6 Foods that Put you in the Mood for Romance

Since time immemorial, aphrodisiacs have always intrigued man. Foods that could make your lover weak in his knees; that could unlock the doors to uncontrollable passion; increase the libido and turn you into an insatiable sexual God…what man or woman could deny such tall claims? Whether these claims were true or simply a myth unsubstantiated by medical proof hardly seemed to matter to anyone. When you believe in something so desperately, faith makes even tall claims come to life. Heck, even if these foods did squat to make you feel romantic, they are incredibly healthy. And I think, that’s as good a reason as any to snack on them occasionally.

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Herbs: To Dry or Not to Dry

Who doesn’t love using fresh herbs in their cooking? They lend an unbeatable aroma and taste that makes it hard for you to resist the food. And yet, not too many of us have access to hand-picked herbs all the time. Besides, with the onset of winter, fresh herbs aren’t always available in your kitchen garden. So, what do you do?

The next best option that remains to us is using dried ones and most of the times they work out just fine. However, experts are quick to point out that not all herbs work well when they are dried. Drying robs them of water and natural oils, which in turn takes away their essential characteristics. (more…)

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The Secret of Eternal Youth: What to Eat to Retain your Beautiful Looks

For ages, mankind (and the womankind as well) has been fascinated by the ideas of ‘eternal youth’ and ‘everlasting beauty’ and the ‘fountain of youth’. The last, especially, featured prominently in mythology; has been mentioned in fairy tales; discussed extensively in moralistic fables, found a place of honor in fiction, and portrayed dramatically in popular cinema, too. Obsessed with the ideal of eternal youth, people have searched for centuries, but the fountain has remained elusive and hidden beyond the grasp of mankind.

So what if we can’t get our hands on the fountain of youth. You could still head over to the nearest supermarket and buy these food items that help retain youthful looks and keep your age a well-kept secret. Let’s go shopping, shall we?

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A Boring-to-Death Diet Can Help you Lose Weight

What would you say is the biggest concern for a woman? Ask anyone this question and nine out of ten will say “figure”. And they would be right too! The fairer sex’s absorption with the curves of their body is well known and their obsession to get into the jeans they wore in college has become a standing joke.

Every woman would like being described as having a “svelte”, “lissome”, “toned”, “slim” body. But, alas, more often than not, the words that are attached to most women (in the most well-meaning way possible) are “curvaceous”, “ample”, “well-rounded”, “plump”, and “chubby”. (more…)

The ‘Fruitful’ History of Cranberries

When one thinks of American pies, the most quintessential one among them would be the apple pie. However, it would be more correct to think of another fruit that is, in fact, native to the North American soil unlike apples. I am talking about cranberries – a fruit that has had a long and interesting history. (more…)

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