Saturday, October 25, 2008

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Tasting, experiencing and writing about new food and drink is not just my livelihood. To me, it�s in the top five of life�s greatest pleasures... to be enjoyed slowly, purposefully, with all of the senses.

Next time you treat yourself to something as divine as home-baked shortbread, why not try this:

1. Find a softly lit, secluded spot where you can be alone with just the shortbread. Take a moment to breathe deeply and engage all five of your senses.

2. Gently lift the parcel of buttery goodness. Peel the protective wrap away, and behold the golden confection... ahh, shortbread. Simple. Elegant. Perfect.

3. Close your eyes, and lean in. Deeply inhale the gentle sweetness... the aroma of creamery butter... the unmistakable whiff of homemade freshness that delights your appreciative nose. With the tip of your finger, slowly and deliberately trace the baked-in heart and flower motif. Observe the way the pattern feels against your skin. Imagine how the same texture will soon be received by your tongue.

4. Break off a small wedge of the shortbread. Lift the bite ever so slowly to your mouth, and prepare to welcome the thin layer of sweet raspberry jam, sandwiched between layers of moist, buttery, decadent cookie. Smile in knowing anticipation of what's to come.

5. Again, close your eyes, fully engaging all of your senses. Take a deep breath for one last pregnant pause... then deliver the shortbread cookie to its rightful home... your eager mouth! Inevitably, time will seem to stop as the shortbread melts upon your tongue, spreading its luxurious flavor. You may find that an involuntary groan slips from your gratified lips.

6. Resist the urge to gnaw off inappropriately large slabs of this sinful treat and gobble them with reckless abandon. Instead, repeat steps one through five, savoring every precious second of the shortbread sensory experience.

In all likelihood, your shortbread session will be totally orgasmic.

Copyright 2006 Ann Zuccardy. All rights reserved. This article edited by www.Wordfeeder.com Copywriting and Marketing Services.

Ann Zuccardy, creative entrepreneur, food lover and owner of the Vermont Shortbread Company, invites you to sample a taste of her buttery-rich, authentic Vermont Shortbread. Place your online order for shortbread boxed fresh from the oven and shipped right to your doorstep at http://VermontShortbread.com



Garlic, the Surprise Healer

What is Garlic?

Garlic is a member of the onion (Allium) family, and is used in fresh or dries form as a source of characteristic sulphur containing substances (e.g.allicin, which is responsible for the odour of garlic) that have potentially beneficial effects within the body. Some of these compounds are present in garlic in a latent form, which are activated when garlic cloves are crushed or digested.

What does Garlic do?

When garlic is crushed, or digested within the intestinal tract, the sulphur containing amino acid derivative alliin is converted by the enzyme allinase (also present in garlic) into allicin, which is the most important of the active substances present in garlic. The activity of the enzyme allinase is reduced by heat, so the potential benefits of garlic are reduced by cooking. The active compounds ingarlic reduce the adhesiveness of blood platelets and have ant i-thrombotic action, thereby reducing the tendency of blood to clot. These active compounds dilate blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure; they also have immune system enhancing effects, as well as having anti-microbial action against certain types of pathogenic bacteria. Clinical studies have shown supplementation with garlic to have the following benefits:

� Garlic inhibits the development of atherosclerosis
� Garlic reduces blood cholesterol levels
� Garlic reduces high blood pressure
� Garlic inhibits the development of certain types of cancers

What evidence is there for the efficacy of Garlic?

(i) Cardiovascular disease: Randomised controlled clinical trials have shown supplementation with garlic reduced arterial plaque formation inpatients with atherosclerosis (Koscielny et al, 1999), and reduces the risk of death from heart disease by inhibiting atherosclerosis (Sobenin et al, 2005). A meta-analysis of the effect of garlic on blood pressure indicated that garlic may be useful in reducing blood pressure in patients with mild hypertension (Silagy & Neil, 1994). The effectiveness of garlic in reducing blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels has been the subject of debate; however the balance of evidence from randomized clinical trials suggests that garlic supplementation is capable of moderate reductions in blood cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels ( Silagy & Neil, 1994; Stevinson et al, 2001; Alder et al, 2003; Warshafsky et al, 1993).

