Folks in the public health department of Erasmus University in Rotterdam suggested in the Christmas issue of the British Medical Journal that the right meal eaten once daily could happily boost our life expectancy. Men, by 6.6. years, and women by 4.8. years.
( Why--because the women had to cook the meal???)
Dubbed Polymeal, it consists of fish, wine, dark chocolate, fruits and veg, garlic and almonds.
The study suggests these items can be combined into one glorious feast, in moderation of course, or eaten separately. Let's see--the suggested 100 grams of chocolate is about 5 ounces?
Chef Raymond Blanc was asked by Sarah Boseley, health editor of The Guardian, what menu he would create using these foods. His response: watercress soup, grilled fillet of mackerel with a stew of root veggies, chickpeas, toasted almonds and garlic, followed by chocolate mousse.
Hey, why not? Well, once a day is a bit much maybe--but three times a week, sure. Or four, okay.
With exercise.
Illustration titled "The Power of Chocolate," by Shelly Wilkerson, on sale at www.catcompanions.com.
Eating friends?
Posted by: Burke Edwards | March 02, 2005 at 03:32 PM
Speaking of Erasmus, have you heard of Udo Erasmus? Wrote the definitive book on fats, "Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill". Great stuff.
Posted by: Kathy | February 24, 2005 at 04:41 AM