Caffeine Myth #5 – Caffeine causes hyperactivity in Children – True or False?

Myth #5: Caffeine causes hyperactivity in children. False: ? A kid on a Coke rush will practically bounce off walls. But studies show that a moderate amount of caffeine (40 mg to 200 mg) doesn’t make them hyperactive. (For reference, that 12-ounce can of Coke has 35 mg.) Like adults, kids will get an energy boost from caffeine. But whether it’s soda, green tea or coffee, “on average, one serving a day wouldn’t be considered harmful overall for children,” says Suzanne Sheres, a pediatric clinical dietitian at Nemours Children’s Clinic in Orlando. A bigger concern is the empty calories in soda and

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What’s Your Color Personality? Part 2

Green , the color of life and nature, is associated in the United States with health and prosperity. Like blue, green can promote relaxation, peace, and calm. Because green is often considered the most neutral of the colors, it is often used in institutional settings such as schools and hospitals and in color therapy. Green in your clothing could help people think of you as positive and relaxed, and a darker green room could be an ideal place to unwind. Orange is an odd color, in that it provokes mixed reactions. It’s not as intense as red, so it doesn’t prompt the same violent mood reaction. Orange and its darker sister, brown, tend to have connections to the natural world?and the great? outdoors ?similar to those of?the color green. Regarding color and mood, orange can produce feelings of warmth and enthusiasm, while brown creates feelings of comfort and security. As such, brown furniture may feel seem more relaxing and pleasing in a room than orange furniture. Violet – Because it is a “cool” color like blue and green, violet feels soothing and peaceful and can help relieve anxiety . However, purple also has connections to royalty and nobility, and can feel like an exotic color. A purple tie can add a touch of dash to your look; however, a purple suit probably would be too much. One study found that people responded much more positively to a store painted violet than they did to the same store painted in yellow.

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Broccoli/Corn Cornbread

The original recipe called for the broccoli to be cooked. I decided to use it raw and let it cook in the oven. Reason – to keep it from being too mushy. The recipe didn’t call for the cheese nor corn, I added those and am glad I did. For changes, use chopped squash. This would also be good with a cup of cooked chicken added to the mix. Get your copy of the recipe by clicking on Martha’s Kitchen Korner

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Removing Food Stains

Removing Food Stains ? Alcoholic Beverages.? Flush the area with cold water or club soda, sponge immediately with a cloth dampened with warm water and 1-2 drops of liquid dish soap.? Rinse with cool water and dry with a hair blower on medium setting.? ? Butter or Margarine.? Scrape off with the back of a knife.? With washable fabric, work in undiluted dishwashing liquid, wash and dry.? On old stains, spray it with WD40, work in undiluted dishwashing liquid and wash in hottest water possible for the fabric.? Don’t iron the fabric until all traces of the grease has been removed.? Ironing will only set the stain and make it impossible to remove.? For dry clean only fabrics, take to the cleaner and point out the stain to them.

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What to Look for When Buying Chicken

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Grandma’s Cheesecake – 1960s

This recipe came from my wonderful friend Lillian. She ran across it in a little paper cookbook that she bought many years ago at the cost of 10 cents. It dates back in the 1960s. View the recipe by going to Martha’s Kitchen Korner

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Palm Plates – Opinion Phase 1

MarxFoods sent a box of ” Palm Plates ” for me to try and give my opinion on.? I could do tell you that these are disposable, biodegradable, made from palm leaves and are great for those of us who are Eco conscious, but that wouldn’t be a totally fair review.? So I’ve decided to give my review and opinion in phases.? In this first phase I’ll tell you about “Palm Plates” and give you a couple of sites that you can go to and read the claims for yourself.? Also in this phase I’ll show you a plate and tell you about my 1st step of usage.? So here goes Phase 1 starting with “How the Palm Plates are Made.” 1. ? Freshly fallen, naturally discarded sheaths of the leaves of the Adaka palm tree are collected.? To be clear, these are not pulled off the tree, nor are any trees cut down, as this is a non-timber forest resource.? The trees naturally shed their old leaves, which are then picked up and put to good use. 2. ? Each raw sheath is then rinsed with water to remove any clinging dirt.? It is then hand washed in a natural mixture of water and turmeric. The leaves are then rinsed a third time in water. 3. ? Once clean, the palm sheaths naturally air dry. 4. ? The palm leaves are then hand stretched and flattened. Various plate profiles, including round, square and hexagon-shaped dinner plates, are molded using a heated press.? Multiple plates (of differing shapes and sizes) are often cut from each leaf in order to reduce waste. 5. ? Once clean and cut, each plate is sun-dried and packaged in groups of 25, which is how they’re delivered to you. In this picture, I tested the plates with a salad.? It was sturdy, the dressing didn’t soak in, the fork didn’t pierce the plate, I was actually able to use a knife to cut up my lettuce when needed.? And to complete the test of Phase 1 I rinsed the plate off and found that you could actually reuse it for another dish, cutting down on disposable dishes. In Phase 2 I’ll see how it holds up with lasagna. For more info go to MarxFood

