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Organic Health Halo Effect

Do you believe any product with an organic label is definitely better for health?

I am not talking about organic fresh produce. It’s the processed organic products that I have an issue with. One thing for sure, most products with organic labels are generally more expensive. But is it really worth it? Is it really more nutritious for us?

My take on it: don’t be fooled by marketing on buying everything organic and only shop for organic labeled products regardless of  the kind of things you are buying.

I strongly encourage everyone to buy organic produce whenever you can. Organic farming is generally better for the environment and some research has shown that organic produce contains more vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.
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Beef Stew

I love staying at home when it’s raining cats and dogs outside.

The cool weather makes me drool for some stew over steaming rice.
Since I have some eye of round beef in the fridge, a beef stew it is going to be for dinner. It’s pretty simple to make yet packed with a homey flavor.

You can’t really go wrong with this dish.
The recipe is merely a guideline and you can add or remove any ingredient you like and make it your own.
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Spice Kit

I don’t use any soy sauce, mayonnaise, mustard or any of the store bought sauces/condiments/marinade mix.

But I am a huge fan of spices and herbs.

My pantry is full of them. Most of the spices are in ground form. Nowadays I like the seeds version better.

Grind the pan roasted seeds in a spice grinder or using mortar and pestle and the whole house is filled with the aromatic smell. Below is a sample of the spice kit that I use regularly to marinade meat dishes to making my own chai latte.

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