An authentic Mexican tamale recipe is unique because of its soft tamale corn masa, which is made by nixtamalization, a interesting process of mixing field corn with wood ash or lime to soften the corn.. Pack tamales tightly in a steamer and cover top with corn husks. Cover tightly and steam the tamales in a large steamer at about a medium heat for 90 minutes (can take longer for larger tamales). Do not let the tamales touch the water or the dough will get soggy.
The Importance of Clean Drinking Water. The importance of clean drinking water cannot be overstated when it comes to preventing infection, illness and death in developing countries. Despite the vast resources available to people in developed countries, the startling fact remains that nearly 1 billion people in developing countries worldwide do not have access to safe drinking water.
Water and The Brain by Dr. Corinne Allen www.brainadvance.org Why is Water So Important for the Brain? The Brain is 85% water. Optimal brain function depends on water and lots of it. Water is what keeps the brain signals going. When the quality of water is compromised the signals are short circuited. Water supports DNA and is the largest single source of energy. The brain has no way to store water and dehydration comes if all the water lost in a day is not replaced and this deficiency is accumulated.