I Didn't Know That !

As regular readers know, this blog brings a variety of articles, studies, thoughts, recipes and more! It is presented in a magazine style - we hope something for everyone. Our main focus is about the Low Carb Higher (Healthy) Fat lifestyle, LCHF for short, and you can read/find out more about that here

But today for a change I thought let's share ten random facts ...

Did you know any of them?

The scientific term for brain freeze is “sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.”

A 26-sided shape is known as a rhombicuboctahedron.

If a Polar Bear and a Grizzly Bear mate, their offspring is called a “Pizzy Bear.”

The tongue is the only muscle in one’s body that is attached from one end.

Researchers have found that flossing your teeth can help your memory. Flossing prevents gum disease, which prevents stiff blood vessels, which cause memory issues.

The oldest unopened bottle of wine, The Speyer Wine Bottle , was found in a Roman tomb near Speyer, Germany. It is considered the worlds oldest known bottle of wine - it is over 1,650 years old.

There are over 6,000 known species of grass.

Saint Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman. The country was named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse by the French.

Tic Tacs got their name from the sound they make when they are tossed around in their container.

German Chocolate Cake is named after an American baker by the name of Samuel German. It has no affiliation with the country of Germany.

~ Talking Chocolate Cake have you tried ~

Chocolate Mug Cake

hard to resist and ready in under five minutes

Ingredients

3 tbsp almond flour (you can switch for coconut flour if preferred)

3 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tbsp butter

1 medium egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp milk

1 square dark chocolate (over 70% cocoa)

How to Create It

can be seen on the Diabetes Diet Blog here

~ Enjoy Your Day ~

A variety of articles and recipe ideas are within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan