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A third of a cup of these ‘unhealthy’ foods a day actually lower your risk of dementia — and low-fat versions don’t work

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A third of a cup of these ‘unhealthy’ foods a day actually lower your risk of dementia — and low-fat versions don’t work

Your favorite snack might be doing more than satisfying your cravings. New research from Sweden suggests that regularly enjoying a popular food Americans have long been told to limit could actually help lower the risk of dementia. But don’t go reaching for the low-fat version — the brain-boosting benefits don’t appear to carry over. toa555 … Read more

Chocoholics, rejoice: Scientists 3D printed ‘low-fat’ chocolate

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Chocoholics, rejoice: Scientists 3D printed ‘low-fat’ chocolate

Want some healthy chocolate? Just print it. Chocoholics, rejoice! A Rutgers scientist discovered a formula for healthier low-fat chocolate that can be created using a 3D printer. Scientists substituted cocoa butter — which is responsible for the texture, structure and consistency of chocolate — for a lower-fat, water-in-oil emulsion, which mimicked the characteristics of the … Read more