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The Amazing and Varied Health Benefits of Chocolate with JJ Virgin

The Amazing and Varied Health Benefits of Chocolate with JJ Virgin

FromWell Beyond 40


The Amazing and Varied Health Benefits of Chocolate with JJ Virgin

FromWell Beyond 40

ratings:
Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today JJ talks about the incredible benefits that consuming just a little bit of high quality dark chocolate every day can make in your health. Listen to find out how dark chocolate can help with everything from improved brain function and a healthier heart to increased insulin sensitivity and better skin. What kind of chocolate and how much should you eat? Tune in and find out, plus learn about JJ's favorite ways to incorporate dark chocolate into her routine!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free Chocoholic Recipe Guide by going to jjvirgin.com/darkchocolate.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Chocolate has incredible health benefits. It can help with your heart, your brain and your skin, just for starters. You should eat dark chocolate every day. Here’s what to look for and how much to eat. Make sure to stay away from sneaky sugar in your chocolate. JJ recommends a few ways you can get more dark chocolate into your diet.   Episode Play-By-Play [3:50] Eat dark chocolate every day, but look for these qualities. [4:55] How much chocolate should you eat every day? [5:11] You’re going to be amazed at some of chocolate’s benefits. [10:29] Dark, not milk. Keep the sugar and milk out of your chocolate. [11:00] Higher cacao count is better because you get more of this [11:50] Suggestions for getting more dark chocolate in your diet [14:02] If you add in foods that are good for you like dark chocolate, it may keep you from eating things that aren’t so great for you.     Mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Soma Chocolatemaker Sunlove Protection by Annamarie Gianni Chocolate Avocado Mousse Recipe Lily’s Dark Chocolate Bulletproof Dark Chocolate The Virgin Diet Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook
Released:
Nov 16, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin is a passionate advocate of eating and exercising smarter. JJ and her team help people stay fired up and healthy as they age, so they feel the best they ever have at age 40+. JJ is a prominent TV and media personality, whose previous features include co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters, 2 years as the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil, and numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of four NY Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her latest book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience, shows caregivers everywhere how to be strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspirational lessons JJ learned as she fought for her own son’s life. JJ hosts her popular podcast, relaunched as Ask the Health Expert in June 2020, with over 5.5 million downloads and counting. She also regularly writes for Rodale Wellness, Mind Body Green, and other major blogs and magazines. Visit www.jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you build your dream life.