Eating chocolate may lower your risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke, a new study has found. For best results, the chocolate should be dark, experts say.
"Dark chocolate exhibits the greatest effects, milk chocolate fewer, and white chocolate no effects," says the lead author of the study, Brian Buijsse, a nutritional epidemiologist at the German Institute of Human Nutrition, in Nuthetal, Germany.
The heart benefits observed in the study may be due in part to lower blood pressure, the study notes. Previous studies have suggested that eating chocolate can lower blood pressure, and the researchers observed a similar -- though less pronounced -- association in this study. “The good news is that chocolate is not as bad as we used to think, and may even lower the risk of heart disease and stroke," says Buijsse. "The bad news, at least for some of us, is that the amounts that are needed to benefit from these effects appear to be quite low." I am so glad someone came said this..Chocolate is my drug! I get high munching chocolate lol! yum yum..ama stuff me up..
Could he have contracted the Tiger woods syndrome?
Will more women reveal themselves, I give him till June and see how many will do so..
People claim Jesse James is seeking professional help...Just like Tiger? could it be the same Sex Rehab?? Awwww coome oooon!!!!!!!!! "Jesse checked himself into a treatment facility to deal with personal issues," his rep said in a statement. "He realized that this time was crucial to help himself, help his family and help save his marriage." While the rep did not specify the type of treatment facility, one source confirms he checked in on March 26, and that it was "100 percent his own idea" -- and not the result of an ultimatum from Bullock. A cheating scandal that exploded on March 15 has sent James' nearly five-year marriage to Bullock, 45, into a tailspin with claims that he had affairs with at least four women. Bullock has moved out of the family home and is considering her options, another source says. Why is this all too familiar?? Sandra Bullock isn't aiming to become a legal parent to her husband's three kids.
James, 40, has been taking care of his kids Chandler, 15, and Jesse Jr., 12, and Sunny, 6, from his two previous marriages, since news of his alleged infidelity broke days after his wife of four years won her first Oscar. Friends of the couple have said the children's welfare is the priority for both Bullock and James as they cope with the crisis in their marriage.
T.I., as I've come to know has a clothing line calles AKOO...“A King Of Oneself” and the line features different styles of t-shirts, collared shirts, blue jeans, jackets and more.
I havent checked on their pricetags but their clothes look rather uummhh..impressive...check em out on...Akoo clothing line
Usher came out and stated that the song papers in his new album Raymond vs Raymond actually isn't about his ex-wife. Isnt this hard to believe, after, Confessions?
I think people would have immediately alluded to the fact I was talking about my wife when I made that record — and now my ex-wifeWhen the song was recorded, I wasn’t divorced. It was some reality in the contrast of trying to make it all work, having to balance a career and having a normal life. Coming in at 6 in the morning and arguing was a reality when you have those type of relationships. I felt that in a way, the story did touch on certain things at the time. I didn’t know how realistic it would become. I didn’t know I would become divorced. I did know it spoke on the contrast between trying to balance this world of being married and having this responsibility that’s like a marriage at the same time. The song spoke to that place. Unfortunately, it did become a reality.”
Check out the chorus in the song PapersFor you, I gave my heart and turned my back against the world / ‘Cause you were my girl, girl, girl / I done damn near lost my mama, I done been through so much drama, I done turned into the man I never thought I’d be / I’m ready to sign them papers…
The track was written by Sean Garrett and produced by Zaytoven.
“Let’s say I wrote a record for Usher three or four months ago where I really didn’t have any idea of what he was going through personally. I work really hard at creating records I feel that’s gonna fit like a glove to an artist,” Garrett explained . “Me and Usher have a close relationship; I tend to sort of assist certain artists in giving them a direction, where I think they need to go in their next move. I felt that was the direction we needed to go. I felt that was the question everyone wanted to know: Was [his relationship] good or was it bad? Was it right? Are you happy or you’re not?
Alexis Jordan former ‘America’s Got Talent’ contestant has become the latest artist signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation imprint.
