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The Miracle of Pomegranate Juice

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:27:49 GMT

Pomegranate juice is regarded as a miracle health drink and becoming the most popular fruit juice sold in supermarkets today. Like red wine and green tea, whose unique health benefits have been widely reported, evidence is emerging that a moderate intake of pomegranate juice may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

So what's its secret? It is loaded with powerful antioxidants and vitamins. The levels of antioxidants found in the pomegranate fruit are higher than most fruit juices, red wine or green tea. Antioxidants are known to protect the body from free radical damage.

But before you go out and over stock your fridge with cartons of pomegranate juice, it's important that you understand that more is not always better. Despite its delicious taste and all its health benefits, a moderate consumption is still encouraged by nutritionists. Further studies need to be done to determine the long-term effect of large consumptions. Most juices are high in calories and fructose, and a high intake of fructose is one of the major causes of obesity and diabetes today.

Links from the Foodiesphere for Tuesday, January 31st 2006

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 17:26:32 GMT

Tables turned as health inspectors tell Ramsay: 'Clean that freezer now' - An inspector who visited Ramsay's three-star Michelin restaurant in Chelsea last March found several problems that fell foul of the 1990 Food Safety Act.

Top foodies choose their favourite recipes of all time - We asked Britain's best cookery writers and Michelin-starred chefs to nominate their favourite recipes - the only rule was they couldn't vote for their own.

Jamie Oliver style dinners for £1.5m school canteen - Worle School wants the famous chef and school dinners campaigner to open a 300-400 seat eatery it plans to build before Spring 2007.

Food Photography

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 19:29:11 GMT

Browse through this appetising collection of food photography guaranteed to make you hungry. The photographer's passion for food and photography is evident in her stunning full colour images.

Hope you enjoy the photos.

Try some recipes from the Dining Downunder Cookbook

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:42:01 GMT

Dining Downunder Cookbook by Vic Cherikoff & Benjamin Christie should also be added to your list of foodie books. A unique cookbook based on the popular Australian TV series, Dining Downunder, it features a culinary journey of three chefs introducing Australia's modern cuisine and native ingredients. The cookbook also offers a selection of recipes from restaurants the chefs visited, as well as some very easy to follow recipes. It's a wonderful book if you're looking for something a little different or you want to learn about the fascinating variety of foods native to Australia.

Books to please the foodies

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:28:39 GMT

For aspiring food writers: "Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Restaurant Reviews, Cookbooks, Recipes, Stories, and More" by Dianne Jacobs, paperback (Marlowe & Company 2005).

For those who love cooking and eating simple food: "Jamie's Italy"by Jamie Oliver, hardcover (Michael Joseph Ltd 2005).

For serious cooks: "The Silver Spoon", hardcover (Phaidon Press updated 2005).

For those who love Spain: "The Food of Northern Spain: Recipes from the Gastronomic Heartland of Spain"by Jenny Chandler and Jean Cazals, hardcover (Pavilion Books 2005).

For creative vegetarians: "World Vegetarian Classics: Over 220 Essential International Recipes for the Modern Kitchen"by Celia Brooks Brown, hardcover (Pavilion Books 2005).