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Healthy Chocolate Mayesa and Athletes – Golfer Brian MoggApril 14, 2014
Brian participated in competitive golf for 9 years and was on the PGA Tour for 3 years. He has been teaching golf for 23 years and now has 8 Golf Academies throughout the world. Brian has an impressive 26 wins by Tour players that he has instructed. He has been listed as one of the top 50 instructors by Golf Digest and in the top 100 instructors by Golf Magazine. Brian was introduced to Mayesa by Jeff Hill, Mayesa CEO. Brian stated he is not a big chocolate fan so at first he was not sure how he would like the beverage. To his surprise he found that “Mayesa is really refreshing and tastes great!” Brian was also excited to learn that not only is Mayesa a delicious chocolate drink, but is also good for you. Brian likes that Mayesa is a healthy alternative using only organic and natural ingredients. Brian often drinks Mayesa during his busy work day which satisfies his hunger and provide a great pick-me-up. He enjoys recommending Mayesa to others so they too can make healthier choices on the foods they eat. For more information on Brian please visit www.moggacademy.com. Jane Adolph, Mayesa Co-Founder Why You Should Eat and Drink High-Cacao Dark Chocolate – Part 1November 20, 2013
Finally the experts endorse a food that is so tasty that we feel almost decadent eating it, yet at the same time turns out to be oh-so-good for us. The more studies that are done the more detailed is our understanding of just what amazing things cacao can do for our bodies. Nutritionist and fitness expert Mark Sisson explains it as well as we’ve ever seen, and and we are reprinting his discussion of the health benefits of cacao here. The article will be in two parts so you will get all of his great information: The truth is that you should probably be eating dark chocolate on at least a semi-regular basis because, as it turns out, it is very good for you. Dark chocolate is healthy. Dark chocolate is great – the perfect storm of flavor, flavonoids, and fat. It tastes really good, comes loaded with polyphenols, and cocoa butter is a great source of saturated and monosaturated fat. I am going to explicitly outline the myriad health benefits that cacao offers. 1. Dark chocolate contains healthy fats. Cocoa butter, which is extracted from the cacao bean and incorporated into most reputable dark chocolate bars, is mostly monounsaturated and saturated fat, with very little polyunsaturated fat. And most of that saturated fat is stearic acid, widely known for having neutral effects on LDL (the bad cholesterol). 2. Dark chocolate contains lots of polyphenols, particularly flavanols. When it comes to polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity, cacao trounces the “superfruits” acai, pomegranate, cranberry, and blueberry. The most studied polyphenol in cacao is epicatechin, a flavanol that is quite potent and healthful. What when the square of polyphenol-rich dark chocolate melts on the tongue, is swallowed, digested, and incorporated into the body? What are the actual health benefits of consuming high-cacao content dark chocolate? Read on – 3. Dark chocolate and blood pressure. Epidemiological studies (the study of the causes and effects of health in specific populations) pretty consistently show that dark chocolate consumption is related to lower blood pressure readings, for example among the Kuna Indians living in Panama, and the elderly Dutch. These findings led to controlled studies by researchers in the medical and nutrition fields. For example, one study found that fifteen days of eating dark chocolate lowered blood pressure (and improved insulin sensitivity) in healthy subjects. Cacao consumption also improved arterial flow in smokers. Another study used flavanol-rich cacao to increase nitric oxide production in healthy humans which dilated the blood vessels thus lowering blood pressure. Still another study found that eating dark chocolate improved circulation directly to the heart.
Source: MarksDailyApple Disclaimer: Neither Mark Sisson nor Mayesa has received remuneration for the publication of this guest blog, nor is there product endorsement.
Categories Dark Chocolate, General, Health, Healthy Chocolate, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Snacks, Organic Cacao
Back to School – How to Help Kids Learn Better with Healthy EatingSeptember 23, 2013
“Your brain can’t work if you’re not consuming enough calories, and in general that’s not a problem,” Krista Casazza, an assistant professor in the nutrition sciences department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, said in a university news release. “But when kids go to school without eating breakfast, their thinking and learning skills can be affected,” said Caxazza. Before School Nutritionists advise that children should start the day with fruits, proteins and whole grains. And most definitely avoid sugary cereals which are not only low in nutrition, but can cause a sugar high followed by a crash. “A balanced breakfast will fuel the body for a long period and help sustain their attention level through lunch, when they need to eat well again,” Casazza said. “This will hold them until dinner, and they won’t snack ravenously after school.” After School No matter how well you plan, often your kids will and do come home from school too hungry to wait until dinner. Healthy after-school snacks include yogurt, fruits and raw vegetables. Baked chips, in moderation, can be an option. For a drink, give them water instead of soda. Almond or rice milk instead of dairy drinks. Allowing your kids to help make nutritious snacks will go a long way toward their willingness to eat them. There are many fun ideas on creative ways to make these types of snacks appealing. Ideas for fun nutritious snacks 1. Instead of hard-boiled eggs – make deviled eggs 2. Instead of candy – make a healthy trail mix that includes plenty of Omega3-rich walnuts and almonds 3. Instead of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich – offer naturally sweet, crisp, apple slices and peanut butter 4. Instead of ice cream – make fancy frozen bananas. Peel a banana, dip it in low-fat yogurt (any flavor), roll it in crushed cereal (again, stay away from the sugary brands) so that it’s completely coated, then freeze. 5. Instead of high-calorie dips – make warmed cinnamon-spiced applesauce (especially good on a cold day) and serve with apple slices Delicious – and oh, so healthy! Mayesa healthy chocolate drinks are another easy way to help your students eat right. Try offering Mayesa heated as a hot chocolate drink in the morning with breakfast, or as a frozen chocolate pop for an after-school snack. Photo Credit: acscan.org Vending Machines With Healthy Snacks? True!July 19, 2012
The push within the past several years to encourage Americans to make more healthy choices when it comes to meals and snacks has given rise to a seemingly unique concept – vending machines with healthy foods, instead of the ubiquitous candy bars, chips and sugary sodas. A San Diego company, Fresh Healthy Vending Cafe, is on a mission – to provide people with those healthy food and beverage options. In its vending machines, you’ll find a variety of healthier drinks that are either low in sugar or naturally sugar-free. Fresh Healthy Vending Café is the latest exclusive launch of Fresh Healthy Vending, a company that started in 2010 and is revolutionizing vending machines by filling them with healthy, natural and organic foods and beverages. Dubbed the “future of vending” Fresh Healthy Vending Cafe is already the largest Healthy Vending company in North America. Fresh Healthy Vending Café offers franchised high-tech vending machines that are located in such places as workout facilities, hospitals, military bases, schools, and office buildings. Besides such healthy alternatives to high sugar sodas as coconut milk, purified water, and herbal teas, you’ll find Mayesa. A healthy chocolate drink, Mayesa adds to the credibility of this new vending machine concept by showing that vending machines can carry snacks and drinks that are not only nutritious and healthy for you, but delicious and enjoyable as well. |