(ii) Cancer: The reputation of garlic as an effective treatment for malignant tumours extends back to the time of the ancient Egyptian civilization, but scientific support for its therapeutic potential has been obtained only recently. Cell culture, animal model and epidemiological studies have shown evidence for anticancer activity of garlic extracts or specific chemical compounds derived from garlic. These effects include the regulation of cell cycle progression, the modification of signal transduction pathways, the stimulation of immune function, and the regulation of nuclear factors involved in inflammation. A number of case control studies have been reported which demonstrate a protective effect of garlic consumption against human cancers; examples include prostate cancer (Key et al, 1997), breast cancer (Challier et al 1998) and gastric cancer (Kim et al, 2002). A meta-analysis of the epidemiological literature by Fleischauer et al (2000) demonstrated a protective effect of garlic against stomach and colorectal cancers.

Are there adverse effects from taking Garlic?

Garlic is generally well tolerated, with mild gastrointestinal disturbance or skin rash being occasionally reported. Clinical and animal studies have shown the toxicity of garlic to be very low. Garlic may interfere with the action of anti-coagulant and anti-hypertensive drugs.

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fresh goji berryOlive Leaf Extract Facts

Olive leaf, with an interesting history, is the first botanical s mentioned in the Bible, in the book of Genesis--Genesis 8:11); and it is mentioned later in the book of Ezekiel, which states,� The fruit thereof shall be for meat and the leaves for medicine (Ezekiel 47: 12).

Finally, the angelic vision of the tree of life, the leaves of which were used for the healing of nations is mentioned in the Book of Revelations.

Daniel Hanberry�s attempt, in 1854, to use olive leaf as a tincture, was successful, and in 1862 a bitter substance called oleuropein was discovered in the leaf.

It is oleuropein that gives olive leaf the healing ingredients. Scientists were eventually able to separate the oleuropein, and learned it is the substance that makes the olive tree resistant to insect attacks and bacterial damage. Oleuropein is removed when the olives are cured.

Ingesting of oleuropein was found, in 1962, to lower blood pressure, and increase blood flow in the coronary arteries. It is also believed to relieve arrhythmias, prevent intestinal muscle spasms, and is important for the treatment of Hepatitis C.

Olive leaf extract is now used to treat viruses and retro-viruses, and bacterial or protozoal infections--including influenza, herpes l and II, Human herpes virus 6 and 7, shingles, HIV/AIDS, chronic fatigue and Hepatitis B.

Elenolic acid, a substance extracted from oleuropein In the late 1960�s, , was found to stopped the growth of every virus it was tested against. In 1996, Morton Walker, DPM, found that use of the olive leaf extract�s flavonoids correlated with lower incidence of cardiovascular disease.

Daily consumption of olive oil and/or olive leaf extract containing phenols will potentially do the same thing.

More Olive Leaf Extract Facts

Olive oil has, in recent years , been getting wide acclaim for its nutritional benefits; , and some alternative health medicine experts say olive leaf extract is one of the strongest powerful immune system protectors.

The active ingredient of the plant�the substance that is responsible for its therapeutic benefits--is called oleuropein.

Various studies of olive leaf extract have shown even more benefits: lowering of blood pressure�in improvement of arterial blood flow; and, by lowering cholesterol, increasing cardiovascular health. Olive leaf extract can also benefit those suffering from psoriasis, general fatigue, allergies, and fevers.

How to Select an Olive Leaf Extract Supplement

1. Because the production of dietary supplements, in the U.S. is unregulated and consumers have had only a 1 in 5 chance of buying a product that contains the actual ingredients stated, people should choose a manufacturer that is pharmaceutical GMP compliant. Such facilities comply with the world�s most stringent manufacturing standards, thereby eliminating the possibility of harmful contaminants, and guaranteeing that you will get the full amount of ingredients for which you have paid.

2. Be sure the product does not contain any fillers or additives like sugar, starch, gluten, silica (sand!) or any artificial colors or flavors.

3. For the true benefits of olive leaf extract, you need to be sure your supplement is produced using standardized herbal olive leaf extract. Standardized extracts contain the highest amount of active ingredient, and, because of this, have the best potency and efficacy, providing true therapeutic benefits. Most manufacturers of nutritional supplements do not, because of their cost, use standardized extracts.

The product we personally use called Total Balance, which contains Olive leaf extract - http://www.natural-nutritional-health-supplement.com is the best supplement we have come across. We have been using this supplement for over 3 years with excellent health results.

We highly recommend you learn more about our best natural nutritional supplement if you are interested in improving your overall health.

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Pizza - It's Simply An American Favorite

Few American foods are loved more that the infamous "pizza pie". It doesn't matter if you're young, old or somewhere in between, almost everyone has a favorite when it comes to pizza. It's truly rare to find someone that has never tried a slice of pizza.

It doesn't matter where you're from, what you look like or how much money you make. If you've got a few extra bucks and a hearty appetite, sooner or later the perfect combination of cheese, sauce, crust and toppings are going to find their way into your mouth.

