Smoker Recipe Evolution
Smoking has evolved as a means to preserve food before refrigerators were invented or the canning process. How old is the art of smoking? Well no one really knows for sure but it's been around a lot longer than any evidence that documents it. I've read that there's a smoking pit in China that's believed to be 5000 years old so we can safely assume that it's been around for some time.
Traditionally the food preservation would have started with either curing or brining and then the smoking process would follow on. Nowadays with the advent of refrigerators, smoking and indeed brining or curing is more concerned with flavour rather than food preservation. For me and many people it's about enjoyment too, getting the best ingredients and taking time over preparing food is a dying industry in this age of globalisation when the pace of life is so fast. Life's too short, let's slow down and savour all that's to be experience with traditional food preparation.
Curing
Curing using smoke works well for both meat and fish. The most common chemicals used for curing today include ascorbic acid (vitamin C) or sodium nitrate albeit ascorbic acid is used also to maintain the colour of the meat at the same time. In days gone by the preferred choice would have been potassium nitrite but essentially it's a salt.
Things have of course started to develop from tradition with the quest to add flavour by curing so it's now common to include some sweet flavouring with the salt such as sugar, treacle, molasses etc or to spice it up with chilli powder or cayenne pepper. The fundamental point however is that curing is a dry process.
The curing process then can take many weeks or months and the end results are well worth it. The classic commercial curing that we see day in day out comes from curing belly pork and we end up with bacon. It frustrates me that even today there's so much water in commercially prepared bacon and if this isn't a reason to try home curing, I don't know what is. It's a easy process too.
Ask your butcher for a pork belly or part of one depending on how big you want it. Rub the belly all over with a 75%:25% mixture of salt and brown sugar and add a bit of chilli or cayenne to your taste. Place the pork belly in a plastic container and bung it in the fridge for 2 months. Be patient and you'll never want to buy commercial bacon again!
Brining
Brining is the wet process where we simply immerse the meat in a salt solution or brine
Friday, 31 July 2009
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Cocoa Tea - When a Tea Is Not a Tea
Throughout the world there are only four actual kinds of tea that come from actual tea leaves, and those are; white, green, oolong and red or black. There are numerous variations that individuals throughout the years have created so that there is some variety to the tea menu.
For example, individuals have been known to come up with their own kinds of herbal teas from bush or tree leaves which in reality are not related in any way to the one true tea tree, which is those of the camellia sinensis. One specific variation is known as the cocoa tea, which is further elaborated on here in this article.
Where did Cocoa Tea Actually Come from?
Being a regional delight, cocoa tea came from and was initially made popular in Soufriere St. Lucia, in the West Indies in the Caribbean. Cocoa tea promptly came into existence back in a time when an entire meal may have consisted of a drink accompanied by some extra filling parts.
So the result of this drink was to fit such a need. Citizens of Soufriere St. Lucia, at approximately the time of cocoa tea's inception, essentially needed to create or find foods which were efficient, economical and which were created to feed all members of their family properly. Cocoa tea was therefore essentially made up as a breakfast delicacy that fit this bill.
What Precisely is Cocoa Tea?
Cocoa tea is in truth not actually a tea at all and in fact does not even incorporate any tea at all. It is cited as a tea nevertheless because a cinnamon stick and bay leaf are steeped in boiling water in a similar way which an individual would steep genuine tea leaves in order to create regular tea.
In addition to the traditionally utilized bay leaves and cinnamon , the conventional cocoa tea recipe likewise includes that of cream or milk, as well as sugar, water, nutmeg, cornstarch vanilla. Today, cocoa tea might be served on a side of bread. In a previous era, however, flour dumplings were boiled inside the drink in order to make it a complete meal.
Thus as you can see, cocoa tea is not actually a tea, not even truly in the loosest sense. Nor is cocoa tea even thought of as a meal in a beverage like the locals people at first claimed it started as. Cocoa tea, while still served as a breakfast meal, may quite easily be treated as a dessert treat or even perhaps a pleasurable snack.
It may likewise be unbelievably filling if served with bread or even in the conventional way with dumplings floating inside. However, for the most part it is just an gratifying, albeit rich and sugary, local delight that a person will run across particularly if voyaging through Soufriere St. Lucia in the Caribbean.
For example, individuals have been known to come up with their own kinds of herbal teas from bush or tree leaves which in reality are not related in any way to the one true tea tree, which is those of the camellia sinensis. One specific variation is known as the cocoa tea, which is further elaborated on here in this article.
Where did Cocoa Tea Actually Come from?
Being a regional delight, cocoa tea came from and was initially made popular in Soufriere St. Lucia, in the West Indies in the Caribbean. Cocoa tea promptly came into existence back in a time when an entire meal may have consisted of a drink accompanied by some extra filling parts.
So the result of this drink was to fit such a need. Citizens of Soufriere St. Lucia, at approximately the time of cocoa tea's inception, essentially needed to create or find foods which were efficient, economical and which were created to feed all members of their family properly. Cocoa tea was therefore essentially made up as a breakfast delicacy that fit this bill.
What Precisely is Cocoa Tea?
Cocoa tea is in truth not actually a tea at all and in fact does not even incorporate any tea at all. It is cited as a tea nevertheless because a cinnamon stick and bay leaf are steeped in boiling water in a similar way which an individual would steep genuine tea leaves in order to create regular tea.
In addition to the traditionally utilized bay leaves and cinnamon , the conventional cocoa tea recipe likewise includes that of cream or milk, as well as sugar, water, nutmeg, cornstarch vanilla. Today, cocoa tea might be served on a side of bread. In a previous era, however, flour dumplings were boiled inside the drink in order to make it a complete meal.
Thus as you can see, cocoa tea is not actually a tea, not even truly in the loosest sense. Nor is cocoa tea even thought of as a meal in a beverage like the locals people at first claimed it started as. Cocoa tea, while still served as a breakfast meal, may quite easily be treated as a dessert treat or even perhaps a pleasurable snack.
It may likewise be unbelievably filling if served with bread or even in the conventional way with dumplings floating inside. However, for the most part it is just an gratifying, albeit rich and sugary, local delight that a person will run across particularly if voyaging through Soufriere St. Lucia in the Caribbean.
