The Power of Chocolate
Cacao, or Chocolate, originated with the Olmec Indians in 1500
BC. Mayans and Aztecs used cacao in a royal chocolate drink
called Xocolatl. Xocolatl progressed to a favored beverage of
the European elite. Although many health benefits have been
attributed to chocolate during its 3,500-year history, the full extent
of its contributions to human health is only now being brought to
light through modern technology and research.
The shocking good news is that unprocessed, raw cacao is
packed with potent antioxidants called flavonoids. Research has
demonstrated that flavonoids play an important role in protecting
the cacao plant. Further research has concluded that these same
natural protective compounds in cacao beans, when consumed by
humans, improves health by protecting cells from the damaging
effects of free radicals.

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Good For You Healthy Chocolate

Good for you Chocolate? Yes, there is such a thing! There is a company that has introduced chocolate that is, believe it or not, good for you!

THE COMPANY

Xocai (Sho sigh) is a division of MXI Corp and is located in Reno Nevada. The driving force behind the development of this healthy brand of chocolate. The head of MXI is Jeanette Brooks. Jeanette happens to have diabetes so therefore is quite serious about producing natural products of the highest quality.

THE PRODUCTS

The company's chocolate products include: Powerhouse Cookie, Chocolate Nuggets, Protein Bars, Power Squares, Activ, and Omega Bars . Cacao is the main ingredient in the products listed above. The company uses a very unique method when preparing their products: the cacao is cold pressed instead of heated. By using this cold pressed process, the antioxidant value is retained where in heating the cacao 80% of the antioxidant value is lost. The company uses only unprocessed cacao powder, the Acai berry and blueberry in their products.

THE BENEFITS

These chocolate products have a tremendously high ORAC value (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity). ORAC helps combat free radicals and also helps to prevent oxidative damage. The daily intake of ORAC recommended by the USDA is 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC. If you were to eat one of their nuggets, you would be getting 3,120 ORAC. If you were to eat one of their cookies, which contains 11,115 ORAC, you would be receiving the same ORAC value as if you were to consume 3 lbs of spinach, 3 lbs of raspberries or 13 lbs of tomatoe. Flavonoids are plant based antioxidants which help the cells in our bodies fight the damage caused by free radicals and Xocai claims their chocolate products are rich in flavonoids. Eating that one cookie would fullfill the recommended daily intake of flavonoids.

THE DIFFERENCE

Chocolate that you would normally purchase in stores today are chocked full of processed cocoa powder, sugars, preservatives, fats & fillers. Yes these chocolates may taste good but they are horrible for your body. According to the company, their chocolate products are loaded with fiber and full of antioxidants. They are also low in fat and calories are also suitable for vegetarians, vegans and even diabetics. The company is receiving testimonials from their customers that include drops in cholesterol and blood pressure levels to decreases in inflammation and stability with insulin levels. And the consensus among them is that it tastes great.

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Diabetic Friendly Chocolate is Finally Here!

Diabetics can finally enjoy the decadence of chocolate without any complications. I know it sounds too good to be true but it is!! Everyone knows that dark chocolate is good for you. If you don't, just turn on the television or open a newspaper or magazine or better yet search the internet. The benefits of dark chocolate have been researched and found to be true..

But, did you know that diabetics can now enjoy dark chocolate? However, not just any chocolate. The founders of MXI have discovered a wonderful treat that not only diabetics can take but anyone can take an enjoy. Jeanette Brooks is a diabetic and she was the founder of 'Pure Delite' products which are made for diabetics to enjoy. She and here team at MXI have developed a wonderful healthy product that contain low glycemic sugars. Because of the low glycemic sugars, diabetics are able to enjoy chocolate without any side effects.

