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Munch Dark Chocolates to reduce blood pressure

Munch Dark Chocolates to reduce blood pressure

The research conducted now says that taking one chocolate a day keeps the blood pressure away. The research establishes a new theory taking one chocolate is equivalent for the exercise done for an hour. It is good for blood pressure patients.
For the purpose of the study, university of Adelaide examined flavors of dark chocolate( which contains flavonol) and found that it causes the dilation of blood vessels which eventually benefit in lowering the blood pressure.

low calorie mini pizzas

Low Calorie Mini Pizzas

These pizzas are great for a quick weeknight meal. They can be a lot of fun for the family if you put all the toppings in separate bowls, and let everyone make their own individual pizzas to their liking. Include any other pizza toppings that your family enjoys.
Ingredients:
· 4 english muffins (white or wheat), split
· 1/2 cup jarred spaghetti or pizza sauce

Olive oil fights breast cancer

Adding as little as 10 teaspoons of olive oil to your daily diet could help protect women against breast cancer, Spanish researchers say.
The findings, published in the journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), show that olive oil mounts a multi-pronged attack on cancer tumors, stunting their growth, driving their cells to implode and protecting against potentially cancerous damage to DNA.
“This study is ground-breaking because it shows that olive oil and a

Brown rice eaters have lower risk of diabetes

People who eat brown rice or other whole grains seem to have a lower risk of developing diabetes than those who eat white rice, according to a US study. A team of researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham and Woman’s Hospital analyzed about 200,000 adults followed … Read more

Increase Bone Health with Super foods

A common misconception is that your bones are strengthened only from calcium. This is not completely true. Calcium does strengthen bones; however, super foods play a huge role in your bone health. Eating a healthy diet also helps in the prevention of osteoporosis, a painful disease where your bones deteriorate … Read more

Shelf life of some food items

Eggs: Store in the original carton on a shelf, not in the fridge door. Use within 3-5 weeks or by the suggested expiry date. Leftover uncooked egg whites can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days or for up to a year in the freezer. Egg yolks can be stored in the fridge for 2-4 days. Freezing egg yolks is not recommended.

Fresh vegetables: Store in the fridge and use within 5-7 days. Frozen vegetables will keep for up to a year.

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