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China will own sparkling wine

admin — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:44:07 +0000

As reported by the British edition of «The Telegraph», China is becoming a nation of loversof good wines. Over the past 5 years, the consumption of expensive European wines inChina increased by more than 2 times. Chinese investors to invest in European vineyards,and Chinese collectors are willing to pay big money for rare wines. Some winemakers evenreorient production by the growing demands of China and other Asian countries. Thus, the company «Chateau Guiraud» opens China’s largest wine store and tasting center, and the company «Moët Hennessy» announced its plans to produce wines in China. Within 3 years the company plans to begin production of China’s first sparkling wine from grapes grown in China.

Alcohol interferes with learning

admin — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:41:47 +0000

Researchers from the University of Chile (Chilean university) found that excessive alcohol consumption adversely affects students’ ability to remember information and solveproblems. According to scientists, this is explained by the fact that alcohol disrupts thehippocampus – a region of the brain responsible for emotion formation and transition tolong-term memory. Experiments have shown that adults are less susceptible to the ravages of alcohol than teens.

Chili suppresses hunger

admin — Sun, 22 May 2011 18:43:43 +0000

A study in Purdue University, showed that the addition of red pepper in the food helps you to be satisfied and reduce cravings for fatty, sweet and salty. In addition, chili helps you toburn calories and prevents the formation of fat reserves. The effect was most pronouncedamong those who consumed peppers and other spices rarely. Lovers of red pepper, used it regularly, do not notice its effect on the saturation rate and the desire for fatty, salty andsweet.

Record crop of strawberries in the UK

admin — Sun, 22 May 2011 18:41:04 +0000

According to British newspaper «The Telegraph», an abnormally warm spring this year has led to the largest in 20 years, the harvest of strawberries in the British Isles, which allowed a 50% reduction in the import of fruit from Spain. Moreover, thanks to an early start of the season, no frost and plenty of sunny days the British strawberries this year, more sweet andjuicy than normal.

Cocoa good for vision and brain

admin — Sun, 22 May 2011 18:38:59 +0000

A study conducted at the University of Reading (University of Reading), showed that theflavonoids contained in cocoa beans, increase the activity of the brain and improveeyesight. This occurs due to acceleration of blood flow to the brain and the increasedsupply of all tissues. This effect persists about 2,5 hours after eating the cocoa masscontaining flavonoids. With constant use of dark chocolate containing a large amount of cocoa butter, there is steady improvement in vision, attention, memory and other cognitivefunctions. If you use milk chocolate, this has not been noticed.

Spices protect against cancer

admin — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 08:18:51 +0000

Medicinal properties of herbs and spices have long been known. Among them there are those who possess the ability to purify blood and prevent the emergence of tumors.According to the American edition of «Planet Green», these include:

• Basil, which contains vitamins A, C, K, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and a large number of flavonoids, which protect against the harmful effects of all types ofradiation,
• Ginger has anti-virus and anti-inflammatory properties
• Fenugreek (fenugreek), decreasing blood cholesterol and has anti-inflammatory properties
• Parsley, rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber and promotes normal peristalsis,
• Turmeric, which has the ability to suppress the growth of malignant tumors.

French wine in plastic bottles

admin — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:36:12 +0000

As reported by the British edition of «Telegraph», 17 French winemakers decided to produce wines in plastic bottles. This decision was prompted to strong competition from new wine producing regions of America, which offer their products at a much lower price than the traditional French wines. The first batch of 75,000 plastic bottles soon be available in the UK shops. Producers expect that in the future of wine in a new package will be sold at festivals and concerts, where glass bottles are prohibited. Naturally, in plastic bottles will be sold only to the most simple table wine, not suitable for long term storage.

Salsa from very hot pepper

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:06:27 +0000

Restaurant «El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina» in Albuquerque became the exclusive owner of the crop very hot chili peppers – the American version of varieties Trinidad Scorpion. Sharpness of its estimated 1,191,595 points Scoville, while the Indian variety Bhut Jolokia is the acuteness of 600000-700000 points. From the very hot pepper in the restaurant were prepared 552 jars of salsa, of which 337 will be on free sale for $ 55. To make the pepper-edible scorpion, cooks had to mix it with chocolate Habanero and lots of tomatoes. Nevertheless, the sauce turned out so sharp that the bank had to write a warning to use it in small quantities and keep away from children.

Ways to make sweet lemons found

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:03:54 +0000

In West Africa, found a plant called the magical fruit (miracle berry) for its ability to “turn off” the perception of sour and bitter taste. Magic berry fruit by color and shape of hips, and contain a special ingredient – mirakulin that for a few hours blocking the taste buds that perceive sour and bitter taste, with a sense of consistency, temperature and smell remain in full measure. Even a small portion of fruit makes a sweet lemons and limes and fragrant delicacy, and wasabi – the sweet cream. With the help of a magical fruit can be eaten bitter medicine or persuade a child to eat vegetables. The problem is that the magical fruit are very rare and therefore expensive.

Fructose doesn’t promote growing thin

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:47:12 +0000

The people, trying to get rid of excess weight, often resort to replacement of sugar by fructose or simply use many fruit. The strict diet and sports can be useless at the excessive use of this substance, the American scientists inform.

Fructose, as well as glucose, is a powerful energy source and contains 400 calories on 100 gram. Researches have shown that from fructose people can become even thicker, than from glucose as fructose influences those brain centers which are responsible for appetite. Besides, some researches have shown that fructose turns to fatty adjournment faster.

Scientists advise to all wishing to grow thin to use more vegetables, than fruit, and to avoid carbohydrates dishes in the evening.