Coffee contains caffeine, which is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world. Caffeine is contained in many commercial slimming products because it stimulates the metabolism and burns excess fatty tissue in the body. But it is not caffeine alone that fights fat deposits.

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The good resolution is the first step. You resolve to go on a diet to fit back into your bikini. But even if you stick to the diet and actually lose weight, the success usually doesn't last. After a short period of time, the pounds start to pile back on as soon as the diet is over. Diets are preprogrammed for failure, what you need to change is your inner attitude towards food.

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How do you actually make olive oil? It's not that difficult, just a bit time-consuming. Here's how you can press olive oil yourself at home.

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Almost all table manners for children are geared towards making them grow big and strong. This dates back to times when food was not so abundant and it was indeed important for the healthy development of the body to follow certain rules in eating behaviour. In times when there is more than enough food, we need to change the old rules to protect our children from obesity.

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Apples are undoubtedly one of the healthiest fruits around. Scientists are finding out more and more positive things about the popular fruit. What exactly is so healthy about apples?

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Is it true that coffee helps against depression? The Harvard School of Public Health found a link between daily consumption of coffee and less depression and thus lower suicide rates among adults.

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Those who have picky eaters in the family find it hard to give them enough vegetables with their meals, because vegetables are one of the least liked foods. The trick is to inconspicuously sneak more vegetables into the meal. 

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Coffee beans come from two main types of coffee: Arabica and Robusta. The other coffee varieties are Bengal coffee (Coffea benghalensis), Congo coffee (Coffea congensis), Liberian coffee (Coffea liberica and Coffea excelsia), Sierra Leone coffee (Coffea stenophylla), Coffea bonnieri, Coffea gallieni and Coffea mogoneti. Apart from Liberian coffee, only a few coffee varieties are exported. 
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Coffee plants were grown under tall shade trees for centuries. These trees provided a refuge for a variety of migratory birds. 
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Cappuccino used to be the trendy drink, today it's latte. For many, one and the same, because both consist of coffee and milk foam. The difference is subtle, so it's really more of a trend issue.
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