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Weeks 7 & 8 Superfoods Are… Garlic & Dark Chocolate!
Mat chose the perfect foods for the last two weeks of the challenge! I do have these foods often and they are so healthy for you.
Garlic is considered a natural antibiotic. It has so many health benefits, from lowering blood pressure to raising the HDL (good cholesterol) and lowering the LDL (bad cholesterol). It helps reduce cancer risk, aids in weight loss and can reduce inflammation and pain in the body.
It don't take much garlic. You can chop up a clove and put it in your salad.
Now you might be wondering why dark chocolate is a superfood. Please note that it's dark chocolate, as opposed to milk chocolate. Dark chocolate comes from a tropical tree called cacao. Before sugar, milk and other ingredients are added, this raw form of dark chocolate has many health benefits. It can boost serotonin in the brain, so it reduces the risk of depression. It's also anti aging and good for your heart.
Personally, I have raw cacao nibs. It's bitter at first, but now I love it! Who needs all that extra sugar!
I already ate everyone of these foods way before the challenge started, so I guess it wasn't much of a challenge for me! But I do think they were good choices and a good start for those looking to eat healthier.
About the author
Richard Hubbard was once over 350 pounds. After a doctor's physical and finding out he was pre-hypertensive, he decided to make changes and avoid medication. Over the course of a year, Rich lost the first 120 pounds of his incredible 150 pound weight loss. He ate healthy foods based on Dr. Joel Fuhrman's book "Eat To Live". He was mostly plant based, but switched to completely plant based in September of 2016. He also became a vegan in the process as his compassion for animals increased. He credits bodybuilder Robert Cheeke for influencing his decision of going vegan. Rich aspires to be a vegan bodybuilder and is planning his first half marathon this year.
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