Scientists identify mechanism underlying health benefits of red wine, blueberries

Researchers from The Scripps Research Institute have identified a molecular mechanism underlying the health benefits of resveratrol – a key ingredient in red wine.

What are the health benefits of avocados?

Avocados may be fatty, but that doesn’t mean that they are bad for your health.In fact, this fruit is a nutritional powerhouse providing numerous potential health benefits.Its creamy texture and rich taste make it a common ingredient in many dishes. It is probably most well known for being a key ingredient in the Mexican dip “guacamole”.

Scientists create ‘tearless’ onions that may help in the fight against cardiovascular disease, weight gain

Onions, a key ingredient in recipes around the globe, come in a tearless version that scientists are now reporting could pack health benefits like its close relative, garlic, which is renowned for protecting against heart disease…

Do We Really Want To Know What’s Really In That Luscious Chocolate Aroma?

The mouth-watering aroma of roasted cocoa beans – key ingredient for chocolate – emerges from substances that individually smell like potato chips, cooked meat, peaches, raw beef fat, cooked cabbage, human sweat, earth, cucumber, honey and an improbable palate of other distinctly un-cocoa-like aromas…