Black Raspberries May Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer
Black raspberries are highly effective in preventing the development of cancerous tumors, according to a study published in the October issue of Acta Pharmacologica Sinica published by Wiley-Blackwell.The black raspberries will, however, have no therapeutic value if the tumors have already developed.
Now, dip them in dark chocolate and serve them with a deep red wine and you may have the healthiest dessert ever.
Cocoa But Not Tea Linked To Blood Pressure Reduction
They specifically searched for trials involving 10 or more adults that examined the before and after effects of consuming cocoa, black or green tea for at least 7 days on systolic (when the heart pumps, the higher reading) and diastolic (when the heart relaxes, the lower reading) blood pressure….The researchers concluded that “Current randomized dietary studies indicate that consumption of foods rich in cocoa may reduce blood pressure, while tea intake appears to have no effect”.
Sounds good to us.
Dark Chocolate May Lower Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease
If you eat some dark chocolate now-and-again you could well be lowering your chances of developing cardiovascular disease, say researchers at Yale Prevention Research Center, Connecticut, USA. It seems dark chocolate contains flavonoids which boost the function of endothelial cells in the lining of blood vessels.
The study showed improvement in a fairly short time, though with high intake of chocolate - 8 oz per day. No sugar outperformed sugary chocolate, but both beat a placebo.
We hear so much about what we shouldn’t do its good to see the fun things we should do to live a longer, healthier life. You’ve probably heard of most of these, so we’ll just list them. You can see the full article for more.
Top Fun Ways to Live Longer : RISMedia
- Drink Red Wine
- Eat Dark Chocolate
- Smile
- Relax
- Make Exercise Play
- Sleep
- Spend Time with Loved Ones
- Solve Puzzles and Play Brain Games
- Be Positive
Now get out there and start doing them.
Painless weight loss, 50 calories at a time - Nutrition Notes - MSNBC.com
When it comes to favorite treats, one of the easiest ways to cut calories without giving up your loved product is to cut portions. Chocolate lovers can still indulge by slowly savoring a smaller portion. You can purchase pre-wrapped portions of chocolates that are one-ounce or less, or portion your own serving size, such as four chocolate kisses or a coffee scoop (two tablespoons) of chocolate chips.If you can’t do without french fries, drop your usual order one size (or eat only half of what comes on most restaurant plates) and you’ll cut 100 to 170 calories.
Portion reduction definitely helps. But some of the other advice, such as switching to low fat or sugar free, seemed pretty obvious. Is there anyone trying to lose weight who hasn’t already done this? It seems something a bit more is needed.
When it comes to chocolate, go dark - Chew On This - MSNBC.com
If you’re going to indulge on Feb. 14 or any other day, go for the purest dark chocolate you can find. That’s the kind loaded with flavonoids — antioxidant chemicals that help prevent cell damage, reduce clot formation and improve blood sugar levels. The cacao plant, which is what chocolate is made from, contains the same antioxidants — including catechins and phenols — found in red wine, apples, onions and grapes.
This is a great idea. You’re sending two messages at once. I Love You, and I Want to Keep You Around Longer. Perfect.