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Acai Energy!

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Getting Media Attention!!

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Dark Chocolate Is Healthy Chocolate

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:18:00 +0000

April 15, 2008

It's the best medical news in ages. Studies in two prestigious scientific journals say dark chocolate -- but not white chocolate or milk chocolate -- is good for you.

Dark Chocolate Lowers Blood Pressure
Dark chocolate -- not white chocolate -- lowers high blood pressure, say Dirk Taubert, MD, PhD, and colleagues at the University of Cologne, Germany. Their report appears in the Aug. 27 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association.

But that's no license to go on a chocolate binge. Eating more dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure -- if you've reached a certain age and have mild high blood pressure, say the researchers. But you have to balance the extra calories by eating less of other things.

Antioxidants in Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate -- but not milk chocolate or dark chocolate eaten with milk -- is a potent antioxidant, report Mauro Serafini, PhD, of Italy's National Institute for Food and Nutrition Research in Rome, and colleagues. Their report appears in the Aug. 28 issue of Nature. Antioxidants gobble up free radicals, destructive molecules that are implicated in heart disease and other ailments.
"Our findings indicate that milk may interfere with the absorption of antioxidants from chocolate ... and may therefore negate the potential health benefits that can be derived from eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate."
Translation: Say "Dark, please," when ordering at the chocolate counter. Don't even think of washing it down with milk. And if health is your excuse for eating chocolate, remember the word "moderate" as you nibble.

The Studies
Taubert's team signed up six men and seven women aged 55-64. All had just been diagnosed with mild high blood pressure -- on average, systolic blood pressure (the top number) of 153 and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) of 84.
Every day for two weeks, they ate a 100-gram candy bar and were asked to balance its 480 calories by not eating other foods similar in nutrients and calories. Half the patients got dark chocolate and half got white chocolate.
Those who ate dark chocolate had a significant drop in blood pressure (by an average of 5 points for systolic and an average of 2 points for diastolic blood pressure). Those who ate white chocolate did not.
In the second study, Serafini's team signed up seven healthy women and five healthy men aged 25-35. On different days they each ate 100 grams of dark chocolate by itself, 100 grams of dark chocolate with a small glass of whole milk, or 200 grams of milk chocolate.
An hour later, those who ate dark chocolate alone had the most total antioxidants in their blood. And they had higher levels of epicatechin, a particularly healthy compound found in chocolate. The milk chocolate eaters had the lowest epicatechin levels of all.

source: Web MD

http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20030827/dark-chocolate-is-healthy-chocolate

Xoçai™ Powerhouse Cookies: The Healthy Snack

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:34:00 +0000

9 Reasons to Choose Xoçai™ Powerhouse Cookies:
*Provides Xoçai™’s Premiere-Grade Chocolate. The Powerhouse Cookie is loaded with chocolate chips made with Xoçai™’s antioxidant-rich, all-natural healthy chocolate.
*Is Delicious. Don’t believe us? Try it and see!Uses All-Natural Sweeteners. Brown rice syrup, cane juice and fructose comprise the Cookie’s all-natural sweetening team.
*Is High in Fiber. The entire cacao bean, which is a terrific source of fiber, is used in the Powerhouse Cookies.
*Is a whole-food product. The Powerhouse Cookies include whole wheat flour, whole cacao beans, cocoa butter, and natural sweeteners—very few of its ingredients are processed.
*Is a “Clean” Product. Uses no artificial ingredients, trans-fats, sweeteners or chemicalsDelivers an Antioxidant Punch. Just one Xoçai™ Powerhouse cookie provides you with an entire day’s worth of antioxidants.
*Helps Break the Cycle of Unhealthy Dietary Habits. You and your family can still experience great the taste and “decadence” of a snack food without suffering the dangerous health consequences.
*Is An Unrivaled Source of Flavonoids. One cookie provides 1,036mg of flavonoids, satisfying your daily requirement.

Cocoa reduces high blood pressure but tea does not...according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:39:00 +0000

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Researchers from the University Hospital of Cologne in Germany compared the results of 10 different studies, five examining the effects of cocoa on blood pressure, and five examining the effects of tea. Both cocoa and tea are high in plant compounds called flavonoids, which prior studies have linked to reduced cholesterol levels and blood clotting risk.

