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December 2009 Issue # 47 Join us for the celebration of life and health!     My schedule has finally allowed me a few extra minutes to get back in touch and send health information and updates.  Please enjoy our new information and recipes -- or unsubscribe -- as you see fit.   Please see Dr Vasquez's new audio-video on the routine use of multivitamin-multimineral supplementation.  It is a quick and efficient review of 5 scientific articles.     We look forward to seeing you there!   News: MD Anderson Cancer Center endorses Dark Chocolate and Green Tea to Reduce Cancer Risk     MD Anderson's December 2009 issue of  "Focused on Health" promotes dark chocolate and green tea for cancer prevention, based on their antioxidant content and the research showing benefit.   ABOUT CHOCOLATE: "In addition to being delicious, moderate amounts of dark chocolate may play a role in cancer prevention. ... Just be sure to check the label before buying! To get those cancer prevention benefits, the chocolate should contain at least 65% cocoa."  "Recent research shows that dark chocolate has chemicals, called flavonoids, which have been shown to play a role in reducing cancer risks. Flavanoids act as antioxidants and occur naturally in the plant-based cacao bean, the base of all chocolate products. Cacao beans are, in fact, one of the most concentrated natural sources of antioxidants that exist." ABOUT GREEN TEAS: "Studies suggest that antioxidants in green tea protect against cancer by stopping cancer cells from growing. So what gift could be better for your loved one than a green-tea sampler?" MD Anderson Cancer Center endorses Dark Chocolate and Green Tea, December 2009     For more details, see our updated news as well as our information on our organic 85% dark chocolate and our organic green teas sold in 1-pound bulk packages.   Video: Health Benefits of Dark "Antioxidant" Honey Dark honey is loaded with antioxidants with proven benefits shown in clinical trials with humans. See this news video from the University of California on the health benefits of honey: Dark honey has more antioxidants.   Click here to access details and video about honey.   Most Important: Five-Article Review of Vitamin-Mineral Supplementation by Dr Vasquez   [Audio-Video]   Please see this new audio-video review of the scientific rationale for using a daily multivitamin and multimineral supplement as part of your routine health plan.   Click here for the audio-video file, transcript, and notes to research.   Thank you for taking a look at the new newsletter, and I hope you enjoy the news and videos!  I enjoy making these newsletters and updating the website each week to share with you two of my all-time favorite topics: health & nutrition.   Sincerely wishing you the best in health and wellness,   Dr Alex Vasquez Alex Vasquez BS DC ND OMS4  [about Dr Vasquez] For doctors and students: www.OptimalHealthResearch.com For patients, customers and public: www.OptimalHealthNutrition.com For patients: www.DrAlexVasquez.com     Anti-oxidant sources: dark chocolate, green tea, and antioxidant honey       Featured Chef   Thank you, Julia Liebich, for so many great recipes, such as your raw PhytoGreens fiber bars and your Spelt Berry Breakfast Bow.

More Updates   $1 accessories Combination Enzyme Formula CoQ-10 (Co-Enzyme Q-10) 100% Certified Organic Honey Organic Olive Oils Antioxidant Organic Teas Five-Part Nutrition Plan and more!   More Recipes   Gazpacho White Button Mushroom Miso Soup PhytoGreen Fiber Bars Protein Power Pancakes (low carb) Sprouted Quinoa Bars Almond Tort, aka Torta de Santiago White Button Mushroom Miso Soup (anticancer)