Cappello Del Mago – The Healthier Alternative to Traditional Cheese

Who could say no to a warm slice of pizza with melting mozzarella cheese all over it? Or perhaps to an additional layer of thinly sliced cheddar cheese in your turkey sandwich? While all these foods are mouthwatering just by thinking of it, they are also the most dangerous things that you can possibly put inside your mouth.

According to the US Department of Agriculture, an average American eats 30 pounds of cheese every year. Although this seems to be relatively harmless, cheese is actually considered as an unhealthy food item – considered as the number one source of artery-clogging fat in the American diet.

While most people think that cheese is a healthy option because it is rich in calcium, in reality it is actually a trap. In fact, people will be better off getting their calcium from other sources such as fat-free (or skimmed) milk, low fat yogurts, calcium-fortified juices and goat cheese.

Cappello del Mago is a type of cheese made from only the finest goat milk in Piedmont, Italy. It is made by the Giancula family where every piece is considered a work of art. The Cappello del Mago is creamy and full of flavor, having the perfect balance of flavor and acidity.

The Cappello del Mago does not only taste great, it is also a very good source of calcium and essential amino acids. Not only that, it is also a great source of protein, phosphorous, riboflavin (vitamin B2) as well as potassium. But above all these, the best health benefit that Cappello del Mago provides is that it can be eaten by a person who has problems eating traditional dairy products. Initial studies show that the reason behind why most people can tolerate goat cheese more than the traditional cheese is simply because goat cheese is much simpler and easier to digest.

Because the Cappello del Mago is very rich in calcium, it provides more health benefits than just simple bone-building. It also helps protect the colon cells from cancer-causing chemicals and helps prevent migraine and headaches in those people who suffer from them. Aside from that, it also prevents significant bone loss as a result of other health problems and helps reduce PMS symptoms in women.

Regularly eating calcium-rich foods will also have impressive effects as far as fat loss is concerned. This is because a high calcium diet increases fat oxidation by keeping the blood levels of the hormone responsible for slow digestion low.

But perhaps the most important health benefit that you can get from the Cappello del Mago goat cheese is that it is a great source of potassium, an important mineral necessary in keeping our blood pressure normal and keeping our heart functioning properly. And with cardiovascular diseases considered as the number one killer of almost half the world’s population, a slice of Cappello del Mago goat cheese a day may help prevent high blood pressure and other heart-related issues.

Candied Yams – Is it the Undisputed Holiday Side Dish King?

Candied yams have a reputation for setting a festive mood for any holiday table. It goes good with any meat, poultry, fish, beef and it makes an excellent meatless meal if you decide to go the vegetarian route. But now more people have starting consuming this tasty southern side dish in more non-holiday months.

Yes, this comfort food is being eaten more in the summer and spring in addition to the traditional fall and winter months.

Thanks to excellent marketing by the yam and sweet potato growers, packers and distributors more have gone to eating these tasty vegetables more. You can also thank packers for finding creative and effective ways to store yams so they’re available longer in the year and even during non-seasonal periods. Another factor is the relatively good growing and harvesting seasons free of catastrophic weather. This has worked to keep prices fairly steady. Steady prices have encouraged people to buy and not be intimidated by rising prices like many other agricultural products.

Many cookbook authors have also done their part in helping to promote yams to the public. They have applied their creativity by coming up with creative ways to prepare candied yams. In fact, their is a cookbook entitled 99 Ways To Prepare Candied Yams. But the king of side dishes is still the traditional prepared the traditional way with plenty of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and just the right hint of butter. Poll after poll continues to confirm this tasty side dish is and may always remain a holiday favorite. But now it’s expanding and growing into an all time favorite southern side dish.