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Practically everyone loves chocolate. And if you count yourself among those who call them-selves “chocoholics,” then I have GREAT news... This Halloween (and everyday thereafter), indulge yourself and eat some of that savory deliciousness! As it turns out, chocolate may help you get thin-ner and healthier. This surprising news comes on the back of research done earlier this year at the University of California, San Diego. The study, published in the journal, Archives of Inter-nal Medicine, set out to find whether or not eating chocolate regularly had an effect on a person’s weight. Researchers studied 1,000 men and women from the San Diego area and found that those who ate choco-late on a regular basis were actually thinner than those who ate chocolate less often! [1] This was no coincidence, either… The thinner chocolate-eaters were not eating fewer calories than the group who ate chocolate less often. What’s more, they were NOT more active and didn’t exercise more. Scientists don’t know exactly why this is, but one thing’s for sure… eating chocolate could help you keep the love handles at bay. And there’s even better news… this isn’t the first study of its kind! Another study, conducted at the Department of Hu-man Nutrition at the University of Copenhagen, found that eating dark chocolate lessens cravings for sweet, salty and fatty foods.[2] It’s not known exactly why this is and more studies
Could Eating Chocolate Make You Thinner?
Body Fit’s… October 2012
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Projects In The
making
As I write this little section I am in my home office while my new wood burning fire place is being installed. As they yanked out the old unit I could see the old charred bricks that once surrounded
the open fires I still remember from my child hood. Lying on the floor with my feet up on the hearth and falling asleep after dinner. Obviously that will never happen again because of the new build-ing codes and insurance requirements. My kids will have to be content with looking at the orange glow through the glass while a fan blows warm air at them. Boy how things have changed in such a short time. For me, fall is a time for reflection. As the year winds down I look back at what I’ve done during the year and figure out what still needs to be done. I do set goals for myself and they usually take the form of projects. Some take a back seat to those that establish a higher priority and before I know it, I have a bunch of half finished projects. Unfortunately, our health can easily become one of those projects. We start it up in January and as other projects get started throughout the year, our health project is taken out of the cue. Then when something that negatively impacts our health such as bad news from a Doctor, another birthday or a faulty bathroom scale, we get back on the health project wagon. For some this is as predictable as clockwork but for others who seem to be more successful, it’s not a project it’s just something you do. These folks have figured it out. They know that going to the gym, taking that walk or riding that bike is as much a part of their day as getting up and having breakfast. We have a number of these types of members at the gym. Many have been coming for over 10 years and will keep coming for many more. To recognize the dedication they have made to their health and for becoming what we respectfully call “Regulars”, my staff have been going through the thousands of names that have come and gone to identify those that have stayed. We will be starting a Wall of Distinction to proudly pay tribute to those who have persisted beyond what many still define as a project in the making. I look forward to sharing that “project” with everyone very soon.
would have to be done. But for those who LOVE eating chocolate, it’s an excellent way to avoid those killer cravings and keep yourself on track with your diet. And if staying fit and trim wasn’t good enough reason to start eating a little chocolate everyday, here’s an-other: it can keep you HEALTHY! In the findings of one review study, presented at the European Society of Cardiology in Paris, researchers found that eating moderate amounts of chocolate can reduce your risk of developing heart disease by up to 30%! [3] And in another study, presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s An-nual Meeting, scientists found that eat-ing chocolate regularly can help reduce your risk of stroke. [4] It’s believed this is due to chocolate’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory prop-erties. In fact, dark chocolate has more an-tioxidant power than fruits like blue-berries, strawberries and raspber-ries! Pretty impressive, right? So this Hal-loween, when you reach for that sweet, chocolate treat… don’t feel guilty. Know that you’re doing your body (and overall health) good. Just remember that moderation is key, because de-spite all the good news surrounding chocolate, it still packs quite a few calories per gram — a little DOES go a long way. Also, when choosing chocolate, go with DARK choco-late as it provides the most health and craving-busting benefits.
References:
[1] B. A. Golomb, S. Koperski, H. L. White. Association Between More Frequent Chocolate Consumption and Lower Body Mass Index. Archives of Internal Medi-
cine, 2012; 172 (6): 519 DOI: 10.1001/archinternmed.2011.2100
[2] University of Copenhagen (2008, December 23). Dark Chocolate Is More Filling
Than Milk Chocolate And Lessens Cravings. ScienceDaily.
[3] A. Buitrago-Lopez, J. Sanderson, L. Johnson, S. Warnakula, A. Wood, E. Di
Angelantonio, O. H. Franco. Chocolate consumption and cardiometabolic disor-
ders: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ, 2011; 343 (aug26 1): d4488 DOI:
10.1136/bmj.d4488
[4] Sahib S, Saposnik G, et al. American Academy of Neurology 2010 Annual Meet-
ing; April 10-17. 2010; Toronto, ON. Published online February 17, 2009.
4 Tips To Keep Your Ticker Tickin’ A few simple additions to your everyday diet/lifestyle can help keep your heart healthy for years to come. Here are a few tips you can
use right away. Your heart will thank you!