Monday, 27 July 2009
Tagines From Morocco Find Their Way Into US Dining Table
Tagines is one of the popular North African dishes consumed mostly in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Also known as Tajine and sometimes mispronounced Tangine, this North African specialty has traveled all the way across the Atlantic to the kitchens in the US. Moroccan tagines are being served increasingly in specialty food or fast food restaurants all across the United States and has become quite popular.
Tagines are not just the name of the food but also the pot in which they are cooked. Tagine pots are made purely from Terra Cotta and have a shallow rimmed base. The lid of the tagines is usually conical in shape. The bottom of the pot is always glazed from the inside and this is where it comes in direct contact with the stew or food. The top part of the Moroccan tagines is glazed from the outside, so that it can assist in evaporation of the steam. As a result, the stew or food gets absorbed into the clay and the juice or gravy becomes more concentrated in nature.
There are always potters who try and make newer version of tagines especially the ones having glazed lids from the inside as well as outside. Each of the Moroccan tagines has a small steam outlet, and chefs preparing the dish more often than not poke a thyme sprig or a mint sprig. There are two types of tagines, one that is made from terra cotta and one that has been made using enameled cast iron. The latter is not as effective as the terra cotta one.
A visit to the Moroccan or Tunisian countryside will provide you glimpses of tagines simmering on small charcoal burners in street cafes or restaurants. In North Africa, tagines are never kept in the oven; it is always kept on the stove. I one of the coastal Moroccan cities especially in Meknes, you can find one of the most diverse tagine menu with as many as 20 dishes comprising of variety of vegetables, combined with meat, eggs, sausages, etc.
The most popular and commonly eaten tagines is made using a whole chicken, with preserved lemons and olives. Sometimes the chicken is replaced by lamb, and it is combined with eggs and prunes. This preparation is quite similar to one of the tagine dishes served at the Andalous Moroccan Restaurant in Chicago. The restaurant is quite famous for its diverse offering of tagines and has around 11 varieties on the menu. They use mostly lamb, chicken, seafood and beef. Onions, preserved lemon, dry fruits, sesame seeds, nuts, eggs, peppers, tomatoes, and olives are added to the tagines apart from the usual seasonings that include cinnamon, paprika, cumin, saffron and cilantro among others. One major difference between North African or Moroccan tagines and American tagines is that the former use clarified butter called "smen" while in America only olive oil is used for preparation.
Some of the other restaurants that offer variety of tagines on their menu include L'Olive in Chicago, The Lite Touch in New York, and Oasis in Los Angeles and Mogador in New York. Perry's in Washington offers a unique tagine dish that comprises of lamb with medjool dates and pine nut couscous. Cafe Le Coq in Chicago is famous for their roasted vegetable tagines. Many restaurants offer a variety of lamb tagines including Shallots, Chicago, which is a kosher restaurant offering lamb tagine couscous with dry Mediterranean fruits.
American chefs have in a way mastered the art of mixing tagines with couscous. If you visit, Morocco or Tunisia then you will find tagine being served as a separate dish and couscous is served as a separate steamed dish. Moroccan tagines as well as couscous are often served harissa, which is a chili-based condiment, and it is exclusive to Algerian and Tunisian tagines.
Tagines have gone through different types of experimentation processes and restaurants like Zibibo in California offer an olive-marinated guinea hen with tomato tagine, mint, chickpea, and harissa. At the Marseille restaurant in New York, you will find duck tagine on the menu that comes with almonds, honey, and currants. Enrico's in San Francisco has completely changed the very essence of tagines by serving a sauce moistened with pan-roasted seafood, seasonal vegetables and saffron couscous. Having traveled across the Atlantic, Moroccan tagines look great on the menu but there are only a few who can serve authentic tagine.
Tagines are not just the name of the food but also the pot in which they are cooked. Tagine pots are made purely from Terra Cotta and have a shallow rimmed base. The lid of the tagines is usually conical in shape. The bottom of the pot is always glazed from the inside and this is where it comes in direct contact with the stew or food. The top part of the Moroccan tagines is glazed from the outside, so that it can assist in evaporation of the steam. As a result, the stew or food gets absorbed into the clay and the juice or gravy becomes more concentrated in nature.
There are always potters who try and make newer version of tagines especially the ones having glazed lids from the inside as well as outside. Each of the Moroccan tagines has a small steam outlet, and chefs preparing the dish more often than not poke a thyme sprig or a mint sprig. There are two types of tagines, one that is made from terra cotta and one that has been made using enameled cast iron. The latter is not as effective as the terra cotta one.
A visit to the Moroccan or Tunisian countryside will provide you glimpses of tagines simmering on small charcoal burners in street cafes or restaurants. In North Africa, tagines are never kept in the oven; it is always kept on the stove. I one of the coastal Moroccan cities especially in Meknes, you can find one of the most diverse tagine menu with as many as 20 dishes comprising of variety of vegetables, combined with meat, eggs, sausages, etc.
The most popular and commonly eaten tagines is made using a whole chicken, with preserved lemons and olives. Sometimes the chicken is replaced by lamb, and it is combined with eggs and prunes. This preparation is quite similar to one of the tagine dishes served at the Andalous Moroccan Restaurant in Chicago. The restaurant is quite famous for its diverse offering of tagines and has around 11 varieties on the menu. They use mostly lamb, chicken, seafood and beef. Onions, preserved lemon, dry fruits, sesame seeds, nuts, eggs, peppers, tomatoes, and olives are added to the tagines apart from the usual seasonings that include cinnamon, paprika, cumin, saffron and cilantro among others. One major difference between North African or Moroccan tagines and American tagines is that the former use clarified butter called "smen" while in America only olive oil is used for preparation.
Some of the other restaurants that offer variety of tagines on their menu include L'Olive in Chicago, The Lite Touch in New York, and Oasis in Los Angeles and Mogador in New York. Perry's in Washington offers a unique tagine dish that comprises of lamb with medjool dates and pine nut couscous. Cafe Le Coq in Chicago is famous for their roasted vegetable tagines. Many restaurants offer a variety of lamb tagines including Shallots, Chicago, which is a kosher restaurant offering lamb tagine couscous with dry Mediterranean fruits.
American chefs have in a way mastered the art of mixing tagines with couscous. If you visit, Morocco or Tunisia then you will find tagine being served as a separate dish and couscous is served as a separate steamed dish. Moroccan tagines as well as couscous are often served harissa, which is a chili-based condiment, and it is exclusive to Algerian and Tunisian tagines.
