It is a fact that has long baffled doctors: Cancer in the small intestine is quite rare, whereas colorectal cancer, a neighboring though much smaller organ, is one of the leading causes of cancer death for men and women. What is it about the colon that seems to attract cancer? To answer this question, Professor […]
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How much sugar lurks inside your favourite chocolate yule log?
How much sugar lurks inside your favourite chocolate yule log? ‘Tis the season to be jolly – but it’s still worth checking just how much sugar is in that festive treat before you possibly overindulge. Here are five chocolate yule logs – with one containing FIVE teaspoons of the white stuff per portion… ASDA Extra […]
New recall: In Lindt chocolate plastic parts
Lindt calls back milk chocolate because of plastic parts The Lindt & Sprüngli Schweiz AG has launched a recall for a Batch of the chocolate “milk Pretzel” (100g). According to the company, it cannot be excluded that in the chocolate plastic parts. May be plastic parts in the chocolate “milk Pretzel” The Lindt & Sprüngli […]
Go for a run or eat chocolate: A choice dictated by the cannabinoid receptors
Physical inactivity is a common factor in lifestyle diseases—and one that is often linked to the excessive consumption of fatty and/or sugary foods. The opposite scenario of excessive physical activity at the expense of caloric intake can also be harmful, as cases of anorexia nervosa illustrate. These data therefore point to the crucial need to […]
Researched: Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content helps with cough
Cough relieve: chocolate works better than cough syrup A few months ago, a study was published which came to the conclusion that all of the tested medicines for cough are as good as useless. Many people engage in such complaints anyway prefer to home remedies. That chocolate can help against cough, was the most but […]
Researchers: chocolate is one of the best remedy for a cough
Cough relieve: chocolate works better than cough syrup A few months ago, a study was published which came to the conclusion that all of the tested medicines for cough are as good as useless. Many people engage in such complaints anyway prefer to home remedies. That chocolate can help against cough, was the most but […]
From cheese to almonds and eggs: Include these ‘good fats’ in your diet
While food rich in fat have earned a bad reputation and are often blamed for an increasing waistline, the truth is that the right kind of fat, when taken in the right amount, is actually good for your health. Fat in food has often been thought of as the demon that wrecks your diet and causes […]
From coffee to chocolate: These are power foods for the brain
Try out these easy-to-find power foods to improve the functioning of your brain, keep it from aging, and boost your memory. The brain plays a key role in just about every major body system. Some of its main functions include processing sensory information, remembering, problem-solving, thinking, feeling, coordination and balance, among others. So, naturally, it might […]
Chocolate milk boosts exercise recovery MORE THAN sports drinks
Chocolate milk boosts exercise recovery MORE THAN sports drinks, study finds Allows athletes to exercise for six minutes longer than sports drink without tiring Also improves exercisers’ heart rates and lactic-acid levels, which causes cramp Chocolate milk contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats and electrolytes Researcher says it is a ‘low-cost, delicious and palatable option for recovery’ […]