The Wonderful World Of Coffee Makers!

Coffee makers have come a long way! Today there is virtually one made that is suitable for anyone's budget or needs. Prices of coffee makers range from very cheap, as low as $9 all the way to around $200! They come in all shapes, sizes and even platinum. It all depends on how much coffee you want to drink, and of course how much you want to spend!

I used to almost dread making coffee in the mornings. In my household I am the only coffee drinker, and used to waste the delicious beverage on a daily basis. As I typically only drink one cup of coffee, or two maximum, I would brew an entire pot and end up dumping most of it. Not only was it a waste of money, it was also a pain. I would first have to grind the beans, then fill the pot with water, find a filter, and it truly was a long process. Some mornings I would forego making the coffee as it was also time-consuming. I would end up running to the local bakery or gourmet shop and spending a lot of money on coffee.

These days I use my trusty Keurig, and life is great! I never miss a morning with coffee as it is so simple to use the one-cup coffee maker. It saves so much money, and I love being able to change the flavors on a daily basis. It has saved so much money, and a one-cup coffee maker is perfect for a household like mine - one with only one coffee drinker! These are also perfect for small offices, with only a few people.

Traditional coffee makers are great for those looking for the freshest cup of coffee possible. There is nothing like grinding your own coffee beans to drink at the utmost peak of freshness. These are perfect for larger households as well, where there are many coffee drinkers, or for large offices.

For those looking for a gourmet coffee drinking experience at home, today many coffee makers come with built-in espresso makers. I have one of these for special treat time, or for when guests are staying over night. These machines can make: lattes, espresso, cappuccino and more. Some of them even have built-in milk-frothers that are perfect for making that delicious foam to top those cappuccino.

Regardless of the coffee maker you choose, what is important is picking that perfect coffee to go with it! Luckily there are virtually hundreds of roasts, flavors and blends of gourmet coffee available for purchase.

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Smoked salmon-health benefits of this wonderful fish

Smoked salmon and fresh is a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish such as mackerel others. Omega-3 is sadly lacking in a lot of Western diets, but we should try to include foods that contain and how it can help to lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels as decrease the risk of bleeding. Helps keep your heart healthy and protects against some types of cancer and also helps to stabilize our moods. It is an anti-depressant, but has some advantages for our mental health, as well as high-protein is no Omega-3 can also help reduce triglycerides, which are types of grease, in our blood that is good news for people with type II diabetes, as they usually have higher than normal in their blood.

Smoked salmon is also rich in vitamin E, which has anti-inflammatory properties and also has powerful antioxidant ones. This means that smoked salmon consumption can help fight free radicals which cause normal cells to become cancerous.

Salmon contains peptides that can help with the maintenance of healthy cartilage around joints (knees, ankles, etc) and can also provide support for effective use of insulin from the body and also help control and then decrease the inflammation in the digestive tract. One of these peptides is calcitonin which is produced by the thyroid gland and helps regulate and stabilize the collagen and mineral balance in our bones and tissues that surround and pillow. Researchers hope to be able to provide conclusive evidence that these bioactive peptides reduce inflammation that would be good news for those suffering from arthritis and rheumatism, and other inflammatory diseases.

Smoked and fresh salmon contains some of the b complex vitamins that are needed for the production of healthy blood and tissue, as well as for the function of the nerve. Also contains a trace element, selenium, who works with vitamin e to protect healthy cells of the body from toxins and their destructive effects. It also can inhibit growth and proliferation of cancer cells, although more research is needed to prove whether or not this is the case. Selenium is vital for the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland too and is in good quantity in fresh and smoked salmon.

One of the benefits of eating salmon is that all parasites and worms are killed in the process of smoking, so is sure to be consumed raw, as if it were. Another is that it is low in calories and rich as it can actually use too much of it in one sitting. Also contains a significant amount of minerals to copper, selenium and phosphorus and small amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and manganese. Unfortunately the smoked salmon contains high levels of sodium that contributes to the increased risk of heart disease and strokes as well as high blood pressure. This means that if you suffer from these diseases, not a good thing to include in your diet, at least in significant quantities. It is best avoided if you suffer from hypertension, chronic kidney disease or diabetes. One or two studies have suggested that the process of smoking causes unhealthy substances to form, but how you eat smoked salmon with moderation, are unlikely to get sick because of it.

However, if like me love the wealth of smoked salmon and you don't have any health problems mentioned above, might be a good idea to add smoked salmon occasionally to your diet.

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