The Benefits of Soy Milk

By Ben Owen

Soy milk is the end product of the soya beans when ground and mixed together with water while continuously heating it. It originated from China ages ago and has reached its neighboring Asian countries like Japan, Korea and Malaysia. They have been using soy milk for centuries in making their dishes and staple food, the tofu, and some of them have even included it to their original recipes to enhance the taste. A lot of Americans are already using it today but others are still in doubt. They are always asking these questions. What are the benefits of soy milk? Is it really as beneficial as it claims to be?

Why Do People Use Soy Milk?

Debates regarding the essential benefits of soy milk are rampant these days. One of the leading reasons why people use it is simply because it's a vegetable. We all know that vegetables help us in our digestion and it's a very important source of fiber. Another reason why people use it is that the nutritional content of this type of milk is higher compared to that of a regular cow's milk. It does contain fat, but it's lower compared to the other product. People also use it because it can be made at home and the ingredients are not that expensive. All that is needed is a little patience and in a matter of hours, you can have your fresh glass of soy milk. What's even better is if you have your own soy milk machine which makes the preparation faster and more convenient than not having it. One more reason why people use it is because it is lactose free. It does not hurt the stomach of those people with lactose intolerance so they are free to have it and use it as a substitute for regular milk.

I think that the ancient Chinese people made a very wonderful discovery and invention of the soy milk. Who would have thought that milk can be derived from vegetables? People ages ago believed that milk can only be found in cows and nowhere else. With this product, the lactose intolerance people have been given the chance to enjoy the taste as well as the benefits of a regular cow's milk. The benefits of soy milk are even better compared to its constituent. Those who don't have problems with their digestion will also agree that this milk is good for them and most especially for those who are health conscious and who are vegetarians. I know some vegetarians who still crave for dairy products. What they do is they substitute the soy milk and make delicious dishes out of it, even ice cream. Not only that, unlike the typical kind of cow's milk, this one can be made at home and the children can even help their mothers in the preparation. With the use of a machine and proper instructions, even the kids can also prepare it for themselves.

After learning the soy milk nutrition, you might consider adding soy into your daily diet. If you want to learn more soy related topics, you can check out is soy milk good for you for your own benefits.

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Make the Most of Healthy Unsalted Nuts

By Lynne Evans

Nuts are full of flavour and healthy nutrients. They are gluten free, and can help reduce the risks of many diseases. Tree nuts are especially good and as winter approaches, nuts come into their own.

Harvard School of Public Health published its study on nuts and heart disease in 1998 and their have been several reputable studies which seem to show that consumption of nuts reduces the risk of coronary diseases in both men and women. The USFDA (US Food and Drug Administration) said in 2003, "Scientific evidence suggests, but doesn't prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease." They approved seven types of nut, including the most commonly eaten; almonds, pecans, walnuts, some pine nuts, pistachios, almonds and hazelnuts. However other nuts are also healthy as are sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and flax seeds. Brazil nuts contain quantities of selenium, and eating just one or two a day provides the body with its daily recommended dose of this mineral which is rare in our diets.

Generally nuts have antioxidant properties which help combat the free radicals in our body that cause damage to cells and may make them cancerous. They also contain vitamin E which is good for a healthy skin and eyesight.

Walnuts are probably the healthiest nut you can eat, but most of the healthy phytonutrients are in the skin, which is bitter and often removed. It is best to keep the skin on when eating these nuts. They are unique in that they contain a rare flavonol, morin and the tannin tellimagrandin along with quinone juglans, These phytonutrients have anti-inflammatory properties as well as antioxidant ones and it is believed that they can reduce the risk of certain cancers, including prostate and breast cancers.

You should eat 1 to 2 ounces of unsalted nuts a day to get the most health benefits. They are high in calories but you can use home made nut butter on toast instead of commercially produced nut butter, and cut down on foods that are high in saturated fat to make way for the healthier nuts, which contain Omega-3 fatty acid which is sadly lacking in most Western diets. This can reduce "bad" cholesterol levels and promote good health.

To make walnut butter, you may wish to combine it with grated cinnamon, which will reduce the slightly bitter flavour. Take 200 grams of nuts and a teaspoon of spice of your choice, or use herbs and olive oil. First grind the nuts to a powder then add the oil slowly until it is the consistency you want. You can add sea salt and /or honey for a healthy nut butter made with nuts of your choice. So why not make some and have it with your next slice of whole grain toast?

