Dining Guide  - Trippy Mushroom descends on Peachtree City
By F.C. FOODIE
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- Peachtree City residents have been flocking in droves to the Mellow Mushroom on Ga. Highway 74.
Rise and dine at the Original Pancake House They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So why is it that most people’s idea of breakfast consists of a cup of coffee on the go, or maybe a doughnut when we get into the office? What ever happened to those days of a home-cooked meal, with eggs and bacon, pancakes and omelets, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and the satisfaction of knowing that someone cooked this nutritious and filling meal just for you? A fruitful season For those who crave some bright, flavorful fruit as part of a light breakfast, lunch or snack as swimsuit season approaches, here are three excellent picks. All are high-quality and readily available throughout spring, thanks to Mexico, which is the No. 1 importer of fresh produce to the United States. Understanding carbs: A more complex issue than you might think There’s been a lot of emphasis lately on eating foods that are high in fat and protein and low in carbohydrates, but nutritionists say Americans are cutting back on the wrong kind of carbohydrate. People concerned about their health and their weight need to understand that not all carbohydrates are created equal. Sweet treats for the bride-to-be Legend has it that the first bridal shower was given in honor of a Dutch bride intent on marrying a poor miller. The bride was refused a dowry but opted to marry despite the threat of poverty. To comfort the distressed couple, the groom’s friends “showered” the bride with gifts for their new home. Since then, the practice has become a tradition for brides-to-be. Check out these chicken tips Did you know it makes no difference to the fat content of chicken if you cook it with the skin on or off, as long as you remove the skin before eating it? This and other chicken tips can be found at www.eatchicken.com. The rare fungus that can satisfy your sweet tooth Loamy, earthy, musky, meaty, even nutty. Those are the typical flavor characteristics of most mushrooms. Pancakes are fun at any hour of the day Pancakes aren’t just for breakfast. Sweet or savory, they can be served at any meal of the day as a main dish or side dish. Trying to up your water intake? When you consider that between 55 and 75 percent of adult body weight is water, it comes as no surprise that a single glass of water benefits your health in a number of ways. Among them, water cushions bones and joints, flushes toxins out of your system and empowers the body’s natural healing process. Sweet secret to cutting carbs Everyone seems to be talking about low-carb diets these days — especially now that we are in the middle of diet season. Magazines are featuring Atkins and South Beach success stories, food companies are creating low-carb versions of familiar favorites, and even fast food restaurants are changing their menus to take advantage of the trend. Studies find surprising benefits to eating eggs New guidelines are putting eggs back on the American plate-and recent studies show that eating eggs may help prevent obesity, stroke, and memory and vision loss. Put on a party that everyone can enjoy; even guests with diabetes People who have diabetes — a disorder of the metabolism, in which their body has trouble converting food into energy — must pay close attention to everything they eat. Their bodies do not have the mechanisms necessary to properly regulate their blood sugar levels. Dining Guide Briefs | 