October 6, 2015

Chalk up another health benefit for the Mediterranean Diet. A new study found that it boosted the body’s production of beneficial fatty acids that can lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease. The Mediterranean Diet favors fruits, vegetables, nuts and fish, with less red meat and dairy products and some alcohol. Source Link 
 
Could cutting the levels of nicotine in cigarettes help more people quit? Regulators are considering new rules to reduce nicotine and a new study found that ultra-low nicotine cigarettes made it easier to kick the habit. But less nicotine won't make smoking safer because all of the cancer-causing agents still remain in cigarettes. Source Link 
 
If you enjoy the taste of Cola Cola and want to make the real thing at home, it’s now as easy as brewing a cup of coffee. The new Keurig Kold soda machine uses single-serving cups with built-in fizz to make real Coke and Diet Coke at home, but it’s not cheap. The machine costs $370 and each cup is about $1 for an eight-ounce serving. Source Link