Catechins and epicatechins are found in a variety of plant sources. The largest source of catechins in the human diet are found in chocolates, wine, teas and vegetables.
Catechins also demonstrate antioxidant activities. Remember antioxidants are needed to remove the toxins from our bodies, but our bodies don't make these so we must find products that are high in antioxidant levels to keep our bodies healthy.
Studies have shown that catechins can reduce atherosclerotic plaques, therefore are beneficial to us for cardiovascular purposes. Epicatechins can reduce the risk of 4 major health problems: stroke, heart failure, cancer and diabetes. A professor named Norman Hollenburg who teaches at Harvard Medical School, did a study of people in Panama who drank 40 cups of cocoa a week and found that the prevalence of the major 4 health problems was less than 10%. He believes that epicatechins should be considered essential to the diet and should be classed as a vitamin.
We can obtain the power of epicatechins and catechins by adding products made from unprocessed cacao to our daily diets. It is true that catechins and epicatechins can also be found in fruits and vegetables, but the body needs to capture as many different types of catechins as possible such as those found in tea and chocolate. Dark chocolate has higher concentrations of catechins due to the higher levels of cocoa.
Be sure to add unprocessed cacao to your daily diets to get the highest levels of catechins and epicatechins in your system needed to prevent the 'Big Four': stroke, heart failure, cancer and diabetes.
Until next time,
Dr. Daisy
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Did you eat your veggies today??
Remember growing up and having your mommy ask those famous words, 'Did you eat all your veggies?' I certainly do, but did she really know why veggies were so important?
We have been taught to have a variety of servings of fruits and vegetables daily, but why??
Well, did you know that fruits and vegetables are very high in antioxidants?? Yes, that word again... antioxidants!
Antioxidants are not produced by our bodies but are necessary to remove toxins. Our bodies are attacked by toxins on a daily basis. From the moment we wake up we are bombarded with toxins; from the air that we breathe to the foods that we eat. These toxins age us continuously and we must ingest antioxidants to slow down this process.
Antioxidants fight the free radical produced by the toxins and keep us healthy. Antioxidants have been known to help with the aging process, and various other health concerns such as joint pain, cardiovascular disease, gum disease, skin irritations and so much more.
These wonderful little 'soldiers' better known as antioxidants are found in fruits and vegetables and for those who do not consume enough of these wonderful foods, there are also many other products on the market today....
So, have you eaten your veggies or fruits today to help attack those terrible toxins??? If not, what are you waiting for??
Until next time,
~Dr. Daisy
We have been taught to have a variety of servings of fruits and vegetables daily, but why??
Well, did you know that fruits and vegetables are very high in antioxidants?? Yes, that word again... antioxidants!
Antioxidants are not produced by our bodies but are necessary to remove toxins. Our bodies are attacked by toxins on a daily basis. From the moment we wake up we are bombarded with toxins; from the air that we breathe to the foods that we eat. These toxins age us continuously and we must ingest antioxidants to slow down this process.
Antioxidants fight the free radical produced by the toxins and keep us healthy. Antioxidants have been known to help with the aging process, and various other health concerns such as joint pain, cardiovascular disease, gum disease, skin irritations and so much more.
These wonderful little 'soldiers' better known as antioxidants are found in fruits and vegetables and for those who do not consume enough of these wonderful foods, there are also many other products on the market today....
So, have you eaten your veggies or fruits today to help attack those terrible toxins??? If not, what are you waiting for??
Until next time,
~Dr. Daisy
Can we control the cravings?
I am always asked how do you control the cravings...the answer is not a simple one.
There are times that we crave certain food items and those are signs that our bodies are giving us....for example, you may crave peanuts... your body is probably needing more protein..
Being a vegetarian, it is difficult to get all the daily requirements so when my body is craving a certain food product I try to listen... now I won't go to the extreme and eat a chocolate bar with peanuts or chocolate peanut butter icecream as tempting as that may be at the time. A slice of wheat bread with peanut butter and honey is quite delicious and will satisfy the craving and won't make me feel guilty afterwards..
If you crave lots of sweets, you may be lacking carbohydrates in your diet. Carbohydrates turn into glucose (sugar) in our system, so eating pasta or baked potatoes may satisfy your cravings and not harm your waistline as much..
It is very improtant to drink lots of fluids as well, and soft drinks don't count:)
Our body is 98% water so in order to keep it working properly we must replace all the water that we eliminate on a daily basis. Water is the best to drink, but you can also replace that with many other popular drinks on the market such as green tea, to replenish our bodies.
Remember, the more we drink the more we will eliminate so it is a cycle that must continue. Our bodies are like 'big sponges' that need water to function. We eliminate toxins from our bodies and the liquid will keep our bodies cleansed and our skin looking younger.
So, cravings are not bad unless you give into the temptations of 'bad' food choices. If you eat the appropriate foods you will likely not have as many cravings; but if you do have them, make wise decisions and ones that you will not regret in the morning.
We must take care of our bodies, they are the only ones we have. Unfortunately we can not trade them in as we can with our automobiles, so love your bodies. Exercise, drink lots of fluids and eat appropriately and your body will love you for it:)
Until next time....
~Dr. Daisy
There are times that we crave certain food items and those are signs that our bodies are giving us....for example, you may crave peanuts... your body is probably needing more protein..
Being a vegetarian, it is difficult to get all the daily requirements so when my body is craving a certain food product I try to listen... now I won't go to the extreme and eat a chocolate bar with peanuts or chocolate peanut butter icecream as tempting as that may be at the time. A slice of wheat bread with peanut butter and honey is quite delicious and will satisfy the craving and won't make me feel guilty afterwards..
