Dr. Weil Reinvents the Food Pyramid to Help Today’s Families Prevent Disease While Eating Well : Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid, Featuring Choices That Range From Fruits and Vegetables to Red Wine and Dark Chocolate, Guides Users to Selecting Healthy Foods That Help Lessen the Risk of Diseases Linked to Inflammation

By: - November 1st, 2011  Filed under: Dark Chocolate Diet

PHOENIX (PRWEB) September 17, 2008

“Following an anti-inflammatory diet can help counteract the chronic inflammation that is a root cause of many serious diseases, including those that become more frequent as people age,” said Dr. Weil. “It is a way of selecting and preparing foods based on science that can help people achieve and maintain optimum health over their lifetime.”

Designed to help prevent age-related disease and improve overall health, Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid combines an educational, user-friendly graphic with information on anti-inflammatory foods, beverages and spices. Fifteen sections showcase the elements that make up Dr. Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet, from fruits and vegetables and healthy fats to whole soy foods and seafood.

To access Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid, consumers can click here or visit http://www.DrWeil.com. Dr. Weil’s subscription Web site, http://www.DrWeilonHealthyAging.com, has an interactive version with links to related recipes. For Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid Fact Sheet, click here. A high-resolution image of Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid is available by contacting Karen Kallet at kkallet@drweil.com.

About DrWeil.com and Weil Lifestyle

Weil Lifestyle, LLC, provides information, products and services that enhance health and well-being, and helps individuals achieve a lifestyle guided by the philosophies of integrative medicine. It was founded to provide funding for the Weil Foundation, a non-profit organization that develops research and educational programs to support integrative medicine, improve health care, and empower individuals to make better health choices.

DrWeil.com, created by Weil Lifestyle, is a free, all-inclusive consumer resource on healthy living guided by the principles of integrative medicine. The site is a leading internet destination for education, information, products and services that address

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Goji Berries Company Launches Dark Chocolate Goji Clusters

By: - July 30th, 2011  Filed under: Dark Chocolate Diet

Salem, OR (PRWEB) July 24, 2007

Goji Berries USA announced today that it has launched Goji clusters dipped in dark chocolate for those seeking to consume antioxidant rich Goji berries while not compromising on the taste. Jeni Bachleder told the assembled reporters: “What better way to eat the world’s healthiest food and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time?”

Recent studies have shown that dark chocolate may improve function in endothelial cells, which are crucial to the proper working of blood vessels. Dark chocolate products are considered to be one of the most concentrated sources of flavonoids among commonly consumed foods. Studies have also shown that a diet which includes foods with high levels of flavonoids may lower the risk of heart disease.

Goji Berries are considered the richest source of antioxidants with ORAC levels above 30,000, much higher than pomegranates, blue berries, blackberries and like. Regular intake of Goji results in vastly improved health without the need for expensive medication.

“We are offering 18 pcs Dark Chocolate Goji Clusters in a convenient package at a highly discounted price to enable the customers to try and enjoy this super combo”, told Jeni. “We also offer free shipping for all orders above $ 40 providing for even higher savings,” she added.

About GojiBerries.us

Goji Berries US is the online store where you can order Goji berries, Goji juice and Goji seeds in small and wholesale quantities at very competitive rates. These are directly imported from the Tibetan Himalayas and help to improve your vigor and energy levels with the rich antioxidant properties. They now carry seaweed fertilizer, in both wholesale and retail formats, to aid those desirous of growing their own Goji berries. Visit their online store at http://www.GojiBerries.us

Contact:

Jeni Bachelder

GojiBerries.us

800-796-3486

http://www.Gojiberries.us

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NuGo DARK Pareve Protein Bars — the First Ever of Their Kind!

By: - July 28th, 2011  Filed under: Dark Chocolate Diet

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) November 17, 2008

NuGo Nutrition announces the launch of NuGo DARK Protein Bars, the first and only protein bars covered with real dark chocolate. Rich dark chocolate tastes delicious and adds important health benefits. Now everyone, including the kosher community, has access to a great tasting dark chocolate healthy snack. With a pareve label, NuGo ensures this product does not contain dairy or meat products, animal by-products, or derivatives. The nation’s largest kosher certifier, The Orthodox Union, oversees production of these delicious NuGo Dark bars at NuGo’s pareve facility.

