Finding the Best Espresso Maker

On March 14, 2018

What to look for a good espresso Maker?

Most of us cannot imagine our morning without a good cup of coffee. It is like an addiction without our morning can’t be started. But what do we need to make delicious coffee? Is it coffee beans? Or is it about the right brewing method? I think we forget the most important thing, i.e., a good espresso maker. As you know, we can’t build a strong building without proper equipment. The espresso machine is needed if you want to drink delicious coffee every morning.

Most of the online content dedicated to coffee maker suggests you look for the brand, types, etc. what never suggest anything about the right coffee maker. See every brand is good in its own way but which brand is your type? Are you lazy or don’t mind to use your hands for making coffee? There are manual espresso machines, automated, semi-automated and super automated.

The manual one is good for those who like some hard work, and it definitely pays you off. Throughout the coffee making process, one can have control over each step of it and can make the perfect coffee. Many users believe that manual makers don’t alter the real taste of coffee and thus the end result is delicious.
Next is a semi-automated espresso machine which is a combination of the manual and automatic machine. It is easy to use because of being automated plus offers a high level of control as well. You get the best of both, i.e., automated and manual. The coffee created from this taste great as well as affordable.
The third type of espresso machine is fully automated espresso machine. Users only need to press buttons and spare you from the manual work. Working people refer this one because it takes fewer efforts & time to make coffee. However, it is expensive and prone to breakage.
The fourth and last one is super automated espresso machine, and it has lots of excellent features in it. It has built-in grinders along with the programmable setting. This one is more expensive than the fully automated one but worth buying.

Budgeting for an espresso machine

After reading the above-written things, you can get your type. Not everyone can make good coffee, but this doesn’t stop to have it. All of these can make delicious coffee, but again the choice is yours. Each one of them cost different, look different and have different features. You have to look in your pockets, needs as well as your schedule. You should buy an espresso machine that can satisfy your tongue along with your pocket.

Spending hundreds of dollars on a machine, you don’t want, or need is just a waste of your wealth. Before you step into a store, sit quietly and decide which type of coffee maker will satisfy you. Decide a budget, check out online stores, compare different brands, etc.

You cannot enjoy your coffee until you buy an espresso machine which is useful as well as economical. If you are spending a big amount on it then won’t have regrets in future.

Flossing vs Brushing | Crack The Plates

By John Girard

On March 28, 2017

In General

What is Brushing your Teeth?

Brushing is the most common way of removing bacteria and plaque that coat the teeth. It stimulates the gums and keeps them healthy. Brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft bristled brush and a dentist recommended fluoride toothpaste is a common routine that everyone follows.

How to Brush correctly?

Toothbrushes need to have soft bristles and in a shape and size that effectively reaches all areas in your mouth. The brush should be moved up-down, back, and forth in short strokes. It is important to clean the front and back surfaces of the teeth. Brushes should be replaced every 2 months or earlier if the bristles become rough and worn-out.

What is Dental Flossing?

A dental floss is a soft thread comprising of thin filaments which are used to eliminate food particles and plaque stuck in between the teeth and in areas where a toothbrush cannot reach. Thus, effectively protecting the teeth and gums from decay.

How to Floss?

A comfortable length of your floss cord must be wound around the middle fingers and held firmly. The cord should be curved and slid gently up-and-down your teeth and below the gum tissues to remove plaque. Always use the cleaner sections of the floss as you proceed from tooth-to-tooth.

There are some great alternatives to dental floss. The most common ones are water flossing and air flossing. I am not a big fan of the latter one, but oral irrigators can be great for removing extra plaque. Plus, they are fun to use.

Relevance of Brushing and Flossing for Dental Hygiene:

Brushing and flossing are two important parts of dental care routine. Healthy teeth and gums are important for a fresh breath, good smile, and overall health. For a proper dental hygiene, brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing regularly if not once a day is very important.

The relevance of brushing and flossing to your dental daily routine is to eliminate plaque and reduce the building up of destructive bacteria, which cause cavities and eventually tooth decay.

Brushing vs Flossing for Dental Health:

There isn’t an either/ or option for brushing and flossing. Both are equally important routines that must be followed meticulously and necessary for good oral health. Most people do follow the brushing routine. However, dentists recommend flossing regularly, at least once a day to avoid dental problems.

Brushing removes bacteria from the front and back surfaces of the teeth. There are places like the thin spaces between the teeth and below the gums, or the sides where a toothbrush cannot effectively reach. This is where flossing helps, because it removes plaque from such places too. And thus, effectively cleans the teeth and activates the gums. When ignored, these difficult-to-reach spots are where the bacteria multiply and cause several problems like gum diseases, tooth cavities and decay.

Overall, it is highly recommended to follow both the techniques of brushing and flossing regularly to avoid oral health problems and prevent tooth decay. These are simple techniques and it is best to follow the correct techniques for effective brushing and flossing to have a shiny, bright smile and a good dental hygiene.

Are You Still A Vegan If You Eat Honey

By John Girard

On January 20, 2017

In Vegans

A couple of day ago, while enjoying a delicious vegan lunch with my friends, we stumbled upon an interesting conversation. As one of my friends ordered tea with honey, my other friend (vegan for 2 months now) asked a question that made me open Safari and search on Google.

