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What You Must Know About Pure Protein Bars

By Jonathan Octavius Bell I think that the main thing people tend to overlook about pure protein bars are their uses for losing weight. People assume that since it contains protein it must be for massive bodybuilders who eat about twenty per day. This couldn't be further from the truth, and although plenty of bodybuilders do eat these types of bar it doesn't mean they don't have plenty of other uses. Dietitians recommend that we eat five small meals a day to increase our metabolism and reduce the chances of us snacking. They also recommend that snacks such as crisps and chocolate bars be seen more as weekly treats than everyday items. This is where most people are completely put off the thought of dieting because they don't want to be eating boring salads all day. But there is another way! Eating foods such as pure protein bars mean that you can eat great tasting bars which have chocolate or toffee flavors - but without taking the calorie payload. They

Tuscany Decor - Ideas For Creating an Elegant Tuscan Kitchen

By Angela Marie Davis Creating a Tuscan kitchen is all about the colors, textures, materials and Tuscany decor that is used throughout the space. Taking the image of an old Tuscan farmhouse and unearthing the elements found within is the simplest method for defining your Tuscan space. The use of dark and heavy unpainted distressed woods along with wood that is either aged or looks aged is a romantic way of incorporating a Tuscan style material into your kitchen. Another way of creating a Tuscan kitchen is connecting the dinning room to the kitchen using Tuscany furniture such as a long farmhouse table. Within Italy many families view meal time as an important part of their culture. Many generations would gather for late, evening meals so such a large table combined with rustic benches and chairs can be used to combine the two spaces into one. Dishware that is most often used in a Tuscan kitchen is pottery, ceramics or copper. Copper is most often used for cooking but al