Jordan won attention of executives at Stargate and Roc Nation with her YouTube covers of songs like B.o.B.’s ‘Nothing on You,’ and Jay-Z’s ‘Run This Town’ I thought if they didn’t love me then they wouldn’t fly me all the way out to New York,I knew I had a good chance. Once I got out there we recorded a few songs and Jay-Z came to the studio. I was so excited! And the next thing I knew I was signed to StarRoc/Roc Nation. She one lucky girl!
Everyday I see alotta brothers out there who lookin flashy, classy and some really..ummmhh...uncategorized! so ama pop a few tips for the 'uncategorized' ones so they can be on the safe side.
Socks
Many men take socks forgranted but trust me, it matters! The socks should match your outfit and they should definately be clean and in good condition we don't wanna see this...
stick to white, black and grey and maybe dark brown coz they go with everything and they aren't screaming colors. But you can play around with colors if your outfit will blend it in
Extra Baggy Clothes...No No!!
Baggy is cool but extra Baggy homie,u are not a Rapper neither a Hip Hopper....Keep the xtrabaggy clothes away!! They give you this undefined look which aint quite appealing I must say.
Saggy Pants, Peeping Underwear.
if you really want to show off your underwear that bad, carry an extra one in your bag, sagging is cool but don't let your whole butt stick out...that's just wrong y'all! we don't wanna c that!!!
Layering Blings
Okay, you have a lot of 'Bling' and you want to show it off, completely cool, wear one detailed bling, and trust me people will notice, Stuffing them all on you neck along with a blinged watch and bracelets and rings, just looks plain strange. I Repeat..the Mr. T look is not.. ummmhh ,attractive...
Dear Mr. Cool..Shades in tha night?
I know Diddy looks soo good with shades on at night...thats just it!....He's Diddy!!! Dear Mr. Cool, once the lights are off and em pipos pushing you left and right...Mr.Shades is not your friend! Try shutters..they work anytime of the day
To Mr. Tightpants....
Fellaz, if them pants get too tight, lose em..it aint worth it...trust me
I mean, I'm not liking this new...men in tights campaign going round...
I know there has been alot of speculation about Kelis cranking Gaga's styles on her rnew video buh this chicka has been gudo since I can remember..I mean ' I hate you so much right now' was my fave track and now they saying she what??? I aint letting this go tillI put my 2 cents in this...Gaga lovers....Kelis is tha bomb, she was jis lost for while, love gaga, she's strange, but Kelis..she's real... Check out her New Video Acapela on Onsmash..Acapela-Kelis...love her! I can tell its hit!!!
Recently Ricky Martin Admitted on his website that he is indeed 'Gay' although he's been denying rumours ever since well, forever!!! Personally, I knew, it was too good to be true. In 2000, the US television journalist Barbara Walters grilled him about whether he was gay, but he refused to answer.The Puerto Rican Hottie wrote on his web...
"A few months ago I decided to write my memoirs, a project I knew was going to bring me closer to an amazing turning point in my life. From the moment I wrote the first phrase I was sure the book was the tool that was going to help me free myself from things I was carrying within me for a long time. Things that were too heavy for me to keep inside. Writing this account of my life, I got very close to my truth. And this is something worth celebrating.
