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Is ice cream really ‘addictive like drugs’?
“Ice cream ‘could be as addictive as cocaine’,” reported the Daily Mail. In a bid to scoop its rivals, the newspaper claimed that new research had whipped up “concerns that the dessert could be genuinely addictive”. It’s not clear who exactly had these chilling “concerns” over the possible addictive qualities... more
Read moreAn Apple A Day
Before getting into the crux of this article, what you are now about to read is probably the most essential and important piece of information concerning apples. If organically grown, all the vital health benefits are located right under the skin of the apple. If conventionally grown all the detrimental... more
Read moreSingle Junk Meal Increases Risk of Heart Diseases
A single junk food meal, which is mainly composed of saturated fat, has a capacity to damage your arteries. Experts at the Montreal Heart Institute, led by Indian-origin researcher, found that a single portion of greasy hamburger, chips, fat-laden crisps or chocolate may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack... more
Read moreVegetable Derivative can treat Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
The researchers from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in collaboration with the Texas A and M University have discovered a cancer-fighting compound from a rich source found in vegetables, such as broccoli and brussel sprouts. Read more: onlymyhealth.com – Vegetable Derivative can treat Triple-Negative Breast Cancer more
Read moreRed meat intake ‘linked to death risk’
“Small quantities of processed meat such as bacon, sausages or salami can increase the likelihood of dying early by a fifth,” The Daily Telegraph reported today. The news is based on a large study that looked at the diets and health of over 120,000 people over periods of up to... more
Read moreDoes a tomato a day keep depression away?
The Daily Mail today reported that there is, “yet another good reason to tuck into that salad: eating tomatoes could ward off depression”. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, the chemical that gives them their distinctive colour. Lycopene is an antioxidant, a type of naturally occurring chemical believed to help protect... more
Read moreCapsaicin: How spicy food can improve your health in many ways
It could be the instant sweat, the burning sensation, the way it accentuates flavors of certain foods, or a combination of all three. Spicy foods get their “heat” from a compound called capsaicin. Capsaicin can be found in some form in any food or vegetable with noticeable “heat.” New research... more
Read moreCucumber Sandwiches with Tea for Keeping Cool
Having a cucumber sandwich with the daily cuppa helps to cool you off, say researchers. Ice creams may please your platter but they are not the ideal food to beat the heat. In fact, the scientists say that even drinking water gives most health benefits when drunk at room temperature rather than... more
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