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Phytochemicals and such

Red wine and chocolate are both foods that contain phytochemicals that are “bioactive.”  This means that they have a function in the body (not just taste or color). Polyphenols are phytochemicals (they are actually a sub group called “flavonoids”) found … Continue reading

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Benefits of Dark Chocolate

I had a conversation with two Registered Dietitians today. They were updating me on the latest thoughts in Nutrition World. We talked about the benefits of wine (red is better than white, but we still agree that people shouldn’t necessarily … Continue reading

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