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There's Nothing Quite Like Dutch Licorice!

By Spencer Samaroo

You may not know this, but as a nation the Dutch consume more licorice per capita than any other country in the world, almost 4½ pounds of the stuff per person every year with a total estimated market value of over $225 million. You might also not know that Dutch Licorice, or drop as they call it, is very different from the licorice we get in Australia. It is certainly not to everyone's taste. Rather one you acquire. Some people actually quite detest it. But those who have tried it and liked it, quickly begin to swear by it.

So what makes Dutch Licorice so different to all other types?

Well for a start it is very salty. Much saltier than any type of licorice currently made in Australia. The reason for that is that it contains quite a large amount of sal ammoniac which for those of you who studied the ancient language would know is the traditional Latin name for ammonium chloride. Those of you who have studied chemistry would also know that ammonium chloride is a particular type of ammonia salt, which is the principle reason why it eminates a unique taste that sits somewhere between common garden table salt and ammonia. Like I said Dutch Licorice it is an acquired taste!

Dutch Licorice is predominantly black or very dark brown in colour, (although it can also be white or light grey as well), and is most popularly categorised as single, double or triple salted depending on the amount of ammonium chloride that is combined with the licorice root extract that is used to make most mainstream licorice products as well as other ingredients such as sugar, starch or gum arabic. It can also range from being very soft to bite in to like Soft Points or Buttons, to very hard like Black or Brown Coins. Some flavours can even be coated in candy shells like Kleurendrops or School Chalk or sugar coated like Griotten Cubes which if our sales figures are to be believed are most in demand.

Although it doesn't enjoy the same popularity in Australia as it does in its native Holland where most grocery and confectionery stores as well as many chemists and petrol stations invariably have 'pick n mix' selections in what appear to be over-sized bins, Dutch Licorice is enjoyed by a loyal army of ex-pats or Scandinavians, all of whom are delighted they can get it over here.

Spencer Samaroo, Managing Director, Moo-Lolly-Bar
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Places to Eat in Downtown Bloor Street Toronto

By Peter F Rosen

If you're ever in downtown Toronto and you feel hungry make sure to check out Bloor St. between Spadina Ave. and Bathurst St. There are so many restaurants for you to enjoy and get filled there, so I'm going to take you through with some details about some of the restaurants and food places that I personally recommend you check out and enjoy.

1. Future

This is a great restaurant, bakery and bar. You can get breakfast all day for under $6 including different types of Omelets, pancakes and egg dishes that you can enjoy. Don't forget about their daily deals including all you can eat pierogies for $8 days. Don't let me get started about their bakery though. They have the most delicious slices of cake that you can buy of which I recommend the banana chocolate cake. Eat it and melt.

2. Sushi Galore:

Between the two streets I mentioned earlier, you will find over 10 sushi places to eat on Bloor. There are excellent lunch deals, all you can eats left, right and center. There is even a restaurant that has just opened where you have the choice of taking off your shoes and sitting down on Japanese tables.

3. Korean BBQ

This place is great because lunch goes until 5 p.m and it is only $8.99 for all you can eat chicken, squid, pork, fish, beef, chicken and appetizers. The only thing is you have to cook your food but once the grill gets hot your food will start being ready in two minutes. A very tasting, fun and satisfying meal to have.

4. Burritos

There are two main places. Burrito Banditos and Big Fat Burrito. I would recommend the first because it has much more tasting burritos in my opinion. The steak especially is extremely juicy and good. This will definitely fill you up any time, but you should remember to call their number ahead of time to get one. This will save you time since it takes about 10-15 minutes to make one.

5. Jerk Chicken:

This is the only one on the street and it's really good. Jerk chicken, beef stew, ox stew and all your favorite Caribbean meals full of mouth watering flavors that will keep you coming back again and again. Not much of a seating area though, however the food does makeup for it.

So I hope you enjoyed this review of some of the great food places to eat on downtown Bloor Street. Eating good food is only one great way to have a good time for whatever reason you might be there.

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What Buffet in Singapore Is Really the Best?

