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History of allergies: from ancient times to the present

When most people hear the word allergy, they probably think of hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, etc. However, this modern concept was only established relatively recently. Looking bac...

Which is more fattening, meat or cake? - The truth about dieting that can't be measured by calories alone

Have you ever wondered "Should I eat meat or cake?" while dieting? At first glance, it may seem like fatty meat would make you gain weight, but that's not necessarily the case. This time, we'll be...

Chocolate is a legitimate superfood

Chocolate is the perfect way to refresh your mind or satisfy your sweet tooth. It's also a popular gift for Valentine's Day and White Day. Did you know that chocolate actually has many beneficial ...

Valentine's Day Short Story

Since tomorrow is the first day of February, here's a little story about Valentine's Day. In Japan, Valentine's Day is known as the day when women give chocolates to men, but its origins actually d...

The stress of not being able to eat sweets vs. the willingness to eat a little

Even if we know that sweets are bad for our health, our psychology is such that we can't help but reach for them. However, should we completely cut out sweets for health management or dieting purp...

The pros and cons of plant-based

In recent years, plant-based diets have been gaining attention. Many people are avoiding animal products and adopting plant-based foods out of concern for health, the environment, and animal welfar...