Super foods may promote longevity

By GARY CORSAIR, DAILY SUN

THE VILLAGES — Mom was right when she nagged you to eat your vegetables.

But she also should have been spooning blueberries, pistachios and pomegranates onto your plate.

In defense of Mom, she probably didn’t know bok choy packed more punch than Popeye’s spinach. Mom didn’t know about anti-aging foods because, well, no one knew the benefits of eating foods supercharged with antioxidants.

Today, we do.

Researchers have discovered that antioxidants fight free radicals that break down cells and accelerate aging. Some researchers even believe eating foods rich in antioxidants promotes longevity.

Numerous laboratory studies (with microscopic worms, plus mice and rats) support that belief. Now scientists are trying to determine the effects of so-called super foods on humans.

It could be years before conclusive data is available, but researchers have already established that proper diet equates to better health — and longer life.
“The No. 1 thing for people is their diet,” said Luna Beck, M.D., an internal medicine practitioner at Spruce Creek Medical Center. “You have to make changes to your diet. Everything boils down to what you put in your body.”

And antioxidant-rich foods are the most potent fuel you can ingest.

We’re not just talking about foods that are good for you; we’re talking about foods that actually slow the aging process — that will keep you younger, longer.

Eat your berries

According to Tufts University researchers, people need about 5,000 oxygen radical absorbency capacity units a day to counteract free-radical damage.

Fortunately, a number of fruits and vegetables found in most supermarkets have high ORAC values.

According to the Tufts study, pomegranates provide more ORAC units than any food: 2,750. Blueberries (2,400), blackberries (2,036), kale (2,036), strawberries (1,540), spinach (1,260) and raspberries (1,220) are also antioxidant heavyweights.

Those are just a handful of foods researchers link to longevity. Below are others. But keep in mind this is not an inclusive list, and that the foods identified here are cited because of laboratory studies with animals. It remains to be seen how foods laden with antioxidants benefit humans.

Do black raspberries fight cancer? In one study, scientists exposed 2,200 animal genes to cancer-causing chemicals, then gave the animals doses of black raspberry powder. Surprisingly, 460 genes were restored to normal.

Studies indicate that blueberries are potent antioxidants that may inhibit colon cancer cell proliferation and help protect the brain from oxidative stress. In February 2006, the journal, Aging Cell, reported that the natural compounds in wild blueberries increased life span and slowed aging in nematodes, a microscopic worm.

Cherries are one of the few known sources of melatonin, a powerful antioxidant that plays a role in delaying the effects of aging. A 2007 study indicated that melatonin neutralizes oxidative and inflammation process caused by aging. Researchers suggest daily melatonin intake in humans in excess of 30 units could potentially help delay illnesses related to aging.

Olive oil contains polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that may help prevent age-related diseases.

Pomegranates have a high concentration of natural ellagic acid and other polyphenols, which neutralize free radicals. Studies in animals showed a reduction of plaque build-up in arteries by 44 percent.

Prunes are No. 1 on the USDA’s list of foods with antioxidant properties. Prunes are loaded with vitamin A, copper, fiber and potassium.

Dark chocolate has anti-aging properties. The reason: Dark chocolate has at least 65 percent more cocoa content and far more antioxidants than milk or white chocolate. To get the most benefit from dark chocolate, eat it in moderate amounts.

Cruciferous vegetables like arugula, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, radishes and turnips contain Indole-3-carbinol, a compound believed to modify a key enzyme involved with the spread of cancer. In 2005, a University of California at Berkeley researcher released a paper hailing indole-3-carbinol as “a promising anti-cancer agent.”

Village of Santiago resident Vic Seipke, a 77-year-old former bodybuilder, is a believer in the power of cruciferous veggies. “We’re real big on broccoli. We have it with our dinner all the time. And we eat a lot of salads,” says Seipke, a fit 5-foot 9-inch, 180-pounder who does not take any prescription drugs.

He does, however, consume lots of healthful foods. “We’re nuts about nuts,” said Seipke, who supplements his diet with regular exercise, vitamins and a high-protein drink. “And I don’t eat too much red meat. I usually eat fish, chicken and salad. I eat a lot of vegetables.”

Those staples of Seipke’s diet get high marks from anti-aging researchers.

Research shows that nuts are a great source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, protein and antioxidant vitamins and minerals.

And fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which studies show can help you live a longer, healthier life. But not all fish are created equal. Sablefish (1.93 grams per 3 oz. serving) and albacore tuna (1.5 grams) have significantly more omega-3 than rainbow trout (.98 grams). Not as good is tilapia, which is low in anti-inflammatory omega-3s, but high in pro-inflammatory omega-6.

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If you really want to fight radicals, consider products made from exotic berries hailed for their antioxidant values.

One of the most potent is acai, a fruit native to Central and South America. “Acai berries have an ORAC of 10,000,” said Lake Nutrition Center owner Jeff Wittman.

Research supports Wittman’s claim. A Texas A&M University study showed that consuming acai pulp increased antioxidant capacity in blood nearly three-fold.

And acai isn’t the only exotic berry heralded for its antioxidant power. “Noni, mango stem, acai and gogi. I call them the four big liquids,” Wittman said. “Some of the new juices have big-time antioxidant values.”

None are bigger than Youth Juice, a drink made from pure organic berries and sea vegetables that packs an ORAC value of 123,000 per bottle.

“This is the latest buzz,” Beck said. “When it comes to aging, you talk about antioxidants and ORAC values. You know what juice is good by the ORAC levels.”

According to Wittman, there’s an even better way to get an antioxidant super-duper boost. “As a nutritionist, if you came to me and said, ‘Give me some upper-level antioxidant, I would give you CoQ10. I researched it myself. It boosts your antioxidant values by nine times,” Wittman said.

CoQ10 is a naturally occurring compound found in every cell in the body that plays a key role in producing energy in the mitochondria, the part of a cell that produces energy.

As researchers continue to study oxidative stress in humans, we’re sure to hear more about ORAC levels, exotic berries and other anti-aging supplements. Keep in mind it will take years of trials in humans to clearly determine the benefits of antioxidants.

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These findings fall into the category of common sense, along the lines of “use it or lose it.” As you age, physical exercise becomes an ever more important aspect of optimal health and longevity.

How to Prevent and Reverse Muscle Wasting

This study explains the biological processes that cause muscle wasting as you move into your senior years.

As you likely know, protein is essential for proper muscle growth and maintenance, but this study found that as you age, your body becomes increasingly less able to use the protein in your food for building muscle.

In addition, they found that, in seniors, insulin no longer prevented the muscle breakdown between meals and overnight as it normally does in younger subjects.

This double-whammy adds up to significant muscle wasting in sedentary seniors. And poor blood supply, which prevents proper delivery of nutrients and hormones to your muscles, may be an important factor.

Exercise is the natural remedy for poor blood circulation, and the team confirmed that three weight training sessions per week over 20 weeks rejuvenated blood flow in the extremities to the point that they were identical to those in the younger group!

How’s that for results!!

Beware of Drugs That Can Cause Irreversible Damage to Your Muscles

Before going any further, I also want to remind you of one very common cause of excessive muscle wasting, aside from a sedentary lifestyle, namely: statin drugs.

Statins are a class of drugs used to lower your cholesterol, and are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the world.

They have many dangerous side effects, one of which is a serious degenerative muscle tissue condition called rhabdomyolysis, which can be fatal (as your heart is a muscle, and can be affected by these drugs).

Statins such as Lipitor, Zocor, Pavacol and Mevacor lower your cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. But they can also activate the atrogin-1 gene, which plays a key role in muscle atrophy.

One recent study showed that even low concentrations of these drugs led to atrogin-1 induced muscle damage. And the higher the dosage, the greater the damage.

The Importance of Weight Training for Optimal Health

Unfortunately, many ignore weight training when devising their exercise plan, thinking they don’t want to “bulk up.”

But gaining more muscle through resistance exercises is an integral part of any well-rounded fitness program, especially if you want to lose weight.

However, weight training is not about vanity.

The intensity of your resistance training can achieve a number of beneficial changes on the molecular, enzymatic, hormonal, and chemical level in your body, which will help slow down (and many cases stop) many of the diseases caused by a sedentary lifestyle.

Therefore it’s also an essential element if you want to prevent common diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, or weakening of your bones (osteoporosis), limited range of motion, aches and pains, and yes, prevent excessive muscle wasting as you age.

