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Health and Nutrition: 5 Jolting Findings ~ From The Honey Revolution Book by Ron Fessenden
These astonishing health and nutrition findings from The Honey Revolution by Dr Ron Fessenden have cast much light on several well-known myths and theories about dieting and sugar. Great food for thought and action! 1) Low Cholesterol Food isn't Always Healthy We expect people with the lowest cholesterol to eat the least saturated fat and least calories. But... (posted by Ruth 312 days 20 hours ago.)
These astonishing health and nutrition findings from The Honey Revolution by Dr Ron Fessenden have cast much light on several well-known myths and theories about dieting and sugar. Great food for thought and action! 1) Low Cholesterol Food isn't Always Healthy We expect people with the lowest cholesterol to eat the least saturated fat and least calories. But... (posted by Ruth 312 days 20 hours ago.)
Hexagonal Honeycomb Pattern
Why is the shape of a honeycomb cell hexagonal, and not square, round, triangle, rectangle, rhombus, or even pentagon? Has any kid asked you this question before? If you can't get away by telling them because the bees are insects and insects have six legs, and thus they make six-sided homes, read this as it might help somewhat, or perhaps even leave you and all the adults and kids agog. The answer in a nutshell - hexagon is... (posted by Ruth 333 days 8 hours ago.)
Why is the shape of a honeycomb cell hexagonal, and not square, round, triangle, rectangle, rhombus, or even pentagon? Has any kid asked you this question before? If you can't get away by telling them because the bees are insects and insects have six legs, and thus they make six-sided homes, read this as it might help somewhat, or perhaps even leave you and all the adults and kids agog. The answer in a nutshell - hexagon is... (posted by Ruth 333 days 8 hours ago.)
Fructose Corn Syrup or Fruit Sugar?
Fruit sugar and fructose corn syrup - which sounds like a healthier choice? I have come across many promoters at the supermarkets pushing for products, especially beverages, containing "fruit sugar" that is hailed as a natural, healthier option than white sugar and even suitable for diabetics. (A quick search in Google Image with the words "fruit sugar" will bring you the countless products made from it.) But have... (posted by Ruth 346 days 22 hours ago.)
Fruit sugar and fructose corn syrup - which sounds like a healthier choice? I have come across many promoters at the supermarkets pushing for products, especially beverages, containing "fruit sugar" that is hailed as a natural, healthier option than white sugar and even suitable for diabetics. (A quick search in Google Image with the words "fruit sugar" will bring you the countless products made from it.) But have... (posted by Ruth 346 days 22 hours ago.)
The Sweetest Christmas Gift Idea
Still working on an ideal Christmas gift idea? Stuck on what to buy for your family and friends? Don't get into a holiday gift shopping panic, it isn't really that bad, especially if you pick up some helpful tips here. Reading real stories about some of the most bizarre Christmas gifts received just got me laughing off my head. You wouldn't believe it - a pound of ground beef chuck direct from the freezer, cast iron... (posted by Ruth 1 year 84 days ago.)
Still working on an ideal Christmas gift idea? Stuck on what to buy for your family and friends? Don't get into a holiday gift shopping panic, it isn't really that bad, especially if you pick up some helpful tips here. Reading real stories about some of the most bizarre Christmas gifts received just got me laughing off my head. You wouldn't believe it - a pound of ground beef chuck direct from the freezer, cast iron... (posted by Ruth 1 year 84 days ago.)
Honey Baked Ham Recipe
Honey Baked Ham Recipe Ingredients: 1.5kg boneless gammon joint 7-8 cloves Juice of 1 orange 50ml liquid honey Directions: 1. Pre-heat oven to 200oC, 400oF 2. Place the gammon in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring slowly to the boil then discard the water and rinse the joint. Cover with fresh cold water and bring to the boil again. Reduce the heat and cover the pan then simmer... (posted by Ruth 1 year 148 days ago.)
Honey Baked Ham Recipe Ingredients: 1.5kg boneless gammon joint 7-8 cloves Juice of 1 orange 50ml liquid honey Directions: 1. Pre-heat oven to 200oC, 400oF 2. Place the gammon in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring slowly to the boil then discard the water and rinse the joint. Cover with fresh cold water and bring to the boil again. Reduce the heat and cover the pan then simmer... (posted by Ruth 1 year 148 days ago.)
Honey Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe
If you have never visited Singapore, try this Honey Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe. It makes one of those tasty treats which I find so hard to resist and stop eating once I start delicious Bak Kwa -- an all time premium gift (cost about 40 Sing Dollars per kg) that any Chinese Singaporean would always welcome during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations. Also many kids'favourite because it's so fragrant, sweet, and chewy! This... (posted by Ruth 1 year 148 days ago.)
If you have never visited Singapore, try this Honey Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe. It makes one of those tasty treats which I find so hard to resist and stop eating once I start delicious Bak Kwa -- an all time premium gift (cost about 40 Sing Dollars per kg) that any Chinese Singaporean would always welcome during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations. Also many kids'favourite because it's so fragrant, sweet, and chewy! This... (posted by Ruth 1 year 148 days ago.)
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