Archive for May, 2008

Salad & Salmonella - Food Poisoning As A Side Dish

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Salmonella can also infect plant cells and successfully evade all the defence mechanisms of plants. As a result, cleaning the surfaces of raw fruits and vegetables, e.g. by washing, is not sufficient to protect against food poisoning. This surprising discovery, made during a project supported by […]

Which Tea Kettle - Stove Top Or Electric?

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

People have been drinking tea for more than 5000 years, and they show no sign of stopping anytime soon. In fact, it seems as if all varieties of tea get a host of new fans with each new generation of young people who come of age.
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South Australian Nutrition Practice Wins Innovation Award

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

The prestigious Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) President’s Award for Innovation has been presented to Nutrition Professionals Australia, an Adelaide-based business with a passion for good nutrition and innovative practice. Nutrition Professionals Australia directors Anne Schneyder and Julie Dundon received the award at the DAA national conference at the Gold Coast on May 30.
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Give Them Health With A Tea Gift Basket

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Is there a tea lover on your gift list? Or, do you have a special friend who enjoys tea that you’d like to surprise with a “just because” gift? How about a lovely tea gift basket? A gift like this is always appropriate, and is always well received. And, who knows… you might get invited […]

The World Of The Tea Kettle

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

People who are not regular tea drinkers sometimes get the various bits of tea terminology confused. You would be amazed at how many times I have heard others get all mixed up when it comes to tea kettles and tea pots. They use the terms interchangeably, and it’s enough to make a true tea connoisseur […]

Tea Cup Etiquette

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Back during the turn of the century, there were so many different traditions, questions on what to say or do, or how to behave in certain situations that are closely related to tea cups and tea. Many of them have faded into the past like so much vapor, while some still hang in the air […]

Tea - The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

A gift of gourmet tea is a wonderful way to remember someone’s special occasion. No two gift baskets are ever going to be exactly the same, so in a way you are giving a one of a kind gift! It’s easy to find a professional gift basket shop online, who will work with you to […]

Why The Tea Kettle Is So Popular

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Tea is the most popular beverage in the world, and so tea paraphernalia is vastly popular in every country of the world. Tea kettles are especially beloved, as they are the means by which water is heated for that beloved cup of tea. People who awake in the night to find that their home is […]

5 Steps to Getting Kids to Eat More Veggies

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

We all know we should eat plenty of vegetables, and we know our kids should too. But many parents have a hard time getting their kids to eat one serving of vegetables each day, let alone “plenty.” Click title to read more.
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Locusts May Provide The Key To Obesity

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Locusts may appear to have little to do with Australia’s obesity epidemic, but research into what drives the appetite of these pests is providing clues as to why so many humans may be overweight or obese. According to research by Professor Stephen Simpson of the University of Sydney, locusts keep eating until they take in […]