Tagines have gone through different types of experimentation processes and restaurants like Zibibo in California offer an olive-marinated guinea hen with tomato tagine, mint, chickpea, and harissa. At the Marseille restaurant in New York, you will find duck tagine on the menu that comes with almonds, honey, and currants. Enrico's in San Francisco has completely changed the very essence of tagines by serving a sauce moistened with pan-roasted seafood, seasonal vegetables and saffron couscous. Having traveled across the Atlantic, Moroccan tagines look great on the menu but there are only a few who can serve authentic tagine.
Saturday, 25 July 2009
Gourmet Cooking Utensils - 3 Amazing Tips On Buying Gourmet Cooking Utensils!
The kind of specialized cooking styles and techniques besides high quality foodstuffs that gourmet cooking calls for, also come with the requirement of stocking up on the correct cookware to give the perfect results; thus, professionals need to invest in high quality gourmet cooking utensils that also come with many benefits. The food gets evenly cooked, in the best possible way when made in utensils intended especially for a particular cuisine type and they also make kitchen chores easier to deal with, with an element of fun.
The easy availability of elegant gourmet cooking utensils are there for the benefit of professional chefs as well as novices, so here's what you have to keep in mind when buying these specialty items for your kitchen:
Selecting right for your kitchen needs is the key to buying smart!
- The high quality nature of these cooking utensils that are used for the preparation of epicurean delights and mostly for special occasions calls for studied purchase of the same, since people need to understand their home-cooking needs before selecting cookware meant for such use. Size, material and cost are all important factors in selecting the right gourmet cooking utensils besides the scope of functionality of them all (.e.g. emersion blenders should be bought only if there's a need for one).
- Simply going by brand name is not a smart purchase guideline as each manufacturer will have a specialty item that cannot be duplicated in terms of quality by other makers; thus, choose durable, easy to clean, Gourmet cooking items that are made of light-weight material.
- Try and get other user's product reviews on Gourmet cooking utensils of your choice to make a smart purchase as factors like customer ratings and feedback (easily available online) is a good measure of consumer satisfaction and quality of the vessels, which call for heavy investments and you don't want to put in good money and not get its worth, now, do you? Consult experts chefs, if need be.
The advantage to using higher quality products when picking class Gourmet cooking utensils is that provide many years of good use along with dependable quality and wide range of cookware, best suited for home-use as well as professional cooking. Those who learn how to use them like the professional chefs do will reap the best benefit from sustained reliability and better service too.
Thus, we find that Gourmet cooking utensils can give buyers excellent results as compared to lesser quality brands with little choice over product range, besides giving value for money and adding to the lifestyle of cooking with class.
The easy availability of elegant gourmet cooking utensils are there for the benefit of professional chefs as well as novices, so here's what you have to keep in mind when buying these specialty items for your kitchen:
Selecting right for your kitchen needs is the key to buying smart!
- The high quality nature of these cooking utensils that are used for the preparation of epicurean delights and mostly for special occasions calls for studied purchase of the same, since people need to understand their home-cooking needs before selecting cookware meant for such use. Size, material and cost are all important factors in selecting the right gourmet cooking utensils besides the scope of functionality of them all (.e.g. emersion blenders should be bought only if there's a need for one).
- Simply going by brand name is not a smart purchase guideline as each manufacturer will have a specialty item that cannot be duplicated in terms of quality by other makers; thus, choose durable, easy to clean, Gourmet cooking items that are made of light-weight material.
- Try and get other user's product reviews on Gourmet cooking utensils of your choice to make a smart purchase as factors like customer ratings and feedback (easily available online) is a good measure of consumer satisfaction and quality of the vessels, which call for heavy investments and you don't want to put in good money and not get its worth, now, do you? Consult experts chefs, if need be.
The advantage to using higher quality products when picking class Gourmet cooking utensils is that provide many years of good use along with dependable quality and wide range of cookware, best suited for home-use as well as professional cooking. Those who learn how to use them like the professional chefs do will reap the best benefit from sustained reliability and better service too.
Thus, we find that Gourmet cooking utensils can give buyers excellent results as compared to lesser quality brands with little choice over product range, besides giving value for money and adding to the lifestyle of cooking with class.
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Chocolate Savoring Recipes Indulge Upon
Let us take a concise excursion into the inner sanctum of chocolate, a food that goes beyond epic proportions. Tasting some of the origins, popularity, and flavor of chocolate, this food is ever present within today's society. From checkout counters and impulse buys, to specialty shops and home made recipes. As we know, chocolate covers many other foods such as coffee beans, peanuts, and raisins. Chocolate also gives way to just about any shape including bunnies, hearts, coins, and yes, even the shape of a Halloween tombstone weighing in three pounds of nothing but milk chocolate.
ORIGINS OF CHOCOLATE. When eating chocolate, you are partaking of the cacao tree, which requires specific environmental conditions to successfully grow. Thriving within Central America, records far back as 3000 years, the cacao tree is also known as Theobroma, a scientific name branded by Swedish taxonomist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778. Throughout history, chocolate uses range from a delicacy in food industries to the application of treating varies ailments. Did you know the word chocolate derives from the Aztec word "xocolatl" which translate to "bitter water?" Thankfully, extra ingredients are added to remove the bitterness.
POPULARITY OF CHOCOLATE. Chocolate is so popular experts are concerned there may be a shortage in the future. To keep up with demand, resourceful methods are being used to cultivate the cocoa tree. One arrangement of growth makes use of providing premature shade for the cocoa trees, and then treats them with a surplus of sunlight to optimize production. Alas, this method only lasts for about 10 years as the trees lose their potency. However, sophisticated methods such as vertical greenhouses can be placed in cityscapes and grant environmental conditions to produce anything plantlike, including the lovable cocoa tree!
INDULGING FLAVORS. With chocolate having such an unfathomable history, supported by today's mass popularity, bestows chocolate the potential for many recipes. Chocolate can be different in taste from sourness to sweetness. Chocolate is also provided in varying textures such as smoothness, crispiness, crunchiness, softness, and of course liquid form. Most important of all, chocolate is commonly combined with many different flavors, adding a magnitude of variety. This literally allows many recipes to be invented and ultimately consumed with glee.
