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‘Moody, homesick’ Watson nears Australia

April 8, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

Teen sailor Jessica Watson admits she has been struggling emotionally as her journey nears its end, with less than 400 nautical miles to go until she reaches Australia.

The 16-year-old from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is attempting to be the youngest person to sail solo around the world.

On Monday, Watson dealt with gale-force winds of up to 45 knots and extremely rough seas, dampening her mood for the next few days.

“Even though the conditions weren’t at all the worst we’ve been through, for some reason or another the uncomfortable motion and my damp bunk really got to me, making me pretty moody and a little homesick,” she wrote in her latest blog.

“Normally I can pull myself out of a bad mood in a few hours tops, but this time I didn’t have the energy and managed to be grouchy for a full few days, a voyage record!

“But it only took a proper meal and some good progress to get me back to my normal self and singing away [very badly] at the top of my voice to my current favourite song, Forever Young.”

Even Easter eggs could not help lift the teen’s spirits.

“Turns out that no-one remembered to pack any Easter eggs for me, but it wasn’t the end of the world because I’ve got more than enough chocolate,” she said.

In a recent video diary, recorded on March 20, Watson also confessed to feeling homesick.

“Australia’s sure creeping up on us now,” she said.

“I joke about wanting to do a second lap and wanting to do it all again straight away, but to be honest I think I am ready to come home now.

“Love it out here still but I think enough is enough.”

In just a few days Watson will reach Cape Leeuwin, the most south-westerly mainland point of Australia.

From there it is about 2,000 nautical miles to Tasmania and a further 500 nautical miles to Sydney.

If things continue going to plan, she will arrive in Sydney at the start of next month when swarms of supporters will be cheering her on.

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Dress made entirely out of chocolate to be unveiled Down Under

March 31, 2010 By vani Leave a Comment

Melbourne, March 31 (ANI): A new designer outfit made of chocolate is set to be unveiled at an Easter fashion show in southeast Queensland.

According to the Gold Coast Bulletin, haute couture designer Richard de Chazal made the gown in three using 44 pounds (20kg) of chocolate, reports the Courier Mail.

The costume was created through a detailed process of applying dabs of chocolate to the bodice. Thereafter, the chocolate was smoothed out with a spatula and heat gun.

The bodice was lined with swimming pool sealant and resin so that the chocolate did not seep through the fabric.

De Chazal said: “The weekend was spent with many blisters and burns with the help of a chef friend as we tried to concoct the perfect chocolate for a garment.” (ANI)

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Kiwi chocolatier’s meat-flavoured chocs ‘a hit with men’!

September 17, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, Sept 17 (ANI): Meat-flavoured chocolate might not be everyone’s idea of a yummy treat, but a Kiwi chocolatier’s salami-tinged creation is proving to be a hit with men.

Brainchild of Hanna Frederick, the venison chocolate truffles are made from a blend of dark chocolate and ground-up salty dried meat.

Shaped like small sausages, the sweets have a salami aftertaste, she said.dmitting it was a weird combination, she said meat and chocolate went together “amazingly well”, reports The Telegraph.

“There’s this smoky taste to start, then a strong chocolate flavour comes in, and at the end you have this wonderful taste of salami,” she told the Australian Associated Press.

She said the snack, being served as a starter to 150 people at New Zealand’s Meat Industry Association conference, has proven a hit with men “who can’t get enough of it”, but admits women have been “quieter” in expressing approval.

“Women tend to love their chocolate more fruity, more feminine, and I guess meat doesn’t have that feel to it,” she said. (ANI)

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La Toya Jackson launches milkshake for charity

September 17, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): La Toya Jackson wants to raise 1 million dollars for an Aids charity by selling her milkshake.

Michael Jackson’s sis has teamed up with West Hollywood’s Millions of Milkshakes to create her own milkshake. The drink has strawberries, raspberries, caramel and is topped with cream and a chocolate flake.

The milkshake will be sold for a month and the 53-year-old star hopes to collect the requisite amount for Aids Research.

