Hard water is water that has high mineral content. Hard water is formed when water percolates through deposits of limestone and chalk which are largely made up of calcium and magnesium carbonates.
Do you like drinking soda or other carbonated drinks? If so, I’m sure you’ve wondered if it’s healthy to drink them. Well, carbon dioxide is absorbed into the bloodstream via the stomach walls. Handily our bodies are very good at removing carbon dioxide from the blood – this is the function of the lungs.
If you know your coffee, then you know that popular cafe drinks such as the cappuccino and latte won’t be complete without the foam on top. What’s the purpose of the foam? Does it make coffee taste better? The real reason may be surprising.
When it comes to sweetening our drinks, what choices do consumers have today? It’s usually a toss-up between white or brown sugar and artificial sweeteners, which to a growing number of health conscious consumers, seems more like a choice between the lesser of two evils.
During my tour of South Cotabato last year, one of our stopovers was Blue Haven Resort and Durian Park in Barangay Liwanay, Banga. We were scheduled to have our breakfast there and while me and my friends were waiting for the food to be served, I decided to go around the place and explore the… Read More: Meeting A Live Civet in South Cotabato »
It’s a family tradition to go on Visita Iglesia during Holy Week and for this year, we plan to drive out and visit these Batangas churches. Last year, we simply did Metro Manila Churches for Visita Iglesia that’s why we decided to go out of town; and likewise make it a family bonding road trip.
This weekend marks another year for the Pahimis Coffee Festival in Amadeo, Cavite and it was a stroke of luck that I passed by the town yesterday and witnessed some of their festivities. I’ve heard about the Pahimis Coffee Festival for the first time around three years ago but never really had the chance to… Read More: Pahimis Coffee Festival of Amadeo, Cavite »
It’s been a while since I wrote a health article here, so I decided to write one today… for your benefit and likewise, to help a friend. In today’s society, a lot of people would go for sports drinks, iced tea, fruit shakes or even soda when they feel thirsty. But ask any doctor and… Read More: The Best Thirst Quencher »