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Coffee and chocolate are the key to long life
Source: Telegraph

Chocolate, coffee and tea are among the key foods and drinks needed to live a long and healthy life, according to a leading nutritional scientist.

Anti-Angiogenic Cancer Drugs Include Cannabis, Ginger, Curcumin, Omega-3, Many Familiar Natural Substances

One of the more exciting avenues of research in cancer treatment is the use of antiangiogenic drugs. Antiangiogenesis attacks tumors by in effect, cutting off their blood supply.

Foods That Affect Your Mood
Source: ABC News

Studies have shown that some foods, like turkey, whole grain breads, and sugary snacks, have definite effects on the brain, raising and lowering mood-altering chemicals.

Soon to be the most commonly consumed beverage worldwide after water
Source: Yahoo! Health

It is no wonder that tea is the beverage most commonly enjoyed by centenarians around the world. Tea is full of powerful antioxidants that improve concentration, gently boost energy, and make people happier.

Red wine heart benefits no different to other alcohols
Source: foodnavigator-usa.com

- The potential health benefits of a single glass of polyphenol rich red wine are no different to any other alcoholic beverage, according to new research.

Chemical In Red Wine, Fruits And Vegetables Counters Unhealthy Effects Of High-fat Foods
Source: Science Daily

''Just as additives help gasoline burn cleaner, a new research report shows that the food industry could take a similar approach toward reducing health risks associated with fatty foods.

Chemical in red wine, fruits and vegetables stops cancer, heart disease, depending on the dose
Source: news.sawf.org

In a new study French scientists describe how high and low doses of polyphenols have different effects.

Chocolate 'aids fatigue syndrome'
Source: BBC News

A daily dose of specially-formulated dark chocolate may help cut chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms.

Grape Consumption May Protect Against Diabetes
Source:

The polyphenols in grapes have been shown to protect against the destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, which significantly reduce the incidence of diabetes in lab rodents.

Green Tea Can be Harmful in Large Quantities
Source: New Scientist

Green tea is good for you, but only if drunk in moderation.

globeandmail.com: Cocoa more soothing than tea, study says
Source: The Globe and Mail

Don't run to your local grocery to get yourself your cardio vasculaire remedy...there is still lots of sugar and fats in chocolate bars.

Cloudy apple juice 'healthier'
Source: BBC News

Cloudy apple juice is better for you than clear varieties, say researchers. Polish scientists found the levels of antioxidants which protect against heart disease and cancer are almost double in cloudy apple juice.

Milk destroys health benefits of tea
Source: Yahoo! News

Bad news for Britons: adding milk to tea ruins the health benefits of the drink, according to a Germany study. Tea has complex compounds called polyphenols which are believed to help the arteries to relax or dilate, thus enabling a smoother flow of blood.

Red Wine Good For Teeth
Source: The Times

RED wine could help to protect teeth by staving off gum disease, according to Canadian scientists. But non-drinkers need not fret.

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