The Just Wanna Dance singer has even promised her fans to serve at a stall on October 31.

Contactmusic quoted her as saying: “I’m very excited for this promotion and hope we can raise a million dollars for APLA (Aids Project Los Angeles)and/ or aids research. It is very generous for Millions of Milkshakes to support our goal by donating proceeds from the store to such a great cause, I am very thankful to them!” (ANI)

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World’s most advanced CT scanner to see through solids

September 12, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Washington, September 11 (ANI): Researchers at The University of Nottingham, UK, have created the most advanced 3D X-ray micro Computed Tomography (CT) scanner in the world, which will help scientists from a wide variety of departments across the University literally see through solid materials, including soil.

Known as the ‘Nanotom’, the machine will make previously difficult and laborious research much easier as it allows researchers to probe inside objects without having to break into them.

The Nanotom will produce high-resolution 3D and slice images of solids with a pixel resolution of up to half micron or 500 nanometres.

It will be based at the School of Biosciences as the centrepiece of research into efforts to understand the microscopic interactions between plant root growth and soil structure.

The first project to use it will examine the sensing ability of roots to grow in the best direction for the health of the plant through the soil.

It aims to provide evidence of how the root reacts and adapts to soil stresses like drought and compaction by adjusting the genetic information in the tips of the root as it grows.

The Nanotom will allow researchers to follow the progress of the root growth and soil structural development for the first time without disturbing the sample of the plant growing in the soil.

The eventual aim of research like this is to contribute to worldwide efforts for food security and sustainable food production by preserving and improving the vital but finite soil resources of the planet.

It will enable scientists to come up with a recipe for the best soil composition and level of compaction as well as informing plant breeding programmes.

Accurate soil structure measurement will be also be essential in changing farming practices to cut CO2 which is released into the atmosphere during traditional ploughing of agricultural soil.

According to Dr Sacha Mooney from the University’s Division of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, “This new kit will completely revolutionize our work in trying to understand the key factors that control some of the many functions that soils perform.”

“Of course it’s not just soils we’ll be scanning, I think I am just as excited about the opportunity to look inside newly created environmental building materials, eco-friendly crops developed to improve yield and even chocolate bars for the food industry,” Mooney added. (ANI)

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More than half Britons get injured while eating biscuits!

September 8, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, September 8 (ANI): Britons have an amusing way of getting injured – eating biscuits on coffee or tea breaks.

According to a survey conducted by Mindlab International, on commission by Rocky, a chocolate biscuit bar, more than half of Britons have been injured while eating biscuits during a tea or coffee break.

Moreover, 500 people have landed themselves in hospital, the Telegraph reports.

Flying fragments or dunking in scalding tea hurt maximum people.

Some even poked themselves in the eye with a biscuit, while few fell off a chair reaching for the tin.

One man even ended up stuck in wet concrete after wading in to pick up a stray biscuit.

In a list of biscuits linked with potential dangers, the custard cream biccy beat the cookie to be ranked the top.

The safest of all was Jaffa cakes with a risk rating of 1.16 compared to custard cream with 5.63, as calculated by The Biscuit Injury Threat Evaluation.

The research also found that 28 per cent of people had choked on crumbs while one in 10 had broken a tooth or filling biting a biscuit.

In more funny ways of getting injured, seven percent had been bitten by a pet or “other wild animal” when trying to get their biscuit.

Mindlab International director Dr David Lewis said: “We tested the physical properties of 15 popular types of biscuits, along with aspects of their consumption such as ‘dunkability’ and crumb dispersal.”

Mike Driver, Marketing Director for Rocky added: “We commissioned this study after learning how many biscuit related injuries are treated by doctors each year.”