If you crave lots of sweets, you may be lacking carbohydrates in your diet. Carbohydrates turn into glucose (sugar) in our system, so eating pasta or baked potatoes may satisfy your cravings and not harm your waistline as much..
It is very improtant to drink lots of fluids as well, and soft drinks don't count:)
Our body is 98% water so in order to keep it working properly we must replace all the water that we eliminate on a daily basis. Water is the best to drink, but you can also replace that with many other popular drinks on the market such as green tea, to replenish our bodies.
Remember, the more we drink the more we will eliminate so it is a cycle that must continue. Our bodies are like 'big sponges' that need water to function. We eliminate toxins from our bodies and the liquid will keep our bodies cleansed and our skin looking younger.
So, cravings are not bad unless you give into the temptations of 'bad' food choices. If you eat the appropriate foods you will likely not have as many cravings; but if you do have them, make wise decisions and ones that you will not regret in the morning.
We must take care of our bodies, they are the only ones we have. Unfortunately we can not trade them in as we can with our automobiles, so love your bodies. Exercise, drink lots of fluids and eat appropriately and your body will love you for it:)
Until next time....
~Dr. Daisy
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Why would you want to live longer?
Why does it seem that we are obsessed with living longer??
Have you ever watched the infomercials out?? They seem to all be targeted to losing weight, and looking younger!!!
Do we really need the quick fix?? Unfortunately it seems like we do...or one would think so because of all the commercials, informercials and ads out on the market...
What we should be concerned with is our health, not what we look like on the outside but what we are like on the inside...
It may be wonderful to look thin and slim and wrinkle-free but truly how healthy are we??
We need to worry about the food we eat and the amount...the types of food and the amount of exercise...
That is truly the only way to stay healthy!! Sure, we want the quick fix, but honestly how long did it take for us to get to the weight that we are?? How can we possibly lose it over night?? It is actually impossible!!!
The time is now to re-evaluate our lives and if we truly want to live longer and healthier, look at how we live...
It is impossible to live longer and healthier if we:
1. eat fast foods
2. smoke
3. drink alcohol
4. don't exercise
5. don't sleep enough hours (at least 7-8 hours per night)
6. don't reduce stress in our lives
7. don't take action today!!!
It isn't as hard as you may think!! Make the right choices, choose fruit instead of candy, or veggies instead of potato chips...
Make the effort to plan your meals ahead of time and shop accordingly...
It's amazing how this works and it will also save you money:)
The time is now to make the change in your life!! No one else will do it, but you!!!
I have all the confidence in the world that if you truly want to live your life healthy you can do it!!!
Until next time,
~Dr. Daisy
Have you ever watched the infomercials out?? They seem to all be targeted to losing weight, and looking younger!!!
Do we really need the quick fix?? Unfortunately it seems like we do...or one would think so because of all the commercials, informercials and ads out on the market...
What we should be concerned with is our health, not what we look like on the outside but what we are like on the inside...
It may be wonderful to look thin and slim and wrinkle-free but truly how healthy are we??
We need to worry about the food we eat and the amount...the types of food and the amount of exercise...
That is truly the only way to stay healthy!! Sure, we want the quick fix, but honestly how long did it take for us to get to the weight that we are?? How can we possibly lose it over night?? It is actually impossible!!!
The time is now to re-evaluate our lives and if we truly want to live longer and healthier, look at how we live...
It is impossible to live longer and healthier if we:
1. eat fast foods
2. smoke
3. drink alcohol
4. don't exercise
5. don't sleep enough hours (at least 7-8 hours per night)
6. don't reduce stress in our lives
7. don't take action today!!!
It isn't as hard as you may think!! Make the right choices, choose fruit instead of candy, or veggies instead of potato chips...
Make the effort to plan your meals ahead of time and shop accordingly...
It's amazing how this works and it will also save you money:)
The time is now to make the change in your life!! No one else will do it, but you!!!
I have all the confidence in the world that if you truly want to live your life healthy you can do it!!!
Until next time,
~Dr. Daisy
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Don't be fooled....
Don't be fooled by the other products on the market claiming to be healthy chocolate!!
There are no others like Xocai... for instance,
Xocai contains unprocessed cacao
Xocai combines the power of unprocessed cacao with the acai berry
Xocai also adds other fruits high in antioxidants such as blueberries and concord grapes
Xocai contains - all natural ingredients, no caeffine and no refined sugars
Xocai is diabetic friendly
Xocai is great for all ages from infants to adults
Best yet, Xocai is made with a cold process and we have the world-wide exclusive patent on this process....
Even better, it is rich, dark belgian chocolate and it's good for you!!!
Mmmmm, Healthy Chocolate!!! You can now have the decadence without the guilt!!!
Until next time,
~Dr. Daisy
There are no others like Xocai... for instance,
Xocai contains unprocessed cacao
Xocai combines the power of unprocessed cacao with the acai berry
Xocai also adds other fruits high in antioxidants such as blueberries and concord grapes
Xocai contains - all natural ingredients, no caeffine and no refined sugars
Xocai is diabetic friendly
Xocai is great for all ages from infants to adults
Best yet, Xocai is made with a cold process and we have the world-wide exclusive patent on this process....
Even better, it is rich, dark belgian chocolate and it's good for you!!!
Mmmmm, Healthy Chocolate!!! You can now have the decadence without the guilt!!!
Until next time,
~Dr. Daisy
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Lose weight with chocolate???
Did you know that you could actually lose weight with chocolate??