In the five cocoa studies, conducted between 1966 and 2006, consumption of cocoa caused a lowering of blood pressure by an average of 4.7/2.8 mm Hg. In the five tea studies, no significant change was observed."This suggests that the different plant phenols must be differentiated with respect to their blood pressure-lowering potential and thus cardiovascular disease prevention," the researchers wrote.Tea is higher in the type of flavonoid called flavan-3-ols, while cocoa is higher in procyanids. The researchers said that the level of blood-pressure reduction observed in the cocoa studies would be sufficient to reduce the risk of stroke by 20 percent, the risk of coronary heart disease by 10 percent and the overall risk of premature death by 8 percent.But they warned that their results did not necessarily mean people should begin consuming large quantities of chocolate, dark or otherwise. For one thing, chocolate tends to be high in calories, and the negative effects of consuming a sugary, high-calorie food may outweigh any health benefits of the cocoa itself.For another thing, the manner in which the studies were conducted was rather artificial and its results may not translate well into the real world."In the studies we reviewed, the blood pressure results occurred with cocoa doses above the habitual intake and were observed only in the setting of short-term interventions," said lead researcher Dirk Taubert. "It is not known whether long-term intake of small habitual amounts of cocoa ... may also cause significant blood pressure effects."

"Cacao is a healing superfood," exclaimed Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, in response to this study. "But its effects go far beyond merely balancing blood pressure. Raw cacao protects the liver, brain and heart. It stabilizes mood, helps detoxify the blood and in a very real way brightens your day." Adams emphasizes that only raw, unprocessed cacao offers the best benefits, and that consumers should avoid purchasing processed chocolate products made with refined sugar or milk fat.

Cocoa 'Vitamin' Health Benefits Could Outshine Penicillin

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:55:00 +0000

ScienceDaily (Mar. 12, 2007) — The health benefits of epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, are so striking that it may rival penicillin and anaesthesia in terms of importance to public health, reports Marina Murphy in Chemistry & Industry, the magazine of the SCI. Norman Hollenberg, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, told C&I that epicatechin is so important that it should be considered a vitamin.

Hollenberg has spent years studying the benefits of cocoa drinking on the Kuna people in Panama. He found that the risk of 4 of the 5 most common killer diseases: stroke, heart failure, cancer and diabetes, is reduced to less then 10% in the Kuna. They can drink up to 40 cups of cocoa a week. Natural cocoa has high levels of epicatechin.
'If these observations predict the future, then we can say without blushing that they are among the most important observations in the history of medicine,' Hollenberg says. 'We all agree that penicillin and anaesthesia are enormously important. But epicatechin could potentially get rid of 4 of the 5 most common diseases in the western world, how important does that make epicatechin?... I would say very important'

More of the Same......Testimonals!

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:47:00 +0000

Author: Chris Lyon
Title: Blood Pressure

Bill and Kaye thank you for your generous offer on the healthy chocolate!! I started like you said Sunday a week ago and haven’t missed a time yet; I’m doing 3oz per day as you said to. Funny thing, I stopped by the pharmacy where I always check my blood pressure which runs, on my meds, about 130 over 85ish. This time it was 111 over 77….this is not right….checked it again 111 over 77 after the third try with the same reading I believed it. That’s the lowest I have ever seen in my life!! I’ll be checking my weight this evening to see if there’s any change there. Due to the bp and cholesterol meds I have to visit the doctor every 6 months and it just so happens I will see him in Oct so if this keeps up I’m going to ask him to lower my dosage from 40mg to 20mg and let’s see what happens. I’ll keep you posted and again thanks and I love you guys!!!!

Xocai on the Dr. Pat Show.

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:10:00 +0000

Date:
Oct 23, Nov 27, Dec 13
The Dr. Pat Show LIVE with Jeanette Brooks- Owner & Founder of Xocai
TIME:
23rd- 11:00 AM, 27th- 7:00 AM, 13th-11:00 AM
PLACE:
Live radio broadcast
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NOTES:
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Take It To The X-POWER!

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:45:00 +0000

The Xoçai™ X Power Squares use cacao that is blanched, unfermented, sun-dried, non-roasted and cold-pressed, which means it boasts eight times the levels of epicatechins and catechins, and four times the levels of procyandins than cacao produced with standard processing. X Power Squares are loaded with antioxidants and have an unparalleled ORAC Value of 3,582 per 6g Square. The Xoçai™ X Power Squares are the most powerful, health-promoting, decadent chocolate ever produced.

10,746 ORAC value per serving...WOW!

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Oprah on the Acai Berry

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:38:00 +0000

On Oprah in late 2004, world reknown anti-ageing expert Dr. Nicholas Perricone introduced his book, "The Perricone Promise" and named the Acai berry the #1 super food in the world for "age-defying beauty". According to Perricone, the 10 featured superfoods in his book were chosen because of their direct link to the Brain-Beauty Connection.

These foods (listed here in alphabetical order) are rich in either the Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), antioxidants or fiber, and as in the case of açaí-all three! In addition, we have included foods that have been proven to lower or help regulate blood sugar levels-an extremely important factor for all of those concerned with slowing the aging process and preventing diabetes, obesity, wrinkles and a host of degenerative diseases.Read more about this on Oprah.com!

Good Chocolate....Bad Chocolate?