For many years, there has been only one place where I am in touch with my emotions fearlessly and that’s the stage. Being on stage fills my soul in many ways, almost completely. It’s my vice. The music, the lights and the roar of the audience are elements that make me feel capable of anything. This rush of adrenaline is incredibly addictive. I don’t ever want to stop feeling these emotions. But it is serenity that brings me to where I’m at right now. An amazing emotional place of comprehension, reflection and enlightenment. At this moment I’m feeling the same freedom I usually feel only on stage, without a doubt, I need to share. Many people told me: “Ricky it’s not important”, “it’s not worth it”, “all the years you’ve worked and everything you’ve built will collapse”, “many people in the world are not ready to accept your truth, your reality, your nature”. Because all this advice came from people who I love dearly, I decided to move on with my life not sharing with the world my entire truth. Allowing myself to be seduced by fear and insecurity became a self-fulfilling prophecy of sabotage. Today I take full responsibility for my decisions and my actions. If someone asked me today, “Ricky, what are you afraid of?” I would answer “the blood that runs through the streets of countries at war…child slavery, terrorism…the cynicism of some people in positions of power, the misinterpretation of faith.” But fear of my truth? Not at all! On the contrary, It fills me with strength and courage. This is just what I need especially now that I am the father of two beautiful boys that are so full of light and who with their outlook teach me new things every day. To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids where born with. Enough is enough. This has to change. This was not supposed to happen 5 or 10 years ago, it is supposed to happen now. Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment. These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn’t even know existed. What will happen from now on? It doesn’t matter. I can only focus on what’s happening to me in this moment. The word “happiness” takes on a new meaning for me as of today. It has been a very intense process. Every word that I write in this letter is born out of love, acceptance, detachment and real contentment. Writing this is a solid step towards my inner peace and vital part of my evolution. I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am"
His website..www.rickymartin.com crashed soon after the announcement due to massive number of people showing their love, support, hate and many other feeling..me..showed up on his website with anger and remorse and giving me false hope, P.S. I just took down his poster off my wall, I mean I knew that this dude seems gay and is infact gay but you know its just denial like naaahh..... I guess we have to put up that Enrique Iglesias Poster now. Damn, why are all the sute ones gay?
That Body that body, all gone to waste...awwww..quick glances...
what a damn shame..(long sigh)
Ricky Martin is soon to release a memoir on his life, most people just say ' yeah, I'm gay' but him....nooooooo, he hadda go all the way be 'fancy' and write a book about it!
Being always on the run, always in a rush I never get time to make myself a real meal, instead, I stuff myself with all the wrong foods, Junk food does not suit your health and to flush their toxins, you need to detox, and get your health back.With all the jiggly cellulite in all the wrong places, know how to detox, cut back on all the Junk food and substitute them with healthier meals The best detox foods:
Leafy green vegetables
Eat them raw, throw them into a broth, or add them to juices. Their chlorophyll helps swab out environmental toxins (heavy metals, pesticides) and is an all-around liver protector. They also help keep your heart healthy
Lemons
You need to keep the fluids flowing to wash out the body, and fresh lemonade is ideal. It has vitamin C—considered the detox vitamin—which helps convert toxins into a water-soluble form that’s easily flushed away.
Watercress
Put a handful into salads, soups, and sandwiches. The peppery little green leaves have a diuretic effect that helps move things through your system. And cress is rich in minerals, too.
Garlic
Add it to everything—salads, sauces, spreads. In addition to the bulb's cardio benefits, it activates liver enzymes that help filter out junk.
Green tea
This antioxidant-rich brew is one of the healthiest ways to get more fluids into your system. Bonus: It contains catechins, which speed up liver activity.
Broccoli sprouts
Get 'em at your health-food store. They pack 20 to 50 times more cancer-fighting, enzyme-stimulating activity into each bite than the grown-up vegetable.
Sesame seeds
They're credited with protecting liver cells from the damaging effects of alcohol and other chemicals. For a concentrated form, try tahini, the yummy sesame seed paste that’s a staple of Middle Eastern cooking.
Cabbage
There are two main types of detoxifying enzymes in the liver; this potent veggie helps activate both of them. Coleslaw, anyone?
Psyllium
A plant that’s rich in soluble fiber, like oat bran, but more versatile. It mops up toxins (cholesterol, too) and helps clear them out. Stir powdered psyllium into juice to help cleanse your colon, or have psyllium-fortified Bran Buds for breakfast.
Fruits, fruits, fruits
They're full of almost all the good things above—vitamin C, fiber, nutritious fluids, and all kinds of antioxidants. Besides, nothing tastes better than a ripe mango, fresh berries, or a perfect pear.
And a good detox will always guarantee a healthier heart and body
