Pine nuts make you feel full. The secret ingredient is picolinic acid which acts on hormones that signal the brain to stop eating. Satiety is a greatly sought after quality in the diet industry, which is why pine nuts are included in many diet products. And for every gram of saturated fat, they contain over […]
Happy Easter for Chocoholics
April 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
The research hasn’t been done yet into a direct link between chocolate consumption and longevity. But both the anecdotes and the science are appealing. Sarah Knauss, who lived to 119, enjoyed a kilo of chocolate each week. So did Jeanne Calment, who lived to 122. Seems Jeanne was persuaded to give up chocolate by her […]
Why Chai?
March 7, 2012 by 1 Comment
Did you know that one teaspoon of mixed spice contains all the antioxidants you will need in a day? Adding spices enhances the already considerable antioxidant properties of tea. Chai tea is a simple, affordable longevity booster. Chai tea has been enjoyed in south Asia for thousands of years, both for its taste and […]
