Avoid the Knife and Consider Some Other Best Anti Aging Remedies
by Sharon Francis
plug itWhere as topical anti aging treatments may only show small improvements, people must realize today that it is actually our insides that we need to look after and cherish as much as the outside of our bodies.
Many of us would far prefer to use natural solutions towards the anti aging process rather than going under the knife at huge expense and huge risks.
As we age physicians often recommend the taking of multivitamin supplements to replace some of the elements we lose and to relieve some of the symptoms of age decay such as circulatory disease, loss of memory, osteoporosis, hypertension and raised cholesterol levels. There are also additional common anti aging remedies within our reach to attack the aging process from the inside that we may also like to consider:
- Flavonoids...a close ally of green tea. Flavonoids are a class of phytonutrients, also with great anti oxidant properties. Anti aging best known treatments include flavonoids as an essential ingredient of the fight against detrimental age aspects
- Replace coffee with green tea. Green tea known to be high in antioxidants and is said to contain some of the best anti aging substances we can find today. The popularity of green tea is on the increase and along with the high levels of polyphenols (antioxidants), green tea is said to help towards preventing breast and liver cancer, heart disease and help towards weight loss. For those who don�t like the acquired taste of green tea there are many supplements on the market today and many large pharmaceutical companies are including green tea in their dietary supplements. Green tea extract is also added to topical treatments for aging skin and wrinkles.
- Ellagic acid found in raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Ellagic acid helps the body to eliminate toxins and many of the chemicals that have potential carcinogenic effects on the body. However mention should be made that some of these berries, for instance blueberries, may cause constipation.
- Give up processed carbohydrate laden foods and try and include plenty of fresh food and vegetables, including berries, green leafy vegetables, garlic, onions and leaks, barley, buckwheat, chilli peppers, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds, yoghurt and wheat and barley grasses and of course green tea. These foods are rich in anti oxidants which help to protect the skins elastic tissue from damage by oxidants or free radicals.
- Oils. Essential oils for example fish oils, flax seed or primrose oil should be included as a regular supplement to our diets. These oils help towards preventing many diseases associated with old age such as loss of memory, heart disease and a deficient immune system. The presence of these best anti aging oils increase your metabolism without adding to free radicals helping to also lower your cholesterol, lower blood pressure and add to your energy levels.
- Drink lots of water...at least six glasses a day. - Avoid the sun! - Do plenty of exercise. - Get at least eight hours of sleep a night. - Cut down on alcohol intake and if you smoke...GIVE UP!
2008-05-14
Storing your Kitchen Knives : Knife kitchen store
Storing your Kitchen Knives
by Mary Kenkel
plug itIt’s important to store your knives properly for safety reason and and to prevent damage and premature dulling of your the blades.
It’s not a good idea to store knives loosely in a kitchen drawer because it can be dangerous to unwary cooks and the blades can easily be nicked as they slide around with the other kitchen gadgets. If you want to store your knives in a drawer, there a couple of safe options. Knife sheaths or guards wrap around the knife blade and prevent the blade from coming into contact with other utensils or, worse yet, fingers. If you like this option, try to avoid the sleeve type sheath that opens only enough to slide the blade in. These can be very difficult to clean and can harbor dirt, germs and even moisture. The better option in knife guards is a knife safe. Knife safes are made of durable, food grade plastic and come in a number of different sizes to fit different size blades. The safe opens flat and then closes over your knife, completely covering the blade, with tabs and rubber pads that hold it in place, allowing safe storage and transportation. These work well because, since the hinge allows them to open completely, they are easy to wash. In fact, many are dishwasher safe.
Another drawer storage option is a drawer block. This is basically a thin wooden block with slots to keep the knives in place. Because drawer blocks can tend to be limited in both the number and types of knives it will hold, a drawer block is best for people who don’t plan on owning a large number of blades and for those who don’t have limited drawer space.
