Eating Chocolate Is Good For Your Heart

Cosmosmagazine.com | Friday, 17 November 2006 | A few squares of dark chocolate a day can almost halve the risk of heart attack death.
Chocolate may lower heart attack risk according to a new U.S. study which fulfills the dreams of chocaholics everywhere.

In a study of aspirin's effect on blood clotting in which abstinence from chocolate was required, a large proportion of participants broke the rules.

Animal Cruelty: Eaten Alive! A Fried Fish.

Youtube.com | 17 Nov 2009 | Eating "rare" delicacies just got to a new level. In China, chefs have figured out a way to keep a fish alive as it gets deep fried and then waits to be eaten.

Below is the shocking video of a deep-fried fish that's still living and moving on a plate. Warning, this may be too graphic for some readers.

Sannakji, Raw Squid For Dinner

Nuffy.net | 23 Feb 2009 | With sashimi and sushi readily available the world over, eating raw seafood is no longer considered a dining adventure. The Korean delicacy sannakji however, is something quite different, as the seafood isn't quite dead.

Live baby octopus are sliced up and seasoned with sesame oil. The tentacles are still squirming when this dish is served and, if not chewed carefully, the tiny suction cups can stick to the mouth and throat. This is not a dish for the fainthearted.

www.AstroDigi.com (Nino Guevara Ruwano)

Eating Insects And Worms In Thailand

Nuffy.net | 23 Feb 2009 | The practice of eating insects for food is called entomophagy and is fairly common in many parts of the world, with the exceptions of Europe and North America (though bugs are apparently a favorite with the television show "Fear Factor").

It is not uncommon to find vendors selling fried grasshoppers, crickets, scorpions, spiders and worms on the streets of Bangkok, Thailand. Insects are high in protein and apparently consist of important fatty acids and vitamins.

In fact flour from drying and grinding up mealworm can be and is often used to make chocolate chip cookies. So next time you think there is a fly in your soup, it may actually just be part of the presentation.

www.AstroDigi.com (Nino Guevara Ruwano)

Casu Marzu, Insect Larvae In A Cheese

Nuffy.net | 23 Feb 2009 | Found in the city of Sardinia in Italy, casu marzu is a cheese that is home to live insect larvae. These larvae are deliberately added to the cheese to promote a level of fermentation that is close to decomposition, at which point the cheese’s fats are broken down.

The tiny, translucent worms can jump up to half a foot if disturbed, which explains why some people prefer to brush off the insects before enjoying a spoonful of the pungent cheese.

www.AstroDigi.com (Nino Guevara Ruwano)

Beluga Caviar, One Of The World’s Most Expensive Foods

Caviarshore.com | March 18, 2010 | According to the expert in food there, I dig a little into the world of black caviar and just to explain some things about this divine food and give some caviar useful information when you purchase.

Each caviar has its defining quality or essence, can not recognize you have before you: Beluga, Sevruga or Oscietra. Here are some basic characteristics: