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Mansi Desai - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I've always been very interested in reading and writing, and have been fond of litererature right from when I was a young kid. I have written several short stories, poems and published some of them. I also won the "International Poetry Contest - Editor's Choice Award" for one of my poems. Lately, I have combined my love for writing with my other passions, Food and technology. I maintain 2 different blogs "Fun and Food" ... [More]
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- Why is it Harder For Women to Lose Weight?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Its a known fact that when a husband and wife begin a weight-loss goal together, more often than not, it is the husband who reaches the target way faster than the wife! As frustrating as it sounds, it is true. but why?? Is the woman doing something wrong? Or is she just not as dedicated as the male? Why does it take longer for women to lose weight?
- Traditional Pumpkin Pie Recipe
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] This traditional Pumpkin Pie, made with fresh pumpkin puree and flavored with vanilla and spices is a sweet pie that is completely different than its other fruit-pie counterparts! A great reicpe to impress your guests at Thanksgiving Dinner!
- How to Make Candied Edible Flowers
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Here's a list of things you need to make these beautiful Sugared Edible Flowers. However, don't worry if you don't have everything; you can use what you find around your home. This is a great project to involve your kids too! A nice way to inform them about flowers and their edible varieties.
- Get Creative with Pumpkins and Wreaths - Decorating Ideas for a Memorable Thanksgiving!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] The festive season is in the air, and as Thanksgiving and Christmas, the two most important occassions are around the corner, the din-and-bustle of arranging for parties, sending out invitations and planning for family events has already begun! And the one fruit that wins the glory of attention in this season is the Pumpkin. Right from Halloween, pumpkins find their ways into homes, and as thanksgiving approaches, these spooky-pumpkins evolve and transform into lovely centerpieces and decoration items. The fall colors like Orange, Green, Amber, Red and Yellow adorn every household, and so do the Wreaths that act as a "Welcome" sign on the doors. Pumpkins blend with these colors and family traditions to add their own charm into the bountiful spirit of these celebrations! So I thought I'd share with you some lovely ideas about what you could do with pumpkins and wreaths that is not only fun, but can even add a touch of glamour to your decorations, and you can get the most out of your entertaining experience!
- Green Tea And Health - A Perspective Study Of The Truths And The Myths
[Health-and-Fitness] For a long time now, I've been hearing about the health benefits of Green Tea, and when I see the skinny chinese and asians roaming around in my office sipping tall cups of green tea or herb tea, I am all the more intrigued to find the truth behind the hype of this tea, and why it is labelled to be "Healthy", and whether there is any real substance to this claim. So I finally decided to get all the information about this herbal concoction, and here I present to you the facts, with the associated myths, to help you make your own choice!
- Exploring Garlic - Packed With Flavour And Lots Of Health Benefits Too!
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] When we speak about food that has plenty of health benefits, Garlic is one thing that tops the charts. Everyone knows about its benefits for a healthy heart, but there's more to this stinking (or should I say fragrant!) spice than what meets the eye. Garlic has long been considered a herbal "wonder drug", contributing to cures of everything from the common cold to the Plague... It has also been used extensively in herbal medicines. So here's a comprehensive list of some well-known and some less-known facts about Garlic. After reading this, I think you'd appreciate it more than just for the "garlicky flavour" that most of us love in our food!
- Acai Berry - The Healing Power Coming Straight From the Amazon Rainforest
[Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] How important it is to include fruits as part of your diet is a well-known fact, and for some time now, a tiny dark purple colored fruit smaller than a grape, is creating a havoc in the health industry. I came across Acai (pronounced as a-sigh-eee) in Jamba Juice and Juice Zone, where the Acai Smoothie caught my eye.
- Eggless Wheat Flour Microwaveable Cake
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Life has become really hectic for most of us, and as you try juggling between tasks and shuffling your priorities, you are all the more entitled to a break, and what better way to take a break than eat a healthy and absolutely delicious cake!
- Splenda - Does More Harm Than Good?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The first thing I was advised when I started my weight-loss regimen was to reduce my intake of calories, and the most obvious one was Sugar. We Indians have a habit of excess consumption of sugar as part of our tea/coffee, desserts and other day-to-day food. So naturally, the first thing I did was switch from Sugar to Splenda, the marketing name for Sucralose. But recently, a lot of people advised me to stop using Splenda saying it's carcinogenic and has other side effects.So here's what I found out of my research and I share it with you so you can know the facts for yourself.
- What Colour Does Your Coffee Lid Boast Today?
[Food-and-Drink:Coffee] The daily dose of caffeine that lies on everyone's desk unnoticed has now been revolutionized!! I recently read an article in a business magazine which was titled "Coffee gets a colour correction" and it spoke about a new innovation from a Sydney-based company called Smart Lid Systems. It has come out with a new genre of coffee lids which act as "mood rings" for your caffeine.
- Chilled Strawberry Cheesecake
[Food-and-Drink:Desserts] We all know how wonderful and healthy berries are, and there's no better way to eat them then in the form of a dessert, right? And what happens if you combine it with cheese? Well, you've found the elixir of eternal bliss, because this combination is what led to the invention of cheesecakes, the most-sought-after dessert in decades. But most people stay away from making a cheesecake at home as they feel its too complicated. Well, not anymore!
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