Question 1

does pickling herring in vinegar reduce the health benefits of  fish.?

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No: Smoking and pickling  is considered to not compromize the helth benefits of fish.

Question 2

what are the health benefits of dark chocolate?

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Antioxidant & happy!: Dark chocolate contains polyphenols and other flavonoids, procyanidans & antioxidants.It also contains mood-enhancing chemicals like phenylethylamine, theobromine, serotonin & anandamide.It lowers systolic blood pressure an average of 5 points & diastolic 3 points & lowers LDL cholesterol by up to 10%.Even LDL cholesterol is only dangerous when it is oxidized & chocolate prevents this.See comment:.

Question 3

what are the health benefits for garlic for a cold?

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Can speed recovery: Garlic has a long history of folk use for treating colds. While I have not seen good research on this it is safe to try and many people have found it useful. When garlic is freshly crushed you get allicin which has proven antiviral activity; see http://homeremediesforlife.com/garlic-for-cold/
A better proven remedy for colds is pellargonium sidoides, sold as Umcka; see http://tinyurl.com/ztoepsy

Question 4

what are the health benefits of eating a late dinner?

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None: It's advisable to not eat after 7 pm normally. If you eat late, it makes it difficult for your G.I. Tract to digest the food properly, and process it when it should be actually in a resting/ fasting state when going to bed. The body operates best when it's in the fasting state for at least 10 to 12 hours with no food. You'll sleep better, and you'll wake up in a more metabolically balanced state.

Question 5

what are the health benefits to reading books regularly and frequently?

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Many benefits: The benefits are more mental/intellectual than physical. Reading books open up new vistas of intellectual realms, hitherto unexplored for a new appreciation. They can make you more compassionate, understanding by enhancing understanding over all. You may notice that folks who read regularly, are not more civil, but more capable of engaging in a meaningful, intellectual conversation.

Question 6

what are the health benefits of baby corn?  is baby corn really a type of corn?

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Yes: Baby corn is a cereal grain that comes from corn plants when harvested early, so yes, a type of corn.  Because it is more immature, it is not as sweet and has a better glycemic index (that is lower) than sweet mature corn does.  This type of corn is high in Folic Acid (important for brain health, pregnant women) and potassium.

Question 7

what are the health benefits of rum?

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In my opinion none: Small amounts of alcohol in ANY form (beer, wine or distilled spirits) - ONE standard drink per day - may have a beneficial effect on raising High density lipoprotein (HDL), a form of cholesterol that is protective. However, it goes up far more with exercise. Amounts of alcohol over this do not benefit health - they harm it.  More than 1 drink/day in women and 2/day in men is the limit of safe use

Question 8

what are the health benefits of plums?

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Fiber, Iron Vit C: Better Iron Absorption Plus More Antioxidant Protection from Vitamin C
 Fiber for Regularity, Lower Cholesterol, &amp; Intestinal Protection
They are also low in calories, and normalize blood sugar due to their high fiber content.
They are an excellent part of a weight loss program because of the low calories, high fiber, and nutrients

Question 9

what are the health benefits of honey?

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MANY!: Honey has anti-bacterial properties with dozens of species of bacteria.  Applied topically,  honey has been used successfully in treatment of diabetic ulcers.  Manuka honey may be useful in treating MRSA infections.  It may reduce odours, swelling, and scarring in wounds.  Pure raw honey contains many minerals and vitamins.

Question 10

what are the health benefits of cacao?

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Glad you asked!: To get the benefits you need pure dark chocolate. Cacao contains phenylethylamine (amphetimine-like effect)  theobromine(jitter-free stimulant that is toxic to domestic animals) epicatechin (antioxidant - strengthen cell membranes) and polyphenols-anti-inflammatory enzymes) so a positive effect on blood pressure, digestion and glucose metabolism. But high in calories, most candy bars won't do this.

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