I am not a big honey lover. As a matter of fact, I do not like any kind of sugary products and sweeteners. So, I’ve never really thought about whether or not honey is considered an animal product.

The Answer

A quick Google search returned a quick answer. No, you are not vegan if you eat honey. Donald Watson said so. Therefore it is true. I mean, the man coined the term “vegan”. He also gave us a clear definition of what it means to be one. One of his quotes clearly states that veganism “applies to the practice of living on the products of the plant kingdom to the exclusion flesh, fish, eggs, honey, animal milk and its derivatives, and encourages alternatives for all commodities derived wholly or in part from animals”.

I mean, that answer was as straight forward as they come.

However, modern language and definitions are a bit different than they were in 1944. The vegan community seems to be torn apart when it comes to honey. The argument surrounds the fact that honey is made by bees, but it is made out of plants. Also, it is bees’ natural way of life. They make money regardless of human exploitation.

When the blooming season comes, honeybees leave their hives and fly around to find flowers and collect nectar. Sure, humans have managed to make a business out of it. Sure, humans have added this to their capitalistic machine of never-ending growth and monetary profit. However, this is what bees would have been doing regardless. Perhaps, on a smaller scale.

Once collected, the nectar is brought back home, to the honeycombs. There, the real magic happens. Everything is broken down into simple sugars and stored. During that process there is a constant fanning within the hive that instigates evaporation and creates liquid gold. Also known as honey.

Manuka honey, and all other kinds of honey are created the same way. This is, before they are placed into jars and mixed up with a bunch of chemicals, of course. As a matter of fact, there are some highly recommended manuka honey reviews that everyone should read, before they go out spending money on such products.

Back to the production line.

Human interference occurs in the form of beekeeping. Humane beekeepers make sure that their hives are not starving, and only remove the excessive honey. Because, surprise, surprise, bees also eat honey. Actually, this is all they eat.

Honeybees are considered arthropods, much like lobsters. This unquestionably makes them animals. However, honey comes from plants and honeycombs. In a way, bees grow and produce their honey the same way we (humans) grow our corn.

So, I will leave you with that. To me, it is a personal choice whether or not a vegan chooses to eat honey.

3 Must Have Vitamins When Becoming A Vegan

By John Girard

On January 17, 2017

In Diet, Vegans

So, you are thinking of trying out the vegan life. Good for you! But, let me tell you, it is not as easy as not eating chocolate for a week or month. There are a lot of food factors that you need to consider when becoming a vegan.

Bereaving your body from animal products should only be done once you understand the vegan lifestyle. In order to supplement the vitamins and minerals that come from meat and dairy products, you need to be very familiar with the vegetarian world.

Here is what you need to expect before you throw yourself on the vegan bandwagon next to Jay-Z and Beyonce.

B12 Supplement

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All pro-meat slogans include Vitamin B12 in them. This vitamins is mostly prevalent in animal foods, and therefore, very hard to stack up on if you are giving these foods away. B12 carries out some crucial body functions, such as keeping the blood cells healthy, creating DNA, and making sure your organism is not tired.

Lack of Vitamin B12 can often lead to visible tiredness, weakness, nerve problems and even in some cases depression. Being deficient in B12 can stimulate muscle loss as well. Also known as bad weight loss.

A simple blood test can quickly show if you are low on B12. So, the first thing you want to do when switching to a vegan diet is to stock up on B12-fortified foods and supplements. One such food can be fortified almond milk.

Iron Man/Woman

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Inadequate amount of iron can lead to a type of anemia. In fact, this is the most prevalent and common type of deficiencies among children and women.

Lack of iron has been proven to cause a wide range of health problems. The most widespread in modern society are varieties of digestive and gastrointestinal diseases as well as impaired cognitive function.

See, iron is split into two categories: heme and non-heme. Heme is the type of iron that our bodies can absorb effortlessly. This is also the type that makes up around 40 percent of the iron in food and other animal products.

Vegan foods are comprised only of non-heme iron, which science has demonstrated to be harder to absorb by the body. For this reason, not only will you have to consume more iron on a daily basis. But, you will also need to up your Vitamin C uptake. The reason being is that Vitamin C rich foods can help the body break down and absorb iron.

Protein

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I am sure you have heard this one before. Proteins are essential to promoting healthy cells and repairing our bodies. It is no secret that animal products are very rich on protein. So, if you are giving up animal foods, you will have to look elsewhere for your 50-80 grams of daily protein intake.

There are some good and rich sources of vegan protein, such as, lentils, beans, soy and quinoa. However, some of them might be hard on your stomach at first. But, once you get used to and make the complete change, you will love it.

How Vegans Save

By John Girard

On January 17, 2017

In Foods, General, Vegans

Finding the Best Espresso Maker

What to look for a good espresso Maker?

Budgeting for an espresso machine

Flossing vs Brushing | Crack The Plates

What is Brushing your Teeth?

How to Brush correctly?

What is Dental Flossing?

How to Floss?

Relevance of Brushing and Flossing for Dental Hygiene:

Brushing vs Flossing for Dental Health:

Are You Still A Vegan If You Eat Honey

The Answer

Back to the production line.

3 Must Have Vitamins When Becoming A Vegan

B12 Supplement

Iron Man/Woman

Protein

How Vegans Save

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