01. Complex sugar fights tumours
A complex natural sugar called heparin can block tumour growth in mice, says a study in the journal Clinical Cancer Research.02. Sweetness gives up its secrets
It turns out sweetness isn't what taste buds really hanker for in a sweetener. Instead, a new study suggests tongues are tempted more by a lack of sour, bitter or metallic tastes. 03. Sweet tooth = higher fruit intake
The sweet tooth hypothesis, that people who prefer sweets eat more fruit, could be used to develop strategies to boost fruit and veg intake and tackle obesity, researchers say. |
04. Good carbs good for hearts
While the debate rages on over low- and no-carbohydrate diets, a new study reiterates that a diet high in whole grains as well as fruit and vegetables significantly reduces the risk of heart disease.
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