Stupid Health News
Posted by VickyC on March 30th, 2010
It’s been a few weeks since my last “Stupid Health News” post, and I think it’s time for another one!
Well, this stupid news comes just in time for Easter – so don’t worry about having to run away from people carrying big chocolate Easter eggs! According to the Chocolate Police, you are allowed to indulge – provided it’s only 1 square of chocolate per day. A small quantity of chocolate – about the size of a quail’s egg, can apparently lower blood pressure and reduce the risks of heart disease. So, it’s official: chocolate is now good for you, but only in small quantities? Well, the phrase “everything in moderation” seems to ring a bell…..??
I read this and almost fell off my chair! Scientists are developing mirrors that can analyze our health. So apparently, this technology which is around 10 years away, will be able to analyze the way we look when we’re brushing our teeth in the morning and it will report any major changes to our doctor – via email. As if those scales that tell you how much mid-section fat you have aren’t bad enough, you will now have to have a mirror tell you that you look a bit rough first thing in the morning – “Mirror Mirror on the wall, who’s the most hungover of all!” No Thank You.
And lastly, this isn’t really health news, but it’s about fruit, so it fits!
This bizarre fruit is the Pineberry. It is a strawberry looking fruit which is white with red seeds. The texture is that of a strawberry, but the taste and smell is that of a pineapple. They go on sale in Waitrose in England tomorrow for £2.99 / 125g and the price will go up to £3.99 after April 13 - which, quite frankly, is bloody robbery. They would make an exceedingly pretty cocktail decoration, and they would probably make very tasty pina coladas <3 mmm or maybe a pineberry mojito… <3 Ok, enough, since my Chinese doctor told me that I can’t drink.. maybe a virgin pineberry daiquiri? 
Tags: Blood Pressure, Chocolate, Cocktail, Daiquiri, Easter, Eggs, england, Health, Heart Disease, Mirror, Mojito, Pina Colada, Pineapple, Pineberry, Strawberry, VickyC, VickyC.me, Waitrose
Good evening, Happy Easter 2010!
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I read your articles and get a lot of info that I never know before. It’s hard to find knowledgeable people on this topic, but you sound like you know what you’re talking about!