FOR THE LOVE OF TRAVEL & FOOD

Never go on trips with anyone you don’t love….Ernest Hemingway "I am not a glutton -- I am an explorer of food." Erma Bombeck (1927-1996)

Friday, October 27, 2006

The Values Of Organic Plant Food

In a world consumed with the concept of bigger is better, there is a great controversy over the use of organic or chemical fertilizers to raise outstanding crops. It is important to review the values of organic plant food in order to fully understand that organic is truly the only way to go.

The Power Of Trash

Organic plant food is safe for the environment. If you are using fertilizers to grow plants for food consumption or flowers to enjoy, you want to insure that your choice in fertilizers best supports the soil in which your plants are growing. Using organic plant food improves soil fertility and helps to replenish the nutrients that are lost due to the nutritional demands of previously planted crops. Organic plant food is water soluble, economical (most can be made at home with byproducts from around the house) and easy to use; not to mention that it is not poisonous to pets or children.

The Power Of Compost

Composting is a great way to create organic plant food to grow healthy plants. It is by far the best garden fertilizer that you can use. It contains nearly all the nutrients a plant need and releases them slowly, working naturally with nature, as nature intended. When compost is created out of a variety of different items, it provides and even greater supply of nutrients. Compost can be made out of almost anything organize, items such as dried leaves, stray, wood chips, grass clippings and kitchen scraps. Using the various lawn and household food scraps, a powerful organic plant food can be created at no extra expense. The use of compost has proven to improve soil fertility, provide food for natures microorganisms, stimulate root growth and help certain soils retain water.

Take A Look At The Competition

The use of synthetic fertilizers presents a number of problems. Initially it shows great results in plant and flower growth. But as with all things that are not natural, once you use it, you need to increase the dosage each subsequent time that follows. It takes more of the product to get the same original results. Not to mention that most of these chemicals are poisonous to animals and children.

Organic Plant Food – The Only Way To Go

There is little to argue about when the simple facts are laid out. Organic plant food not only stimulates growth in the intended plants but it increases the earth's natural ability to respond to the world around it. The use of organic plant food is a natural way to give nature a little boost.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Aphrodisiac Foods

Many of us have heard that sea-food excite the human senses or that walnuts and honey are the best aphrodisiac. But do certain types of food affect the human erotic impulse? Can specific food categories be the cause of the increase or decrease of male or female libido? Is there any scientific evidence that suggests some types of foods can help the sex life of today's individuals, or all these are just a legend that goes back to the ancient times? Although a balanced diet is considered today to be the best aphrodisiac, this article can help you spice up your life and answer some of your questions on the subject of aphrodisiac food materials.

- What is the role our brain plays?

The sexual disposition and activity of a person are directly related with the brain's activity. Crucial for the transferring of sexual stimulus are considered the neurotransmitters, the chemical substances that transfer messages to and out a person's brain. These neurotransmitters contribute to one's good memory and ability to focus, increase the good mood one carries and improve the levels of euphoria, while at the same time they are responsible to release sexual temper.

- The secrets of ancient Greeks:

Ancient Greeks are legendary for the particular focus they portrayed in the dinner preparation, making it resemble to a ritual as they devoted long periods of time to eat. The information we have available show that they used all of the five senses in an effort to create a sensual environment. Moreover, the food served was carefully selected and prepared and they used to grab food with their hands, as they supported that this practice creates a very interesting sensation stimulating also the brain. Additionally, ancient Greeks were firm believers that the food on the table had to be served with the right order and paid special attention to its appearance on the plate. The food smells and appearances were considered important stimulators for the functions of a healthy brain.

- Vitamin E, the "love" vitamin:

As scientists and ancient civilizations have found, vitamin E is one of the most important vitamins one should consume daily. Since vitamin E protects the blood cells and directly affects the sexual activity and the fecundity of a person, it is also known as the "fertility vitamin" and is recommended by physicians to treat the reproductive organs' malfunctions of males worldwide. Nuts, olive oil and avocado are great resources of vitamin E, and one should consume approximately 15 mg a day of these types of food.

Indeed, as contemporary researchers indicate, the consumption of certain food categories is related to the activities of the human organism. Dieticians specifically state that people wanting to have a balanced sex life have to include these special types of foods in their diet. As experts agree, exercising often and maintaining a balanced diet are the secrets to reduce stress and enjoy a better and healthier sex life.

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