Monday, March 2, 2009

After the snow - enjoy a piece of chocolate or a glass of red wine (or both?)

Great snow this weekend - 4 inches or so. Of course, it did shut-down the area for the day.

I've had several request to re-post the benefits of Red Wine. Here it is. In addition, included are the benefits of Dark Chocolate. Eat, drink and be healthy . . . A little exercise is important too. Source: A nice print out from the local market.

Benefits of Red Wine
*Contains antioxidants shown to help protect your heart
*Studies indicate red wine may help lower blood pressure and reduce your risk for heart disease, stroke and certain cancers
*Drink in moderation for these health benefits. This means one 4oz glass a day for women and two 4oz glasses a day for men
*Studies also show grape juice may have the same health benefits as red wine
NOTE: This information is shared for FUN purposes - I TAKE NO responsibility for personal results you may or may not experience.

Benefits of Dark Chocolate
*More cocoa means more helath benefits, so select darker chocolate
*Full of flavonols, or antioxidants, shown to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and lower LDL - "bad" - cholesterol
*Helps lift your mood by secreting neurotransmitters such as serotonin and endorphins
*East about 3 oz a day

Take it for what it's worth - but I'm thinking neither one of these is a bad thing.

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