Another storage option for knives is a wall-mounted magnetic strip. This alternative has several advantages. The magnetic strips are sanitary and can hold a large number of knives and, as long as the magnet is strong enough to handle the weight, there’s no restrictions relative to the size and shape of the knives you can store there. However, this option is probably best for someone who has an area in their kitchen that is very low-traffic so as to avoid the strip being bumped accidentally. Along the same reasoning, it’s probably best not to use this storage method in a household where there are small children, rowdy pets or clumsy cooks. In addition, keep in mind that ceramic knives are not magnetic. So if you plan on owning ceramic blades, this storage option won’t work for you.
The most popular way to store knives is with a knife block and for good reason. Knife blocks are a safe and convenient way to store your knives and are great if you have more countertop space than drawer space. But, knife blocks are not without their problems. In particular, knife blocks can be tough to keep clean. Dirt and moisture can get stuck in the slots and can be difficult to get out. Even with this issue, I use a block to store my knives because I haven’t found a better alternative that works for me. But, I make sure that my knives are clean and dry when I put them into the block. (Really, no matter how you store them, knives should always be completely dry before putting them away.) And, I use canned air like they use to clean computer keyboards to remove dust from inside the knife slots.
Knife blocks used to be available only as a part of a knife set. But now they can be purchased alone, and are available in all shapes and sizes. Look for one that is large enough for all your knives and consider getting a block that includes a place for your kitchen shears and for your honing steel.
by Mary Kenkel
plug itIt’s important to store your knives properly for safety reason and and to prevent damage and premature dulling of your the blades.
It’s not a good idea to store knives loosely in a kitchen drawer because it can be dangerous to unwary cooks and the blades can easily be nicked as they slide around with the other kitchen gadgets. If you want to store your knives in a drawer, there a couple of safe options. Knife sheaths or guards wrap around the knife blade and prevent the blade from coming into contact with other utensils or, worse yet, fingers. If you like this option, try to avoid the sleeve type sheath that opens only enough to slide the blade in. These can be very difficult to clean and can harbor dirt, germs and even moisture. The better option in knife guards is a knife safe. Knife safes are made of durable, food grade plastic and come in a number of different sizes to fit different size blades. The safe opens flat and then closes over your knife, completely covering the blade, with tabs and rubber pads that hold it in place, allowing safe storage and transportation. These work well because, since the hinge allows them to open completely, they are easy to wash. In fact, many are dishwasher safe.
Another drawer storage option is a drawer block. This is basically a thin wooden block with slots to keep the knives in place. Because drawer blocks can tend to be limited in both the number and types of knives it will hold, a drawer block is best for people who don’t plan on owning a large number of blades and for those who don’t have limited drawer space.
Another storage option for knives is a wall-mounted magnetic strip. This alternative has several advantages. The magnetic strips are sanitary and can hold a large number of knives and, as long as the magnet is strong enough to handle the weight, there’s no restrictions relative to the size and shape of the knives you can store there. However, this option is probably best for someone who has an area in their kitchen that is very low-traffic so as to avoid the strip being bumped accidentally. Along the same reasoning, it’s probably best not to use this storage method in a household where there are small children, rowdy pets or clumsy cooks. In addition, keep in mind that ceramic knives are not magnetic. So if you plan on owning ceramic blades, this storage option won’t work for you.
The most popular way to store knives is with a knife block and for good reason. Knife blocks are a safe and convenient way to store your knives and are great if you have more countertop space than drawer space. But, knife blocks are not without their problems. In particular, knife blocks can be tough to keep clean. Dirt and moisture can get stuck in the slots and can be difficult to get out. Even with this issue, I use a block to store my knives because I haven’t found a better alternative that works for me. But, I make sure that my knives are clean and dry when I put them into the block. (Really, no matter how you store them, knives should always be completely dry before putting them away.) And, I use canned air like they use to clean computer keyboards to remove dust from inside the knife slots.
Knife blocks used to be available only as a part of a knife set. But now they can be purchased alone, and are available in all shapes and sizes. Look for one that is large enough for all your knives and consider getting a block that includes a place for your kitchen shears and for your honing steel.
