It might be hard to summarize, and say that there are exactly 7 health benefits of dark chocolate – there are probably more! – but it is, for a fact, good for you. The actual ground cacao bean – from which raw chocolate is made – is a great food. It’s the sugar and fat … Read more
The holidays can wreak havoc with any simple and healthy eating plan. Not that they would absolutely need to, but – let’s face it – it’s hard to resist all the chocolate, rich desserts, etc., that are associated with the holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s – they all feel like times when we can just … Read more
Talking about “holiday season healthy eating” almost seems like a contradiction in terms, because at no time like during the holidays – Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Easter – are sweets and just generally unhealthy, but extremely good-tasting, foods thrown at you from all directions! While the holidays are associated with good cheer, far too many … Read more