Eating More Dark Chocolate Might Help You Avoid Cancer

[gerald]

Finaly some research being done in the productive area of Chocolate!!  (the video did not embed in the post so I added the link)


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Eating More Dark Chocolate Might Help You Avoid Pancreatic Cancer

Indiana University researchers found that increasing magnesium intake by 100 milligrams a day decreased the risk of pancreatic cancer by 24 percent

www.sciencedaily.com/videos/c0dc4df55b082342c02c2a25b8f63e17.htm

[judi]

Bwwaaaaaahaaa!

Oh,sorry, that was my tongue running voicing its delight.

[susan]

Since dark chocolate is so good for your health, dark chocolate covered almonds ought to be even better for you!

Maybe I should eat a lot of dark chocolate covered almonds and quit taking my magnesium glycinate capsules.  And maybe not.

[gerald]

WEll we should look at the sccientifically (my brand of science). Almonds grown on plants so they should fit within the veggie category! And chocolate comes from cocoa beans, also should be considered a veggie!

And the experts do say you should have 8 serving of fruits and vegetables each day!!!!

[judi]

You have to eat the good stuff with at least 70% cacao for it to be beneficial. If I eat too much I get horrible muscle cramps in my hands and feet, I don't know if it is something in the chocolate alone or if something in it interacts with meds. I even get side effects from chocolate.

[susan]

gerald, I think I understand where you're coming from.

HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION (I Love this Doctor)

Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.


Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?

A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.

Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?

A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!


Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.


Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?

A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good!



Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?

A: YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!!... Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?


Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.


Q: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? . Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!!! It's the best feel-good food around!


Q: Is swimming good for your figure?

A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.


Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?

A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape!


Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.

And remember:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming Whoo what a ride".

[gerald]

That is the one. I always thought that should be laminated, framed and put on the wall!!!

[jim]

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[Suzanne (Suz)]

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I have to admit - Susan? You have made MY day. Love, love, love those Q&A's from whatever source it is, I love it.


Thanks a million.

Suz

[susan]

I found another excellent reason for eating dark chocolate covered almonds:

Almonds are a good source of cancer preventing laetrile
The 1990’s Adventist Health Study of a large population of California Seventh Day Adventists found that eating nuts was one of the four top factors for extending longevity. These beneficial effects were found for men, women, vegetarians, meat-eaters, fatter people, thinner people, the old, the young, those who exercised and those who did not.

One of the likely reasons behind this finding is the high levels of laetrile contained in almonds. Laetrile, also known as Vitamin B-17, is a cancer solution that corruption has prevented from reaching the U.S. market. In other countries, commercial preparations of laetrile are obtained from the kernels of apricots, peaches and almonds. Laetrile's active ingredient, amygdaline, comes from the Greek word for almond. Laetrile has persisted as a known cancer fighter since the 2nd century A.D.

Almonds have even more nutrients and benefits
... Studies have shown that eating nuts can lower the risk of developing gallstones by 25% and help prevent dementia, advanced macular degeneration, and stroke.  www.tbyil.com/Almonds_Benefits_Barbara_Minton.htm
 
I didn't really need another reason to eat dark chocolate covered almonds, the truth is,
if you are what you eat, I'm a real sweetie. 

[Gail]

SO FUNNY!!!! THE BEST YET....