The full list of riskiest biscuits: Custard Cream 5.64, Cookie 4.34, Choc Biscuit Bar (eg: Rocky) 4.12, Wafer 3.74, Rich Tea 3.45, Bourbon 3.44, Oat Biscuit 3.31, Digestive 3.14, Ginger Nut 2.99, Shortbread 2.90, Caramel Shortcake 2.76, Nice Biscuit 2.27, Iced Biscuits/Party Rings 2.16, Chocolate Finger 1.38, Jaffa Cakes 1.16. (ANI)

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Chocolate, relaxation rooms can help beat exam stress

September 6, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, Sept 6 (ANI): In an attempt to beat exam stress, some schools in the UK are offering pupils chocolate and access to relaxation rooms, academics told an education conference.

Researchers at Edge Hill and Manchester universities have urged that parents and teachers are putting the wrong kind of pressure on teenagers to succeed.

The study has been presented at the British Educational Research Association (BERA) conference in Manchester.

It analysed the link between teacher and parent behaviour and the anxiety levels of 175 sixth form students. The researchers also examined the stress levels of 224 GCSE pupils and compared them with their exam results, reports The Scotsman.

The study found that higher anxiety usually leads to lower scores.

Lead researcher Dr Dave Putwain said: “I know of one school that gives anxious children chocolate and a pat on the head immediately before an exam.

“Pupils at another school I have visited can spend some time in a relaxation room that has soft lighting, comfortable furniture and soothing sounds.” (ANI)

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High earners munch frequently at work, stay healthier

September 5, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Washington, Sep 5 (ANI): People who earn more money are more likely to munch on muffins or chocolate bars while working, according to researchers at University of Texas at Austin.

What’s more, such people boost their chances of staying healthy – thanks to the regular munching.

Economist Daniel Hamermesh and his colleagues used data from the American Time Use Survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to reach the conclusion.

And they examined how much time Americans spend eating meals each day and how much time they spend “grazing” – snacking or drinking while working, watching TV or doing some other activity.

“When their time becomes more valuable, people substitute grazing for eating, essentially switching to multi-tasking. Overall, better health is associated with more time spent eating, but especially with spreading that time over more meals per day,” said Hamermesh.

It was found that over fifty percent of all adults graze each day, with their grazing time almost equalling the time they spend eating meals.

The average American adult spends about two-and-a-half hours eating or grazing every day.

The study also revealed that men graze less but spend more time eating meals than women. Overall, men spend about three-and-a-half more minutes a day eating meals than women.

It was also found that better-educated people eat more frequently, spend more total time eating, graze more frequently and spend more total time grazing than those with less education.

Higher earners also spend more time eating individual meals, graze more frequently and spend more time during each individual grazing episode.

Those who spend more time eating have a lower body mass index (BMI), on average, and view themselves as healthier than those who spend less time eating.

The National Bureau of Economic Research released the study recently. (ANI)

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Author of Winnie the Pooh sequel releases preview ‘exposition’

September 4, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, Sept 4 (ANI): Author David Benedictus is set to pen the first sequel of AA Milne’s ‘The House at Pooh Corner’, more than 80 years after the original.

He released an exposition previewing the characters’ thoughts on the forthcoming book, reports the Telegraph.

Pooh and Piglet, Christopher Robin and Eeyore were last seen in the Forest – oh, can it really be eighty years ago? But dreams have a logic of their own and it is as if the eight years have passed in a day.

Looking over my shoulder, Pooh says: ‘Eighty is a good number really but it could just as well be eighty weeks or days or minutes as years,’ and I say: ‘Let’s call it eighty seconds, and then it’ll be as though no time has passed at all.’

Piglet says: ‘I tried to count to eighty once, but when I got to 37 the numbers started jumping out at me and turning cartwheels, especially the sixes and nines.’

‘They do that when you’re least expecting it,’ says Pooh. “But are you really going to write us new adventures?” Christopher Robin asks. “Because we rather liked the old ones.”

“I didn’t like the ones with the Heffalumps in,” adds Piglet, shuddering.

“And can they end with a little smackerel of something?” asks Pooh, who may have put on a few ounces in eighty years.

“He’ll get it wrong,” says Eeyore, “see if he doesn’t. What does he know about donkeys?”

Of course Eeyore is right, because I don’t know; I can only guess.

But guessing can be fun too.