MXI, developed Xocai Healthy Chocolates - The Ultimate Antioxidants. The process used to make these delightful treats are exclusive to this company. The method of making this chocolate is different from the chocolate found on the market. Xocai is made with a cold process, which maintains the nutrients and antioxidants within. The cacao is unprocessed making it the highest antioxidant product in the world. This unprocessed cacao is then paired with the acai berry to give it the ultimate levels of antioxidants. The only sweeteners used are low glycemic sugars such as raw cane juice crystals and that of the berries itself.

The chocolates found in the stores or in the best chocolate shops use a heat process. The cacao bean and leaves are very bitter so, the heat it and add sugars and waxes and other fillers to make it palatable. Because of the heat process the antioxidants are lost and the addition of sugars and fillers, make it difficult for diabetics to enjoy...

Diabetics can now enjoy Healthy Chocolate without any worries.

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Chocolate and Your Health

I was just talking to a lady on the phone this evening about healthy chocolate and like so many other people I talk to, she said chocolate was her favorite food. She couldn't understand how it could be healthy. I can relate. For most of us, our entire life we have been told not to eat chocolate. The reasons varied from "chocolate makes me break out" to "it has too much caffeine" or "I'm diabetic" and even "I'm on a diet". Do any of those sound familiar?

In reality, like many other foods today, the original form of chocolate, or the cacao bean, is good for you. True, what we find on the shelf at grocery stores is probably not good for you. That chocolate more than likely has fillers, and sugars and milk and many other additives to make it taste better. The cocoa powder is also alkalized to remove the bitter taste. All of these things take away the nutritional value of the chocolate.

Some companies have attempted to create a healthier chocolate. I've noticed more and more dark chocolates for sale lately. And there are a few chocolates that are organic or sweetened with honey.

All of these things certainly make the chocolate healthier, but have you tried them? Being a milk chocolate lover, yet wanting to eat healthier, I bought some organic chocolate and some honey sweetened chocolate. It was all I could do to eat it. I decided I would rather enjoy my chocolate and eat healthier in other ways.

But I did find a healthy dark chocolate that I actually enjoy. Get this, the company went the second mile to create an ultra healthy bar of chocolate. First, they invented a patented cold processing method so that twice as many of the antioxidants are preserved. They don't alkalize their chocolate, so there is virtually no caffeine. Then they added the acai berry. This is another food very rich in antioxidants. In addition to that, they don't use fillers or milk and they sweeten with natural sugars. There is no other chocolate on the market that compares. So it's healthy, and it tastes good!

Here are some of the benefits people are gaining from eating this unbelievably healthy chocolate:

1. it is lowering blood pressure

2. some are experiencing weight loss

3. it is improving their teeth and gums

4. they have found benefits for the heart

5. it is helping with joint inflammation

This is not an exhaustive list, but you can see there are many benefits from eating this chocolate. Who would have thought? Who would have dreamed?

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Diabetics Can Finally Enjoy Chocolate!

For way too long, diabetics have had to steer clear of chocolate in order to keep their health in better balance. Thanks to lots of research and new product development, this is no longer the case. The benefits of dark chocolate have now been confirmed by multiple studies, and finally everyone has the opportunity to feast on this delightful delicacy.

Thanks to MXI Corp, and their new product line of diabetic friendly products, even those who are watching their health carefully can enjoy the 'treat' of delicious chocolate. In fact, the latest research indicates that not only is dark chocolate an allowable treat, but can even improve the symptoms of this disease.

One of the founders of MXI Corp, Jeanette Brooks, is a diabetic. She understands the condition as well as the need for good nutrition in dealing with it. Jeanette has long been in the business of developing wellness products, but she has a passion for chocolate! Once she learned about so many studies validating the benefits of consuming healthy dark chocolate, she set out on a mission to develop a line of dark chocolate products that are not only healthy, but taste great. Now MXI Corp offers an ever expanding product line of chocolates with a low glycemic index. These special treats are called Xocai.

According to the research, the highest levels of antioxidants and flavonols are found in pure cacao - especially cacao powder that has been cold-pressed. Almost all chocolate on the market is made using a heat process which destroys 80% of the antioxidants. In addition, most manufactures add sugars, fats, and preservatives, making even dark chocolates unhealthy.

