The association between habitual chocolate consumption and the risk of future cardiovascular events has been re-examined and found to favor chocolate lovers, again. This post from Los Angeles Times reports the findings of a meta-analysis that reiterates the health benefits of chocolate. More good news for chocoholics: New research has found that devoted consumers of chocolate ... Continue Reading
Real Foods of Love: Dark Chocolate and Red Wine
Forget the oysters and the champagne this Valentine’s Day. If you want to keep your true love’s heart beating strong, the real foods of love are dark chocolate and red wine, said Loyola University Health System preventive heart specialist Sara Sirna, MD. "Red wine and dark chocolate taste great and have heart-healthy components," said Dr. Sirna, who also is a professor of ... Continue Reading
Foods for a Focused Mind
We spend countless hours focusing on our bodies. We try to eat all the right foods to stay lean and fit; we exercise to improve our body's muscle tone and we pamper ourselves, as we should, to simply look great. And while staying physically healthy is super important, we should also eat well to keep our minds as healthy as our bodies. After all, our minds are what instructs ... Continue Reading