Yogurt, cheese, and chocolate consumption is tied to reduced mortality risk, researchers report

Could everyday foods like yogurt and chocolate quietly shape how long we live? A sweeping global analysis reveals which fermented foods may be linked to longer life and lower disease risk. Study: Fermented foods consumption, all-cause, and cause-specific mortality: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Image Credit: sweet marshmallow / Shutterstock In a recent study … Read more

Back-to-basics, not fad diets beat heart disease and diabetes

What is the best diet to reduce heart disease and risk of diabetes? Research suggests that a back-to-basics approach may be the key to overcoming the fad diet trend. Study: The impact of dietary interventions on cardiometabolic health. Image credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com A recent paper published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology reviews dietary interventions for cardiometabolic health. An … Read more

Study: Flavan-3-ols in tea, chocolate may lower blood pressure

New research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reveals that natural plant compounds called flavan-3-ols, found in everyday foods such as tea, dark chocolate, apples, and grapes, may have a positive effect on blood pressure and vascular health, particularly in individuals with elevated or high readings. The study, led by Professor Christian … Read more

Study sheds new light on how caffeine can impair sleep and memory recovery

Caffeine is not only found in coffee, but also in tea, chocolate, energy drinks and many soft drinks, making it one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances in the world. In a study published in April in Nature Communications Biology, a team of researchers from Université de Montréal shed new light on how caffeine … Read more

Flavonoid-rich foods lower risk of frailty and mental decline in older adults

New research reveals that adding more flavonoid-rich foods like tea, berries, and citrus to your diet could help reduce frailty and support mental and physical health as you age. Study: Associations between flavonoid-rich food and flavonoid intakes and incident unhealthy aging outcomes in older United States males and females. Image Credit: DIVA.photo / Shutterstock In a recent … Read more

Internal appetite signals vary with socioeconomic background

Published in the journal Food Quality and Preference, the research highlights how physiological signals, particularly those transmitted via the vagus nerve, interact with socio-economic factors to shape dietary behavior.  The study involved 96 students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds who participated in a chocolate tasting session.  In a controlled laboratory setting, each participant was presented with a … Read more

Easy & Cheap: DIY Chocolate That Outshines Dubai

Certainly! Here is a complete guide on how to make ​a Chocolate Pistachio ‍Cake based on the ⁤provided web search results: Chocolate Pistachio Cake Recipe Ingredients: Dry⁢ Ingredients: – Flour – Baking⁢ powder ‍- Salt – Sugar – Cocoa powder (for chocolate flavor) Wet Ingredients: – Eggs – Butter – Milk ​ – Vegetable oil … Read more