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Chocolate News!

laurel — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:27:26 +0000

Here’s a good reason to pick up some dark chocolate for you or your one true love on Valentine’s Day…and every other occasion after that. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition concluded that people who regularly eat dark chocolate (in moderate amounts) had 17% lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in their [...]

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Have Diabetes? Drink Cocoa!

laurel — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:13:03 +0000

Natural News reports that diabetics who get a regular dose of cocoa have improved blood vessel function and are less likely to get cardiovascular disease. Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that the flavanol compounds in cocoa are responsible for these cardiovascular benefits. In this study from the Australian International [...]

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More Leafy Greens For Ya

laurel — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:01:23 +0000

These days I read more and more evidence that proves veggies fight cancer. No complaints from me! Today I found yet another reason for you to eat your greens and convince your family and friends to jump on the veggie bandwagon too. The journal Nutrition published some new research from Spain. Researchers found that eating [...]

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Study Shows Luteolin Reduces Inflammation

laurel — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:26:28 +0000

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign News Bureau released a new study that’s appearing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers found that the plant flavonoid luteolin “can disrupt a key component of the inflammatory response in the brain.” Celery and green peppers are packed with luteolin. During the ‘in vivo’ study, [...]

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Hot Peppers Bring The Heat

laurel — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:29:54 +0000

Mark’s Daily Apple wrote a great piece about the amazing nutrition of hot peppers. Here are some of the benefits they listed: - Hot peppers are low in calories but high in vitamin C. They also contain carotenoids, lutein, lycopene, and zeaxanthin. - Capsaicin (the compound that makes peppers hot) is anti-inflammatory and helps relieve [...]

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Ovarian Cancer Prevention

laurel — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:39:23 +0000

MSNBC reports that some flavonoid-rich foods may help prevent ovarian cancer. It is so important for us to practice cancer prevention because some of the cancers, such as ovarian, are very hard to detect at an early stage and survival rates are low. A Nurse’s Health Study published last year in the International Journal of [...]

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Grapes are a Sweet Snack

laurel — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:54:56 +0000

Cooking Light Magazine featured some great fall fruits and vegetables that are packed with nutrition. My favorite pick are red and purple grapes for a perfect after-dinner snack that’s refreshing and sweet. I also like to add grapes to my morning yogurt because they add a slight crunch. Cooking Light suggests replacing cherry tomatoes with [...]

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10 Reasons To Eat More Chocolate

laurel — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:26:06 +0000

You might think chocolate is sinful, but it’s a lot better for you than you think. In fact, it has been used for hundreds of years by medical professionals to cure ailments such as tuberculosis, gout, fatigue, diarrhea, weak digestion, hemorrhoids, low virility, and shortness of breath. Recent nutritional research has identified many health benefits [...]

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Dark Chocolate May Reduce High Blood Pressure

laurel — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:36:15 +0000

Research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that consuming cocoa reduces high blood pressure. News Target writes that researchers from Germany’s University Hospital of Cologne examined five studies on how cocoa affects blood pressure. The flavonoids in cocoa, procyanids, have been linked to reduction of cholesterol and blood clotting. The studies showed that [...]

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Its Cherry Season!

laurel — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:56:45 +0000

DentalPlans.com reports that 3 1/2 ounces of raw cherries has 70 calories, 2 grams of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and a high water content (weight does not include pits). A study published by the Agricultural Research Service showed that antioxidants found in cherries are known to lower inflammation and inflammatory pain associated with arthritis, heart [...]

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