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7 foods healthy people eat - this ones for Charles - don't know if he would like it raw though
Superfood #1: Cacao (Raw Chocolate)

Want more energy? Try some raw chocolate.

Raw chocolate is one of the most powerful sources of magnesium on the planet. Not only does magnesium help with alertness and activity, it also helps elevate your mood.

Magnesium is one of the most deficient minerals in the human body. Depending on where you find your studies 60-80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium. No wonder we're sluggish, agitated and stressed!

Raw chocolate is the same reason you've heard that chocolate is good for you... except that the cooked and processed form that you get in your Hershey's bar does not have the same composition as it does when it's raw.

Raw chocolate also contains tryptophan--an essential amino acid--which helps naturally produce serotonin in your body. This is great news for those who need an emotional boost.

You can buy raw chocolate in the shell (it is a bean), but it's easiest if you buy it without.

Since the cacao bean is actually fairly bitter, it is best to mix it with various other superfoods--pumpkin seeds, goji berries--for a super, power-packed, nutrient rich snack that will get you through even the toughest days.

Then the honey one - it is just mind boggeling to me that we are loosing honey bees. I have been looking at a jar of it over at the health food store - may just have to take the plunge.

Superfood #4: Raw Honey

I'm not talking about the honey in the little bear. I'm talking real, unprocessed, raw honey.

Raw honey contains enzymes, phytonutrients, resins and propolis--bee glue. This unique combination of properties makes it versatile not only as a food, but as an anti-bacterial agent.

As a food, raw honey can raise antioxidant levels in the body, restore muscle glycogen after a workout and help lower cholesterol and the risk of certain cancers.

As a topical substance, it can decrease infection and work just as well as alcohol solutions.

Use it as a sweetener, put some in your teas or your water, or just have a small spoonful for a quick pick me up.

(Be sure not to heat it to a high temperature. Heat will destroy many of its best qualities.)
http://worldmysteries9.blogspot.com/2009/11/7-secret-foods-that-only-healthiest.html

But I like the old stand by on Epsom Salts
The Surprising Benefits of Epsom Salts
Studies show these benefits from the major components of Epsom Salt may:

Magnesium:

* Ease stress and improves sleep and Concentration

* Help muscles and nerves function properly

* Regulate activity of 325%2B enzymes

* Help prevent artery hardening and blood clots

* Make Insulin more effective

* Reduce inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps

* Improve oxygen use

Sulfates:

* Flush Toxins

* Improve absorption of nutrients

* Help form joint Proteins, brain tissue and mucin Proteins

* Help prevent or ease Migraine Headaches

The Many Uses of Epsom Salts...
more info on the salts here
http://worldmysteries9.blogspot.com/2009/11/surprising-benefits-of-epsom-salts.html

I haven't tried raw chocolate, but I often buy the 80 and 90% cocoa bars. Not much sugar in those. I am also a believer in honey. It's good stuff. I also find a little Jack Daniels is good for many ailments, too.

Did somebody say CHOCOLATE???!!!

Yum!

hmm, one of these days Charles and Anhelyna are going to start circulating a petition for a chocolate subforum here . I can just see it all now; used to be that chocolate would be mentioned by one or the other of them and and Alice and Rose would chime in - now the circle is broadening .

I, however, still hold the recipe for AntonI's incredible chocolate cake

But, I must thank Rose for the link - interesting to know that epsom salts deter raccoons and slugs ... will definitely be putting that info to use.

Many years,

Neil

Let's not forget those chocolate stouts and porters...

James, my brother, I can't believe you posted that - how to ruin both beer and chocolate

now, chocolate liqueur - that's a different story

Many years,

Neil

Neil, not my usual choice...

I do like a cold Ovaltine once in a while...

Just back from France - and I even had good choccie there

Honey - yes I enjoy that but I saw a new usage for it .

Now Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I have eaten [ GodPapa is a Yank ] - oh and have enjoyed that , but this really surprised me

Spread Honey on a nice piece of French bread - yum , now spread PB on top !!!

Now, that I can see. A couple of the US PB manufacturers have recently begun marketing PB w/ honey and it's quite good.

Many years,

Neil

Well I have to admit my GodPapa's eyes opened wide at that one and he didn't like the idea

Young's Double Chocolate Stout is excellent.

Yup...agreed...peanut butter and honey go well together. yummmy...

(My breakfast has been, for atleast the past thirteen years, a little bit of Smucker's --all natural, no added unhealthy sugar or transfats-- peanut butter; and depending on where I am, because I actually travel with it--jam or honey.) Believe it or not this fits into a dieter's delight. It is very satisfying and filling even in this smallest portion. Because I watch my caloric intake, a slice of toast, one teaspoon of PB and one teaspoon of jam or honey is not more than 130 calories!!