I recently published an article on exercise for weight loss, so let’s take a look at some of the other benefits of exercise as it relates to maintaining optimal health well into your senior years.

How Weight Lifting Can Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease

Your body has two types of fat: visceral and subcutaneous.

• Subcutaneous fat is the fat located just below your skin, and is the type that causes dimpling and cellulite.

• Visceral fat, on the other hand, shows up in your abdomen and surrounds your vital organs including your liver, heart and muscles. It is this visceral fat that has been linked to serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke, among many other chronic diseases.

A key strategy to reduce your risk of heart disease (and a host of other chronic diseases) is to keep your inflammation levels low, and avoiding gaining visceral fat is part of this equation.

Exercise is a critical component for reducing heart disease risk because it both lowers inflammation in your body, and is one of the best weapons against visceral fat. For example, in one study volunteers who did not exercise had an 8.6 percent increase in visceral fat after eight months, while those who exercised the most LOST over 8 percent of their visceral fat during the same amount of time.

This occurs because muscle burns more calories, and it consumes calories around the clock, even when you’re resting and sleeping. So, as you gain more muscle, your body naturally increases the amount of calories burned each day, which reduces fat stores.

As for lowering inflammation, physical exercise accomplishes this naturally by lowering levels of a C-reactive protein (CRP) that is linked to inflammation.

High levels of CRP in your body is associated with a higher than average risk of cardiovascular disease, and has even been suggested as a better indicator of possible heart attack than high cholesterol.

How Strength Training Reduces Osteoporosis

Weight-bearing exercise is one of the most effective remedies against osteoporosis.

The last thing you want to consider is to take a drug to improve your bone density, as without question, that is more likely to cause long-term harm than benefit.

Your bones are actually very porous and soft, and as you get older, your bones can easily become less dense and hence, more brittle. Especially if you are inactive.

Resistance training can combat this effect because as you put more tension on your muscles it puts more pressure on your bones, which then respond by continuously creating fresh, new bone.

In addition, as you build more muscle, and make the muscle that you already have stronger, you also put more constant pressure on your bones.

A good weight-bearing exercise to incorporate into your routine (depending on your current level of fitness, of course) is a walking lunge, as it helps build bone density in your hips, even without any additional weights. You can see the video at the top of the page on how to do that.

The video is from our new exercise site which we hope to launch later this year.

Keep Yourself in Motion!

Optimal health is dependent on an active lifestyle; eating fresh, whole foods, avoiding as many processed foods as possible, and addressing the stress in your life.

Ignoring any of these basic tenets of health will eventually lead to a decline in health and any number of diseases. So start moving, and don’t stop no matter what your age.

And do include strength training into your fitness routine. It is the number one way for you to remain strong, young, and independent well into old age.

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(THP) Sleep is essential for our health, and lack of it may be keeping many people from experiencing true vitality. It affects our physical, mental and emotional states, and thus our energy level, performance, focus, and ability to make good decisions.

More than 38.3 million sleeping pill prescriptions were dispensed last year according to one research firm that tracks health-care data. Sleep disorders cost a lot.

There are alternatives to taking potentially dangerous prescription drugs, including the non-invasive approach of supplements and herbs, homeopathics, and other alternative therapies.

Studies suggest that supplements can hasten sleep, ease jet lag, and provide improved quality of sleep without the hazards or side effects of prescription sleeping pills.

Three of the most promising natural solutions are valerian, melatonin and 5-HTP, all available in supplement form.

Valerian is a naturally sedative herb that has been used for thousands of years.

It increases GABA, a neurotransmitter that relieves anxiety and enhances relaxation, thus minimizing the time it takes to fall asleep. Valerian has minimal side effects.

The response rate can range from immediate to two to four weeks of regular use before experiencing effects.

Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced in the pineal gland. As we age or experience excess stress, our hormone production decreases, lowering naturally occurring melatonin.

Melatonin slows the mind and lowers body temperature, natural effects associated with a healthy sleep cycle, and thus helps one fall asleep faster, reduces night awakenings, and helps regulate sleep cycles.

Melatonin also has been reported to strengthen the immune system by reducing free radical damage.

Stemulite Fitness Formula, contains melatonin, which helps induce REM sleep.

Five-HTP stands for 5-Hydroxytryptophan, an important, naturally occurring amino acid which is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin. It has been used in Europe for decades as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid.

