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Why You Should Get Smart about Snacking

Posted on December 30th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

It’s a common misconception that eating more than three times a day – in between breakfast, lunch and dinner – is not a good idea because you’ll end up gaining weight. Snacking several times within the day can actually provide a number of benefits, including more appetite control, an improved mood, better productivity, and healthier [...]

 
 

The Top 7 Chocolate Myths

Posted on December 16th, 2009 by admin  |  3 Comments »

The effect of eating chocolate to one’s health has always been a controversial topic. This holiday season, chocolates in all forms, shapes and sizes are likely to find their way to you. But does chocolate indulgence really come at a price? Is chocolate good or bad for you? Here are some of the most common [...]

 
 

Organic Raw Chia Seeds: The Superfood in the New and Improved Cocoa Cassava Bars

Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by admin  |  1 Comment »

Chia seeds are an ancient food eaten by the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans that comes from a desert mint plant growing abundantly in southern Mexico. In the Mayan language, chia means “strength.” These tiny, nutty-flavored seeds were a staple in the diet of Aztec warriors and considered to be a “running food” because messengers believed [...]