Clearly there is no way to place several hundred recipes in this article. Instead, there is info pertaining to a powerhouse chocolate recipe cookbook that should easily provide your desires and decide upon any chocolate recipe.
ORIGINS OF CHOCOLATE. When eating chocolate, you are partaking of the cacao tree, which requires specific environmental conditions to successfully grow. Thriving within Central America, records far back as 3000 years, the cacao tree is also known as Theobroma, a scientific name branded by Swedish taxonomist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778. Throughout history, chocolate uses range from a delicacy in food industries to the application of treating varies ailments. Did you know the word chocolate derives from the Aztec word "xocolatl" which translate to "bitter water?" Thankfully, extra ingredients are added to remove the bitterness.
POPULARITY OF CHOCOLATE. Chocolate is so popular experts are concerned there may be a shortage in the future. To keep up with demand, resourceful methods are being used to cultivate the cocoa tree. One arrangement of growth makes use of providing premature shade for the cocoa trees, and then treats them with a surplus of sunlight to optimize production. Alas, this method only lasts for about 10 years as the trees lose their potency. However, sophisticated methods such as vertical greenhouses can be placed in cityscapes and grant environmental conditions to produce anything plantlike, including the lovable cocoa tree!
INDULGING FLAVORS. With chocolate having such an unfathomable history, supported by today's mass popularity, bestows chocolate the potential for many recipes. Chocolate can be different in taste from sourness to sweetness. Chocolate is also provided in varying textures such as smoothness, crispiness, crunchiness, softness, and of course liquid form. Most important of all, chocolate is commonly combined with many different flavors, adding a magnitude of variety. This literally allows many recipes to be invented and ultimately consumed with glee.
Clearly there is no way to place several hundred recipes in this article. Instead, there is info pertaining to a powerhouse chocolate recipe cookbook that should easily provide your desires and decide upon any chocolate recipe.
Friday, 17 July 2009
No Surgery and Fewer Hassles, Skin Peels are the Easiest Skin Treatment
A skin peel is surely better than peeling skin. That's something that the skin conscious are quite sure about. For skin peels are now a hot favorite in non-surgical skin treatments. Skin peels are not only an assured and easy way to a youthful skin but are also a great cure and medication for acne and hyperpigmentation.
What makes skin peels so popular is that the treatment generally takes only about 30 minutes to an hour, per session. The best bit is that skin peels can also be used in the comfort of your home.
To start off, it's best you visit a dermatologist for advice on the kind of peels that would suit your skin type. The best chemical peels contain Tricholoracetic Acid (TCA), a safe and non-toxic chemical. TCA is a deep peel that acts as a safe medicine for acne, wrinkles, spotty skin, blackheads, sun burns, age spots, acne scarring, oily skin and dull complexion.
However, you can always talk to your doctor if you are taking prescribed medication. The doc will suggest whether to continue the medicines during the chemical peel treatment. Skin peels containing alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) are generally superficial. A Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peel is deeper.
"TCA Peel is widely recommended for darker skin medication.
It also ensures a quicker recovery period than a deep phenol peel," says Dr Dorothy Moss. What's more, while OTC medicines work well on minor skin problems, skin peels are a more effective and speedy medication for the removal of dead skin cells and acute acne.
Moreover, it's an easy treatment that involves application of the chemical peel to the affected areas (neck, upper arms, back and face, avoiding the eyes, brows and lips). Iced saline is used after the treatment, to soothe the skin. The skin is back to its natural glow after 15 to 45 minutes. To round off the treatment, an oil-based ointment is smeared to soften the skin. And the greatest news is that the TCA Peel is also an effective medication to keep pre-cancerous lesions away.
You could also make natural skin peels right at home. Natural skin peels ensure elasticity, open clogged pores, soften fine lines, wrinkles, reduce hyperpigmentation and boost collagen production.
"To make a natural peel, mildly heat a pack of unflavored gelatin, add the juice of a lemon and an orange until the gelatin is well blended. Let cool and then whip an egg yolk into the mix. Apply on the face and neck and let it dry. Rinse off properly with warm water," suggests skin specialist Rita Bogart.
And once you have made your choice of skin peels just sit back and bask in the afterglow.
What makes skin peels so popular is that the treatment generally takes only about 30 minutes to an hour, per session. The best bit is that skin peels can also be used in the comfort of your home.
To start off, it's best you visit a dermatologist for advice on the kind of peels that would suit your skin type. The best chemical peels contain Tricholoracetic Acid (TCA), a safe and non-toxic chemical. TCA is a deep peel that acts as a safe medicine for acne, wrinkles, spotty skin, blackheads, sun burns, age spots, acne scarring, oily skin and dull complexion.
However, you can always talk to your doctor if you are taking prescribed medication. The doc will suggest whether to continue the medicines during the chemical peel treatment. Skin peels containing alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) are generally superficial. A Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peel is deeper.
"TCA Peel is widely recommended for darker skin medication.
It also ensures a quicker recovery period than a deep phenol peel," says Dr Dorothy Moss. What's more, while OTC medicines work well on minor skin problems, skin peels are a more effective and speedy medication for the removal of dead skin cells and acute acne.
Moreover, it's an easy treatment that involves application of the chemical peel to the affected areas (neck, upper arms, back and face, avoiding the eyes, brows and lips). Iced saline is used after the treatment, to soothe the skin. The skin is back to its natural glow after 15 to 45 minutes. To round off the treatment, an oil-based ointment is smeared to soften the skin. And the greatest news is that the TCA Peel is also an effective medication to keep pre-cancerous lesions away.
You could also make natural skin peels right at home. Natural skin peels ensure elasticity, open clogged pores, soften fine lines, wrinkles, reduce hyperpigmentation and boost collagen production.
"To make a natural peel, mildly heat a pack of unflavored gelatin, add the juice of a lemon and an orange until the gelatin is well blended. Let cool and then whip an egg yolk into the mix. Apply on the face and neck and let it dry. Rinse off properly with warm water," suggests skin specialist Rita Bogart.
And once you have made your choice of skin peels just sit back and bask in the afterglow.