It increases REM sleep significantly (typically about 25 percent). It is naturally found in many foods and most commonly extracted from the seeds of the Griffonia plant.

Additionally, here are some tips that you might not have heard about. They are intended for the average adult, but not necessarily for children or persons experiencing medical problems:

Imaging. Think of a hammock—you’re up off the ground, wrapped in a cocoon of comfort, swaying gently in the open air. The sun is warm on your face and there’s a breeze blowing you back and forth.

This visualization helps get you in the mood to sleep. Visualization has proved helpful in developing the appropriate brain wave patterns for sleep.

Magnesium has a calming effect on the nervous system. It is part of bones and cells. Over 300 enzymes need magnesium to function properly. It is so important that the brain stores a safety supply. A little extra before bedtime can be helpful.

Nutmeg has a tranquilizing effect. Grind it fresh and drink with warm (organic if possible) milk and honey. Milk is naturally high in calcium and rich in tryptophan; all together they can be a lovely sedative.

Hot foot baths draw blood from the brain to calm a racing mind. Try soaking your feet in a hot foot bath with a cupful of Epsom salts and a few drops of lavender essential oil, which will soothe you. Your feet absorb the magnesium from the Epsom salts and relax you further.

Toe wiggling. Lie on your back and wiggle your toes up and down 12 times; do both feet at the same time. Your entire body relaxes.

According to the science of reflexology, your feet are a kind of master control panel for the rest of your body. Meridians in the body -those channels of energy treated by acupuncture -end up in the feet and connect with every part of the body.

Stomach rub. This soothes the digestive system and helps bring about relaxation. Lie on your back and place your hand on your navel. Begin to make small circles in a clockwise direction as you gently glide your hand over your stomach. Let the circles gradually become bigger.

When your circles reach the outside of your stomach, gradually reduce their size until you are back at your navel again. Reverse the direction; repeat the whole series with your other hand.

Listen to an audio book. The brain works like a tape player, with one main auditory loop that processes words. If you fill that loop with an interesting book, there’s no room for your own worrisome internal narrative.

When we sleep and dream more deeply, we wake with our batteries fully charged, and a brighter attitude toward life!

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Author:  Samaya Jones

What is a Herbal Cellulite Body Wrap?
(THP) Minerals from an underground thermal lake in Hungary have been boiling and fermenting for centuries, creating a highly potent blend of sulfur, spring water and phytoestrogens.  These elements have been combined into an Herbal Mud Masque that is used to detoxify, purify and stimulate the lymphatic system, releasing toxins and excess fluids from the skin. The body is first dry brushed to loosen dead skin debris, cleansed and treated to an herbal masque and wrap.  The body will get extremely spicy as its circulation increases.  Cool water will rinse away all herbal extracts to reveal a firmer, more even-textured skin. A highly effective and stimulating treatment that can be done twice a week as part of an ongoing program for long term results.

Who Uses Herbal Cellulite Body Wrap?

Celebrities have recently brought detoxifying products into the limelight as the new trendy way to lose weight. Herbal Body Wraps is just one of the many products that are intended to allow dieters to afford to detoxify the body. Herbal Body Wraps makes lofty claims that you will actually experience instant weight loss and lose several inches in less than one hour.

Herbal cellulite body wraps have been marketed to be and effective way to firm the skin, slim the body, treat cellulite, clear the skin, detoxify the skin, and help the body to produce new collagen and elastin. The weight loss benefits of body wraps have been shown to be temporary. Other than Dead Sea clay, there are no other ingredients found to be in any of the Herbal Body Wraps mentions in this review.

What are the benefits?

• May be effective for short term weight loss.

Are there any draw backs?

• The full list of ingredients in Herbal Wraps is unknown.
• The weight loss benefits of body wraps have been shown to be temporary.

To make an appointment, or request more information on the benefits of an herbal cellulite body wrap, call the True Healthy Products – Wellness Spa toll free: 888-400-2920, and ask for Karen, the skincare and massage specialist.

More than just a sweet treat, a sugar scrub can improve health of your skin

(THP) Exfoliation is the key to glowing, healthy skin. Using an exfoliating body sugar scrub can help you achieve smooth skin and more. The benefits of a natural sugar scrub go beyond just cleansing skin – the healing, hydrating properties found in a sugar scrub are perfect for all skin types. Read on for more reasons to use a sugar scrub as part of your skin care routine.

