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anniqueuk — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:03:54 +0000

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New Products at AnniqueUK

anniqueuk — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:19:02 +0000

We have just added the following new products to the website:

Annique Balance Tea with Cinammon

The Spa Luxurious Body Cream

The Spa Delectable Body Lotion

The Spa Blissfull Glycerine Soap

The Spa Indulgent Oil Wash

The Spa Extreme Moisture Hand Cream

Chocolate Quiz: Answers

anniqueuk — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:07:31 +0000

Chocolate Quiz: Answers

Q 1 – The correct answer was Yes

Yes, indeed it does! Five fluid ounces of red wine and a 1.5 ounce chocolate bar both contain about 200 milligrams of polyphenols. Polyphenols are very potent antioxidants found in such things as dark grape juice, tea, and chocolate.

Q 2 – Being in love

According to the research of pyschoanalysts, women release phenylthylamine (PEA) into the brain when they are in love. PEA is an endorphin, and chocolate is chock full of PEAs.

Q 3 – The correct answer was slows brain waves

While smelling chocolate does make you feel good, scientifically it has been proven to slow brain waves. What does that mean for you? Most of the time our brains operate at a frequency called beta waves. When brain activity slows to alpha waves we feel calm and alert. Bring on the chocolate after that stress-filled, two-hour commute!

Q 4 – The correct answer was Yes

Cocoa trees have traditionally been found under the canopy of the rainforests. Chocolate companies have, over time, tried to mimic this growing the cocoa trees in plantations to increase production. But recently, studies have found that cocoa beans produced in the rainforest are far superior to these “home-grown” versions. Because of this, some chocolate manufacturers have begun campaigning to save the rainforest. Now that’s an environmental cause to support!

Q 5 – The correct answer was 38 milligrams

So, phooey on all those who say chocolate is high in caffeine! Did you also know that chocolate contains other forms of weaker stimulants such as theobromine? Theobromine has been found to be a muscle relaxant, and it can help, in a mild way, to lower blood pressure. By the way, it is theobromine in chocolate that makes it dangerous for dogs and cats to eat.

6 – The correct answer was iron

Cocoa is also an excellent source of potassium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and manganese.

Q 7 – The correct answer is Yes

Luckily, this is false. Not only is chocolate low in sodium, it is high in potassium, which is important in keeping the body’s level of sodium down.

Q 8 – The correct answer is 0.7 to 1.4 percent

So, if you have only that one chocolate bar a day, that’s far less calories than if we have a handful of peanuts or several cookies. One of the big differences being that chocolate is satiating- you feel full after consuming some. However, cookies are primarily carbohydrates, which produces insulin in the body. This in turn causes you to feel hungry again after a short period. Thus, you may eat more than you intended.

Q 9 – The correct answer was Yes

The glycemic index rates how quickly sugar is released into the bloodstream, and thus how easily it is utilized by the body as energy. Any number below 50 on the index is considered good because the body will utilize that glucose being released. Milk chocolate has a G.I. of 45.

Q10 – The correct answer was vegetable oil

Whenever the product contains vegetable oils you want to beware. Many vegetable oils contain trans-fatty acids, which have been linked to all sorts of health concerns. Well, enjoy that chocolate bar.

Chocolate Quiz – Questions

anniqueuk — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:01:07 +0000

Take the Chocolate Quiz – All information for this quiz came from Dr. John Ashton and Suzy Ashton’s book “A Chocolate a Day Keeps the Doctor Away”.

1. We’ve all heard the health benefits of a single glass of red wine a day can have for you. Does a bar of chocolate have the same amount of antioxidants that that glass of wine has?

Yes

2. Chocolate brings out intense emotions in people; one survey found that 50 percent of women would choose chocolate over making love. What emotional feeling does eating chocolate mimic?

the ups and downs of PMS

the fear of rejection

the anger over a stolen car

being in love

3. We all know that there is nothing like the sweet taste of chocolate on your tongue, but what about the scent of chocolate? How can the smell of chocolate help you?

slows brain waves

releases “feel good” chemicals into your brain

makes your mouth water

increases your sense of taste

4. While we know the yummy benefits to eating chocolate, is it true that chocolate could indirectly help the environment?

Yes

5. When you have your morning cup of coffee, do you realize that you are taking in anywhere between 60 and 90 milligrams of caffeine? What if you decided to forgo that coffee for a 2 ounce chocolate bar? How much caffeine would you find?

72 milligrams

55 milligrams

22 milligrams

38 milligrams

6. Chocolate and cocoa contain, perhaps, more minerals than any other food. Of specific minerals, the food analysis tables have found that cocoa contains more of this mineral than any other vegetable.

Answer: (One Word: four letters)

7. Of course, there is a downside to every good story. Is it true that chocolate is high in sodium?

Yes

8. We’ve all heard the same story over and over again: “Don’t eat that chocolate, you’ll get fat!” But, is it true? Will chocolate make you fat? If we were to have a 2 ounce bar of chocolate, how much of our caloric intake would that be?

2.2 to 5.1 percent

3 percent

15 percent

0.7 to 1.4 percent

9. Sugar. Alright, you have me there. Chocolate does contain sugar, a lot of it. But is it true that chocolate is lower on the glycemic index than sugar by itself?

Yes

10. I’m sure all this talk of chocolate has made you a little hungry for some. Go ahead! Remember, chocolate is good for you. Oh, but wait! When you buy that chocolate, check out the contents information. Which of these products do you want to avoid in a chocolate bar?

milk

vegetable oil

butter milk

fooled ya..all of these are okay

Annique Baby Lotion fit for Harper Beckham!

anniqueuk — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:23:47 +0000

Annique Baby lotion review

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Annique Baby Body Lotion

New: Annique Tea Tins with One-of-a-Kind Designs

anniqueuk — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:08:49 +0000

Beautifully decorated Storage Tins with 200g Annique loose leaf Rooibos tea. We also have Plain undecorated Tins.
One-of-a-Kind designs in polymer clay – No two are the same.
After you have enjoyed your tea use the tin to store some more tea or anything else from sugar in the kitchen to ear buds in the bathroom…..
Would also make a great gift.

You can find it here