169. 101 Chillies to Try Before you Die by David Floyd

BOOK REVIEW: 101 Chillies to Try Before you Die by David Floyd

Chillies add so much of spice and warmth to an everyday meal.We Asians just can't get enough of the fruity yet devilishly hot pods that goes into soups, stews and many other dishes. These fiery friends of ours are so popular that chili festivals pop up in many countries like Australia and the U.S. 

I personally have a high tolerance for spicy food and love the numbing, searing heat that chillies provide. There's something in the sensation that drives me more towards the spicy side. If you are just like me, then this is just the book for you.

Work your way up the Scoville scale (a chili's spiciness is gauged by the Scoville units) with this book.With fun facts, stats, growing tips and much more, this is the ultimate challenge for those who love to test their taste buds.

Not just concerned with the hottest of the hot, this chili-lover of an author takes you from sweet to super hot with expertly chosen chillies to tingle your tastebuds and blow your mind. This book is jam-packed with information not suitable for the faint-hearted or weak-tongued.

Interestingly enough, I have used this book as a guide to find spicy food in places that I travel. It's tearingly awesome to go on a sweaty chili food tour and those akin to me can relate. As you can see from the tag on the book's cover, I purchased this one-of-a-kind book at Book XCess Starling Mall.

Finding that perfect gift to fill a Christmas stocking for a book lover who also loves all things hot and spicy? Look no further than to purchase this tome which is sure to put a smile on his or her face. Merry Christmas! 

168. Food and Mood: The Complete Guide to Eating Well and Feeling Your Best by Elizabeth Somer

BOOK REVIEW: Food and Mood - The Complete Guide to Eating Well and Feeling Your Best by Elizabeth Somer

Health is wealth and this saying holds true for all of us. Without feeling at our peak, nothing seems impossible to achieve. But with so many dieting fads and restrictions on food, we just feel less motivated to stay healthy and end up caving in to cravings. To truly understand what food can actually do to our mood, this book is THE book for you.

Why does your energy take a nosedive in mid-afternoon? Why do you crave chocolate? The author answers these questions and more in this completely updated and revised edition of this book. Drawing from thousands of the most up-to-date scientific studies, Somer explains in an accessible, interactive style why what you eat has a direct influence on how you feel, think, act and sleep.

The author's revolutionary Feel Good Diet, as well as the many self-assessments, quizzes and questionnaires, allows you to customize her step-by-step advice to take control of your eating habits, mood and mind.

This entirely new edition covers the latest information on how to:

• Naturally fight fatigue and stress.
• Boost brain power and improve memory with food and the latest supplements.
• Prevent hostility and anger by eating the right foods.
• Sleep better naturally.

This book will help you balance your moods, boost your energy level and take back your life now. I found this book highly useful as I have elderly parents who need nutritional support more than anything. If you have kids, this book will be useful as well as it helps children to focus better on studies and be more active throughout the day.