Why Use a Sugar Scrub?
Sometimes just using soap to cleanse skin is not enough to remove all the excess oil and dead skin cells – that’s where a sugar scrub can be extremely useful. Using a sugar scrub can help clean the skin’s surface and unclog pores which then helps with cell turnover. By using a sugar scrub weekly, you will see a huge difference in the way your skin looks and feels.

Why is a Sugar Scrub Different Than Other Body Scrubs?
Since a sugar scrub is all natural, there are no harsh side effects – this means you can use a sugar scrub no matter if you have oily, dry, combination or mature skin. The sugar scrub can contain other ingredients to help hydrate skin such as essential oils of sunflower, lavender, jojoba oil and organic oranges.

How To Use a Sugar Scrub
For the best results, use a sugar scrub while taking a shower. After rinsing the skin with a body wash, use a sugar scrub to exfoliate and condition the body.  Apply a handful of sugar scrub to wet skin and massage in circular motion over the entire body. After rinsing off your sugar scrub, all of the dead skin cells and dirt will be removed and your skin will feel refreshed and healthy.

To make an appointment, or request more information on the benefits of a sugar scrub for glowing skin or massage, call the True Healthy Products – Wellness Spa toll free: 888-400-2920, and ask for Karen.

(THP) Most of us experience stress in varying levels on a day-to-day basis. Stress is not good for the health because it makes our muscles tense and bunch up, causing pain. Also, it makes the organs of our body function under duress. That is never good.

Massage is meant to alleviate pain and enhance the body’s health.

Swedish massage is considered to be among the most basic methods of massage and is among the first styles of massage that new masseurs get to study. Developed by Henrik Ling in Sweden in the 1700s, Swedish massage is particularly to allow the body to absorb more oxygen, thereby rejuvenating the body. Swedish massage is also geared towards detoxification by increasing the speed by which the cells of the body eliminate their waste materials.
But more than these, Swedish massage brings to the receiver an immense feeling of satisfaction and relaxation.

There are six techniques used in administering Swedish massage. These techniques are the following:

1. Effleurage. Effleurage is the technique most people associate with massage in general and Swedish massage in particular. In doing effleurage, the masseuse makes use of long and sweeping strokes that cover more than just one area of the body. Though it makes the client feel like his muscles are being broken down, the purpose of effleurage is actually to connect one part of the body to the others.

2. Friction. Heat makes the muscles relax and friction is used to make the area to be treated warm up. A masseuse would make use of the friction technique by rubbing the palms of her hands vigorously on the surface of the client’s skin. She can also do this by rubbing her palms together and then laying them on the skin of the client.

3. Petrissage. Petrissage is the act of kneading and squeezing the muscles of the body. Petrissage does not target or focus on any particular part of the body, but the process of kneading the body’s muscles allows for deeper and more penetrating effects of massage.

4. Tapottement. Tapottement are strokes that aim to energize the area of the body that the masseuse is treating. This is done by chopping the area with the sides of the hands. It can also be done by hitting the area being treated rhythmically with cupped or fisted hands. Tapottement is aimed towards energizing the area being treated, yet at the same time making it loosened and relaxed.

5. Traction. Traction involves pulling at the arms and legs of the client, and sometimes also the head. The act of pulling stretches the muscles of the client. Traction is always done as part of the last portion of the massage routine because pulling needs to have the muscles relaxed; otherwise, it would hurt.

6. Vibration. The vibration technique is used by the masseuse to shake up the area of the client’s body that she is treating. This is done by moving the heel of the hand, or sometimes the side of the hand, or even the fingertips, forward and backward across the skin to loosen the muscles of that particular area.

To make an appointment, or request more information on the benefits of massage, call the True Healthy Products – Wellness Spa toll free: 888-400-2920, and ask for Karen.

Looking for a solution for a fat belly? Carrying around excess fat in the abdominal region isn’t a positive when it comes to overall health. Not only does it increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease, it also has social implications. This is why an entire industry has been built around marketing solutions for a fat belly. Aerobic exercise helps to some degree by reducing overall body fat, but it, by itself, may not be an effective remedy for belly fat. Dietary changes, particularly eating fewer simple carbohydrates, may help because it reduces blood sugar and insulin spikes which increase abdominal fat storage. Could there be another solution? According to a new study, eating blueberries for belly fat may be another strategy for slimming down the waistline.

