Tom Standage’s new book invites you to see the world in a whole new light: through the glass of a drink. Starting with the dawn of civilization, and taking us right through modern day “beverage globalization”, this book is an excellent refresher course on world history with page after page of insights into the human experience.
Chocolate Milk better than Gatorade for Post-Exercise Recovery??
The next time you finish a rigorous workout, you may want to consider a surprising new sports drink to help refuel tired muscles: chocolate milk. A recent study, published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (1), reports that athletes who drank chocolate milk after an intense bout of exercise were able to workout longer and with more power during a second workout compared to athletes who drank commercial sports beverages.
Is Coffee Good Or Bad For You?
Did you know that coffee is the primary part of dietary antioxidants? Now let’s be clear: that does not mean that your morning coffee is a substitute for fruits and vegetables. But serious java drinkers will surely get a jolt from the news that coffee is a top resource of disease-fighting antioxidants. Current analysis reveals that, taken in moderation, coffee is a safe beverage that may even offer some health benefits. You may see some additional coffee related information a…
Coffee And Your Health
If you are a coffee drinker, you no doubt have asked yourself how much coffee is it safe for you to consume on a daily basis. This is not surprising since so much has been blamed on coffee. Heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, you name it. At one time or another, coffee has been made to blame.
10 Facts You Never Knew About Coffee
The next time you are at your favorite coffee shop and someone catches your eye, here are ten interesting coffee facts that you can use to break the ice:
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Dubai Vend 2006 Exhibition
The Region is looking ahead to the 2nd Edition of the Dubai International Vending Machines Exhibition
A Cook’s Guide to Quick Meals and Desserts
Learn how to spice up your family meals with quick and easy recipes. Introduce new foods without spending alot of time or money…
A Brief Overview of Gourmet Coffee
The word Gourmet is used to refer to the fancier grade, cut, or quality of many of the foods and beverages we consume. Gourmet foods and drinks have long been associated as the regular fare for the rich and famous who can afford the higher pricing that often accompanies many of these finer food and beverage versions.
Coffee Facts
A good cup of coffee is like fine wine and good quality cigars. There are various different types of coffee beans and these determine the flavors that the blend presents for the coffee connoisseur.
Many coffee makers blend a combination of the lower cost Robusta beans with the more expensive Arabica gourmet beans. The Arabica beans have a finer aroma, a richer flavor and more body than the less expensive beans.
The quality of the coffee is dependant on the proportions o…
Coffee is an mysterious drink and so is its past
Coffee and it’s history is certainly an amazing subject. This is one of our most well loved drinks but just where did it come from and what are its origins. Who exactly promoted its use and why?
Coffee Websites and the Importance of Expert Knowledge
Coffee websites and expert guidance are of great value if you are looking for coffee products, do not underestimate the value of a good coffee review as you could save a ton of money and time.