Taste Bud Dance on the Top of Knifepoint : Knife kitchen store
Taste Bud Dance on the Top of Knifepoint
by slj
plug it"Cooking is a lot like skiing; it's stressful, you must perform on the spot and know how to solve problems," said the executive chef of the Canadian Embassy and of Cafe St. Laurent. I said that a good set of kitchen knife would be the best friend of the famous chef. Chinese food culture was widespread in early days, and Chinese Kitchener culture also made the unforgettable influences. A good kitchen knife is the most valuable treasure and legend to chef. What started as a way to sustain his skiing aspirations - picking up shifts here and there at local diners and bakeries - later became a passion. Food should reflect a person's mood. There are different types of happiness and each dish which was made catering to that specific situation. When a fit handled in chef's hand, it looks like a dancer who had the comfortable and beautiful dancing shoes, graceful as swan. Perhaps this is why the chef doesn't have a favorite dish, but they did believe in simplicity: because they had the best partner in their kitchen, which can make countless food as per various people tastes. A kitchen knife is somehow companion rather than tool. For almost chefs, real food should be about nourishment, and nothing is more nourishing than a healthy meal. For almost food, real chef should be about proficient skills, and a light hand with using knife is still a based standard for choosing a NO.1 chef de kitchen. All the chefs I've ever known are workaholics. A handsaw for cutting with the grain of the food will take the utmost food natural smell, prompt appetite. An excellent of a set of finesse kitchen knife would definitely satisfy the requirement of the expertise chef. Neither Thorough chef in 5stars hotel, nor ordinary persons who preferred cuisine, even house women, a pretty set of kitchen knife would be as the good gift for them to express warm-hearted caring. We are praising chef's proficient skills; meanwhile, we are convinced by his tidy and clean team. Rows upon rows of seashell spoons, back with white cotton cloth, columns upon columns of various cooking utensils lightening by the flame, shiny knives are all in good order. In any case, I feel refreshed and renewed. When you enjoy the delicious meal, please don't forget to praise the chef clean and exquisite handing knife skills-let us remember to smile, in private if necessary. If you're in this business, Chinese manufactures would give you the best choices. In the end, it's all about sharing. When searching for suitable Kitchener which is fit for all kinds of food, in particular a set of suitable kitchen knife, we realized that the goods made in china are the right choice. Like a soccer coach looking to shake up the team for the new season who wanted to energy the players with fresh talent; and the fit kitchen knife would do like the vanguard. Article Source: http://www.madeinchina.com
by slj
plug it"Cooking is a lot like skiing; it's stressful, you must perform on the spot and know how to solve problems," said the executive chef of the Canadian Embassy and of Cafe St. Laurent. I said that a good set of kitchen knife would be the best friend of the famous chef. Chinese food culture was widespread in early days, and Chinese Kitchener culture also made the unforgettable influences. A good kitchen knife is the most valuable treasure and legend to chef. What started as a way to sustain his skiing aspirations - picking up shifts here and there at local diners and bakeries - later became a passion. Food should reflect a person's mood. There are different types of happiness and each dish which was made catering to that specific situation. When a fit handled in chef's hand, it looks like a dancer who had the comfortable and beautiful dancing shoes, graceful as swan. Perhaps this is why the chef doesn't have a favorite dish, but they did believe in simplicity: because they had the best partner in their kitchen, which can make countless food as per various people tastes. A kitchen knife is somehow companion rather than tool. For almost chefs, real food should be about nourishment, and nothing is more nourishing than a healthy meal. For almost food, real chef should be about proficient skills, and a light hand with using knife is still a based standard for choosing a NO.1 chef de kitchen. All the chefs I've ever known are workaholics. A handsaw for cutting with the grain of the food will take the utmost food natural smell, prompt appetite. An excellent of a set of finesse kitchen knife would definitely satisfy the requirement of the expertise chef. Neither Thorough chef in 5stars hotel, nor ordinary persons who preferred cuisine, even house women, a pretty set of kitchen knife would be as the good gift for them to express warm-hearted caring. We are praising chef's proficient skills; meanwhile, we are convinced by his tidy and clean team. Rows upon rows of seashell spoons, back with white cotton cloth, columns upon columns of various cooking utensils lightening by the flame, shiny knives are all in good order. In any case, I feel refreshed and renewed. When you enjoy the delicious meal, please don't forget to praise the chef clean and exquisite handing knife skills-let us remember to smile, in private if necessary. If you're in this business, Chinese manufactures would give you the best choices. In the end, it's all about sharing. When searching for suitable Kitchener which is fit for all kinds of food, in particular a set of suitable kitchen knife, we realized that the goods made in china are the right choice. Like a soccer coach looking to shake up the team for the new season who wanted to energy the players with fresh talent; and the fit kitchen knife would do like the vanguard. Article Source: http://www.madeinchina.com
Fishing Equipment And Accessories. : Knife kitchen store
Fishing Equipment And Accessories.
by Ajeet Singh
plug itThe sun is shining. The air is cool and crisp. Yes, this is a great time for fishing.
