Mother's Day with a Touch of Class
Remember the days when our mothers gave us tummy rubs with camphorated oil to heal our stomach aches? Or the days when they used to rock and carry us while humming a sweet lullaby? When we felt sick, they’d touch our foreheads or necks to check if we had fever. They may actually still do these; same with how they love preparing our favorite dishes. In fact, we consider our mothers the best cooks. It’s needless to say how much our mothers have done for us; but for Anna Jarvis, her mother and each mother should be commemorated because of their undeniable contribution. Treat her to a Spring-themed degustation while taking in a great view of the Taal lake. A special treat awaits for those who will avail of the degustation deal. We can bring our mothers to the best restaurants in Tagaytay or the best spa places, but the best gift is our, our presence, and our time. Have that “mom and I” pamper moment or have your siblings with you as well.
Cocoa solids - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Iceweasel
A bowl of cocoa powder Cocoa solids are a mixture of many substances remaining after cocoa butter is extracted from cacao beans. When sold as an end product, it may also be called cocoa powder, cocoa, and cacao. In contrast, the fatty component of chocolate is cocoa butter. Cocoa butter is 50% to 57% of the weight of cocoa beans and gives chocolate its characteristic melting properties.[1] Cocoa liquor or cocoa mass is a paste of roasted cocoa beans with cocoa butter and solids in their natural proportions. Chocolate requires the addition of extra cocoa butter to cocoa liquor, and the excess cocoa solids resulting from the chocolate industry dictate the relatively cheap supply of cocoa powder. Cocoa solids are one of the richest sources of flavanol antioxidants.[2] They are a key ingredient of chocolate, chocolate syrup, and chocolate confections. Physical properties[edit] Natural cocoa powder has a light brown color and a pH level of 5.1 to 5.4. Nutrition[edit] Flavonoids[edit]
10 Teas to Try Before You Die
10 Teas to Try Before You Die I love tea, just as millions of other people 'round the globe do. It's been the beverage-of-choice the world over for millenniums. Just recently tea has started to take off, and get bigger than it's ever been, as more and more health benefits are discovered. Tea can help you: -lose weight -perk up and -sleep. -digestion, supplement the -vitamins you're missing, and -replace coffee without all the toxic effects. Also, so many flavours are offered now. But sometimes the older - and more beneficial to your health - teas go unnoticed by the public, in favour of all these flavoured and herbal ones. This page is here to inform the budding tea enthusiast of TEN teas that they ought to try during their lifetime; if not, they're missing out! You may say "yeah, yeah. Perhaps you've grown up with a family like mine, that had plain orange pekoe with every meal. Hey, there's nothing wrong with those teas, in fact, I've tried all of those listed above. Now, On To the Tea ROY'-boss
Coconut water - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Iceweasel
A young coconut, ready to drink, as sold in Pangandaran, Indonesia. Coconut water is the clear liquid inside young green coconuts (fruits of the coconut palm). In early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during their nuclear phase of development. As growth continues, the endosperm mature into their cellular phase and deposit into the rind of the coconut meat.[1] Coconut water has long been a popular drink in the tropics, especially in India, Brazilian Coast, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Africa, and the Caribbean, where it is available fresh, canned, or bottled. Coconuts for drinking are served fresh, chilled or packaged in many places. In recent years, coconut water has been marketed as a natural energy or sports drink due to its high potassium and mineral content. Unless the coconut has been damaged, it is likely sterile. Composition[edit] Harvesting[edit] Fresh coconuts are typically harvested from the tree while they are green. Senicide[edit]
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When in pain or plagued with a headache, most people turn to pain relievers like Aspirin or Ibuprofen. If those don’t help, the next step is usually to go see a doctor for a prescription pain killer, some of which can be become dangerously addicting. Likewise, when stressed out or having trouble sleeping, some people go to their doctor for a prescription, while others may turn to herbs, homeopathy or home remedies. What many don’t realize though is that most of these issues can also be relieved by a nice massage. The infographic above outlines some of the benefits of a massage. Have You Tried Fixing it With Massage?
Kava - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Iceweasel
The name kava(-kava) is from Tongan and Marquesan;[1] other names for kava include ʻawa (Hawaiʻi), ava (Samoa), yaqona (Fiji), and sakau (Pohnpei). The roots of the plant are used to produce a drink with sedative and anesthetic properties. Kava is consumed throughout the Pacific Ocean cultures of Polynesia, including Hawaii, Vanuatu, Melanesia and some parts of Micronesia. People taking certain kava-based drugs and dietary products have suffered liver damage or liver failure as a result of hepatotoxicity.[3] Consequently, kava is regulated in a number of countries.[4] Characteristics[edit] The several cultivars of kava vary in concentrations of primary and secondary psychoactive substances. The kava shrub thrives in loose, well-drained soils where plenty of air reaches the roots. Traditionally, plants are harvested around four years of age, as older plants have higher concentrations of kavalactones. Strains and origins[edit] A painting showing women preparing kava Composition[edit]
QiWellness Living: A Delectable Tagaytay Escape
Fairly new among the impressive line-up of best restaurants in Tagaytay, The Tea House of QiWellness Living has started making waves in the culinary scene with its six or eight course Yin Yang menu inspired by China’s four seasons – Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn. The degustation that showcases contrasts and balances in texture and flavor lives up to the hype and is what makes QiWellness Living a culinary destination and not only a spa. An alternative to the usual urban, industrial, or classic fine dining restaurants we have in the city, the Tea House has an intimate setting featuring classic, centuries-old Chinese architecture with modern elements. Given the impressive ambiance and location, the spotlight still is on the exciting selection of food. QiWellness Living’s Bath House is one of the best spas in Tagaytay inspired by traditional healing and bathing practices of China. QiWellness Living is located along Aguinaldo Highway, Brgy.
Bacopa monnieri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Iceweasel
Bacopa monnieri (waterhyssop, brahmi,[2] thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace,[2] Indian pennywort[2]) is a perennial, creeping herb native to the wetlands of southern India, Australia, Europe, Aftice, Asia, and North and South America.[2] Bacopa is an important medicinal herb used in Ayurveda, where it is also known as "Brahmi," after Brahmā, the creator God of the Hindu pantheon. Bacopa has traditionally been employed as a neurological tonic and cognitive enhancer, and it is currently being studied for its possible neuroprotective properties.[3][4][5] Description[edit] The leaves of this plant are succulent, oblong and 4–6 millimeters thick. Leaves are oblanceolate and are arranged oppositely on the stem. Ecology[edit] It commonly grows in marshy areas throughout India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Traditional uses[edit] Nomenclature[edit] Chemical constituents[edit] Pharmacology[edit] Toxicology[edit] International naming[edit] References[edit]
