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Eggs are good for you -Even the chocolate kind!

Just in time for Easter!

In the largest observational study to date,  researchers from the German Institute of Human Nutrition in Nuthetal, Germany have discovered that habitual chocolate eaters have significantly lower blood pressure and an amazingly lower risk for stroke than people who do not regularly eat chocolate.

During the eight year study, researchers monitored the diets and lifestyles of 19,357 people -35 through 65 years of age. The participants in the study were periodically weighed, measured and evaluated for changes in health, weight and blood pressure.

What the researchers found,

was that the participants consuming the most chocolate (averaging 7.5 grams daily) reduced their risk of heart attack and stroke by up to 39%!

The regular chocolate consumers also had lower blood pressure than their not so chocolate happy counterparts.

Lead author Dr Brian Buijsse (German Institute of Human Nutrition, Nuthetal, Germany) believes that if people were to increase their chocolate intake to only 6 g a day, 85 fewer heart attacks and strokes per 10,000 people could be expected to occur over a period of about 10 years. [1]

Dr Frank Ruschitzka (University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland) agrees. He said in a European Society of Cardiology statement: “Basic science has demonstrated quite convincingly that dark chocolate particularly, with a cocoa content of at least 70%, reduces oxidative stress and improves vascular and platelet function.” [1]

But don’t get carried away!

Enjoy a little chocolate -but just a little!

It’s all about balance.

Keep in mind that there are roughly 500 calories in every 100 grams of dark chocolate, so when you enjoy your healthful, flavanol rich chocolate -be sure you cut out an equivalent number of calories from another part of your diet.

A great way to ‘have your chocolate and eat it too,’ would be to cut grains and flour based foods from your diet. Many people are at least slightly allergic to the many allergens and antigens found in grains.

So indulge a little -but just a little….

Too much chocolate is just as bad as not enough.

To your Good Health!

[1] Source: Lisa Nainggolan, TheHeart.org

I spoke to Keylea’s Grandma a minute ago….stage 4 cancer…she doesn’t sound very strong today.

~Makes me sad.

You know folks….

-You can avoid it -cancer…

You can do things -change your diet -change your behaviors -change your lifestyle…

You can keep that gene from expressing itself within you…

You can save yourself from cancer.

You can….

You control how your life plays out….

Cancer may be in your “cards” -it may be within your genetic expression…..but that doesn’t mean it has to happen….

You don’t have to experience cancer…..or the life altering -completely devastating effects of that disease.

Take good care of  yourself….Prevent that nauseous, debilitating, devastating  disease.

Eat right.

Fortify yourself.

Protect yourself.

You are ultimately in control.

Save yourself….Save your family -protect them from the grief of endless days and nights at the hospital -an early funeral…..

Protect yourself…..

To your Good Health….

……..ask me

-just ask……………      please?

Swordfish is loaded with muscle building protein and heart healthy fats

Starting to get bored with summer burgers and brats?

Here’s a nutritious recipe I’m sure you’ll enjoy!

Begin with fresh swordfish fillets, drizzled with olive oil.

Sprinkle fresh chive, green onion, salt pepper and spices to flavor.

Place the fillets on the grill for 2-3 mintues. Carefully turn the fillets with a spatula and tongs.

Grill for just a few more minutes until done.

For your side dishes, gently steam one head of chopped cauliflower and mash as you would potatoes.
Add chopped chives, salt and butter to taste.

If you’ve never had it, it’s quite delicious and satisfies that creamy, starchy, fill-up-my-belly craving very well.

Grilled bell peppers are also a tasty treat and go great with this recipe.

To your Good Health!

You’ve heard that drinking water before a meal will allow you to feel satisfied with less food.

Not entirely true.

Thirst and hunger operate through two completely different mechanisms in the brain.

Here’s a BETTER plan:

Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Fresh fruits and veggies are full of great vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and water! Fresh fruits and vegetables will  hydrate you, fortify you and satisfy your hunger deliciously and nutritiously!