Milk and honey -- does it really help you get to sleep faster?

A cup of warm milk isn't necessarily the magic sleep potion, but it's probably the most common drink associated with the ritual of bedtime.Milk happens to include two substances that are known to be related to sleep and relaxation: the hormone melatonin and the amino acid tryptophan.The amount of melatonin in a glass of milk is very small, much less than what would be taken...

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Buko Shake: What is it?

The buko shake is a very tasty treat which is a favorite among smoothie enthusiasts in the Philippines. “Buko” is the Tagalog term for coconut. The main ingredients of the smoothie are coconut meat, coconut juice and sugar. These are just the most common ingredients. There are a lot of things that you can add to these ingredients. You can get creative when making your own...

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BUKO SHAKE RECIPE

Ingredients: Grated coconut meat and coconut water from 2 or more young coconuts 1/2 cup evaporated milk 5 tbsp brown sugarInstructions: 1. Put the coconut meat and coconut water in one container and freeze overnight. 2. The next day, pop the frozen coconut in a blender until smooth. 3. Add the milk and sugar according to your taste....

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Buko Shake

Filipino Style Recipe: buko shake is another sweet and refreshing beverage. This beverage is made of coconut meat and water, milk, sugar and cubed ice. Best to served during summer season.Estimated time of preparation: 5-8 minutesIngredients:1 cup coconut meat, scrape from the husk1 cup coconut water1/2 cup evaporated milk3 tablespoons brown sugarcube iceProcedures:1....

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