Chocolate

Why I Prescribe Chocolate

Chocolate is one of the most complex foods in the world. It contains ingredients which can enhance mood, concentration, energy, sleep, muscle flexibility, digestion, bone strength, hormone regulation, sexual arousal and function. An ounce (30g) of dark (70% cocoa) chocolate a day can be beneficial to health. Anandamide Called the “bliss chemical”.  It’s name is derived from […]

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Braided Egg Bread

                                              photo from Becca Bakes My mom’s  Challah In  a large bowl, Combine 1 cup lukewarm water 3 tbsp sugar sprinkle 2 heaping tbsp yeast Mixture will fizz.   Add 1/2  – 3/4 cup […]

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Food Guide for Optimal Health

s Dr.  Weil’sAnti-inflamatory DietReduce inflammation, linked to many diseases including emotional disorders, cancer and heart disease.  This maximizes well-being and slows aging. Add caption HEALTHY SWEETSHow much: SparinglyHealthy choices: Unsweetened dried fruit, dark chocolate, fruit sorbetWhy: Dark chocolate provides polyphenols with antioxidant activity. Choose dark chocolate with at least 70 percent pure cocoa and have an ounce a few […]

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Chocolate Tasting Tips

HOSTING A CHOCOLATE TASTING Tasting is a special art and one to enjoy in the company of others. A chocolate tasting party is a great way to have your guests experience the different aromas, textures and flavours a range of special chocolate has to offer.    Here are a few suggestions on how to heighten […]

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Fitness Optimized

1) Get a Fitness Assessment Establishing a baseline for your fitness is a great starting point for setting specific goals for the year ahead. Once you’ve established where you are at and where you’d like to be, you can determine how much and what type of training you’ll need to do. A fitness test can also […]

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Start Fresh

Personal Trainers’      Top 100 Tips       100 Health And Fitness Tips For 2013   1 of 102   Shutterstock  share  tweet  1. Start Now TIP FOR 2013: “Start now! Not tomorrow, not next week, not next Monday. Why wait to feel proud of what you’re doing for yourself? Take control and […]

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Origins of Chocolate

Chocolate secrets  Share202 inShare1 Email Chocolates. Photograph: Athene Donald       The origins of chocolate can be traced to (modern) Mexico and neighbouring countries, where Aztec myth has it that Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god, brought cacoa beans from Paradise to teach the Aztecs how to make the bitter drink chocolatl. (A similar story can be found in Mayan […]

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Superb Lemon Tofu Cheesecake

This is a modified version of my favourite cake at The Green Door restaurant in Ottawa, Ontario. 750  g      firm silken tofu1/2 cup   almond butter1/2 cup   maple syrup*1    cup   lemon juice2    tbsp  lemon rind2    tbsp  vanilla2    tbsp  arrowrootpinch sea salt Put above in a food processor.Blend until smooth.Pour […]

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Destination: Marathon

Top Ten Marathons Worth Travelling For                                                                                       by Forbes Magazine Athens Classic Marathon […]

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