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:06:00 +0000

Over the centuries, chocolate has come full circle. Most of the modern world currently views chocolate as a tasty but quite unhealthy indulgence meant for only occasional consumption. But health-conscious consumers are now learning that dark chocolate, devoid of some of the unhealthful ingredients usually paired with it in confectionary products, possesses some impressive health properties.

Scientists are rediscovering what ancient Mesoamericans knew centuries ago: chocolate can be very good for you. It may have been cultivated for over two thousand years, but in the last five years science has finally begun to discover the actual health benefits of cocoa. Research is just beginning and is especially promising in the area of phytonutrients, polyphenols, and flavonoids.
However, not all chocolate is created equal. Most candy bars and chocolate foods commonly found in grocery stores are not what you’re looking for. These are typically high in refined (white) sugar, milk fats, and hydrogenated oils—ingredients that replace the truly healthful nutrients found in cocoa.

It’s important to remember that what makes chocolate healthy is the chocolate itself—that is, the pure cocoa that comes from the bean of the cacao plant. Studies confirm that the chocolate products with the highest levels of polyphenols and procyanidins should contain at least 70 percent pure cocoa powder. What this means is that, while it’s not necessarily bad to have “milk” chocolate, which contains a higher percentage of cream or milk, the more pure cocoa the chocolate contains, the more beneficial it will be. Oh - and by the way, if that chocolate isn't in the form of dark chocolate, health benefits basically fly out the Diet Window. Bitter is better.

Also, many chocolate confections are processed using a procedure known as “Dutching,” which neutralizes the chocolate’s acidic flavor and modifies its color by adding alkali-potash to the cocoa nibs before roasting. However, this alkalinization process also removes most of the chocolate’s natural polyphenols. Another process commonly used by confectioners that can damage cocoa’s healthy nutrients is roasting: when chocolate is prepared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, its antioxidant compounds are destroyed.

So when looking for a healthy chocolate product, look for a dark chocolate product with the following properties:

* Has not been alkalized.
* Has been dried and cool-pressed rather than roasted.
* Consists of at least 70 percent pure cocoa.
* Contains cocoa butter instead of milk fats or hydrogenated oils.
* Contains natural, low-glycemic sweeteners—such as raw cane—rather than refined sugar.

Find out what others are saying...

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:25:00 +0000

What is Oxidation

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:27:00 +0000

Author: Eliot A. Brinton, M.D. Title: What is oxidation, and how can it affect your cardiovascular health?

Oxidation is generally a harmful process in the body that contributes to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), several forms of cancer and many other common and devastating diseases. A diet high in fruits, vegetables and fruits that are rich in naturally-occurring antioxidants is known to reduce the risk of these diseases. Surprisingly, however, clinical studies of highly purified antioxidant supplements (such as selenium and vitamins E and C) have not shown any of these benefits. It appears that such vitamins fail to reduce these diseases both because of over-purification and because many different antioxidants are needed together to provide the benefits found in natural antioxidant foods.

A healthy chocolate beverage with acai is very carefully designed to solve these problems by avoiding over-processing and by containing a wide range of antioxidants. This revolutionary drink is made from unprocessed cocoa powder, acai berry juice and many other ingredients rich in naturally-occurring antioxidant factors. It promises to provide all of the benefits of an extremely healthy diet in a concentrated, tasty, low-calorie beverage that can be consumed conveniently on a daily basis by a health-conscious but busy person. We believe that regular use of this healthy chocolate blend either as a beverage, nuggets or bars, will provide many health benefits, like lowering of cholesterol and glucose levels in the blood and improved cardiovascular health, including lower blood pressure.

Eliot A. Brinton, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Genetics at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is a founding board member of the National Lipid Association and the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, is on the editorial boards of Future Lipidology and the American Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy, and is widely published in scientific literature.

The Emerging World of Antioxidants!

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Fri, 25 May 2007 00:04:00 +0000

BODY BY XOCOLATE

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Mon, 14 May 2007 00:44:00 +0000

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Body By Xocolate....Hear the Testimonal

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John's life was turned upside down after a motorcycle accident. See how Body By Xocolate was the secret ingredient to his success to getting his life back.

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Cocoa, not tea, calms blood pressure, study says

noreply@blogger.com (Charles D. Elam) — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 19:17:00 +0000

Foods rich in cocoa appear to reduce blood pressure but drinking green and black tea may not, according to an analysis of previously published research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, published by the American Medical Association.

The drop in blood pressure among participants who consumed cocoa products for at least two weeks was in the same range as achieved by someone taking drugs commonly prescribed to control high blood pressure.

The fall in blood pressure credited to cocoa could be expected to reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks by 10-20 percent, the report said.

To Read the Rest of the Report and get the Full Details of the article. click on the source link below.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070409/hl_nm/heart_cocoa_dc

Healthy Chocolate Video Library

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