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Rice Tips

In some languages, the word for eat means to eat rice.? This is the most widely eaten grain in America and has been the culinary foundation for many of the world’s oldest cultures. It was first grown in the American Colonies in the late seventeenth century.? ? The two main classifications of rice is white and brown.? White is less nutritious, as much of the bran, fiber, nutrients and the rice germ has been removed.? White rice is quicker to prepare and has a rather bland flavor.? Brown rice has a nutty, rich flavor and requires longer cooking.? Brown rice retains most if its nutritional values , which includes a limited amount of protein, but the protein quality is excellent because of the high levels of amino acids .? Rice is loaded with carbohydrates and has nutrients such as B vitamins , iron, phosphorus and magnesium.? ? An easy way to enhance the flavor of rice is to cook it in an assortment of liquids such as stocks, juices and even wine.? Another easy flavor enhancer is to use different spices and herbs.? You can also add cup up fruits or vegetables such as carrots, celery, apples or pears as it cooks.? Or add flavor by adding nuts, dried fruits or chilies.

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Start Your Herb Garden

Here are some great herbs to start your own Herb Garden with. Basil – Found in Italian cooking and spaghetti recipes , this herb works well with tomatoes and garlic.? Basis has a mild sweetness that enhances meats, fish, poultry and vegetables.? Basil is easy to grown and does well in heat and direct sunshine.? Try using its leaves in fresh garden salads and pasta dishes.? Some of the favorite varieties include compact bush, cinnamon, spicy globe as well as the common sweet basil. Chives – Has a mild onion flavor.? Chives are useful in many forms in the kitchen.? Besides using them as an enhancement to your pasta dishes, on top of baked potatoes or in salads, they can be used to spice up your recipes as a garnishment.? Chives add flavors to soups, stocks and broths.? They grow well in sunny locations, indoor pots and work well as a boarder plant in your garden. Cilantro – Also known as Chinese parsley or coriander, cilantro looks similar to parsley but with larger, flat leaves.? Cilantro’s distinctive, pungent aroma is a key ingredient in Mexican, Indian and Chinese cooking.? Cilantro is found in salsa, rice and with cooked chicken and fish. Dill – Most often dill is associated with pickles but the flavors work exceptionally well in salads and with fish.? Try using the feathery leaves to enhance tuna salad , salad dressings , cottage cheese or with yogurt for a vegetable dip.? Use it in a combination with yogurt and minced cucumber for a topping to fish. Fennel – Fennel is a tall and graceful plant known for its use as in fish dishes.? It resembles dill as both have feathery, light leaves grown on strong, tall stems.? Fennel can reach as height as 5 feet.? The flavor is a…

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Name This Dessert

I tried to take a nap and couldn’t get my mind shut down.? It was cooking and when it’s in that frame I usually come up with some pretty good recipes.? Today’s recipe is simple, with only 4 ingredients, but it needs a name.? Help me out by giving this a name so I can put it in my cookbook Think With Your Taste Buds – Desserts.? I’m running short on time, the manuscript goes to the publisher next week, so I need your name suggestions quickly.? OK, here is the recipe. Pretzels (thin stick or thin squares) Marshmallows White chocolate chips Coconut Preheat oven to 400 degrees.? Line your pan with non-stick foil or parchment paper or foil sprayed with non-stick spray.? Line your pretzels up to cover the bottom of your pan.? Cover the pretzels with marshmallows.? Bake until the marshmallows are puffed up and melted but not browned.? Take from the oven and sprinkle with white chocolate chips.? Sprinkle coconut over chips.? Turn the oven to broil.? Put pan back in the oven and let coconut slightly brown.? Cool completely.? Using a knife or pizza wheel, slice into squares.? I like using the large flake coconut which I buy at a health food store.? It’s unsweetened and so much better than shredded.? You can use milk chocolate but the salt from the pretzels and the sweetness of the white chocolate make them a perfect match.? I can’t give measurements because it all depends on the size of your pan.? I used a cookie sheet for making this and used about 4 large hands full of pretzel sticks, I used about 1 bag of large marshmallows, 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips and about 1/2 cup of coconut.? Now, name this and I’ll make sure your name will be included in the book for giving this a name.?

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