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
How To Help Your Skin With Food
Anti ageing is a very popular topic right now. Ageing people (especially women) have always wanted to look younger than they actually are and the skin care market plays an important role in helping achieve this. Skin care is not the only factor which should be considered when creating a good anti ageing regimen. What you put into your body will come out of it is the old adage, You are what you eat, is actually very true. By putting the correct foods in your body, your skin displays health which is naturally considered to look younger. You can still grow old gracefully, just at a slower rate of speed. Keep in mind that attitude also has an affect on how old you appear to others. Proper nutrition, combined with regular intake of the following foods will help you look and feel better, which generally predisposes a more positive outlook on life. Stress also affects your appearance and, like attitude, can be helped through your diet.
If you have already begun ageing, this anti ageing food and nutrition plan may make you look better to an extent, but it will not reverse the ageing that has already occurred. It will, however, give you a glow that is seen as younger skin and it will slow further ageing processes. In conjunction with your healthy eating habits, the following anti ageing foods will help your disposition and the health of your skin. Both of these contribute highly to helping you appear younger. Keep the following foods (which actually slow the ageing process) in mind when planning your daily food plan:
Organic Apples: these fruits are full of anti oxidants and pectin. Anti oxidants help rid the body (including skin) of toxins and free radicals; pectin lowers cholesterol levels which helps circulation among other things. Removal of the toxins, elimination of free radicals, and lowering the cholesterol levels all have a significant impact on the total body and give the skin a wonderful glow, making your look and feel younger.
Naturally occurring Vitamin C: this nutrient can be found in a variety of foods including berries and citrus fruits among others. Not only is collagen is built by way of this vitamin but it helps keep thread veins from forming in later years.
Brazil Nuts: Selenium is a major offering through these delicious, protein rich snacks. Selenium is not only a terrific anti-oxidant but it is a necessary ingredient for glowing skin, which appears to others as having aged less.
Garlic: garlic is a natural detoxifying agent for the body organs, the largest of these is your skin. Garlic also helps lower blood pressure and the resultant blotchy, red skin associated with high blood pressure. It is also believed that Italians high garlic consumption shows that garlic is associated with adding years to your life.
Red Wine: this exhilarating beverage, when taken in moderation, may help keep both cancer and heart disease at bay. The beautiful red liquid definitely improves circulation to your skin which helps in both toxin removal and a healthy glow. Remember that this is only when wine is taken in moderation, too much alcohol increases the size of blood vessels in the face which makes you look older instead of younger.
Water: Of all the things you can do for both your body and your skin, drinking water is of the utmost importance. Because your body is made up of 60% water, it is extremely important to give it a constant supply of this fluid to replenish and replace the old. Anti ageing is very much affected by intake of proper amounts of water.
If you remember that what you take into your body has to come out, hopefully you will put good things in your body. These good things begin to affect the system and the resulting good things come out your skin shows it. The one of the easiest ways to get an idea about another persons health is to look at their face. Generally, sallow skin indicates either poor health or an aging body (which finds it harder to remove toxins). Eat your food (healthy and balanced), keep the above foods in mind as you plan your meals, and drink lots of water and your skin will glow!
If you have already begun ageing, this anti ageing food and nutrition plan may make you look better to an extent, but it will not reverse the ageing that has already occurred. It will, however, give you a glow that is seen as younger skin and it will slow further ageing processes. In conjunction with your healthy eating habits, the following anti ageing foods will help your disposition and the health of your skin. Both of these contribute highly to helping you appear younger. Keep the following foods (which actually slow the ageing process) in mind when planning your daily food plan:
Organic Apples: these fruits are full of anti oxidants and pectin. Anti oxidants help rid the body (including skin) of toxins and free radicals; pectin lowers cholesterol levels which helps circulation among other things. Removal of the toxins, elimination of free radicals, and lowering the cholesterol levels all have a significant impact on the total body and give the skin a wonderful glow, making your look and feel younger.
Naturally occurring Vitamin C: this nutrient can be found in a variety of foods including berries and citrus fruits among others. Not only is collagen is built by way of this vitamin but it helps keep thread veins from forming in later years.
Brazil Nuts: Selenium is a major offering through these delicious, protein rich snacks. Selenium is not only a terrific anti-oxidant but it is a necessary ingredient for glowing skin, which appears to others as having aged less.
Garlic: garlic is a natural detoxifying agent for the body organs, the largest of these is your skin. Garlic also helps lower blood pressure and the resultant blotchy, red skin associated with high blood pressure. It is also believed that Italians high garlic consumption shows that garlic is associated with adding years to your life.
Red Wine: this exhilarating beverage, when taken in moderation, may help keep both cancer and heart disease at bay. The beautiful red liquid definitely improves circulation to your skin which helps in both toxin removal and a healthy glow. Remember that this is only when wine is taken in moderation, too much alcohol increases the size of blood vessels in the face which makes you look older instead of younger.
Water: Of all the things you can do for both your body and your skin, drinking water is of the utmost importance. Because your body is made up of 60% water, it is extremely important to give it a constant supply of this fluid to replenish and replace the old. Anti ageing is very much affected by intake of proper amounts of water.
If you remember that what you take into your body has to come out, hopefully you will put good things in your body. These good things begin to affect the system and the resulting good things come out your skin shows it. The one of the easiest ways to get an idea about another persons health is to look at their face. Generally, sallow skin indicates either poor health or an aging body (which finds it harder to remove toxins). Eat your food (healthy and balanced), keep the above foods in mind as you plan your meals, and drink lots of water and your skin will glow!
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Teach your children how to make ham and potato soup through cooking games
Cooking games are not only for relaxation for kids in their free time, but they are also a good way for adults to instruct them how to make a simple and easy dish. Through cooking games, the kids are able to remember all the cooking steps easily.
And today, I’d like to introduce you a cooking game named “how to make a ham and potato soup” and you can teach your children making this dish through this game.
Ingredients (Nutrition)
•3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
•1/3 cup diced celery
•1/3 cup finely chopped onion
•3/4 cup diced cooked ham
•3 1/4 cups water
•2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
•1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
•1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper, or to taste
•5 tablespoons butter
•5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
•2 cups milk
Directions
1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.
2. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute.
Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot.
and cook soup until heated through.
And serve immediately.
Now, your children can cook the ham and potato soup with you!
Monday, 13 July 2009
What Are The Treatment Options Available to Reduce The Appearance of Scars?
Whether you know it or not, you probably have scars throughout your body. Some may be visible, whilst others are hidden from the naked eye. They come in all different variations and there are a variety of different treatment options to successfully reduce their appearance.