And if occasionally I think I have guessed right I shall reward myself with a chocolate biscuit, one of those with chocolate on one side only so you don’t get sticky fingers and leave marks on the paper, and if sometimes I am afraid that I have guessed wrong I shall just have to go without.

“We’ll know,” says Christopher Robin. “We’ll help you get it right if we can.”

And Pooh and Piglet smile and nod their heads, but Eeyore says: “Not that you are likely to. Nobody ever does.” (ANI)

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Katy Perry celebrates LA homecoming gig with food fight!

September 1, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, Sept 1 (ANI): Singer Katy Perry celebrated her LA homecoming gig with a messy food fight.

The ‘I Kissed A Girl’ hitmaker returned to Los Angeles after touring in Europe.

She played a successful show at the Palladium in Hollywood last weekend before heading to the W-Hood nightclub for an afterparty with friends and members of her entourage.

However, her afterparty turned messy at the end of the evening as Perry and her pals indulged in a massive food fight with a tray of cup cakes from fashionable U.S. bakery Crumbs.

The singer was snapped emerging from the venue with chocolate and cream smeared on her face, arms, and her black one-piece jump suit.

She also had pieces of sponge and chocolate in her hair.

Perry wrote on her Twitter blog, “Just got face swiped by crumbs cupcakes. So fun tonight!” (ANI)

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‘Teen-proof’ room cuts out the clutter

August 25, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, Aug 24 (ANI): The days of teenagers’ messy bedrooms may finally be over, courtesy an Edinburgh-based company, which has designed a room they can’t ruin.

Design firm IDP claims to have created the ‘teen-proof’ bedroom, which provides solution for the cluttered spaces that have enraged parents for decades, reports the Scotsman.

It features drawing pin friendly fabric wallpaper; a wipe-clean desk; a swivel chair with secret pockets for stashing chocolate and electronic gizmos; stain-resistant carpets; and enough space under the bed to hide a mountain of clothes and computer games and still leave room for a set of iPod speakers.

Gilly Corkery of IDP said: “It was an incredibly challenging project. How do you counteract the natural messiness of teenagers?”

The room includes shelves tailored to the size of CDs, along with compartments in the bed space so that electronic equipment such as stereos or PlayStations can be plugged in – great for easy access when the teens are still lounging in bed at noon.

The room will be exhibited at the Homes and Interiors Scotland Exhibition at the SECC in Glasgow next weekend.

The design firm is keeping some details a closely guarded secret – just releasing a rough sketch of a suspiciously tidy-looking room and a sample of some dog-themed furniture decor.

Corkery, who modelled the design on the taste and habits of her son Jamie, 12, said: “We’ve tried to do little quirky things that teenagers will think are quite cool,” says

“No self-respecting teenager wants to move for too long so we’ve designed a desk chair which has a pocket where they can keep a remote control, their iPod, pens, chocolate or whatever, without having to move.

“Then there’s the upholstery fabric on the walls, which means they can put posters up with drawing pins without leaving a mark,” Corkery added. (ANI)

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Brit women spend £1.1bn a month on make-up

July 13, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, July 13 (ANI): Despite the recession, British women are splashing out an extraordinary 1.1 billion pounds on make-up every month, according to a new poll.

The survey of more than 1,000 women by cosmetics firm Avon found that women carry an average of 57-pound-worth of cosmetics in their make-up bags, according to a new poll.

In the survey mascara was found to be the most popular item with 62 per cent of women saying it was an essential purchase, while 38 per cent considered lipstick a ‘must-have buy’.

Foundation came a close third with 37 per cent of women saying they couldn’t do without it, the survey showed.

Cary Cooper, professor of psychology and health at Lancaster University, believes that women probably spend on make-up to help cheer themselves up amid the recession

“During the recession, many people will feel low because of financial difficulties and may be worried about their job or a partner’s job,” the Telegraph quoted Cooper as saying.

“Many people buy luxuries in a time like this to make them feel better – whether that is chocolate or make-up.

