Showing posts with label Fun Food Facts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fun Food Facts. Show all posts

Diet No-No!

Are you on a diet? And did you consider eating carrots and drinking orange juice for this? But let me first tell you something, this might help you a little with that.

According to the book South Beach Diet by Dr. Agatston, both orange juice and carrots have a high glycemic index and they can raise your blood sugar to very high levels immediately. Through some scientific process that goes in our body, this causes your insulin levels to rise then drop abruptly, making you hungry and giving your cravings that make you reach for another cupcake or that chocolate mousse cake. in other words, these two food you thought could help you drop that fats and calories is a traitor to your diet plans.

So next time, try not to splurge yourself with these two. Taking a bite or sip can do a trick but on moderation.

Remember, you are on a DIET for this year!

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Fun Food Fact: Sweet Long Life

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Did you know that people who eat candy regularly live longer?
A study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health showed that candy consumption of once to thrice a month can give you more benefits compared to those who do not.
Although they were not able to differentiate sugar candy and chocolate, they were able to give possible explanation for this trend. According to researchers, the phenols from chocolates that could act as antioxidant did the job of prolonging life. They explained that the amount of phenols found in chocolate is the same with the amount found in a glass of red wine and alcoholic beverage. Phenols are said to have the ability to lessen the risk of cardiovascular diseases. On the other hand, they also found out that greater consumption of candy does not guarantee the same or better effects, thus the mortality rate is higher than those who consume it less often. They warned consumers that moderation is still necessary.


Sources:
The Superpowers of Candy
Life is sweet, candy consumption and longetivity

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