

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Tuna, Pea and Corn Bake

I've been researching on a new recipe to try on this weekend. You bet, I am not really looking for diet pills that work as binge eating is one of our serious activities on weekend. Ingredients (serves 4)250g fusilli pasta 185g can Safcol tuna in extra-virgin olive oil, drained, flaked 1/2 cup frozen peas and corn 410g can cream of celery soup 1/2 cup grated tasty cheeseMethodPreheat oven to 180°C. Grease an 8-cup capacity, 6cm-deep, 20cm (base) square...

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Veggie Chips

I like eating potato chips - only when I crave anyway which doesn't happen much but I haven't found the right chips. Some are too salty, some are just plain tasteless. Then, I found this veggie chips at the convenience store close to our office. I got curious so I bought two last Thursday. Wow, they taste great and I like the Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar. I'm now on my tasty...

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Weekend Breakfast

I've just been learning how to cook for the past year that I haven't perfected making breakfast yet. Sometimes, it's a disaster other times, it is yummy. I'm just thankful that my customers aren't picky. They eat whatever is put on the table - other than the half-man - he really voice out what he thinks. No stomach weight loss for us. We always have bacon and we love...

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Pain Killer is a Pain in the Shoulders to Buy

Potent codeine-based pain relievers became harder to buy from this weekend, in a move to crack down on a "small population" using the drugs to get high.Changes to the scheduling of codeine-containing analgesics took effect on May 1, and essentially it means those buying the drugs will have to convince a pharmacist or GP that they need them.Commenting on the changes, Dr Geraldine Moses warned the move would require some adjustment among the majority...

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Beef Stew

My father in law cooked this dish. He seldom cook but when he does, it always taste nice. I remember my own father being that way too. He just cooks on special occasion but they're really really nice. But I think, I just appreciate it more than my own mother's cooking is being I don't get to eat it often. Change is like a holiday as what MCJ always say. Hopefully, my...

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