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Best Diet Tricks

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Written by AstroNutrition 30 June 2011
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When it comes to dieting, denying yourself your favorite dishes can often be the worst sacrifice you’ll have to make.  But while you can’t go binging on those fatty foods you’ve always loved and still lose weight, you can find ways to make dieting less painful.

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The Good News On Chocolate

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Written by AstroNutrition 5 April 2010
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Just in time for Easter new research reveals what many have claimed for a good long while, that chocolate does a body good.  According to scientists in Germany, one small square of chocolate per day might actually help lower the risk of heart disease and lower blood pressure.

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Beat Cancer with Red Wine and Chocolate

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Written by AstroNutrition 11 February 2010
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A new study presented at the TED Conference gives us another reason to top up your wine glass and have another piece of chocolate – these decadent delights are potent cancer killers.

Red grapes and dark chocolate, along with blueberries,

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Choose Dark Chocolate This Valentines

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Written by AstroNutrition 5 February 2009
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With Valentines day around the corner, be prepared to be flooded with chocolate. If you are trying to figure out how to avoid all those treats lingering around the house and the office, you may not have to.  There is increasing evidence that chocolate can be part of a healthy diet and is even good for your health.
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3 Ways To Reduce Cancer Risk

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Written by AstroNutrition 2 February 2009
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The word cancer is a scary word, no doubt about it. Even though cancer is a disease most people would rather not think about, taking preventative measures can do a world of good in avoiding it, especially if cancer runs in your family. Genes can predict a lot-those with a family history of cancer are at a much higher risk of getting it themselves.

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4 Guilt-Free Comfort Foods

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Written by AstroNutrition 10 June 2008
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We all need a little comfort now and then but all too often it comes in the form of food. With comfort foods come extra calories. Men tend to go for foods such as pizza and pasta whereas women tend to gravitate towards sweeter treats such as ice cream and chocolate.

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Ancient Wisdom of Chocolate

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Written by AstroNutrition 14 February 2008
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Valentines Day usually brings with it roses, cards, and chocolates. Although you may be dreading the calories you will be consuming, think of it more as a day to indulge. Chocolate is not actually as bad as it seems-yes it has sugar, and yes it has calories, but there are also health benefits to be had from this delicious treat as well.

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Foods to Enhance Sexual Desire

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Written by AstroNutrition 17 January 2008
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Certain foods have been long since thought to provide sexual arousal and enhancement, and are commonly referred to as aphrodisiacs. The term aphrodisiac is named after the Greek goddess, Aphrodite, who was the goddess of love and sexual beauty.

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Feeling Good About Chocolate

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Written by AstroNutrition 28 November 2007
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Chocolate, for a long time, has been one of the most popular treats around the world. Surprisingly, you no longer have to feel guilty about eating this sweet treat, as recently it has been shown to provide many unexpected health benefits.

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Why Give Chocolate On Valentine’s Day?

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Written by AstroNutrition 13 February 2007
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Apart from it being considered one of the most sensual and craved foods in the world, chocolate also has some sweet health benefits.

Contrary to popular belief, chocolate has little effect on blood cholesterol because it's a plant product and thus cholesterol-free. Though it's high in saturated fat (10 grams per ounce, accounting for 60% of its calories), it doesn't boost blood cholesterol the way other saturated fats do.

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Need An Excuse to Indulge In Chocolate, Coffee, or Alcohol?

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Written by AstroNutrition 30 March 2006
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Are you a sinful chocolate, coffee or wine lover? Well, plead guilty and enjoy some of life's decadent pleasures!

Brief Description: Are you a sinful chocolate, coffee or wine lover? Well, plead guilty and enjoy some of life's decadent pleasures!
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1. A recent study shows that cocoa may help your heart by keeping your blood vessels relaxed, thus easing blood pressure and helping circulation. The study shows that cocoa's antioxidants — called flavonoids — coax the body into making more nitric oxide, which relaxes the blood vessels.

2. Dark (not white) chocolate decreases blood pressure and improves insulin sensitivity in healthy persons.

3. Coffee may reduce the risk of liver cancer and decaf may cut the risk of colorectal cancer, according to two reports recently published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

4. Driving drowsy is less likely to be dangerous if you drink about three cups of coffee along the way, according to a study by the Loughborough University in Leicestershire. Researchers there found that two to three cups of coffee is the amount you need to be less at risk for an accident on the way home if you work late. The drivers who'd had caffeine had a much lower rate of accidents than those who didn't have any coffee. The effects only lasted 30 minutes, though.

5. Red wines are rich in phytochemicals, which act as antioxidants, thus possibly preventing cancer. Red wine has more anti-cancer properties than white wine because the skin is maintained during the wine making process.

6. Drinking red wine or white wine will increase HDL, the good cholesterol. Red wine contains higher levels of phenolic anti-oxidants than white wine does. These phenolic anti-oxidants will help to keep your LDL, or bad, cholesterol levels healthy and will reduce the blood clotting ability of the blood.

7. Good news for wine lovers: red wine has yet another health benefit. Researchers found that a daily glass of red wine can reduce the risk of lung cancer in men by about 13 percent. The magic ingredient seems to be the tannins, which contain powerful antioxidant properties.