Chocolate Is My Favorite Health Food

Title:Chocolate Is My Favorite Health FoodWord Count:918Summary:Finally, the medical world has caught up with what the rest of us have known all the time,namely, chocolate is good for us. And I for one think it is about time.Keywords:chocolate,candy,health,food,dietArticle Body:Finally, the medical world has caught up with what the rest of us have known all the time,namely, chocolate is good for us. And I for one think it is about time.According to recent medical research, chocolate has marvelous benefits for the human body.Who in their right mind did not know this? As a subscriber to the Old England Journal ofHomemade Cures and Potions, I have known for a very long time that the consumption ofchocolate carries with it healthy advantages. For years, this journal carried many deliciousarticles touting the benefits of chocolate. And I have eaten it all up not to mention several boxesof chocolate.抦This introduces me to a disturbing thought. I grateful for the advancement of modernmedicine and science but what I want to know is simply this: if the medical world was mistaken

about chocolate, what else are they mistaken about? Could it be that my long-time suspicionsabout broccoli are right? Has the medical world, which boasted for years about the dietarybenefit of broccoli, been wrong all these years?With recent discoveries, I think this is a real possibility.I have been saying for years that broccoli was bad for you and chocolate was good for you. Itseems I have been half right and I suspect another few years will prove I am 100 percent righton both subjects.抦 抦Because I have been right about chocolate, I not going to take the chance I wrong aboutbroccoli. I propose to eat as much chocolate as possible and avoid broccoli in any and everyform.In light of these recent discoveries concerning chocolate, I thought I would lend my expertiseon the subject of how to eat chocolate. Because many people have for so long been under thedelusion that chocolate was not healthy, most people do not know how to eat chocolate.I offer myself as an expert on the art of eating chocolate and I have the empty boxes to supportmy boast.Before giving my tips on eating chocolate, let me just say that the chocolate chip cookie is thebasic host for chocolate for the novice chocolate eater. Each chocolate chip cookie carries theproper amount of chocolate for the person denied chocolate all these years.抮So, start out with a chocolate chip cookie to make sure you e on the safe side of this issue. Toknow the proper amount of cookies, take your weight divided by your height (in inches) andmultiplied by your age. This formula never fails.Because chocolate is rather a new food category for most people, let me offer a few tips as youbegin the marvelous discovery of the chocolate world.1. When you begin eating chocolate, make sure you do it one bite at a time. This is important.Do not succumb to the temptation of taking double or triple bites as you begin. Down the roadas you become more adapt at eating chocolate you might grow into this facet of chocolateeating.2. If you have a wrapped chocolate bar, remember, it must be unwrapped and allowed tobreathe like a fine wine. Many people yield to the temptation of ripping open a candy bar andimmediately taking a bite. This is wrong. Chocolate is delicate and must be nurtured carefullyin order to enjoy its flavor to its fullest for the longest period of time.3. When it comes to chewing chocolate, a person must be very careful. Each bite of chocolatemust be chewed no less than 12 times out of respect for the cacao seed that sacrificed itself foryour toothsome treat.Eating chocolate is a slow, reverent and loving experience. Perhaps the reason so many thoughtchocolate was not good for a person is that they ate it too fast.I once tried chewing a chocolate bar only 11 times and choked. I learned my lesson the hardway and I now wholly respect the delicate nature of chocolate.

4. One final tip I feel is quite important. Chocolate should always be eaten when you are alonefor a very important reason. When a person is eating chocolate, his full concentration should beon the process of eating and enjoying the rich chocolaty flavor. Any distractions, even thepresence of a loved one, diverts from the whole experience.When you stop to think about this whole chocolate business, it is almost like a religiousexperience.As religious experiences go, the only genuine experience centers on knowing God, as he desiresto be known. When it comes to religion, most people rush through without giving it muchthought. And of course, they really never get to experience the full benefit of their religiousexperience.揃David understood this concept when he wrote, e still, and know that I am God: I will beexalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.?(Psalms 46:10 KJV.)In this rat race of a world, it is almost impossible to find the time or the place to get still enoughto really experience the presence of God. We have time for everything but this.Perhaps God gets a bad rap from people for the same reason chocolate for many years wasgiven a bad rap. To really know chocolate is to love chocolate.I honestly believe the same can be said for God. For the person who takes the time to get toknow God he begins to understand God and consequently loves God.Title:High Blood Pressure And Your HealthWord Count:316Summary:In 2003, The American Heart Association reported that nearly one in three adults, or 65 millionpeople had hypertension. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common and treatablecondition. You have high blood pressure if your blood pressure has a reading of 140 over 90 orhigher (140/90mm Hg). Prehypertension is a reading of 120-139/80-89 mm Hg. The AHAreports 59 million adults have prehypertension. Sixty nine percent of people who have a heartattack and seventy seven...Keywords:high blood pressure, healthArticle Body:In 2003, The American Heart Association reported that nearly one in three adults, or 65 millionpeople had hypertension. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common and treatable