As you come to the edge of a swiftly moving stream, you see a great fishing adventure beckoning. You set down your tackle box and your rod and reel, slip off your waterproof jacket, and slip on a pair of hip waders over your fisherman's vest.
The abovementioned are just a few of the many fishing accessories that are available to you from stores, catalogs and the internet. Read on to learn more about the accessories you need to make fishing even more fun.
The Fishing Basics
The backbone of your fishing equipment is your rod and reel. For the casual fisherman, the basic rod and reel is all you need. Once you are more experienced, you will better know your tastes and can upgrade accordingly.
Tackle ranges from simple to extremely complicated. Basic tackle includes hooks, sinkers, bobbers, fishing line and needle nosed pliers.
A net is also a good addition. Choose a net size based on the fish size that you are after.
High Tech Tools
Electronics have, to the alarm of purists, invaded the fishing arena. There are devices that help you locate where the fish are located. And there are alarms to alert you when you have a fish on your line. Those poor fish won't have a chance.
Clothing For Anglers
Fishermen's clothing necessities include a fishing hat and sunglasses to protect you from the sun. A fishing vest with lots of pockets comes in very handy. A good waterproof jacket is essential for keeping you dry when the weather isn't. Waders, in thigh or chest height, help extend your reach by getting out into the water.
Other Useful Accessories
You should also consider: a tackle box, forceps, fishing knife, scissors, flashlight, wading shoes, and a fishing belt. If you are fishing from a boat, you will need a flotation vest.
Get Advice Before Buying
Before choosing expensive accessories, be sure it is right for the job and right for you. There are many factors to consider, so don't hesitate to talk for help. Someone with experience, either a friend or a salesperson, can quickly help you assemble a set of fishing accessories that will maximize your fish catching odds.
by Ajeet Singh
plug itThe sun is shining. The air is cool and crisp. Yes, this is a great time for fishing.
As you come to the edge of a swiftly moving stream, you see a great fishing adventure beckoning. You set down your tackle box and your rod and reel, slip off your waterproof jacket, and slip on a pair of hip waders over your fisherman's vest.
The abovementioned are just a few of the many fishing accessories that are available to you from stores, catalogs and the internet. Read on to learn more about the accessories you need to make fishing even more fun.
The Fishing Basics
The backbone of your fishing equipment is your rod and reel. For the casual fisherman, the basic rod and reel is all you need. Once you are more experienced, you will better know your tastes and can upgrade accordingly.
Tackle ranges from simple to extremely complicated. Basic tackle includes hooks, sinkers, bobbers, fishing line and needle nosed pliers.
A net is also a good addition. Choose a net size based on the fish size that you are after.
High Tech Tools
Electronics have, to the alarm of purists, invaded the fishing arena. There are devices that help you locate where the fish are located. And there are alarms to alert you when you have a fish on your line. Those poor fish won't have a chance.
Clothing For Anglers
Fishermen's clothing necessities include a fishing hat and sunglasses to protect you from the sun. A fishing vest with lots of pockets comes in very handy. A good waterproof jacket is essential for keeping you dry when the weather isn't. Waders, in thigh or chest height, help extend your reach by getting out into the water.
Other Useful Accessories
You should also consider: a tackle box, forceps, fishing knife, scissors, flashlight, wading shoes, and a fishing belt. If you are fishing from a boat, you will need a flotation vest.
Get Advice Before Buying
Before choosing expensive accessories, be sure it is right for the job and right for you. There are many factors to consider, so don't hesitate to talk for help. Someone with experience, either a friend or a salesperson, can quickly help you assemble a set of fishing accessories that will maximize your fish catching odds.
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