Americans eat approximately 100 acres of pizza a day. (Yes...that's ACRES) That's a hefty 350 slices per second! This gives real meaning to the term "pizza lover". Did you know that there are approximately 69,000 pizzerias in the United States? Approximately 3 BILLION pizzas are sold in the U.S. each year. (Source: Blumenfeld and Associates)

You probably would have guessed it - the biggest day of the year for pizza in the United States is none other than Super Bowl Sunday! There's nothing like watching the big game with a few friends while you wait anxiously for your favorite pizza to be served.

Pizza is a personal subject for most people. Everyone knows exactly how they want their pizza made. They can tell you exactly what type of crust they like, what size they prefer, how much sauce is "enough" sauce, and what toppings are the absolute best. There's no doubt about it, when asked, people talk about their favorite pizza while sharing a big smile.

Pizza lovers constantly explore new cheeses and new pizza ingredients. Unique toppings and fancy crust are but a few of their delights. Pizza "crust" alone has evolved through the years giving pizza lovers even more choices for their favorite pies. Stuffed crust, cheesy crust, whole wheat crust ... you name it.

Pizza is loved so much that it has its own month. October is officially pizza month. Allow me to help put this into perspective for you... "Presidents" have "days"... pizza has it's own "Month". Oh how we love our dear pizza pies.

The thought of watching a pizza maker throw pizza dough into the air as it is being perfectly shaped brings a smile and wide eyes to most kids' faces. The only smile that's bigger is the smile after the first slice has been quickly consumed. According to a recent Gallup Poll, 82 percent of children ages 3 and 11 prefer pizza over chicken nuggets, hot dogs, macaroni & cheese, and hamburgers.

Pizza is here to stay. While many people continue to pursue weight loss programs and try to engage in healthy eating practices, pizza seems to be one of those foods that we just must have from time to time. We don't mind diets and we surely want to become more educated about healthy eating practices but whatever you do...

Don't take away our pizza!

William Lockhart is founder of Home Pizza Chef (http://www.homepizzachef.com) a web resource for homemade pizza makers. HomePizzaChef also sends pizza recipes to the inbox of its subcribers on a periodic basis. Feel free to redistribute this article or post it on your web site. You may do so as long as this resource box stays fully in tact. William can be contacted at william@homepizzachef.com



Choosing The Correct Pizza Crust

In this day in age, ordering a pizza is much more in depth. First of all, you need to find the best pizza deal or pizza coupons in order to figure out who you're going to order from. After that is settled, then you need to decide on a pizza crust. Do you like thin crust, hand tossed, pan, stuffed, wheat crust, or flavored crust? Here is a review of the different pizza crust available by most pizza shops.

Thin Crust - Usually a very thin crunchy dough, this crust is sometimes referred to as a cracker crust. Sometimes, a pizza with this crust maybe a little more on the greasy side because there really isn't any dough to soak up the grease. If you enjoy getting the full flavor of your toppings, this is probably the best choice for you.

Hand Tossed Crust - This is the original style pizza crust. You know, the kind you see flying in the air from that pizza shop in downtown New York. Often times, this crust will be thinner in the middle and thicker towards the outside of the pizza.

Pan Style Crust - This is the thickest of the available pizza crust. The pan crust can be as thick as 2 inches, so if you are looking for a crust that will fill you up, this is the one!

Stuffed Pizza Crust - This type of crust is known for what is stuffed into the crust of the pizza. The stuffing is usually cheese, but it has been known to have pepperoni it as well. The pizza crust itself is usually a hand tossed style crust, so they can stretch the pizza dough a little farther in order to have room for the stuffing.

Wheat Crust - Wheat crust has recently been gaining a presence in the pizza industry due to the health conscious population. The whole wheat variety of crust is usually lower in calories, fat, and cholesterol. Depending on your topping selection, this can be worked into your diet!

Flavored Crust - Flavoring of this pizza crust is a novel idea, you pick the dough type and the seasoning. There are a few pizza chains that offer crust toppers or flavoring! If you're not really a crust eater, ask you local pizza shop if they offer flavored crust.

Different pizza shops use different pizza crust recipes and some of them even offer more than one choice. The pizza industry isn't the same as it once was, there are new pizza shops popping up every week and the key to sticking around is in the dough. They are always coming out with some new type of crust or dough to entice you into ordering from them. Don't be afraid to try a new pizza crust, you may find out that it is better than your usual choice!

Enjoy Life - Enjoy Pizza

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