“Women who feel low want to look better – they go for a haircut, have their nails done or buy new make up. It’s a common phenomenon.

“It may make them feel better at the time but it’s what psychologists call a temporary palliative – it doesn’t solve the problem but helps them to feel better in the short term,” he added.

In the survey, it was also found that women between the ages of 16 and 24 carry 69 pounds worth of make-up while 25 to 34-year-old have on average 71 pounds worth of cosmetics.

The survey showed that after this age, women’s spending on make-up drops off steadily with the over-55s carrying less than 35 pounds worth of product. (ANI)

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Seven types of guys women can’t resist

July 11, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Washington, July 11 (ANI): Always wondered why some guys always manage to get the best of girls? Well, the secret is not good looks or a well-defined six pack, but the fact that women simply get attracted to certain personality traits and flock to men who possess them.

Below are seven of these “ideal types” of guys that women are drawn to, and an explanation as to why these guys are so appealing, reports Fox News.

The list could help you understand what women are looking for, and most importantly, to make sure that you fit the bill.

1. The Romantic Guy

He believes in classic romance. He is constantly bringing her flowers and chocolate and lighting candles during dinner. He calls her often to let her know he is thinking about her and looks into her eyes and tells her how he feels.

Why he is so irresistible: A woman loves to feel appreciated, and the romantic guy makes this happen. He uses romantic gestures to show her he is thinking about her. As an added bonus, she feels free to reciprocate and act on her own romantic tendencies.

2. The Confident Guy

He is totally secure and sure of himself. He is assertive in public and gives off an aura of power and control. In a relationship, he doesn’t get jealous of other men; he doesn’t feel threatened by his girlfriend’s male friends or co-workers.

Why he is so irresistible: Women are attracted to confident men. Consider this: If you think you are great, she will probably be influenced to think the same. The confident man doesn’t seek approval from women, and this makes them want him even more.

3. The Artistic Guy

The artistic guy is spontaneous and lives for the moment. Often, he will use his creativity to woo her, such as with a song he has written about her or a painting he has made for her.

Why he is so irresistible: Every woman wants to feel unique and special. There is no better way to make her feel this way than to use her as your muse or your source of inspiration. She is intrigued by the artistic guy’s creative mind and especially by the way he incorporates her into his art.

4. The Foreign Guy

He comes from a faraway exotic country and he might have a cute accent or a unique way of seeing the world. His social customs and everyday behaviour can be a little quirky, but he always manages to come off as uniquely charming.

Why he is so irresistible: Women often choose this kind of guy if they are curious about the world, but most of the appeal comes down to a fascination with dating someone from another culture.

5. The Free Spirit Guy (aka the Bad Boy)

The free spirit guy goes where the wind takes him – and the wind usually takes him on some kind of wacky adventure. He might ride a motorcycle, or he might skip work to take her on a last-minute road trip, but this guy doesn’t worry too much about the consequences- he just sees where his own devices take him.

Why he is so irresistible: Every woman wants a bit of a rebel. She loves his carefree attitude and hopes that it will rub off on her too. The bad boy spirit adds an element of youthfulness to the relationship and she loves to try taming him, although she knows she’ll never actually succeed.

6. The Intelligent/Witty Guy

He instigates conversations that are intellectually stimulating and listens to what she has to say in response. He makes her laugh with his clever sense of humour and has an uncanny ability to make politics interesting. He can shoot the breeze with her for hours and it will never get boring.

Why he is so irresistible: An intellectual connection is a big part of what sustains a relationship and if you can show her that you’ve got that, she’ll be hooked pretty quickly.

7. The Considerate Guy

He holds open her car door and pulls out her chair. He foots the bill for dinner and makes sure to offer her dessert. He always asks her out with reasonable notice and picks her up at her door. He is generally sensitive to how she is feeling and when she is ready to go home.

Why he is so irresistible: Once a woman has gone through her share of the bad guy, the rude guy and the not-calling-her-back guy, she will likely re-evaluate her priorities. It takes a bit of maturity on her part to realize this, but eventually most girls come around and realize that they want a guy who will treat them well in the long run.

But, think twice before copying any of the above character types, for women can know when you are faking it. (ANI)

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Having chocolate, red wine regularly may help protect against Alzheimer’s

July 10, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, July 10 (ANI): Regular intake of chocolate, fruits, vegetables, red wine and tea could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, according to an expert.

Dr Robert Williams, a biochemist at Kings College London, says that all contain chemicals called flavonoids that may also help existing dementia sufferers.

Flavonoids are naturally occurring antioxidants, which help beat cancer and the ageing process by protecting cells from damage. They also mop up potentially harmful oxygen molecules in the body.

New research is emerging that suggests flavonoids do not act only as antioxidants but exert their effects in other ways.

“There have been some intriguing epidemiological studies that show the consumption of flavonoid-rich vegetables, fruit juices and red wine delays the onset of the disease,” the Daily Express quoted Williams as saying.

Williams and his colleagues have focused their own cellular studies on a flavonoid called epicatechin, found in many foodstuffs, including cocoa.

“We have found that epicatechin protects brain cells from damage but through a mechanism unrelated to its antioxidant activity and have shown in laboratory tests that it can also reduce some aspects of Alzheimer’s disease pathology,” he said.

Central to the development of Alzheimer’s disease is beta-amyloid peptide, a substance normally produced in the brain but which in Alzheimer’s is deposited abnormally.

Williams has shown that flavonoids can protect brain cells against the toxic actions of beta-amyloid.

“The challenge now is to identify the single flavonoid or combination of flavonoids that exert the most positive effects,” he said.

Williams will present his findings at the British Pharmacological Society’s Summer Meeting in Edinburgh. (ANI)

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96-year-old hatmaker says secret to her endless energy is chocolate

July 2, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, July 2 (ANI): A pensioner who still runs her own hatmaking business at 96 has revealed the secret to her endless energy is eating chocolate.

Ella Bulloch has worked since she was 14 and opened her own millinery firm decades ago.

She still works five days a week running the business in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, helping hundreds of customers look their finest at glamorous occasions such as weddings.

And she credits her endless energy with eating chocolate three times a day.

“I was at the doctor last week for the first time in 12 years and he was amazed at me,” the Sun quoted her as saying.

“He couldn’t believe I was as active as I was and said that I must have a great diet.

“I told him: ‘That’s right – chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate!’

“I love it and have never been a fan of vegetables or fruit.

“I’ll have a bit during breakfast, another bar at lunch and again during dinner – as well as what I can get my hands on in between,” she added. (ANI)

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Successful Murray tucks into high calorie steaks, eggs, sushi, yogurt and fruit

July 2, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, July 2 (ANI): British tennis star Andy Murray has been tucking into high-calorie dishes even as he continues his march towards an expected place in the Wimbledon finals.

According to the Daily Express, Murray has been feasting on margherita pizzas, chocolate, pasta, bagels and his gran’s shortbread biscuits.

Murray, who lost four pounds during his five-set match against Stanislas Wawrinka on Monday night, has also gobbled up steaks, eggs, a mountain of sushi plus yogurt and fruit.

The recommended daily calorie intake for a man of Murray’s age is 2,500 – but he typically eats up to 4,000. (ANI)

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Johnny Depp praised at premiere of ‘Public Enemies’

July 1, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

London, Jul 1 (ANI): ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star Johnny Depp was praised by everyone on the red carpet at Empire Leicester Square, where the premiere of his latest movie ‘Public Enemies’ took place.

Depp, 46, who arrived early dressed in a black suit and shades, looking every inch the gangster that he’s playing in the film, greeted waiting fans and signed autographs for nearly an hour.

“He’s a brilliant bloke. We didn’t go out drinking but spent a lot of time supping red wine and watching the Fast Show together. We shared a sense of humour,” the Sun quoted Brit star Stephen Graham as saying.

Marion Cotillard said: “Johnny is a wonderful actor and a wonderful human being.”

