Blue Berry Jam

Posted on May 13, 2008 under jam | No Comment

500 g blueberries
2 medium (300g) pears, peeled, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons liquid sweetener
2 tablespoons Jamsetta
½ teaspoon tartaric acid

Methods

1. Combine berries, pears, juice and vinegar in a large saucepan
2. Bring to boil, simmer, covered for about 25 minutes until fruit is soft
3. Add in remaining ingredients.
4. Bring to boil, uncovered, for about 5 minutes until jam jelled
5. Pour into sterilized jars, seal when cold



Are you overweight or underweight? Check your Body Mass Index

Posted on Apr 26, 2008 under Z Beauty recipe | No Comment

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Body Mass Index is a standardized ratio of weight to height, and is often used as a practical marker to assess obesity. BMI can be calculated by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by the square of your height (in meters). A BMI between 18.5 and 25 is considered normal for most adults. Higher BMI’s may indicate that an individual is overweight vice visa.
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