By Roni Shwartz

Singapore, one of Asia's gourmet capitals, is known for its endless dining options and, particularly, for its outstanding buffet spreads, which attract gourmands from far and wide. For a first-time visitor, however, all this choice can be a little confusing and that is exactly why I wrote this article, which is just like a mini-guide to Singapore's best buffets.

Prepare your appetite - The feast is about to begin...

Straits Kitchen is housed within the swish Grand Hyatt, right near the corner of Orchard and Scotts, in the heart of the city, and is probably the only buffet in Singapore that serves the best of the city's street-food and Hawker-centre delicacies in an elegant hotel environment. The rich spread boasts many local favorites that represents Singapore's many ethnicities, including Beef Rendang, Satay, Chili prawns, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Laksa and Tandoori Chicken, just to name a few...

Must-try desserts include Almond Jelly, Banana Fritters, Mango pudding and the ultimate Durian ice-cream.

This is also one of the best buffets in Singapore for classy dishes, like the "Buddha Jumps over the Wall" soup.

Next in line, and just a few steps away, is Carousel, in the Royal Plaza on Scotts, which has not been around for too long, but has already made a name for itself as one of the most sought after buffets in Singapore. Fresh seafood, sushi and sashimi seem to be the main draw here, but there is also a decent choice of salads, Asian dishes, Rotisserie meats and, of course, lovely desserts and freshly baked pastries to accompany the coffee... Carousel is also Halal certified, which makes it a good choice for Muslims.

Still within the same area, Shangri-la's Line Restaurant serves what must be the biggest, richest and most diverse buffet in Singapore, boasting 16 culinary stations that serve every delicacy you can possibly think of, from fresh seafood and sushi to scrumptious pizzas, pasta dishes and other Italian fare, and from Indian tandoori specialties to mouthwatering desserts... It is slightly pricy, as you might expect from a Shangri-la restaurant, but is a head above the rest.

Nestled within the Meritus Mandarin Hotel, on Orchard Road, the International buffet at Triple 3 (the buffet restaurant) gives tough competition to Shangri-la and is another serious candidate for the Best Buffet in Singapore title... There are several gastronomic stations here that prepare both western and oriental delicacies, from fresh seafood and cold cuts to a variety of a-la-minute meat dishes and what not... And you can either dine indoors or 'alfresco', by the poolside.

Last but not least is the Weekend Champagne Dim Sum Brunch at Mandarin Oriental's Cherry Garden Restaurant, and although it is only served on weekends, it is well worth waiting for... Their delicately hand-crafted dim sums and roasted Kurobuta-pork are probably the best in town, and you can also enjoy free flow of champagne and very pleasant ambience... Who can ask for anything more?

To Know more about Singapore's most recommended restaurants and nightspots, visit Metropolasia - Singapore Travel Guide, where a special section is dedicated to the best buffets in Singapore.

Roni Shwartz is a certified travel consultant and an expert to the cities of Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore. He writes for metropolasia.com

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Indian Restaurants in Singapore: Who Is the Best?

By Roni Shwartz

Singapore, Asia's most cosmopolitan city, boasts a large and thriving Indian community and is, therefore, one of the best places in Asia to indulge on a lovely Indian feast... This article will take you to the best Indian restaurants in Singapore, as well as to some of the city's most authentic Indian eateries.

Little India is, obviously, the right place to start your Indian food safari from... Most of the restaurants here are not glitzy or pretentious, but the food they serve is authentic and scrumptious, and the prices they charge are very reasonable.

Occupying an old shophouse along Serangoon Road, Komala Vilas has been serving delicious South Indian Vegetarian food for more than 60 years... Their main draw is the "Thosai" (Dosa - A rolled crispy crêpe, stuffed with various fillings), although the eatery's modest menu also offers a small variety of Thali options.

Next in line is Sakunthala's Restaurant, on 151 Dunlop, which serves a range of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialties and is particularly famous for its Dosa (Thosai), although can also find here some seriously delicious Briyanis, Thalis, Masala Crab and an exceptionally tasty Chicken kothu.
Sakunthala's has good value set meals, and like every "real" South Indian eatery, you get free top ups of rice, vegetables, sauces, curries, and pappadums...

Just a couple of minutes' walk from there, Kulfi Bar, on No. 15 Upper Dickson, is known for its lovely home-made Indian ice cream (Kulfi)

Banana Leaf Apollo, one of the most popular Indian restaurants in Singapore, has been serving great Indian fare since 1974 and is now operating through two outlets in Little India. It's not particularly fancy, neither is it owe-inspiring, but the food is hands down scrumptious and the prices are reasonable. Fish Head Curry is the "specialite de la maison", but there are many other curry specialties worth trying...