By combining unprocessed cacao with acai berry and blueberry, Xocai has developed great tasting treats that also are very healthy. These products are all very high in antioxidants, as well as in flavonols and fiber, while they are low in fats and calories

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Products From Acai Berry

Acai Berry: an accepted super food finds itself available on the shelves of several stores all across the United States. It is termed as a wonder fruit that contains minerals, antioxidants, vitamins and essential nutrients required by the body. There are various varieties of the products obtained from the acai . Some of these are acai juices, acai capsules, acai pulp, acai tea, acai energy drinks, acai smoothies, acai candy, acai concentrates, acai powder and acai protein smoothies.

These various forms of the acai  are packed with essential minerals, vitamins and antioxidants needed by the body. Various brands of acai juices are available in the market, like Monavie Active, Bombia Acai, Acai Plus, Tropicana Pure Acai Juice, Amazon Thunder, Zola acai, Monavie Original and Sambason Original to name a few. Apart from juices this berry is used in tea, candy, smoothies and capsule form. The common acai tea is Pulpa Green and Pulpa Acai. Xocai Chocolate is the candy form of this berry.

Some of the brands dealing in the smoothies section are Mango Uprising, Shaman's Immunity, Chocolate Warrior, Sugarcane Revolution, Vanilla Protein Warrior and Strawberry Sensation. The concentrated form of acai products is available in delicious flavors like strawberry and mango. Thunder Caps are for those who want acai capsules.

One might wonder as to why there are so many products made out of a single berry. The answer is simple. Because of its miraculous properties and health benefits so many products are available.

Not only does this fruit builds the immune system, it also helps in fighting cancer cells, promotes the digestive system, increases memory, slows the ageing process, reduces the risk of heart diseases and is helpful in fighting various diseases. It is undoubtedly the number one fruit available and one must consume it to keep various diseases at bay and stay hale and hearty.

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Summer Skin Care Anti-Aging Products - Oprah Show Reviews

Some of the more popular summer skin care anti-aging products which recently featured on the Oprah Show come in two forms.

The first is a new Acai based supplement which has been manufactured from the recently discovered Acai berry, found in the South America Amazon rain forest.

Initially this berry has been used for its weight loss attributes but the anti-oxidants present known as anthocyanins have been shown to help rebuild skin cell tissue by repairing the free-radicals which cause premature aging.

Free-radicals are found in the food we consume, water we drink and air we breath and however healthy our lifestyle is there is no escaping what are described as the three main developments of premature aging caused by these toxins:

1) Low levels of hyaluronic acid

2) Damage by oxidative stress and free radicals

3) Loss of collagen and elastin protein

Having the ability to help replenish your cell tissue which Acai based products claim to offer by up to 82% is one alternative to cosmetic surgery dermatologists argue.

The second, also comparatively rich summer skin care anti-aging product is based on a formula of Amino Acid Vitamins.

Amino style products have been around in some shape or form for generations but many few until lately have been able to offer powerful anti-aging qualities.

This is partly due to the fact that cosmetic companies have now upped their game, including over 15 Amino vitamins and minerals in order to help replenish the skin continually and effectively.

If you decide to go down this then ideally your amino based facial treatment will include:

1) An "Anti-Aging Serum" - which contains the 4 anti-oxidants of Vitamin A, C, D and CoQ10.

2) An "Anti Aging Day Cream" with SPF 18 - A high concentrated amino formula which comes with the AAD seal of approval.

3) A "Counter Clockwise Eye Cream" - Designed to improve the appearance of fine lines, dark circles and puffiness around the eyes.

Whilst anti-aging in essence, these two styles of anti-aging products with their high Vitamin D concentrations are also effective at protecting and repairing your skin during the summer months.

Whether its an Acai based formula or amino vitamin mineral summer skin care anti-aging product, be sure to check their anti-oxidant levels so it will deliver powerful rejuvenating benefits.

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