It's true!! Dark chocolate is known to be a natural appetite suppressant. Unfortunately, the dark chocolate on the market is either too bitter or loaded with fats, sugars and fillers.
Xocai - Healthy Chocolate does not contain sugars, waxes or fillers. It is made with a cold process that retains the natural nutrients of the cacao bean. Because we use the bean and not the shell, this chocolate does not contain caeffine, either!!!
The best part is that you can lose weight!! The Power House Cookie contains 7 grams of fiber!!
If you eat 2 cookies a day and consume at least 16 ounces of water with them, you will definitely lose weight!! There were studies done with 3 different groups of women who were asked to sample the cookies and were told to consume 2 cookies a day along with 16 oz of water. Nothing else was told to them. Not to change their diet or increase their exercise, just eat these wonderful cookies!!
After 1 month, all 3 groups reported weight loss. They all loved the cookies and claimed that, they were not tempted to eat other junk food, because the cookies were very filling!!! Amazing!!!
My personal testimony is also one of weight loss!! I lost 20 lbs in 2 months and have kept it off. I enjoy all the Xocai Healthy Chocolate products and have also found myself not consuming the regular junk food I once craved, such as chips and brownies!!
So, now you can actually lose weight and still enjoy the delicious, richness of Belgian Chocolate without the guilt!!!
For more info visit: http://www.dchealthychocolate.com
Until next time,
Dr. Daisy
It's true!! Dark chocolate is known to be a natural appetite suppressant. Unfortunately, the dark chocolate on the market is either too bitter or loaded with fats, sugars and fillers.
Xocai - Healthy Chocolate does not contain sugars, waxes or fillers. It is made with a cold process that retains the natural nutrients of the cacao bean. Because we use the bean and not the shell, this chocolate does not contain caeffine, either!!!
The best part is that you can lose weight!! The Power House Cookie contains 7 grams of fiber!!
If you eat 2 cookies a day and consume at least 16 ounces of water with them, you will definitely lose weight!! There were studies done with 3 different groups of women who were asked to sample the cookies and were told to consume 2 cookies a day along with 16 oz of water. Nothing else was told to them. Not to change their diet or increase their exercise, just eat these wonderful cookies!!
After 1 month, all 3 groups reported weight loss. They all loved the cookies and claimed that, they were not tempted to eat other junk food, because the cookies were very filling!!! Amazing!!!
My personal testimony is also one of weight loss!! I lost 20 lbs in 2 months and have kept it off. I enjoy all the Xocai Healthy Chocolate products and have also found myself not consuming the regular junk food I once craved, such as chips and brownies!!
So, now you can actually lose weight and still enjoy the delicious, richness of Belgian Chocolate without the guilt!!!
For more info visit: http://www.dchealthychocolate.com
Until next time,
Dr. Daisy
Thursday, March 6, 2008
The First Antioxidant Cookie
The First Antioxidant Cookie is now available!!!
It is absolutely delicious and good for you too!! Who knew that chocolate could be good for you. We have been endocrinated to believe and think that chocolate is bad for you, but research now shows that it indeed has health benefits!
Americans tend to snack more than they should and in fact, Americans eat about 50lbs of unhealthy cookies and 12lbs of unhealthy chocolate every year. The average American eats about 100 pounds of sugar yearly, and much of that consists of snacks!!
Now is the time to take hold of your health....replace the bad with the good!!!
This wonderful Powerhouse Cookie provides you with a healthy alternative to the traditional unhealthy snacks. Not only is this cookie tasty, but it is rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and fiber!
It combines the nutrients of cacao and the acai berry to satisfy your sweet tooth and provide your body with nutrients.
The Powerhouse Cookie is equal to:
It is absolutely delicious and good for you too!! Who knew that chocolate could be good for you. We have been endocrinated to believe and think that chocolate is bad for you, but research now shows that it indeed has health benefits!
Americans tend to snack more than they should and in fact, Americans eat about 50lbs of unhealthy cookies and 12lbs of unhealthy chocolate every year. The average American eats about 100 pounds of sugar yearly, and much of that consists of snacks!!
Now is the time to take hold of your health....replace the bad with the good!!!
This wonderful Powerhouse Cookie provides you with a healthy alternative to the traditional unhealthy snacks. Not only is this cookie tasty, but it is rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and fiber!
It combines the nutrients of cacao and the acai berry to satisfy your sweet tooth and provide your body with nutrients.
The Powerhouse Cookie is equal to:
- 12.8 lbs of tomatoes
- 1.9 lbs spinach
- 2 lbs of raspberries
The ORAC value (how antioxidants are measured) is an astounding 11,115 and is certified by Brunswick Labs, an independent, third party lab that provides analytical services for some of the world's finest institutions, corporations and public organizations.
Ingredients:
- whole wheat flour
- no shortening or butter
- sweetened with brown rice syrup, raw can juice and fructose
- healthy sunflower oil
- no artificial flavors or ingredients
- cinnamon and nutmeg
- chocolate - cold processed, non-alkalized, whole cacao bean, natural cocoa butter, no milk fats or waxes
- no trans-fatty acids
- high source of dietary fiber (7 grams)
- high source of antioxidants and flavonoids
Interested in trying these delicious cookies??? Contact me at dcchocolatelovers@verizon.net
**Testimonial: My little boy (4 yo) has always had difficulty with bowel movements. There were times that he would not go for 3 days or more. I began giving him 1/4 of this wonderful cookie daily with 8oz of water each time and he no longer has problems. The natural alternative of this great product is a life saver!! I tried raisins, apples, and any other alternative available, but nothing ever worked until he started eating the Powerhouse Cookie!!!!**
Thursday, January 24, 2008
The Cookie is Coming!!!
