People who are depressed eat an average of 8.4 servings of chocolate (28 grams each) per month compared to 5.4 of those who are not, according to a new study on the relationship between that food and the state of cheer up.
Gourmand syndrome is a rare and curious syndrome that produces in the patient an irrepressible desire to buy or cook exquisite food and very sophisticated dishes. It was first described by researchers M. Regard, and T. Landis in 1997 in the journal Neurology.
Persimmon, carambola, custard apple, coconut, passion fruit, papaya ... The consumption of so-called exotic fruits is constantly increasing. And this is good news since, in addition to their special flavor, they contain very interesting nutritional properties.
Scientists at the University of California-Davis have shown for the first time that walnuts reduce the size and growth rate of prostate cancer in animal tests. The results of their study have been made public during the national meeting of the American Chemical Society held this week in San Francisco, in the United States.
Scientists at the University of Michigan have found a powerful new inhibitor of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes AIDS. Specifically, it is the lectin of the banana. This discovery may open the door to new treatments to prevent sexual transmission of the virus.
According to a recent study at Imperial College London (United Kingdom), theobromine, a component present in cocoa and therefore in chocolate products, can be very effective in the treatment of persistent coughs.
We know that our tongue can detect five flavors: acid, bitter, sweet, salty and umami (rich in protein and present in sauces of oriental cuisine such as soy sauce). But now Russell Keast and his colleagues at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia claim to have found the sixth flavor in fat.
According to the latest project in the Philips Design Probes program, in the future food should not only dazzle the palates, but also evoke emotions and stimulate the senses. To achieve this, it has developed porcelain tableware that lights up when food is placed on it. And he has put it to the test with some dishes from the San Sebastian restaurant of Juan Mari and Elena Arzak.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
