beans. The beans lost their name cacao in translation and became cocoa. On the
Perfect 10 Diet, look for organic dark chocolate that is at least 70 percent cocoa.
The higher the percentage of cocoa found in chocolate, the better it is for your
cardiovascular health. Just be vigilant about the chocolate’s sugar content.
Cornell University scientists discovered that cocoa has nearly twice the
antioxidants of red wine, and up to three times the antioxidants found in green
tea. In fact, raw cocoa has the highest antioxidant value of all natural foods in
the world. I’m sure you have heard some of the research emerging every day
about the benefits of eating dark chocolate. Cocoa contains flavinoids, which
have anti-platelet properties that prevent blood clotting. Scientists continue to
find many benefits of chocolate.
However, it’s important to note that chocolate loses its flavinoids when it is
processed, so don’t be a kid in a candy store; look specifically for organic super
dark brands with little or no added sugar. A Dutch study found that eating dark
chocolate can cut the risk of cardiovascular disease by 21 percent and can add
years to life expectancy. Hallelujah. Anecdotally, chocolate is even said to be an
aphrodisiac because of its tryptophan, which has an effect on mood.
Unfortunately, much of the chocolate sold in the United States has a lot of
added sugar, is processed, or is made with partially hydrogenated oils, and not
with cocoa butter. That’s not the kind of chocolate you buy on the Perfect 10
Diet. Milk chocolate does not offer the same benefits as dark chocolate, so watch
how much of it you eat. White chocolate is similar to milk chocolate, but without
the cocoa base. Without any real cocoa bean content, white chocolate is not
really chocolate at all. Organic dark chocolate made with reduced sugar and real
cocoa butter is a favorite on the Perfect 10 Diet . It’s easy on insulin, and does
not contain trans fats to mess up your leptin levels. To cut down on calories, try
some berries dipped in some warm chocolate instead of eating a big chocolate
bar. It is a delicious dessert or snack that is quite rich and healthy.
Butter
Want to be a sex goddess or a real macho man? How about going back to eating
rich and creamy butter! Yes, butter; it is good for your sex hormones. And I
think you would agree it is better to be a perfect 10 bombshell with good sex
hormone levels than have a bomb explode in your arteries from all these fake
fats such as I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. Butter has fewer calories and is more
stable for cooking than refined vegetable oils. Butter, which is mostly made up
of medium-and short-chain fatty acids, contains many healthful compounds,
including lecithin, which assists the body in breaking down cholesterol. It’s also