The latest news in our wonderful company MXI is the launching of the New Antioxidant Cookie!!!
This isn't any ordinary cookie! This is a soft baked, chocolate chocolate chip cookie loaded with antioxidants....how many??? The total amount of antioxidants in the cookie is 11,115 ORAC.
Here is more information:
This isn't any ordinary cookie! This is a soft baked, chocolate chocolate chip cookie loaded with antioxidants....how many??? The total amount of antioxidants in the cookie is 11,115 ORAC.
Here is more information:
- High Fiber - 7 grams per cookie
- Bioavailable Protein (easily digestable)
- Registered Vegan and Vegetarian
- Zero Cholesterol
- Healthy Dark Chocolate - 1036mg flavonoids per serving (600-900mg recommended daily)
- No refined sugars
- PATENTED Low Heat, Slow Bake Process - remain the natural nutrients, proteins and antioxidants
This Cookie Promotes:
- Weight Loss
- Energy
- Heart Health
- Mood Enhancement
This is one of the latest additions to the many other wonderful antioxidant products MXI produces. Some other products that we carry are:
- Xocai X-power squares (3,582 ORAC)
- Xocai Nuggets (3,120 ORAC)
- Xocai Omega bars (8,840 ORAC)
- Xocai Active beverage (4,275 ORAC per ounce)
- Xocai Protein bar (4,066 ORAC)
For more information visit my site at: http://www.dchealthychocolate.com/
Until Next Time....
Dr. Daisy
For great information visit:
Friday, December 28, 2007
The New Year is almost here!!
Wow, I'm sorry I haven't updated my blog recently...it's been a little crazy!!
Can you believe a New Year is right around the corner?? Have you made your resolutions yet?? How will you keep them this year??
My resolutions are ones that I make realistic so they are easy to maintain on a daily basis... for instance I have resorted to eating healthy chocolate!!
I know, you may think that you are too, but not really...you see, the chocolate that is sold on the market today and any other day is heat processed. The most famous cholocatiers use a heat process to make their delicious chocolates...The cocoa bean is extremely bitter, so a heat process is used to burn off the bitterness and sugars, waxes and fillers are then added to make the chocolate edible and sweet.
Xocai's Healthy Chocolate is made totally different!!! Yes, it is made with rich, dark belgium chocolate but not heat processed!! Xocai uses a cold process that is exclusive to this company alone!!!
Because of this cold process the cocoa is unprocessed keeping all the nutrients within it and therefore having the highest antioxidants... this cocoa is then combined with the acai berry and blue berries to make it the Ultimate Antioxidant Product on the market today!!!!
This is a first to market product, meaning no one else has it!!! MXI is only 2 years old and will grow very rapidly!!! Can you imagine the simplicity of sharing this delicious chocolate??
You don't have to train someone to enjoy chocolate, you basically now have to retrain them into accepting the fact that this chocolate is HEALTHY!!! It is just as delicious as any chocolate on the market but better!!!
Why not add Healthy Chocolate to your New Year's Resolutions this year?? You won't be disappointed and you will lose weight, reduce your blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels and not have to worry about sugars, because this is Diabetic Friendly as well.
Give the gift of health this year - Xocai Healthy Chocolate!!!
For more info visit my sites:
http://www.dchealthychocolate.com
http://www.dcchocolatelovers.com
Happy New Year!!!!
Blessings,
Dr. Daisy
Can you believe a New Year is right around the corner?? Have you made your resolutions yet?? How will you keep them this year??
My resolutions are ones that I make realistic so they are easy to maintain on a daily basis... for instance I have resorted to eating healthy chocolate!!
I know, you may think that you are too, but not really...you see, the chocolate that is sold on the market today and any other day is heat processed. The most famous cholocatiers use a heat process to make their delicious chocolates...The cocoa bean is extremely bitter, so a heat process is used to burn off the bitterness and sugars, waxes and fillers are then added to make the chocolate edible and sweet.
Xocai's Healthy Chocolate is made totally different!!! Yes, it is made with rich, dark belgium chocolate but not heat processed!! Xocai uses a cold process that is exclusive to this company alone!!!
Because of this cold process the cocoa is unprocessed keeping all the nutrients within it and therefore having the highest antioxidants... this cocoa is then combined with the acai berry and blue berries to make it the Ultimate Antioxidant Product on the market today!!!!
This is a first to market product, meaning no one else has it!!! MXI is only 2 years old and will grow very rapidly!!! Can you imagine the simplicity of sharing this delicious chocolate??
You don't have to train someone to enjoy chocolate, you basically now have to retrain them into accepting the fact that this chocolate is HEALTHY!!! It is just as delicious as any chocolate on the market but better!!!
Why not add Healthy Chocolate to your New Year's Resolutions this year?? You won't be disappointed and you will lose weight, reduce your blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels and not have to worry about sugars, because this is Diabetic Friendly as well.
Give the gift of health this year - Xocai Healthy Chocolate!!!
For more info visit my sites:
http://www.dchealthychocolate.com
http://www.dcchocolatelovers.com
Happy New Year!!!!
Blessings,
Dr. Daisy
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Have you joined yet??
Sooo, with all the news that is being generated about dark chocolate and its benefits have you joined yet???
Yes, joined the many people that are reaping the benefits of dark chocolate.
Research has shown that dark chocolate is a natural appetite suppressant. And I am a wonderful example of this known fact. In just one month, I have lost 18lbs!!! Yes, 18lbs and just by eating chocolate. Not just any type of chocolate... The chocolate I have been consuming is called Healthy Chocolate!!!