The ones which do not show up on the body are not really a problem. However, the ones that are on show for all to see are the ones which cause most people problems. Scars do not hurt, and they do not cause any medical damage, however they can cause the people who have them, a lot of mental anxiety and stress. Some people are so embarrassed by their scars, that they take drastic measures to cover them up as best as they can. In fact, most people with scars that are visible for all to see are desperate to have surgery to remove them.
However, whilst there may be several advertisements on the television and especially upon the internet, no treatment fully gets rid of scars. You can drastically reduce their appearance, but overall it is impossible to get rid of them completely. So what options are there available and just how much will the scars fade?
Treatment Options Available
You really should not have a problem when trying to find treatments to reduce the appearance of your scars. There are literally hundreds of products out there all claiming to work. The tricky part is actually finding one that does work, and that is not just spinning out lies to trick you into spending money!
Here are a few treatment options which most people have found to work:
Creams
Creams are readily available at your local drug store and there are quite a few to choose form. However, there are some which people recommend over others. Scarzone cream has been said to work and so does vitamin K. If you have darker skin, cocoa butter seems to work quite well too. Another good one which people recommend is Palmers skin Success Fade Cream. It contains vitamin E and many people have found it helpful.
There has also been a fairly recent product which a lot of people are raving about. That is Bio Oil. Bio Oil is oil which is used to treat stretch marks and scars. The results do take a while to work, but it does actually work. However, everyones skin is different and so you may have to wait a few months and if you do not see any results, change products until you find one which does work for you.
Capsules
Some people even use capsules to help their scars to fade. However, they do not swallow the capsules; they break them open and spread the liquid onto the scar. A good example is vitamin E. Many doctors give this out and you can also find them at your local drug store. It does get a little messy once you are spreading it over your scar, however some people swear by it and say that over time, their scar is now almost completely gone. Cod liver oil capsules have also been used, though it has not been proven whether or not that works yet.
Surgery
Whilst surgery is an option which many people seem to think is better, it can sometimes actually make a scar look longer. All surgery leaves a new scar which takes up to two years to mature, so the results will not be instant. However, it can change the shape of the existing scar and reduce the appearance of it quite a lot. All in all though surgery is perhaps not the best answer!
Laser Surgery
If you have a red scar then laser surgery may be able to help fade the appearance of it. Generally it is thought that by removing the top layer of skin, the scar will flatten in appearance. It does work to reduce the appearance of scars, however it can be expensive.
Overall, scars fade naturally over time, however if you really are unhappy there are several treatments available for you, the cheapest being creams. However, the very cheap option is to simply wear clothes to cover them up. Wear a long sleeve or wear a hat if you are worried about a scar on your head. This is definitely the cheapest way to go about covering up your scar!
If you do want to have them drastically reduced, laser surgery may be the answer, but before you agree to anything it is always better to talk to your doctor or dermatologist.
The ones which do not show up on the body are not really a problem. However, the ones that are on show for all to see are the ones which cause most people problems. Scars do not hurt, and they do not cause any medical damage, however they can cause the people who have them, a lot of mental anxiety and stress. Some people are so embarrassed by their scars, that they take drastic measures to cover them up as best as they can. In fact, most people with scars that are visible for all to see are desperate to have surgery to remove them.
However, whilst there may be several advertisements on the television and especially upon the internet, no treatment fully gets rid of scars. You can drastically reduce their appearance, but overall it is impossible to get rid of them completely. So what options are there available and just how much will the scars fade?
Treatment Options Available
You really should not have a problem when trying to find treatments to reduce the appearance of your scars. There are literally hundreds of products out there all claiming to work. The tricky part is actually finding one that does work, and that is not just spinning out lies to trick you into spending money!
Here are a few treatment options which most people have found to work:
Creams
Creams are readily available at your local drug store and there are quite a few to choose form. However, there are some which people recommend over others. Scarzone cream has been said to work and so does vitamin K. If you have darker skin, cocoa butter seems to work quite well too. Another good one which people recommend is Palmers skin Success Fade Cream. It contains vitamin E and many people have found it helpful.
There has also been a fairly recent product which a lot of people are raving about. That is Bio Oil. Bio Oil is oil which is used to treat stretch marks and scars. The results do take a while to work, but it does actually work. However, everyones skin is different and so you may have to wait a few months and if you do not see any results, change products until you find one which does work for you.
Capsules
Some people even use capsules to help their scars to fade. However, they do not swallow the capsules; they break them open and spread the liquid onto the scar. A good example is vitamin E. Many doctors give this out and you can also find them at your local drug store. It does get a little messy once you are spreading it over your scar, however some people swear by it and say that over time, their scar is now almost completely gone. Cod liver oil capsules have also been used, though it has not been proven whether or not that works yet.
Surgery
Whilst surgery is an option which many people seem to think is better, it can sometimes actually make a scar look longer. All surgery leaves a new scar which takes up to two years to mature, so the results will not be instant. However, it can change the shape of the existing scar and reduce the appearance of it quite a lot. All in all though surgery is perhaps not the best answer!
Laser Surgery
If you have a red scar then laser surgery may be able to help fade the appearance of it. Generally it is thought that by removing the top layer of skin, the scar will flatten in appearance. It does work to reduce the appearance of scars, however it can be expensive.
Overall, scars fade naturally over time, however if you really are unhappy there are several treatments available for you, the cheapest being creams. However, the very cheap option is to simply wear clothes to cover them up. Wear a long sleeve or wear a hat if you are worried about a scar on your head. This is definitely the cheapest way to go about covering up your scar!
If you do want to have them drastically reduced, laser surgery may be the answer, but before you agree to anything it is always better to talk to your doctor or dermatologist.
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
What Microdermabrasion Can Do For You
There are many benefits of using microdermabrasion to beautify your skin and complexion. Firstly, the treatment is not painful, unlike the technique from which it evolved from; dermabrasion. This method cleans the skin by using irritant, metallic agents, microdermabrasion uses a less invasive applicant to do the same job of clearing skin blemishes.
The second microdermabrasion benefit, is that it does not use irritant chemicals, knives, or high-tech lasers to do its job! Thus, is reduces the risks, anxiety and recovery time compared to other techniques which do exploit these invasive procedures.