1. Use plant sterols and stanols. These are sub-stances that occur naturally in plant-based foods. They work by preventing some of the cholesterol in your diet from being absorbed into your bloodstream. Instead, the cholesterol gets “flushed” out as waste. In addition, numerous studies suggest they are highly effective at reducing LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.
2. Take guggul. This ancient herb has been used for hundreds of years in Indian Ay-urvedic medicine. Many studies suggest it can be effective at lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It’s believed it does this by blocking cholesterol synthesis to some extent and helping remove excess LDL cholesterol particles from the bloodstream. Before you take it, however, be sure to check with your doctor as it may interfere with certain medica-tions. 3. Take fish oil. This is one of those “miracle” supplements that seems to do eve-rything under the sun. Fortunately, there are hundreds of studies to back up all the heart-health benefits. You can choose to eat fatty fish 2—4 times a week. But due to possible mercury contamination, you may opt for tak-ing it in supplement form. 4. Laugh More. Yep. Laughter could very well be the best medicine. We now know that mental stress correlates with impairment of the protective barrier that lines our blood ves-
sels. Laughing helps ease that stress and could poten-tially save your heart! In fact, one study done at the Uni-versity of Maryland School of Medicine suggests that laughter is linked to healthy function of blood vessels and may help protect against heart attack!
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Inside This FUN Issue of
Richly Rewarding Living…
Could Eating Chocolate Make You Thinner?... Page 1
4 Tips to Keep Your Ticker Tickin’...Page 2
Treehouse Business Centre….Page 3
Fight High Cholesterol-Naturally...Page 5
Treat Yourself Into Health & Fitness...page 6
Halloween Trivia Interesting factoids to impress your friends
with...
Halloween was originally a Celtic holiday celebrated on October 31.
Black cats got a bad rap during the 13th century, when the Catholic Church launched the inquisition. Due to their color, people eventually thought black cats were special companions to witches.
Halloween was brought to North America by European immigrants who would cele-brate the harvest around a bonfire, share ghost stories, sing, dance, and tell for-tunes.
Stingy Jack-o’-Lanterns… today’s Jack-o’-Lanterns owe their name to an old Irish folk character known as Stingy Jack.
Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday, with Christmas being the first. Over $2.5 billion is spent dur-ing Halloween on candies, costumes, deco-rations and parties.
1.5 BILLION POUNDS! That’s how much pumpkin U.S. growers produce per year.
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Fight High Cholesterol...Naturally
FACT: One in three adults in Canada. has high cholesterol, which can affect anyone at any age, and can negatively impact heart health and cardiovascular function over time. People with high cholesterol have a higher risk of developing heart disease compared to those with optimal levels. Among the culprits are genetics and diet. Some people are predisposed to high cholesterol and produce more of it in the liver, while others get too much from the foods they eat—foods such as bacon, hot dogs, and sausages that also contain high amounts of saturated fat. These foods may sit well on your palate, but without proper measures to control intake and reduce body cholesterol levels, they can lead to some major health challenges.
Did you know?
A 10% reduction of LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol equates to a 10%-20% decrease in heart disease risk.
If you eat foods such as pizza, hamburgers, and steak on a regular basis, you may be increas-ing your chances for developing high cholesterol. The Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation recommends consuming no more than 300 mg of cholesterol a day (with less than 7% of calories from saturated fat) ; those with heart disease should consume less than 200 mg of cholesterol.
Men tend to have higher cholesterol than women. However, after menopause, cholesterol levels in women increase due to a decline in estrogen production.
Plant Sterols and
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Boo!
How’s that for a little early Halloween “cheer?” :) As you already know, this month is all
about spooks, ghouls, witches and PLENTY of candy! And while everyone will be treating
themselves to sugary goodness, you need to focus on “treating” yourself with health and fitness.
Here’s what this means…
Most folks never last on their good intentions to get fit and healthy because they view
proper diet and exercise as a sacrifice (or sometimes as a cruel and unusual punishment!). No
wonder so many people fall off the wagon despite their best intentions! Instead, this month
challenge yourself to view your workout and eating regimen as a way to “treat” your body,
mind and soul. Shifting your perspective like this, and finding ways to make living a healthy
lifestyle enjoyable, is what will help you get fit and STAY there for the rest of your life. For ex-
ample...
Got a sweet tooth? Have some of your favorite fruit (or as you’ll see in today’s main article,
have a little chocolate).
Like to eat big meals? Find ways to have the same amount of food with less calories. Maybe
add more veggies and a side salad.
Like to snack? Ditch the potato chips for kale chips or oven-baked sweet potato fries.
Dread exercising? Find ways to make it fun. Being active doesn’t necessarily mean putting in
hours on some piece of gym equipment. Go outside and play with the kids, go for a walk, or
clean the bathroom! You get the idea...
Bottom line: It all comes down to
finding ways that make living a
healthy lifestyle enjoyable and fun to
YOU. So figure out what that is and
get to it! You’ll have to do some ex-
perimenting at first, but soon enough,
you’ll be living health and fitness as a
natural part of who you are. And
THAT, is one of the best “treats” you
can give yourself. Enjoy!
“Treat Yourself Into Health & Fitness”
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