This chocolate is not made the traditional way. The traditional method of making chocolate uses a heat process. Xocai's Healthy Chocolate is made with a cold press process....this process is exclusive to MXI and it has the world wide exclusive patent on this process!!!
By using a cold press process the nutrients are contained within the chocolate. The antioxidant levels of unprocessed cacao are the highest of any other product on the planet!!!
This unprocessed cacao is then combined with the acai berry and blueberries to give the ultimate antioxidant values!!
I have not only lost weight...some other wonderful effects that I have noticed are the disappearance of joint pain and the ability to have restless sleep... Yes, I can now sit indian style without any pain, where in the past, I could barely bend down. I am able to sleep more soundly and all because of the consumption of this wonderful Healthy Chocolate!!!
Sooooo, what are you waiting for??? Have you joined the many that are now enjoying HEALTHY CHOCOLATE???
Have questions??? You can email me at DCChocolateLovers@verizon.net or call me direct at (888) 559-6224
What are you waiting for???
Yes, joined the many people that are reaping the benefits of dark chocolate.
Research has shown that dark chocolate is a natural appetite suppressant. And I am a wonderful example of this known fact. In just one month, I have lost 18lbs!!! Yes, 18lbs and just by eating chocolate. Not just any type of chocolate... The chocolate I have been consuming is called Healthy Chocolate!!!
This chocolate is not made the traditional way. The traditional method of making chocolate uses a heat process. Xocai's Healthy Chocolate is made with a cold press process....this process is exclusive to MXI and it has the world wide exclusive patent on this process!!!
By using a cold press process the nutrients are contained within the chocolate. The antioxidant levels of unprocessed cacao are the highest of any other product on the planet!!!
This unprocessed cacao is then combined with the acai berry and blueberries to give the ultimate antioxidant values!!
I have not only lost weight...some other wonderful effects that I have noticed are the disappearance of joint pain and the ability to have restless sleep... Yes, I can now sit indian style without any pain, where in the past, I could barely bend down. I am able to sleep more soundly and all because of the consumption of this wonderful Healthy Chocolate!!!
Sooooo, what are you waiting for??? Have you joined the many that are now enjoying HEALTHY CHOCOLATE???
Have questions??? You can email me at DCChocolateLovers@verizon.net or call me direct at (888) 559-6224
What are you waiting for???
Monday, November 12, 2007
Reasons to add Dk Chocolate and Acai to your lives
It's all over the news.... the benefits of dark chocolate and the acai berry....but does everyone really know why those two main products are soooo good for us????
Well, I will list just a few reasons that they are very important to add to our health regimen---
1. Both the acai berry and dark chocolate contain FIBER.. The fiber will help the digestive system, eliminating wastes...And healthy chocolate does not have any transfatty acids...
2. Studies have shown that the consumption of dark chocolate may PREVENT WEIGHT GAIN..Cocoa contains mood-elevating chemicals that help people feel more energy and want to exercise more, which will also contribute to weight loss.
3. If you have high blood pressure, daily bar-sized servings of flavonol-rich dark chocolate may LOWER your BLOOD PRESSURE and improve insulin resistance.
4. Research studies have shown, dark healthy chocolate LOWERS BAD CHOLESTEROL...
5. Research studies have shown the nutrients in cocoa and acai are able to INHIBIT different INFLAMMATORY MECHANISMS. This is important because chronic inflammation has been linked to cancer and cardiovascular disease.
6. Both cocoa and the acai berry has been used for centuries as a food staple and to cleanse and DETOXIFY the body.
7. MORE NUTRITIOUS --- unprocessed dark chocolate is an excellent replacement for other candies, including white and milk chocolate...
8. DESTROY FREE RADICALS----our bodies are bombarded with free radicals on a daily basis, which causes aging, wrinkles, illnesses, fibromyalgia, to just name a few. Cocoa and acai berries provide antioxidant support to destroy the free radicals that are invading our bodies.
9. SUPPLIES THE BODY WITH CRUCIAL MINERALS---- Magnesium is essential in over 300 biological reactions in the body and is very important for energy production. Nerves, heart, muscle functions, bone health and blood clotting are dependent upon adequate magnesium....high magnesium intake has shown to lower blood pressure, reduce risks of heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and osteoporosis.....
These are just a few reasons to add unprocessed cocoa and acai to your daily lifestyles.... Our healthy chocolate is made with unprocessed cocoa and also contains the acai berry. Our chocolates are made with a cold process which keeps all the phytonutrients necessary for our bodies to function at their maximum. This world wide, exclusive, patented cold process is used to make the Xocai chocolates and products.
To learn more about our products visit----http://dchealthychocolate.com
Until next time,
Dr. Daisy
Well, I will list just a few reasons that they are very important to add to our health regimen---
1. Both the acai berry and dark chocolate contain FIBER.. The fiber will help the digestive system, eliminating wastes...And healthy chocolate does not have any transfatty acids...
2. Studies have shown that the consumption of dark chocolate may PREVENT WEIGHT GAIN..Cocoa contains mood-elevating chemicals that help people feel more energy and want to exercise more, which will also contribute to weight loss.
3. If you have high blood pressure, daily bar-sized servings of flavonol-rich dark chocolate may LOWER your BLOOD PRESSURE and improve insulin resistance.
4. Research studies have shown, dark healthy chocolate LOWERS BAD CHOLESTEROL...
5. Research studies have shown the nutrients in cocoa and acai are able to INHIBIT different INFLAMMATORY MECHANISMS. This is important because chronic inflammation has been linked to cancer and cardiovascular disease.
