Posted on September 17, 2008 by Bruce C
Hmm, the hype about dark chocolate having antioxidants is true, but don’t forget that dark chocolate is still chocolate. It still has tons of sugar and fat and can STILL raise your cholesterol and blood sugar if you consume too much.
Yes, I understand that it is better than milk chocolate since milk chocolate does [...]
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Posted on March 10, 2008 by Bruce C
SInce most people eat tuna with mayonnaise which is full of fat and cholesterol, I suggest substituting the mayonnaise with balsamic vinegar. For the oil and vinegar taste effect, splash some olive oil on the sandwich.
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Posted on February 21, 2008 by Bruce C
Well, let me answer the second question. Antioxidants are found in 95% of all fruits and vegetables. So, if you like at least one fruit or vegetable, I suggest eating a lot of it as antioxidants can help fight against heart disease, aging, and other health issues.
Antioxidants fight free radicals, which are unpaired electrons. In [...]
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