Monthly Archives: February 2012

Instant, Fast, Healthy and Yummy!!!

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Cynthia Bu Jawdeh

Some Testimonials Dear Strawberry Blu, – I don’t cook any food and I live far away from my family so I eat fast food sandwiches, burgers, or pasta from certain places, I eat snacks such as chocolate, donuts or biscuits … Continue reading →

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Sesame Seeds, Tahini and Salmonella!!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Cynthia Bu Jawdeh

After answering the question on Tahini and cholesterol, I was surprised with another recurrent question on whether Sesame Seeds and Tahini can contain Salmonella!! Salmonella Overview Salmonella is a bacterium that causes infection. Salmonella invades the small intestine and the … Continue reading →

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Tahini contains Cholesterol??

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Cynthia Bu Jawdeh

Before answering this question on whether Tahini contains cholesterol or not, it’s important to point out what’s cholesterol, why it’s needed, why it’s harmful and its basic dietary sources. Cholesterol is fat substance that is made by the liver (naturally) … Continue reading →

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