Archive for Nutrition

Diabetic Friendly Chocolate Sweetened With Xylitol

Topics: Diabetic Friendly, Dark Chocolate, Sweetened with Xylitol, Antioxidants, flavonoids
Americans love chocolate. In fact, millions of us are admitted “chocoholics.” U.S. chocolate consumption is around 3.3 billion pounds per year, according to the National Confectioners Association. That’s nearly 12 pounds for every man, woman and child in the nation.
But for more than 21 million Americans […]

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Does Chocolate Have Any Health Benefits?

Topics: chocolate, healthy, theobromine, foods, flavonoids, phytochemicals, energy, tryptophan, stearic acid
Many controversial health foods have come and gone but one of the most debated is probably chocolate. There have been so many studies conducted, with each study producing different claims. The thing about chocolate is that people love the taste and are pretty […]

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Is Herbal Tea Safe During Pregnancy?

Topics: herbal tea, pregnancy
Herbal teas are gaining popularity these days as consumers choose to branch out from the more traditional green and black varieties. Many herbal teas are caffeine free, providing an attractive alternative for those who wish to enjoy the health benefits of tea without worrying about the side effects of caffeine. […]

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