NuGo Dark bars are baked to perfection with 100% natural ingredients, 10 grams of high quality protein, and are covered with heart healthy real dark chocolate. NuGo Dark is the first to offer a healthy, protein rich OU Pareve bar. Company president and CEO David Levine reminds consumers that, “With the recent food scares, pareve certification reaches beyond the kosher community. The cleanliness standard associated with this certification make NuGo Dark bars a safer snack choice for the community at large.”

The Orthodox Union is recognized worldwide for having one of the strictest kosher standards among certification agencies. This certification makes NuGo Dark bars appropriate for those who follow a strict religious diet, and also guarantees an elite cleanliness standard during production. Furthermore, the pareve label assures consumers that NuGo Dark bars are safe for those with allergies or sensitivities to dairy products or their derivatives.

About NuGo Nutrition:

At NuGo, our mission is to help people make better snack choices that are healthy, delicious and contain all natural or organic ingredients. Simply put, we’re disappointed in the food industry, as they’ve become careless with the products that they sell to consumers. At NuGo, we’re different. We never use hydrogenated oils or trans-fats in our products. We use only all natural, top quality ingredients, like real milk and dark chocolate to make our bars the best tasting, healthiest options available. All of our products are also made under strict kosher supervision.

Currently NuGo Nutrition offers:


NuGo Family Nutrition (all natural, certified low glycemic),
NuGO Organic (vegan, USDA certified organic)
NuGo Dark (dairy free, OU Pareve)
NuGO FREE Gluten Free (dairy free, OU Pareve)
KeriBar (real whole food, circle K Pareve)
Smarte Carb (high protein, sugar free) bars.

NuGo bars can be purchased in many retail locations, online at http://www.nugonutrition.com or by calling toll free 1-888-421-2032. NuGo is also available at various retail locations internationally in Israel, Canada and New Zealand.

Contact:

Alyssa Wilson, Marketing Director

NuGo Nutrition

412-781-4115

http://www.nugonutrition.com

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New Research Study Links Dark Chocolate to Vascular Health Benefits

By: - July 27th, 2011  Filed under: Dark Chocolate Diet

HERSHEY, Pa. (PRWEB) July 30, 2008

HERSHEY, Pa. (Business Wire EON) July 30, 2008 — Dark chocolate has come to be recognized for its flavanol antioxidant benefits, but a new study, conducted by the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, has uncovered an important link to its vascular health benefits. The study, which used Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate, reported that dark chocolate has a positive impact on blood pressure and blood vessel function. The study’s release comes on the heels of Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate, a rich dark chocolate featuring 60 percent cacao, earning renowned health and fitness expert Bob Greene’s Best Life seal of approval ? the first chocolate bar to earn that distinction.

“The Hershey Company is continuously looking for opportunities to offer products that support the balanced lifestyles of today’s health-conscious consumers,” said Debra Miller, Ph.D., Director of Nutrition, The Hershey Company. “This one-two punch of the Yale-Griffin research confirming chocolate’s vascular health benefits, combined with Bob Greene’s Best Life seal, makes Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate a sensible option for people looking for small indulgences.”

The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center study is the largest study of its kind to research the short-term benefits of solid dark chocolate and cocoa containing beverages on blood pressure and endothelial function (blood vessel function). The results of the study, recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that consuming Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate (75g) as well as Hershey’s Natural Cocoa (22g) lowered blood pressure and improved endothelial function in 45 participants 2 hours after consumption.

“Our study demonstrated impressive enhancement of endothelial function following the acute consumption of dark chocolate and cocoa,” said David L. Katz, MD, MPH, principal investigator of the study and director of the Prevention Research Center. “The results are exciting because they show that dark chocolate, a highly-popular treat long associated with pleasure, has health promoting properties as well.”

In addition, The Hershey Company announced that Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate is the first chocolate bar to earn the respected Best Life seal of approval. Designed by Bob Greene, respected exercise physiologist and famed trainer, the Best Life seal appears on select grocery products and is intended to help consumers make healthier food and lifestyle decisions. Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate’s naturally occurring antioxidants and proven vascular health benefits helped the product to earn this distinction. Bob Greene will utilize Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate and Hershey’s Natural Cocoa as he helps consumers to develop balanced, healthy lifestyles through his book, The Best Life Diet, the companion website TheBestLife.com, appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and other national television and radio shows, and national tours.

Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate is available wherever candy is sold. The Best Life seal of approval will begin appearing on packaging later this year.

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is the largest North American manufacturer of quality chocolate and sugar confectionery products. With revenues of nearly $ 5 billion and approximately 13,000 employees worldwide, The Hershey Company markets such iconic brands as Hershey’s, Reese’s, Hershey’s Kisses, Kit Kat, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers. Hershey is the leader in the fast-growing dark and premium chocolate segment, with such brands as Hershey’s Bliss, Hershey’s Special Dark, Hershey’s Extra Dark and Cacao Reserve by Hershey’s. Hershey’s Ice Breakers franchise delivers refreshment across a variety of mint and gum flavors and formats. Hershey’s partnership with Starbucks offers a premium chocolate experience that combines the highest-quality chocolate with Starbucks coffee-house flavors, for a range of delicious and distinct chocolate products. In addition, Artisan Confections Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hershey Company, markets such premium chocolate offerings as Scharffen Berger, known for its high-cacao dark chocolate products, Joseph Schmidt, recognized for its fine, handcrafted chocolate gifts, and Dagoba, known for its high-quality natural and organic chocolate bars. Visit us at http://www.hersheynewsroom.com.

About The Best Life

The Best Life Diet is not a typical diet plan. Instead, it’s a way of living?of eating, exercising and viewing life?that promotes weight loss and fosters lifelong weight control. The three-phased plan offers a gradual approach to developing healthy habits that not only increase fitness and reduce body weight, but can also dramatically reduce the risk for diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions. For more on the program, visit http://www.TheBestLife.com.

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New Antioxidant-Rich Dark Chocolate Aids in Diet and Weight Loss

By: - July 27th, 2011  Filed under: Dark Chocolate Diet

Indialantic, FL (PRWEB) March 25, 2008

The media is saturated with studies that have shown that some chocolates have positive health effects. But these aren’t the name-brand chocolate bars you would find at your local grocery store.

An internationally recognized expert in the field of alternative medicine focusing on diet and nutrition, Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby, has studied the properties and benefits of a chocolate diet.

“Chocolate is made from the beans of the cacao tree, Theobroma Cacao,” says Scott-Mumby. He explains that plant flavanoids are commonly known for their antioxidant activity. “A small bar of chocolate can contain as many flavanoids as six apples, as four and a half cups of tea or two glasses of red wine.”

He developed The Doctor’s Chocolate to utilize the great benefits of chocolate without the unhealthy ingredients that are often included in the common bar. This chocolate promotes weight loss. Eating just one to three pieces can suppress your appetite enough that you will not crave junk food.

Charlotte Palmer started dieting with her husband. She decided that The Doctor’s Chocolate was going to be a treat that she could eat that would help her suppress her appetite. After four months she lost 50 pounds and is continuing to follow her diet.

“Eating The Doctor’s Chocolate has helped me along because it has kept me from eating other junk food, it has helped suppress my appetite, and it has helped me to remain calm and not so stressed when you’re missing out on all the other treats,” comments Palmer.

The Doctor’s Chocolate is a mere 20 calories per piece, is diabetic safe and because it is not weighed down with all the sugars and milk that processed chocolate is famous for, it actually is metabolized slowly and leaves you feeling satisfied after only a couple of pieces.

This special dark chocolate truffle has no trans fat so you don’t have to feel guilty when you eat them. They taste great without the traditional sugar that can often cause problems with blood sugar and weight. Instead of sugar and milk being added, The Doctor’s Chocolate is sweetened by a sugar alcohol called Xylotol, recognized by the FDA as a safe non-sugar sweetener. Be careful of any products containing synthetic or chemical sweeteners such as sucralose or aspartame. The Doctor’s Chocolate has only natural products, without additives, preservatives or coloring.

You can get a bag of Doctor’s Chocolate for only $ 49.95 by visiting http://www.healthydoctorchocolate.com. If you order two bags, shipping and handling is free.

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