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Ever
thought that food can help your sex life?
Well, read on to find out which foods can make you saucy -
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Brazil Nuts - the world's best source of selenium, which revives
your immune system and boosts sex drive.
• Broccoli - the
iron it contains is essential for carrying oxygen around your body and helps to
aid sexual arousal.
• Tuna -
a good source of Omega 3 fats which, among other things, increase your sensitivity
to touch.
• Avocados - these contain Vitamin B6, which regulates
the hormones that improve your sexual stamina.
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Chocolate - a source of phenylalanine, the chemical associated with
the excitement and arousal.
We challenge
you to eat them all in one day! | –––
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GOING
FOR THE BURN?
There has been some controversy lately about
the dangers of eating burnt or blackened food - linking overcooked barbecue foods
with a hightened risk of cancer. Some think that it is only burnt meat that causes
risks, others go further claiming that all well-done food is carcinogenic. |
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| Nutritionist
Natalie Savona from Healthy magazine says 'Cancer is increasingly thought to
be caused by environmental and not genetic triggers. The environmental trigger
is invariably oxidation - hence the importance of anti-oxidants in our diet. Any
combustion process (smoking, barbecuing etc) involves oxidation, so charred food
is likely to be full of oxidants. But I wouldn't suggest people avoid cooking
on a barbecue, grill or griddle. The key is to minimise your exposure - cook your
food for the right amount of time and don't eat it if it's burnt'.
Unfortunately,
undercooked meat especially barbecue - style, also has dangerous health risks
so do try to strike the right balance when using this method of cooking. And if
you burn your toast, throw it away - it's not worth the risk! |
Did
you Know?.......
That a strong yearning for salty food may start in the womb? Researchers at the
University in Haifia, Israel indicates that pregnant women suffering from morning
sickness are more likely to increase their salt intake during this time and that
the sodium loss during sickness may pre-dispose newborns to a higher salt desire.
Although in some ways it is less harmful to crave savoury tastes than sweet
foods, too much salt can increase your risk of high blood pressure, stomach cancer
and even heart attacks. A need for salt could be an indication that you are dehydrated,
so increase your fluid intake before resorting to extra salt.
If you really
must salt your food, switch to a potassium - substituted version which has some
of the sodium removed. | |
Other
Recipes:
Polenta and Pepper Gratin
Stout and Worcestershire cutlets
Cheese and Mushroom Sandwich Grill
Apricot and Berry Puff
Peppercorned Breast of Duck
Speedy Salmon Stir Fry
Better Butters
Spring Onion & Pepper Couscous
American Pancakes
Delicious Dressings
Rich Shortbread
Smoked Mackerel Pate
Irish Coffee
Salmon Fish Cakes
Cherry Cake & Peppermint Creams
Last Minute Christmas Cake
Prawn Stir Fry
Eves Pudding
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