Ananda Bhavan Restaurant claims to be Singapore's oldest existing Indian restaurant, and whether this is true or not, it has been around for more than seventy years and is still as good as ever, with a wide variety of dishes from all over the subcontinent, and an equally good choice of delightful Indian breads...

If you wish to enjoy your Indian dinner in a swankier environment, there are more than enough high end Indian restaurants in Singapore that are worth going to...

Housed within Holiday Inn Park View Hotel, Tandoor has long become one of the most popular Indian restaurants in Singapore, after being in business for more than 25 years, and while its menu boasts the typical range of North Indian favorites, similar to what you'll find on menus of many other restaurants in town, the food itself is constantly delicious, flavorful and aromatic

Shahi Maharani, in Raffles City, serves the Crème de la Crème of north Indian cuisine in a relaxing and elegant environment, while Bombay Woodlands Restaurant, in Tanglin Shopping Centre, near the end of Orchard Road, serves lovely vegetarian food from the south Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, in a pleasant and contemporary ambience, and has a diversified menu that suits everyone's taste.

Last but not least, Queens Tandoor, on Robertson Quay, near the Singapore River, serves splendid north Indian cuisine in lovely surroundings, and has a large alfresco area, which is really pleasant, so long as the weather is not too hot or rainy.

To Know more about Singapore's most recommended restaurants and nightspots, visit Metropolasia - Singapore Travel Guide, where a special section is dedicated to the best Indian restaurants in Singapore.

Roni Shwartz is a certified travel consultant and an expert to the cities of Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore. He writes for metropolasia.com

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Cafe Constellation: A Cafe Stuck in Glorious Time Wrap

By Gautam Chintamani

The British might be long gone but a part of their charm still lingers on in small cantonments across India. Kasauli is one such town that holds on to its colonial past and this is visible across the former garrison's every nook and cranny.

Perched on what could very well be the arterial road of Kasauli, Hotel Alasia has been witnessing the changes around it for over a century now. The hotel's Constellation Café on the ground floor is one of the best examples of a place that is contemporary and yet stuck in some glorious time wrap.

What sets Cafe Constellation apart?

Offering a mix of Indian, Chinese and Continental food, Constellation Café could be best described as one of those things that benefited from the former colonial rulers. The quaint décor, the hand drawn sketches of the township across the wall, the mild mannered waiters and the soothing tinge of green on the walls along with traditional favorites like Shepherds Pie (less than Rs. 360), Mutton Rissole (less than Rs. 235) and Chicken Stew (less than Rs. 235), Constellation Café's Continental fare will transport you in time for a little while.

Worth trying at Cafe Constellation

Although one might be tempted to indulge in Continental but Café Constellation's Indian dishes are worth every bite. With generous amounts of methi (fenugreek) in a thick masala gravy, Constellation's Chicken Curry (less than Rs. 435 full and less than Rs. 235 Half) is unlike the image that usually crops up in one's mind. Soft tawa roti plays the perfect accompaniment that makes the food taste even better. Unlike the over-fried yellow dals that one gets at most places, Cafe Constellation's Dal Maharani (less than Rs. 110), is one of the simplest yet lip-smacking preparations that you'd ever try.

Many still think of Kasauli as a sleepy hill town but it's far from anything like that. A place bustling with energy especially on the weekends, the chances of getting stuck in a traffic jam at this altitude is possibility that you need to be prepared for. Alsia's sit-out is one of the best ways to enjoy the serene environs of Kasauli. A narrow cobbled path crisscrossing patches of really green grass with Kasauli's TV tower solemnly looking over, the sit-out is the perfect place soak in some sun and watch life go by. The problem is that for some strange reason food's not served outside and the fumes from vehicles that cross will break the spell. But that little detail notwithstanding Hotel Alasia's Café Constellation sit-out is ideal place to escape into the past for a while.

Café Constellation Rating: 3 ½ out of 5
Café Constellation, Hotel Alasia. The Mall, Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh.
Reservations can also be made at Hotel Alasia's Delhi Office-
705, Chiranjiv Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi- 110019

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