6. Both cocoa and the acai berry has been used for centuries as a food staple and to cleanse and DETOXIFY the body.
7. MORE NUTRITIOUS --- unprocessed dark chocolate is an excellent replacement for other candies, including white and milk chocolate...
8. DESTROY FREE RADICALS----our bodies are bombarded with free radicals on a daily basis, which causes aging, wrinkles, illnesses, fibromyalgia, to just name a few. Cocoa and acai berries provide antioxidant support to destroy the free radicals that are invading our bodies.
9. SUPPLIES THE BODY WITH CRUCIAL MINERALS---- Magnesium is essential in over 300 biological reactions in the body and is very important for energy production. Nerves, heart, muscle functions, bone health and blood clotting are dependent upon adequate magnesium....high magnesium intake has shown to lower blood pressure, reduce risks of heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and osteoporosis.....
These are just a few reasons to add unprocessed cocoa and acai to your daily lifestyles.... Our healthy chocolate is made with unprocessed cocoa and also contains the acai berry. Our chocolates are made with a cold process which keeps all the phytonutrients necessary for our bodies to function at their maximum. This world wide, exclusive, patented cold process is used to make the Xocai chocolates and products.
To learn more about our products visit----http://dchealthychocolate.com
Until next time,
Dr. Daisy
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Eat Your Vegetables or Eat Chocolate??
Hmmmmm, you must be wondering why I mentioned vegetables and chocolate in my title...well, I will tell you...
As a mom to 5 children, it isn't always easy to get everyone to eat their vegetables or eat healthy snacks. Actually it is quite difficult. I have found that unless you drown the spinach in cheese or broccoli in butter, the kids won't touch it!!!
Well, what if I told you that you could give them a chocolate nugget that was equivalent to 1 pound of broccoli or 1/2 pound of spinach???? I know it sounds crazy but it's true...
The antioxidants contained in both spinach and broccoli are equivalent to one nugget or one ounce of the Healthy Chocolate Drink - Activ....
This was a major revelation in our household, because as I mentioned, my kids won't eat spinach and there are at least 2 that don't care for broccoli.... now I can give them a Xocai nugget without worrying....
Yes, the nugget is healthy!!!! I know it is hard to believe, but it is not a candy but a food. Aside from the delicious taste and the look and smell of rich dark belgian chocolate, it truly is not a candy!!! The ORAC value contained in each 12 gram nugget is 3,120. Broccoli florets contain an ORAC value of 890 for 3.5 ounces!!!
So, yes it is a food.....it will be some time when we can actually believe that this particular chocolate can be healthy, but why wait!!!
Research has shown that unprocessed cocoa powder contains an ORAC value of 26,000, along with the wonderful acai berry which as an ORAC value of 18,500 and blueberries with an ORAC value of 2,400 all which are found in this great little nugget....
As a mom to 5 children, it isn't always easy to get everyone to eat their vegetables or eat healthy snacks. Actually it is quite difficult. I have found that unless you drown the spinach in cheese or broccoli in butter, the kids won't touch it!!!
Well, what if I told you that you could give them a chocolate nugget that was equivalent to 1 pound of broccoli or 1/2 pound of spinach???? I know it sounds crazy but it's true...
The antioxidants contained in both spinach and broccoli are equivalent to one nugget or one ounce of the Healthy Chocolate Drink - Activ....
This was a major revelation in our household, because as I mentioned, my kids won't eat spinach and there are at least 2 that don't care for broccoli.... now I can give them a Xocai nugget without worrying....
Yes, the nugget is healthy!!!! I know it is hard to believe, but it is not a candy but a food. Aside from the delicious taste and the look and smell of rich dark belgian chocolate, it truly is not a candy!!! The ORAC value contained in each 12 gram nugget is 3,120. Broccoli florets contain an ORAC value of 890 for 3.5 ounces!!!
So, yes it is a food.....it will be some time when we can actually believe that this particular chocolate can be healthy, but why wait!!!
Research has shown that unprocessed cocoa powder contains an ORAC value of 26,000, along with the wonderful acai berry which as an ORAC value of 18,500 and blueberries with an ORAC value of 2,400 all which are found in this great little nugget....
I will share more important antioxidant facts in my next post. Thanks for visiting....
Dr. Daisy
MXI - Marketing Xocolate Internationally
So, who and what is MXI??? Here I will give you some insight about this wonderful company:
MXI Corp was established by the Founders of Pure De-lite Products, Inc. Pure De-lite was recognized as one of the leading distributors of low-carb, sugar-free chocolate in the United States, achieving over $3,000,000,000 in retail sales and partnering with some of the largest retail companies in the world. Some of those companies included, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, GNC, Albertsons, Eckerds, and CVS. For six consecutive years the best selling Pure De-lite product was the Pure De-lite dark chocolate bar.
It was during this time that the Founders began their journey to better understand the power of antioxidant-rich, healthy chocolate.
MXI Corp has combined the world's greatest super foods, raw cacao and acai, to develop the ultimate antioxidant products. In fact, MXI Corp with the development of its Xocai products, is now considered the category creator of high-antioxidant, healthy chocolate.
In my next post I will explain how the name Xocai came about and what it is composed of as well as some of the wonderful products made by this company.
MXI Corp was established by the Founders of Pure De-lite Products, Inc. Pure De-lite was recognized as one of the leading distributors of low-carb, sugar-free chocolate in the United States, achieving over $3,000,000,000 in retail sales and partnering with some of the largest retail companies in the world. Some of those companies included, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, GNC, Albertsons, Eckerds, and CVS. For six consecutive years the best selling Pure De-lite product was the Pure De-lite dark chocolate bar.
