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Hello, any other chocoholics out there? Thought so. Well praise the Lord and pass the cacao, cuz today is National Chocolate Day! Yup, October 28, just before Halloween, a day for chocolate lovers to openly indulge in their addiction, without shame or ridicule. Im in! Dont have to twist my arm. You? The Food of the Gods Youve probably been hearing more and more these days about the health and healing benefits of cacao, or raw chocolate. According to David Wolfe, author of Naked Chocolate: The Astounding Truth About the World’s Greatest Food, chocolate in its natural state is the best form of magnesium, chromium and iron, which are the top three mineral deficiencies in the U.S. Wolfe, one of raw chocolate’s biggest advocates, also credits cacao as being the No. 1 antioxidant food in the world — 30 times higher than red wine and 20 times higher than green tea. So, indulge and enjoy! How Do You Like Your Chocolate? Some prefer to indulge with cake, others a decadent mousse. Perhaps sinfu...

Today, July 3rd, is national eat bean day, so why not celebrate it by adding some beans to your diet. Beans (a legume) are a great source of protein, fiber, minerals and some B vitamins. They are low in fat and cholesterol. Here is the nutrition information for 0.5 cup cooked beans made from dried beans (taken from "Dietitians Online"):   Although beans do not make a complete protein, when you add them to a grain (example: rice and beans, couscous and lentils, barley and chick peas, etc.) they become a full protein. These combinations can help vegetarians and vegans, that dont eat meat, eggs and/or dairy, to meet their protein needs. Beans have been shown to help with lowering cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure. Moreover, they can reduce risk for heart disease, some cancers, diabetes and bone disease (osteoporosis). Since beans are packed with fiber, they help you feel fuller longer as well as help your bowels move and prevent constipation. There are multiple vitam...