condition. You have high blood pressure if your blood pressure has a reading of 140 over 90 orhigher (140/90mm Hg). Prehypertension is a reading of 120-139/80-89 mm Hg. The AHAreports 59 million adults have prehypertension. Sixty nine percent of people who have a heartattack and seventy seven percent of people who have a stroke have high blood pressure.When you have hypertension there are no symptoms you can feel or see. The only way to tell isto have your blood pressure checked. In most cases, diet and lifestyle changes can help controlmildly high blood pressure. But sometimes, your doctor will prescribe medication as well aslifestyle changes.Here are some tips to help lower your blood pressure. Stop smoking, smoking narrows yourblood vessels causing blood pressure to dramatically rise. You should also try to maintain ahealthy weight. Eat fewer high fat foods and increase your physical activity. Exercise regularly,aerobic exercise tones your heart, blood vessels and muscles and helps keep your bloodpressure low. Drink alcohol in moderation and limit your salt intake. A diet high in salt causesthe body to retain water, which increases the volume of blood in circulation and increases thepressure in the arteries.If you are required take blood pressure medication, take all the medication as prescribed. Try to抰take your pills close to the same time each day, and never skip a dose. If you have side effectsor don believe your pressure is high, see your doctor about your concerns. Make sure you抯refill your prescriptions before they run out. Do not stop medication because your bloodpressure is normal, chances are it is normal due to the medication.?Copyright Fitness-Pulse.com, All Rights Reserved.Title:Suffering From Swimsuit-aphobia? Healthy Eating And Exercise May Be Just The CureWord Count:371Summary:They say babies are born with only two intrinsic fears; the fear of falling and the fear of loudobjects. Especially around this time of year, many women swear there may be one more sourceof anxiety that scientists simply haven't recognized yet: the fear of trying on, and wearing, abathing suit.Keywords:Suffering From Swimsuit-aphobia? Healthy Eating And Exercise May Be Just The CureArticle Body:They say babies are born with only two intrinsic fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loudobjects.

Especially around this time of year, many women swear there may be one more source ofanxiety that scientists simply haven't recognized yet: the fear of trying on, and wearing, abathing suit.From the pasty skin-enhancing mirrors to the equally unflattering lighting, dressing rooms canliquefy any woman's self-esteem faster than a Popsicle on a hot summer day. But there is hope.Losing post-winter weight through a combination of nutritious eating and physical activity canmake putting on a bathing suit manageable-if not downright enjoyable.\"As we replace bulkier sweaters and pants with less concealing blouses and shorts, it's natural tofeel self-conscious about the extra pounds that may have crept on during the colder months,\"says Lisa Talamini, RD-Chief Nutritionist and Program Director for Jenny Craig, Inc. \"Theimportant thing is to not let this get you down, but to use it as a springboard for making lifestylechanges that can positively impact your health.\"Just ask Jennifer K., a 33-year-old San Diego woman who lost 42 pounds* on the Jenny Craigprogram to enjoy more time at the pool and beach with her 2-year-old son, Cooper.\"I really wanted to take a swim class but was too embarrassed to put on a bathing suit,\" saysJennifer. \"Since losing weight, I not only look better in a bikini than I did 15 years ago, I havemore energy to splash in the water with Cooper and chase him in the sand.\"Here are a few easy ways to get swimsuit-ready:• Enjoy fresh-picked asparagus, green beans, summer squashes and bright-coloredpeppers in salads and stir-fry dishes.• Savor the unique sights, sounds and smells of nature while you walk, to feel energizedand rejuvenated.• Trade regular soda for diet soda, and mayonnaise for mustard. Small substitutions reapbig rewards.• Start out your meal with a salad, bowl of fruit, broth-based soup or whole grain breadto feel satisfied sooner.• If strapped for time, break up your half-hour fitness routine into three 10-minutesessions.• Take a family walk or bike ride around the neighborhood after dinner to burn caloriesand spend quality time together.