It was during this time that the Founders began their journey to better understand the power of antioxidant-rich, healthy chocolate.
MXI Corp has combined the world's greatest super foods, raw cacao and acai, to develop the ultimate antioxidant products. In fact, MXI Corp with the development of its Xocai products, is now considered the category creator of high-antioxidant, healthy chocolate.
In my next post I will explain how the name Xocai came about and what it is composed of as well as some of the wonderful products made by this company.
Friday, November 2, 2007
A Little About Me...
I just wanted to share a little about me and my testimonial regarding the Healthy Chocolate - Xocai....
I, along with many was extremely skeptical about chocolate being healthy....Sure I knew that dark chocolate was more or less better for you, but I personally did not care for dark chocolate.
Like many, I enjoyed milk chocolate. Well, did you know that the reason milk chocolate tastes so good is because of the added sugars, waxes and other additives to make it enticing. I, for one, never thought that I would enjoy the Xocai healthy chocolate, but since I love chocolate, I decided to taste it....
But, let me tell you, although I enjoyed the taste....and that is amazing because like I said, I didn't like dark chocolate or so I thought. Never did I realize that Dark Belgian Chocolate was soo delicious. I still had reservations and wasn't quite convinced until I researched it further..
Some of the research I did will be included in my blog posts, so you won't have to use up your precious time. Being a doctor, I had to know the benefits and truly understand before I could wholeheartedly endorse this delicious product...
Well, after the research and of course consuming it for over 2 months, I was completely amazed!!! Not only did I enjoy the consumption of this healthy chocolate 3 times a day, I actually felt more energized. Not the energy that lasts only moments but one that lasted throughout the day....it was a euphoric energy. I slept better at night and did not toss and turn like in the past... I actually lost over 10lbs while consuming chocolate!! Now, where have you ever heard that claim??? Dark unprocessed cacao is a natural appetite suppressant and while consuming this decant food; I no longer craved the bad chocolate!!
I still maintain a healthy diet and consume this wonderful chocolate on a daily basis. I have a wonderful sense of serenity and can be assured that my body is not breaking down as it was before. With the loaded antioxidants contained in these wonderful products, I can enjoy chocolate without the guilt.
Now, my children consume this wonderful chocolate and they don't feel the need to eat the junk food they once consumed. The Healthy Chocolate actually satisfies their cravings and that makes my husband and I very, very happy.
In my next post, I will share more about the research and the products that Xocai offers.....
Until then,
Dr. Daisy
I, along with many was extremely skeptical about chocolate being healthy....Sure I knew that dark chocolate was more or less better for you, but I personally did not care for dark chocolate.
Like many, I enjoyed milk chocolate. Well, did you know that the reason milk chocolate tastes so good is because of the added sugars, waxes and other additives to make it enticing. I, for one, never thought that I would enjoy the Xocai healthy chocolate, but since I love chocolate, I decided to taste it....
But, let me tell you, although I enjoyed the taste....and that is amazing because like I said, I didn't like dark chocolate or so I thought. Never did I realize that Dark Belgian Chocolate was soo delicious. I still had reservations and wasn't quite convinced until I researched it further..
Some of the research I did will be included in my blog posts, so you won't have to use up your precious time. Being a doctor, I had to know the benefits and truly understand before I could wholeheartedly endorse this delicious product...
Well, after the research and of course consuming it for over 2 months, I was completely amazed!!! Not only did I enjoy the consumption of this healthy chocolate 3 times a day, I actually felt more energized. Not the energy that lasts only moments but one that lasted throughout the day....it was a euphoric energy. I slept better at night and did not toss and turn like in the past... I actually lost over 10lbs while consuming chocolate!! Now, where have you ever heard that claim??? Dark unprocessed cacao is a natural appetite suppressant and while consuming this decant food; I no longer craved the bad chocolate!!
I still maintain a healthy diet and consume this wonderful chocolate on a daily basis. I have a wonderful sense of serenity and can be assured that my body is not breaking down as it was before. With the loaded antioxidants contained in these wonderful products, I can enjoy chocolate without the guilt.
Now, my children consume this wonderful chocolate and they don't feel the need to eat the junk food they once consumed. The Healthy Chocolate actually satisfies their cravings and that makes my husband and I very, very happy.
In my next post, I will share more about the research and the products that Xocai offers.....
Until then,
Dr. Daisy
The Antioxidant Craze
We've all heard it...antioxidants..... It is the buzz word of the ages....
But exactly what does it mean?? And how does it help our bodies??
No matter how healthy we are or what kind of environment we live in, our body is exposed daily to a cellular process called oxidation. In the human body, oxidation causes the damage of healthy human tissues on a cellular level. But, worse yet is that today our bodies are exposed to above average levels of free radicals due to environmental toxins.
Sources of free radicals include cigarettes, alcohol, pesticides, environmental chemicals, contaminants in the air and water, antibiotics in dietary meat and dairy products, radiation, high-fat diets, sunlight exposure and even exercise.
With time, this damage results in what is called aging and can put our health at risk.
When we refer to oxidation damage, we are typically referring to something called 'free radicals'. Free radicals, are unstable and highly reactive in the body. Experts estimate that every cell experiences ten thousand free radical attacks each hour of every day. If that sounds serious, it is!! The results are horrifying: DNA damaged by free radicals can cause cells to replicate incorrectly, therefore interfering with the proper cell function and often resulting in cell death. Over time, these mutations cause aging and may lead to cancer or other chronic diseases.
Some of the following have been directly linked to free radical damage:
But exactly what does it mean?? And how does it help our bodies??
