Mint.com (link above) asked the question: Radiation Risk: Where Does Your Favourite Sushi Fish Come From?
The interactive graphic looks at where the fish used in Sushi come from, and what really are the risks involved when consuming raw fish.
How does this compare to other foods?
Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. Allergic reactions occur to normally harmless environmental substances known as allergens.
Some allergies like hay fever are common, however as reported on the Mother Nature Network there are some people inflicted with most unusual allergies
In addition to its primary role as the beginning of the digestive system, in humans the mouth also plays a significant role in communication. While primary aspects of the voice are produced in the throat, the tongue, lips, and jaw are also needed to produce the range of sounds included in human language. Another non-digestive function of the mouth is its role in secondary social and/or sexual activity, such as kissing.
The mouth is normally moist, and is lined with a mucous membrane. The lips mark the transition from mucous membrane to skin, which covers most of the body
An aphrodisiac is a substance that increases sexual desire. The name comes from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sexuality and love. Throughout history, many foods, drinks, and behaviours have had a reputation for making sex more attainable and/or pleasurable. However, from a historical and scientific standpoint, the alleged results may have been mainly due to mere belief by their users that they would be effective (i.e., the placebo effect).
The info-graphic below from onlinedating.org details which substances are actual aphrodisiacs, and which are just hype
As seen on this LikeMe Daily post, here is a list of ridiculously expensive desserts. Never before have sugar, diamonds, cream and gold mixed so well together!
Initially, alcohol generally produces feelings of relaxation, euphoria and general cheerfulness, but further consumption can lead to blurred vision and coordination problems. Cell membranes are highly permeable to alcohol, so once alcohol is in the bloodstream it can diffuse into nearly every biological tissue of the body. After excessive drinking, unconsciousness can occur and extreme levels of consumption can lead to alcohol poisoning and death.
The info-graphic below details what effect different blood alcohol concentrations will have on the body in terms of feelings, personality and impairments both physical and mental
Before you go for an easy snack or drink at the minibar, stop and think for a second about what you're paying for the convenience.
The info-graphic below, sourced from Mint-Life details the cost of chocolate, crisps, beer, wine and other items from your average hotel room, compared to the prices you would expect to pay at the nearest grocery store
Today we look at a fantastic info-graphic from Weightloss.org that examines which of today's popular diets work, and which do not.
As you will see, it seems that every time you read a magazine or turn on TV there is a new fad diet. Which of these are legitimate, which are scams and what ones are downright dangerous to your health