And Charlie and the Chocolate Factory co-star Freddie Highmore revealed that he had received an e-mail from Johnny inviting him to the premiere.

“We’ve kept in touch since Charlie, he’s a very down to earth bloke,” he added. (ANI)

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Over a third Brit teens use caffeine to help them study

June 22, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

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London, June 22 (ANI): More than a third of British teenagers use caffeine tablets and energy drinks while studying for exams, finds a new survey.
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The study led by School Food Trust showed that students revising for exams skipped meals, did less exercise, and ate more junk food./pp
They often underestimated the importance of healthy living./pp
Of the 500 students questioned during the survey, 48 per cent thought that eating properly was important to help them revise/pp
And less than one in five felt that exercise was important in their study regime./pp
Almost 79 per cent agreed that they were likely to snack more and eat less healthily when studying or revising./pp
In addition, 42 per cent said that they had skipped meals to make time to revise, and nine in ten regularly felt tired because of their schoolwork./pp
Consequently, only half of teenagers could study only for 30 minutes before losing concentration./pp
Nearly 26 per cent admitted to using energy drinks, while 11 per cent admitted to using performance enhancers like caffeine tablets./pp
The study also showed that chocolate was the revision food of choice, chosen by more than 42 per cent of those questioned, followed by 33 per cent fizzy drinks and 31 per cent biscuits./pp
It’s often said you get out what you put in – our research shows that children are able to perform better in class when they have had a healthy school lunch rather than junk food, the Telegraph quoted Prue Leith, who is chair of the Trust as saying. /pp
Children aren’t stupid and they know that healthy food is better for them, and that a healthy breakfast and a balanced school lunch will give them more energy for their studies and help them concentrate more./pp
Making that choice, and sticking with it, especially come exam time, could be the difference between success and failure, she added. (ANI)/p

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Bangers and mash is Brits’ most popular comfort food amid recession

June 22, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

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London, June 22 (ANI): Bangers and mash is Britons’ most popular food for comfort eating as they battle the ongoing recession, according to a new survey./pp
According to the survey commissioned by TV channel Good Food, the traditional dish emerged as the frontrunner with 16 per cent of the votes in its favour as compared to last year./pp
More than 3,000 British adults voted fish and chips to the second spot, with 15 per cent votes, followed by beans on toast, with 10 per cent. /pp
The survey also found that British people were gaining more weight as they upped their food intake because of the economic slump. /pp
It’s heartening to know that even if people can’t afford to go out they are still having fun with good food and the friends they’ve invited round, the Telegraph quoted Richard Kingsbury, head of the Good Food channel, as saying./pp
Food programmes have played a part in giving people the confidence and creativity to have a go at cooking for friends whether it be bangers and mash or Thai green curry, he added. /pp
Celebrity chef Brian Turner also said: At a time when we are getting less for more when we buy food, comfort deserts such as chocolate cake, fruit crumble and custard and treacle sponge with custard are helping to put a smile back on our faces. It’s feel-good food for Britain at its best. /pp
Most popular comfort food /pp
Bangers and mash (16 per cent) /pp
Fish and chips (15 per cent) /pp
Baked beans on toast (10 per cent) /pp
Chocolate cake (8 per cent) (ANI) /p

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Reese Witherspoon hooked onto anti-ageing snacks!

May 22, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon has turned to anti-ageing cookies in a bid to stay young.

The ‘Legally Blonde’ star is said to be a huge fan of beauty giant BORBA’s ‘DeLuscious Vitamin Enhanced Cookies’ which contains an ingredient called acai that helps in combating fine lone and wrinkles.

The cookies are available in different flavours including Oatmeal Raisin and Chocolate Toffee White Chocolate, and is said to contain nine minerals, reports China Daily.

The Oscar winning actress had recently revealed that she hates working out in the gym but will reluctantly exercise if a film role requires it.

“If I never had to see the inside of a gym again, I’d be a very happy person. Even the idea of it, I hate. There’s people who love it and it’s just their thing,” she said. (ANI)

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