Apparently, if you are male and want to increase your life span, then pruntein, a phytoestrogen found in soy could be the ticket.
That is the question and one that is not easy to answer.
It is not easy, but researchers from the McMaster University, Canada, have shown that a protein rich but calorie deficit diet in combination with exercise is the way to go.
Interesting news reported on the website of the English newspaper the Guardian. It would seem that some restaurants in China have been using opium containing poppy seeds in their food, perhaps giving a whole new meaning to food you just can’t get enough of.
Sulforaphane is a phytochemical found is brassicas such as broccoli, cauliflower, cress and cabbage. We’ve blogged about it a number of times over the years: Freezing is broccoli’s kryptonite, Broccoli sprouts stop type II diabetes getting complicated, Broccoli for Autism?, Sulforaphane to fight prostate cancer cells.
If you prefer to fry your vegetables rather than boiling them it may be that you are actually choosing the healthier option.
But which type of tea is the best? This was the question that two researchers from Canada decided to investigate by comparing green, black and rooibos tea.
Men, if you want to maintain your sexual prowess when you are middle aged then a diet including food and drink rich in anthocyanins and flavanones could be the way to go.
Now there’s an idea. We have blogged about the unsustainable use of omega 3 fatty acids and about possible alternatives: direct from seaweed or genetically modified oil seed rape. But what if there was another natural source?
Then you should try a flour made from green coffee! Yes, those clever boffins have had their thinking hats on again and come up with a new way to consume coffee. We have blogged a number of times on this site about papers that claim coffee is good for you…


