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Tips for Eating Chocolate & Eating Healthy

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The media must have chocolate on the brain.  No matter where you turn these days, you see another article on the health benefits of chocolate.  So how do you cut through the hype?  Here are a few tips that might help: Tip #1 – The Darker the Better:  When it comes to the health benefits of chocolate, dark chocolate is the clear winner.  The darker the chocolate the greater the … Continue reading

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Dark Chocolate Takes the Cake

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A recent study by Dr. Hong of San Diego State University showed that health benefits of chocolate were clearly linked to dark chocolate.  “Dark chocolate was the clear winner”, she said at her presentation at the Experimental Biology 2012 meeting in San Diego. In her study, she compared white chocolate, which has no cocoa, to 70% dark chocolate.  It is commonly known that the cocoa solids contain a class of … Continue reading

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Omega 3s and Heart Health – Healthy Eating

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Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to a number of health benefits ranging from improved cholesterol to preserving brain function as we age.  As it pertains to weight loss, one study showed that the consumption of omega-3s increased fat burning preferentially to carbohydrate burning.  This suggests a positive impact to body composition through the reduction of fat stores. As is the case with most nutritional ingredients, scientists don’t really understand how they … Continue reading

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How Anvanca® Works: Additional Possible Benefits of Green Tea

Additional Health Benefits of Green Tea As more and more studies are published, there is mounting evidence to support that green tea may provide a number of health-promoting benefits. Studies have shown positive effects of green tea in heart health, weight management, blood sugar regulation, and others. However, it is important to note that the claims linking green tea to these benefits have not been approved by the FDA. Until … Continue reading

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