Eating Blueberries: A Remedy for Belly Fat?

An animal study showed that rats that were given blueberry powder, equivalent to two ounces of blueberries per day for a human, not only lowered their cholesterol and triglycerides but also reduced overall abdominal fat. Even more surprising was the fact that this reduction in abdominal fat occurred while the animals were being fed a high-fat diet. Rats that were given the blueberry powder along with a low-fat diet fared even better with greater reductions in abdominal fat, cholesterol, and triglycerides, as well as a reduction in liver size which can be indication of a fatty liver related to obesity. Both groups of rats given the blueberry powder had improvements in blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity.

How It Might Work

Researchers believe it could be due to the phytonutrients, particularly the anthocyanins found in blueberries. Anthocyanins are the pigments that give blueberries their distinctive purple color. Previous studies have suggested that the anthocyanins found in some plants such as berries can alter fat cell function and reduce fat storage. Another study showed that the anthocyanins in black soybeans had similar belly fat reducing effects in rats. Other foods that are rich in anthocyanins are cranberries, blackberries, acai berries, and red currants. Although eating blueberries may be effective for abdominal obesity, these other anthocyanin rich foods may also prove to be a natural remedy for belly fat.

The Other Benefits of Eating Blueberries

Eating blueberries for a fat belly can also benefit health in other ways. The anthocyanins abundant in blueberries are being studied for their role in preserving brain health and preventing memory related problems due to aging. Anthocyanins are also strong antioxidants and may lower the risk of other chronic diseases as well.

The Bottom Line

Although eating blueberries is unlikely to be a complete solution for a fat belly without an overall healthy diet and a regular exercise plan, it could be another small dietary change that“tips the scales”. So, instead of reaching for that piece of chocolate cake, help yourself to a bowl of blueberries instead.

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(THP) The cacao bean has a much longer history than most people even realize, it can be traced back to ancient texts where it was used in ceremonies, for medicinal uses and in cooking. There have been archaeological digs that have recovered whole cacao beans and vessels, which were believed to be used for drinking cacao and can be dated as far back as Belize between 600- 400 B.C. This was such an important bean to some civilizations that it was used as currency.

This bean is found on trees that can reach between 15 and 26 feet in height, and are botanically a part of the evergreen tree family Sterculiaceae, which are  native to tropical regions. The pod filled beans that grow on these trees are used to make both cocoa and chocolate.

The information that we have today about the cacao bean, which was not known by past civilizations, is the bean was used for medicinal purposes and as an editable – for health benefits. Today it is known that they contain nutrients that are important for good health, like Magnesium, Iron, Antioxidant Flavonoids, Vitamin C, Omega Fatty Acids and others.

One of the health benefits that chocolate lovers do not realize is its ability to act as an anti depressant, reduce heart attacks, and stroke. What the person eating chocolate realizes is the satisfying taste of this mixture that is made from cacao.

Research has proven that this is one of the most nutrient rich foods that is available, and while discussion goes on about other foods, and whether they are healthy or not the vitamin’s, antioxidants and omega fatty acids give chocolate a seal for good health.

Cacao has been linked with helping many different health problems, such as skin problems, weight loss, respiratory problems, and many other health troubles. The health benefits of consuming chocolate help to protect the cells from the damage that can be caused by free radicals. There is also evidence that this is brain food, since it contains properties like Serotonin, Dopamine, Anandamide, Typtophan, PEA and MAO inhibitors. These are properties that help increase mental awareness. It is reasons like these that many researchers believe that it is a super food, because the antioxidants found in these beans are approximately 500 times higher than those found in blueberries. There are also other chemical compounds, including Sulfur that is a mineral used by the body to promote healthy nails, and hair, but another use by the body is to detoxify the liver.

Chocolate lovers know that eating it makes them feel better, what is not evident is why, and that is because of nutrients like Magnesium, Anandamide and Phenylthlamine that are all found in the cacao bean and that help to balance the human brain. These chemicals also are known for promoting happy feelings in the brain, which makes sense to consume products made from the cacao bean when feeling down, although most people do not realize this, they like the taste.

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