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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 [...]

 
 

The Health Benefits of Cassava

Posted on August 11th, 2009 by admin  |  11 Comments »

Cassava, also known as yucca or manioc, is the third largest source of carbohydrates in the world and is a staple food for more than 500 million people. Among crop plants, the cassava plant provides the highest yield of food energy per cultivated area per day, next to sugarcane. Lesser known foods such as cassava [...]

 
 

Why Coconut Oil is Good for You

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

If you look at the label of a cocoa cassava bar, you’ll notice that it contains about 7 grams of saturated fat. Because of bad publicity and flawed studies, saturated fat has been branded as an unhealthy fat, when in reality, it is impossible to have a healthy diet which does not include saturated fats. [...]