Rich breakfast provides us with the energy required to perform all daily tasks, promotes the proper functioning of the brain, and speeds up metabolism. All of this is important for losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight. Full story

Professor Adrian Taylor of the University of Exeter found out that moderate physical activity, such as a 15-minute walk, allows us to reduce up to 50% in the consumption of chocolate. Full story

It was observed long ago that the best way to cheer yourself up is to eat a candy or a chocolate bar. However, the scientists from the University of North Dakota have found that the taste preferences of women are directly related to how they are perceived by the people around them, especially men. Full story

Valentine’s Day in Japan is more closely associated with chocolate than anywhere else (the local tradition suggests women buy chocolate bars for men), which may be the reason why the first chocolate fortwo Mercedes Benz was unveiled in Tokyo. Full story

Researchers from Scotland made a short list of women's innermost desires based on a poll among 7 million working European women. A full report on the study has appeared in a recent issue of Italian psychological journal, Psicologia e Salute. Full story

Scientists from the University of Birmingham have created a low-fat chocolate. They found that fat particles in chocolate can be replaced with water or air.  Combined with water, cocoa butter creates tiny particles which actually compose water-based chocolate. Full story