If you did not already know, microdermabrasion uses special mixtures of creams that are combined with miniscule abrasive crystals that massage your skin to remove dead skin cells on the stratum corneum (upper-most layer of skin), revealing fresh, healthier skin cells beneath. While feeling like a massage, instead of a painful procedure such as dermabrasion, microdermabrasion removes pores, blackheads, acne, scarring, stretch marks and many more types of skin blemishes easily.
Not only can microdermabrasion benefits be experienced in a medical clinic, but at home too, with specially designed home systems and machines that are easy to use and specially designed even for those who have never used dermabrasion techniques before. Because of this, microdermbrasion is quick and you can choose whenever you want it; and because of the lack of side-effects, you do not have to worry about it affecting your work or daily schedule! For more information about these packages, ask your local clinic or health centre.
Another problem that many people complain of is whether microdermabrasion will cost too much. Surely all of these benefits must come with a disadvantage; that being a massive price tag, right? Wrong! Microdermabrasion is only a portion of the cost of undertaking cosmetic surgery or other skin treatments. Home systems can be yours for only around $30; and professional spas and health clinics offer top quality microdermabrasion treatments for around $100-150. Much, much less than the thousands you would have to dish out for other treatments.
In conclusion, microdermabrasion is cheap, efficient, painless and has very few side-effects compared to other skin treatments. This is a treatment I would highly recommend to the experienced, and novices in skin blemish removal; it is one of the most innovative and effective techniques available on the market! Further, if you are considering microdermabrasion as an option, there are over three different application methods you can use.
The second microdermabrasion benefit, is that it does not use irritant chemicals, knives, or high-tech lasers to do its job! Thus, is reduces the risks, anxiety and recovery time compared to other techniques which do exploit these invasive procedures.
If you did not already know, microdermabrasion uses special mixtures of creams that are combined with miniscule abrasive crystals that massage your skin to remove dead skin cells on the stratum corneum (upper-most layer of skin), revealing fresh, healthier skin cells beneath. While feeling like a massage, instead of a painful procedure such as dermabrasion, microdermabrasion removes pores, blackheads, acne, scarring, stretch marks and many more types of skin blemishes easily.
Not only can microdermabrasion benefits be experienced in a medical clinic, but at home too, with specially designed home systems and machines that are easy to use and specially designed even for those who have never used dermabrasion techniques before. Because of this, microdermbrasion is quick and you can choose whenever you want it; and because of the lack of side-effects, you do not have to worry about it affecting your work or daily schedule! For more information about these packages, ask your local clinic or health centre.
Another problem that many people complain of is whether microdermabrasion will cost too much. Surely all of these benefits must come with a disadvantage; that being a massive price tag, right? Wrong! Microdermabrasion is only a portion of the cost of undertaking cosmetic surgery or other skin treatments. Home systems can be yours for only around $30; and professional spas and health clinics offer top quality microdermabrasion treatments for around $100-150. Much, much less than the thousands you would have to dish out for other treatments.
In conclusion, microdermabrasion is cheap, efficient, painless and has very few side-effects compared to other skin treatments. This is a treatment I would highly recommend to the experienced, and novices in skin blemish removal; it is one of the most innovative and effective techniques available on the market! Further, if you are considering microdermabrasion as an option, there are over three different application methods you can use.
Sunday, 5 July 2009
A Tummy Tuck for Christmas
A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure which involves reshaping and refashioning both the stomach and the skin and muscles surrounding it. The correct term for it is an Abdominoplasty. The tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure and must be thought over well before having it done.
This procedure is normally used for cosmetic reasons in which the person having the procedure dislikes his or her body shape and wants to improve it.
The usual type of person who undergoes a tummy tuck is very often a woman who has had children and has ended up with stretch marks and loose saggy skin on her abdomen. Other women, who may favour undergoing the procedure, are often those who have undergone a caesarian section, appendectomy or who have scars on their lower abdomen.
Other people who often benefit from the procedure are those who have lost a great deal of weight. Because of their great weight loss, they are usually left with great folds of hanging skin on their abdomen. This can be depressing for the person who has lost the weight; therefore a tummy tuck can be just the boost they need to ensure they don't slip back into bad habits and regain their lost weight.
The scar from a tummy tuck usually runs horizontally from hip to hip over the pubic region. The surgeon who is normally a plastic surgeon appreciates the anxiety of his patients that as little scar as possible will be visible. Therefore a good surgeon will do his utmost to ensure the scar that is left is as low as possible so it is as least visible as possible.
It's important that patients who have decided to have a tummy tuck realize that they will be left with a scar. Many people seem to think that this type of procedure leaves a very fine scar or no scar at all, however it should be remembered that this procedure is classed as major surgery, and there is bound to be some form of scarring. Being major surgery, the tummy tuck is usually on performed on otherwise healthy people.
Some people also opt to have liposuction performed when they have a tummy tuck. Liposuction performed in conjunction with a tummy tuck can enhance the whole look of the abdomen giving it a completely new shape. We see instances of both men and women under going these procedures.
This procedure is normally used for cosmetic reasons in which the person having the procedure dislikes his or her body shape and wants to improve it.
The usual type of person who undergoes a tummy tuck is very often a woman who has had children and has ended up with stretch marks and loose saggy skin on her abdomen. Other women, who may favour undergoing the procedure, are often those who have undergone a caesarian section, appendectomy or who have scars on their lower abdomen.
Other people who often benefit from the procedure are those who have lost a great deal of weight. Because of their great weight loss, they are usually left with great folds of hanging skin on their abdomen. This can be depressing for the person who has lost the weight; therefore a tummy tuck can be just the boost they need to ensure they don't slip back into bad habits and regain their lost weight.
The scar from a tummy tuck usually runs horizontally from hip to hip over the pubic region. The surgeon who is normally a plastic surgeon appreciates the anxiety of his patients that as little scar as possible will be visible. Therefore a good surgeon will do his utmost to ensure the scar that is left is as low as possible so it is as least visible as possible.
It's important that patients who have decided to have a tummy tuck realize that they will be left with a scar. Many people seem to think that this type of procedure leaves a very fine scar or no scar at all, however it should be remembered that this procedure is classed as major surgery, and there is bound to be some form of scarring. Being major surgery, the tummy tuck is usually on performed on otherwise healthy people.
