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Chocolate Improves Memory’s Sweet Spot
February 19, 2007 - 2:08pm
from San Francisco Chronicle
According to the first systematic review of chocolate’s neurobiological effects, flavanols in cocoa increase blood flow to the brain, heightening alertness. But researchers warn that many flavanols are processed out in the journey from bean to chocolate bar.




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Indulge
by Vicki_R on February 21, 2007 - 8:35pm

I can't help but feel this theory has some flaws.  I am a known chocolate binger and I still can't remember where I have put my keys or what I have walked into a room for.  Maybe I'm eating the wrong type of chocolate.  Does eating fudge out of the jar count? LIME posted this article on chocolate awhile ago.  It's another reason to indulge.

http://www.lime.com/food/story/3608/rx_chocolate 


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Cocoa Powder
by JMFrequency on February 22, 2007 - 6:06pm
So is organic cocoa powder still also affected by the processing? Are the flavanois processed out as well?
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yummy morsels
by Vicki_R on February 26, 2007 - 9:28am
I have tried to research your question and cannot find a definitive answer.  I did find that chocolate that contains 70% and over of cacao is the healthiest for you.  When shopping at Whole Foods, I found a wonderful product.  Tick tack size package of 100% dark chocolate pieces.  They are from a company called sweetriot.com and taste really great.  A whole tin has 140 calories and the company is organic and fair trade.  Check them out.
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yummy morsels
by JMFrequency on March 7, 2007 - 1:08am

Thanks, Vicki. I appreciate you trying. I'm gonna check into sweetriot.com though. I'm always interested in new high quality chocolate. Hey, you wouldn't happen to know of any healthy, natural bath products, like shaving cream, soap, and shampoo. I've tried some organic stuff, but I think it made me ill. I'm now looking into some products from Australia. 

Well, thanks again.

 


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search tool at LIME
by Vicki_R on March 7, 2007 - 11:38am

I buy the Whole Foods citrus brand shampoo for my kids and husband.  They seem to like it and it smells amazing-grapefruit is my fruit of choice.

I don't know if you are familiar with the search tool at LIME.  At the top of each page there is a place for you to search any topic and see what articles have been written on LIME.  I find this tool to be really useful.  I would also check out a health store or Whole Foods.  I know, I always refer people there.  Can't help it, I just love the store and they are always so helpful.


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Search tool
by JMFrequency on March 8, 2007 - 12:47am
Thanks. Yeah I've read many articles including those on Lime, but I like to get opinions from people who actually use these products on a regular basis. I'm gonnna check that Whole Foods brand. Thanks again.
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new product line
by Vicki_R on March 8, 2007 - 1:08pm
Listen, when I was at Whole Foods today, I asked them about natural brands they would recommend.  They suggested a brand called "Jason".  They have a whole line of products from shampoo, to body creams to deodorant.  She really likes them and said they are also a good value.  I might try out the deodorant next time.

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