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Food Medicine

Chocolate, Not Guilty

Chocolate has been linked to obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, acne and dental cavities, to name a few. Today, there are claims that eating chocolate can help prevent heart disease, can help prevent cancer and give you an amazingly subtle and youthful complexion. Myths or Facts?

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Alcohol: Good News, Bad News

The health benefits of alcohol might be a little more exaggerated by those who drink the beverage. For those who do not drink alcohol, the health benefits of alcohol are dubious for them. What is the real score then with the good news and bad news of regarding the consumption of alcohol?

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The Dangers of a Fat-Free Diet

Along with proteins and carbohydrates, fats are one of the three essential energy sources our bodies need in order to function properly. Simply put, we need to eat fats in order to survive. Fat deficiency is a form of malnutrition, and without enough fats in our diet, we can’t digest food properly, our organs begin to malfunction, and our health begins to deteriorate.

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