Some people also opt to have liposuction performed when they have a tummy tuck. Liposuction performed in conjunction with a tummy tuck can enhance the whole look of the abdomen giving it a completely new shape. We see instances of both men and women under going these procedures.
Saturday, 4 July 2009
Hair Brushes, More Than You Ever Wanted To Know
A friend once asked me back when I had hair, "How do you know which hair brush is the right one for you?" I never really thought about it. Over the years I've tried several types of brushes, combs and such and just simply stuck with what felt good on my scalp and left my hair looking and feeling healthy, but not frizzy.
So I thought I would check it out and see for myself which commonly available hairbrushes offer the best protection and the most ease of use.
In order to carry healthy, manageable hair throughout your life, you need to learn and practice the following tips early in life and never forget them. The main goal is to protect and prevent your hair from being damaged.
Brush and comb your hair as infrequently and as gently as possible (Your fingers will do the trick). Do not use a brush on your hair when it is wet and start with a wide-toothed comb first. Be sure not to over-brush dry hair. Never twist, tousle or wring your hair dry in a towel, but instead squeeze it dry gently using your hands.
If your hair maintains a lot of static, it could be due to dry weather, dry indoor air or a fine hair type. However, you can also get static if your brush has plastic bristles or tines. In this instance, switch to a natural bristle brush or mist hair spray on the brush and restyle. Handle your hair as little as possible. Avoid direct sun exposure and don't over do coloring or perms.
Now choose your brushes carefully.
As I have found over my years of brush use, all hairbrushes are not the created the same. Some are best for styling; others are ideal for creating smoothness or curvy waves. A lot of brushes are available for specific purposes. Once you find out what your needs are for your hair length, texture and style then you are on track. Check to see which type of brush your stylist uses. If you like it, buy it. This selection could change if you decide a short cut is more your style.
Here are some examples:
The Paddle Brush
This brush is flat, wide and is best for brushing out long hair and creating straight, smooth styles. It can also give you a mini scalp massage. Because of its shape and size this brush should not be used to brush layers. It will never add volume, which is what layers are for.
The Cushion Style Brush
This brush is for medium-length hair that is naturally smooth or straight. The flat bock reinforces the hair's sleekness. These brushes will make the most of box shaped bob's, the graduated cut and a disconnected outline. It's called the bi-level cut.
Sculpting Brushes
These brushes are great for adding volume to short, textured styles that need some movement. They are great for backcombing. The best hairstyles for these brushes include short cuts, round layers and texture outlines like razor perimeters and choppy ends.
Thermal Round Brushes
These brushes can be found in all sizes, including small, medium, large and jumbo-sized barrels. When used with the heat of a blow dryer, the smaller brushes act like rollers and create curl. The larger ones smooth out locks and add body. This is a favorite among professionals. The metal core heats up, shaping the hair from the inside out. Some good thermal brushes are Beautee Sense and Olivia Garden.
Thermal Flat Brush
This brush acts like a flat iron, smoothing and straitening the hair when used with the heat of a blow dryer, thus leaving it with not bend or lift. Whichever brush you use, hold the hair taut with the brush to create tension. This stretches the hair so it can form the new shape. It also adds shine and polish to your look.
In closing, be sure to look for brushes that have ball tips that are molded as part of the bristle. Ball tips that are glued or otherwise attached can pull hair and damage it. Good brushes are an investment; if they are good quality and well cared for, they should last for years and your hair will be much healthier because of the extra attention you have given to selecting the proper brushes.
So I thought I would check it out and see for myself which commonly available hairbrushes offer the best protection and the most ease of use.
In order to carry healthy, manageable hair throughout your life, you need to learn and practice the following tips early in life and never forget them. The main goal is to protect and prevent your hair from being damaged.
Brush and comb your hair as infrequently and as gently as possible (Your fingers will do the trick). Do not use a brush on your hair when it is wet and start with a wide-toothed comb first. Be sure not to over-brush dry hair. Never twist, tousle or wring your hair dry in a towel, but instead squeeze it dry gently using your hands.
If your hair maintains a lot of static, it could be due to dry weather, dry indoor air or a fine hair type. However, you can also get static if your brush has plastic bristles or tines. In this instance, switch to a natural bristle brush or mist hair spray on the brush and restyle. Handle your hair as little as possible. Avoid direct sun exposure and don't over do coloring or perms.
Now choose your brushes carefully.
As I have found over my years of brush use, all hairbrushes are not the created the same. Some are best for styling; others are ideal for creating smoothness or curvy waves. A lot of brushes are available for specific purposes. Once you find out what your needs are for your hair length, texture and style then you are on track. Check to see which type of brush your stylist uses. If you like it, buy it. This selection could change if you decide a short cut is more your style.
Here are some examples:
The Paddle Brush
This brush is flat, wide and is best for brushing out long hair and creating straight, smooth styles. It can also give you a mini scalp massage. Because of its shape and size this brush should not be used to brush layers. It will never add volume, which is what layers are for.
The Cushion Style Brush
This brush is for medium-length hair that is naturally smooth or straight. The flat bock reinforces the hair's sleekness. These brushes will make the most of box shaped bob's, the graduated cut and a disconnected outline. It's called the bi-level cut.
Sculpting Brushes
These brushes are great for adding volume to short, textured styles that need some movement. They are great for backcombing. The best hairstyles for these brushes include short cuts, round layers and texture outlines like razor perimeters and choppy ends.
Thermal Round Brushes
These brushes can be found in all sizes, including small, medium, large and jumbo-sized barrels. When used with the heat of a blow dryer, the smaller brushes act like rollers and create curl. The larger ones smooth out locks and add body. This is a favorite among professionals. The metal core heats up, shaping the hair from the inside out. Some good thermal brushes are Beautee Sense and Olivia Garden.
Thermal Flat Brush
This brush acts like a flat iron, smoothing and straitening the hair when used with the heat of a blow dryer, thus leaving it with not bend or lift. Whichever brush you use, hold the hair taut with the brush to create tension. This stretches the hair so it can form the new shape. It also adds shine and polish to your look.
In closing, be sure to look for brushes that have ball tips that are molded as part of the bristle. Ball tips that are glued or otherwise attached can pull hair and damage it. Good brushes are an investment; if they are good quality and well cared for, they should last for years and your hair will be much healthier because of the extra attention you have given to selecting the proper brushes.
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