No matter how healthy we are or what kind of environment we live in, our body is exposed daily to a cellular process called oxidation. In the human body, oxidation causes the damage of healthy human tissues on a cellular level. But, worse yet is that today our bodies are exposed to above average levels of free radicals due to environmental toxins.
Sources of free radicals include cigarettes, alcohol, pesticides, environmental chemicals, contaminants in the air and water, antibiotics in dietary meat and dairy products, radiation, high-fat diets, sunlight exposure and even exercise.
With time, this damage results in what is called aging and can put our health at risk.
When we refer to oxidation damage, we are typically referring to something called 'free radicals'. Free radicals, are unstable and highly reactive in the body. Experts estimate that every cell experiences ten thousand free radical attacks each hour of every day. If that sounds serious, it is!! The results are horrifying: DNA damaged by free radicals can cause cells to replicate incorrectly, therefore interfering with the proper cell function and often resulting in cell death. Over time, these mutations cause aging and may lead to cancer or other chronic diseases.
Some of the following have been directly linked to free radical damage:
- Heart Disease
- Arthritis
- Cataracts
- High Cholesterol
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Lung disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer's/dementia
- Inflammatory bowel disease
The research linking free radicals and diseases continues to grow steadily. In fact, some experts estimate that more than 80% of debilitating disease is related to the effects of free radicals.
Some of the foods that are rich in anti-oxidant levels which are measured in ORACs (oxygen radical absorption capacity).
- Cocoa, unprocessed
- Chocolate, dark
- Acai berry, fresh
- Acai freeze-dried powder
- Purple cabbage
- Kale
- Spinach
- Blueberries
- Broccoli
- Red pepper
- Carrot
- Tomato
The antioxidant capabilities of chocolate and acai have grabbed the attention of numerous research teams around the country. The antioxidant contents of both have been scrutinized, and continue to be the focus of a number of ongoing studies. Researchers have found that chocolate and acai are very high in several antioxidant compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins and catechins.
In my next entry I will continue to compare antioxidant levels in the many products that are out in the market today.
Yes, Chocolate Can be Healthy!!!
You are probably wondering what Healthy Chocolate is and how it can be healthy.....well I will tell you and be sure to visit often for more articles and research regarding Healthy Chocolate....
We as a society have been indoctrinated into thinking that chocolate is bad for us... oh it is very good tasting, but bad nonetheless....
Chocolate is a product that always manages to get attention because so many people enjoy it. In fact 9 out of 10 people crave chocolate, 50% can't live without it and the average American consumes 12 pounds of chocolate per year!!!!
There have been recent revelations about the health benefits of dark chocolate; it is all over the news. It turns out the cocoa bean is the highest antioxidant food on the planet, higher than any other fruit or vegetable. With all the talk about the importance of antioxidants, this is a big deal.
The challenge is it takes heat to turn the cocoa bean into chocolate. The heat manages to destroy many of the antioxidants, flavenoids and phytonutrients in the cocoa bean.
The company called MXI has found a way around the heat!! We have a healthy, rich, dark Belgian chocolate that is processed using a patented cold processing technology. We have secured the world wide exclusive rights to this unique patented chocolate.... There are no fillers, caffeine, waxes, refined sugars or bad fats. And it tastes absolutely delicious!!!!
Raw unprocessed cacao is getting alot of attention because of its natural anti-inflammatory properties. The catechins and epicatechins in chocolate have been associated with lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, strengthening the blood vessels as well as other cardiovascular breakthroughs. The other properties in cocoa have been known to help diabetes, depression, macular degeneration and so much more.
Our products top the charts in antioxidant levels. Yes, there are many products on the market advertising the amount of antioxidants they contain. But our product contains not only the unprocessed cocoa, but it also contains the infamous acai berry as well as blueberries.
I will explain the differences in my next posting, so be sure to come back and learn the differences. Our chocolate is indeed healthy and you will want to be a part of this great company as well.
We as a society have been indoctrinated into thinking that chocolate is bad for us... oh it is very good tasting, but bad nonetheless....
Chocolate is a product that always manages to get attention because so many people enjoy it. In fact 9 out of 10 people crave chocolate, 50% can't live without it and the average American consumes 12 pounds of chocolate per year!!!!
There have been recent revelations about the health benefits of dark chocolate; it is all over the news. It turns out the cocoa bean is the highest antioxidant food on the planet, higher than any other fruit or vegetable. With all the talk about the importance of antioxidants, this is a big deal.
The challenge is it takes heat to turn the cocoa bean into chocolate. The heat manages to destroy many of the antioxidants, flavenoids and phytonutrients in the cocoa bean.
The company called MXI has found a way around the heat!! We have a healthy, rich, dark Belgian chocolate that is processed using a patented cold processing technology. We have secured the world wide exclusive rights to this unique patented chocolate.... There are no fillers, caffeine, waxes, refined sugars or bad fats. And it tastes absolutely delicious!!!!
Raw unprocessed cacao is getting alot of attention because of its natural anti-inflammatory properties. The catechins and epicatechins in chocolate have been associated with lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, strengthening the blood vessels as well as other cardiovascular breakthroughs. The other properties in cocoa have been known to help diabetes, depression, macular degeneration and so much more.
Our products top the charts in antioxidant levels. Yes, there are many products on the market advertising the amount of antioxidants they contain. But our product contains not only the unprocessed cocoa, but it also contains the infamous acai berry as well as blueberries.
I will explain the differences in my next posting, so be sure to come back and learn the differences. Our chocolate is indeed healthy and you will want to be a part of this great company as well.
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