By: Reedski

Reedski — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:06:13 +0000

I agree, food manufacturers are full of ploys to make us think processed foods full of sugar, fat, and sodium are good for us when there are much better choices that can be made. However, there are times when I just need a piece of chocolate. I still love milk chocolate but I don't eat it. I made it a rule. (Read the book The End of Overeating to learn more about making rules to help you steer away from highly processed foods full of fat, sugar, and sodium that food manufacturers put out there for us to crave so they can make lots of money.)

I don't have a TV so I don't watch Dr. Oz but I have read in a magazine that he suggests eating no more than 1 oz. of dark chocolate in a setting, the higher the cacao %, the better, and never two days in a row. I don't love the taste of dark chocolate so I tend not to want to keep eating until I'm sick like I do with milk chocolate. One square is enough.

As far as antioxidants go I try to get mine through fruits like blueberries and I believe a small amount of cinnamon is chock full of antioxidants. Apples are a great choice for a snack or with a meal. Apples are very low on the glycemic index and can help cut cravings as well. In the book "The Three Apple a Day Diet" you can learn all about how beneficial apples are for our nutrition. I just can't bring myself to eat three apples a day but I do try to eat one a day and I know they have helped me immensely in more ways than one.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:51:04 +0000

Wow. Thanks for the eye-opener… I had been fighting a slight suspicion about the whole “Best Life” seal of approval, but really, it makes sense. Packaged food is, unfortunately, still more appealing to many people, and much easier to make an enormous profit on. I’m gonna feel so righteous eating my Pink Lady organic apple tomorrow

By: Raven

Raven — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:07:48 +0000

Informative!

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