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| saturated fat in cocoa butter is stearic acid, which doesn't raise cholesterol levels; another third is the beneficial unsaturated fat oleic acid. |
| And there's a lot to be said for a food that offers such a high return of pleasure and comfort per bite. So if you count yourself among the legion of chocoholics, come out of the closet and enjoyin moderation. |
| And that's not all . . . The foods listed in this chapter and chapter 3 represent a great jumping-off point for a healthy, healing diet, but don't stop there; there's plenty more at your nearby farmstand or produce section, fish counter or natural food store. And then there's a whole world of spices and herbs, which add another layer of nutrition and pizzazz to whatever you're cooking. You'll learn more about those in the next chapter. |
| THE BOTTOM LINE |
| It's smart to eat the same way you live: with a sense of adventure. By including a wide range of foods in your diet, and continuing to experiment with new ones (rutabagas? papayas?), you'll be sure to get the optimum nutritional benefits nature has to offer. And you'll definitely never be bored; that may sound trivial, but in fact it's crucial to maintaining a lifelong commitment to healthy eating. |
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