On May 19, 1643, French Bourbon forces beat Spanish forces allied with the Hapsburgs at the battle of Rocroi during the 30 Years War. This French victory for practical purposes ended Spainâs time as a land power. As the name implies, the war went on for a long time, just as several other notable wars have.
'You can base your energy in your diet on either on carbohydrates or fat. It doesnât make a big difference,' says Dr Simon Dankel. Fatty foods such as cheese, butter, and cream are often considered culprits of heart disease â but according to a new study, a diet high in saturated fat could in fact bring significant health benefits.
Last updated at 09:11 03 July 2007. Every Tuesday Britain's leading nutritionist, Jane Clarke, explains how to eat your way to health. This week Jane shares her advice on what to eat after a heart bypass and how a lack of protein can cause tiredness: I've just had an angiogram and now need a heart bypass operation, as some of my blood vessels are blocked. My levels of bad cholesterol are also too high.