Fight what ails you with food

There are many cures out there for common ailments that probably sit in your cupboard. These foods have been shown to treat illness as well as satisfy your palette. To help you feel more positive, try some dark chocolate. According to research, dark chocolate can lower LDL cholesterol, lead to better heart health and improve your mood by boosting serotonin and endorphin levels. The best benefit is found in chocolate that is at least 60 percent cocoa or higher. Garlic not only adds great flavor to your food but did you know that it can reduce anxiety as well? By using it in everyday cooking, you will increase serotonin release which leads to relaxation. Improve…

Log Cabin Imitation Maple Syrup deceptive labeling

Vermont maple syrup producers are up in arms about Pinnacle Foods’ new product, “Log Cabin: All Natural Syrup.” They say Log Cabin imitation maple syrup is far from natural. The problem is, the new packaging being used to market it closely resembles that of the natural true maple syrup producers. Pinnacle Foods is now using the same beige plastic jugs that Vermont maple syrup producers have used for years causing concern among officials in Vermont. The Vermont product is 100 percent maple syrup. The new Log Cabin product only contains about 4 percent pure maple syrup. This could mean that Pinnacle is violating labeling regulations set by the FDA. As a result, Peter Welch, US…

Hollyoaks Star Talks About Her Final Scenes

Hollyoaks actress Carley Stenson has revealed that she has been trying to “hold back the tears” over her upcoming exit from the TV soap. Stenson, who has played Steph Dean since 2000 has just finished filming her final scenes for the show after deciding to quit earlier in the year. Her final scene will see the culmination of her character’s struggle with the effects of cervical cancer and Stenson admitted that it was a very sad and emotional moment. Talking to PA she revealed… “My final scenes were really sad and emotional. I’ve said to everyone as soon as I let the flood gates open there’s no stopping me so I’ve tried to hold back…

Louis Walsh Wants Sharon Osbourne Back On X-Factor Full Time

X-Factor judge Louis Walsh has revealed that he would rather have Sharon Osbourne on the X-Factor judging panel with him than Dannii Minogue. Walsh, who called up Osbourne to help him in the recent series of the show revealed that he sees Osbourne as a friend while Minogue is simply an “acquaintance”. In an interview with The Mirror, the 58-year old Walsh added that he would love for Sharon to return to the show full time… “I’d love Sharon to come back to X Factor, absolutely. What you see is what you get. She’ll be honest with me, she’ll put me in my place. I think we’re going to have the best judges’ home. She’s…

Don’t Call Robyn A Feminist

Pop star Robyn has revealed that she doesn’t like being thought of as a role model to other women. The ‘Hang With Me’ singer, who sees herself as a feminist claims that she writes her songs from a “girl perspective” and refuses to hide political messages in her music. In an interview with NME, Robyn revealed… “I am true to myself, and that means I don’t make political music, but it means I make music from a girl perspective. I’m a feminist. But I’m very cautious of shouldering any kind of role model role. Maybe I’m being a coward and it’s a sign of the times, where people my age are too ironic and too…