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Mar 05

Earth-Friendly and Hip-Friendly Chocolate Here in Santa Cruz

Published in Unique Food, stuff we like, Local Business, healthy chocolate, Gourmet Food, Foodie, California Economics, Business Referral, business opportunity, antioxidant by O Chocolate | Comment (0)

When it comes to eco-responsibility, many companies talk the talk, but do they really walk the walk? I can't speak for all Santa Cruz health supplement businesses, but I can tell you about MXI, the makers of Xocai healthy chocolate.

The business practices of MXI are beneficial to both the people involved and the land which they inhabit. Cacao, the principal

Feb 12

X Power Squares at http://www.ochocolatenow.com

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Many of my Healthy chocolate blog articles have focused on the link between vascular health and antioxidant levels. Two of the most potent antioxidants are epicatechins and catechins.

Today's article explores the link between antioxidants in chocolate and peak brain function. As it turns out, antioxidants improve brain function precisely because they

Nov 21

The American Journal Of Bariatric Medicine Reveals Interesting Weight Loss Facts

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The American Journal Of Bariatric Medicine Reveals Interesting Weight Loss Facts For Santa Cruz California

The American Journal of Bariatric Medicine recently featured an interesting Xocai Weight Loss Study that is now available online.

The study is titled Weight Loss Study Using a High-Antioxidant Cocoa Meal Replacement & Lifestyle Intervention by Dr.

Jul 11

The Science of Xocai

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What is the science behind Xocai's health claims?

There is impressive and growing scientific literature behind the notion of "healthy chocolate." Xocai is the only company that can use the trademark "the Healthy Chocolate." Yes, there are many things you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle; now, eating chocolate is one of them.

Are we advocating that you

Jan 10

Santa Cruz Fitness Buffs Love Xocai

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The health and wellness market is booming in Santa Cruz. If you don't believe me, try to find a free machine at your nearest gym or locate a spot on the floor for your mat at a crowded yoga class. Though many industries are struggling in this economy, companies that sell health supplements and provide other wellness products and services are finding a

Dec 13

Great Tasting Artisan Chocolate In Santa Cruz

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Get started today and boost your energy naturally with some Xocai artisan chocolate.

People around Santa Cruz are finding that finally they can do something amazing for their health and still eat or drink wonderful healthy chocolate. A lot of companies tout artisan chocolate, but miss the mark on the health benefits that good dark chocolate can deliver.

Did

Nov 29

More Weight Loss Shake Recipes For Santa Cruz

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I love the taste of the Xocai ProteinMeal Shake. I really do. I have one or two every day. Sometimes I like to mix things up a bit and try new flavors. I use the Xocai weight loss shake as a base for making healthy high-antioxidant diet smoothies. You can download additional Xocai ProteinMeal recipes from the MXI Chocolate website.

Here are some of

Nov 15

History of Strong Chocolate Sales In California

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The chocolate industry in California and the development of the MLM business model both have a rich history. Let's talk about the past and how it relates to chocolate sales in general and the Xocai MLM healthy chocolate opportunity in particular.

History shows that carefully-managed legitimate MLM companies such as MXI Corporation thrive in a weak

Oct 26
Billion Dollar Chocolate Market in California
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If you have been toying with the idea of starting your own home-based Santa Cruz business, I have a suggestion. Pick any of our healthy chocolate products: Xocai Nuggets, Xocai Omega Squares, the Xocai protein bar, Activ, Sipping Xocolate, the Xocai Powerhouse cookie, or the fabulous Xocai protein shake. Now, figure out which Santa Cruz submarkets would be

Oct 14
The Vitamin D/Sunscreen Dilemma
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The Vitamin D/Sunscreen Dilemma In Pacific Grove

For the past thirty years or so, dutiful parents have been slathering their children with sunscreen when the little swimmers or soccer players head out into the sun. Dermatologists and oncologists have urged us to be vigilant about skin cancer risks.

That's all well and good, right? Then we started hearing

Sep 16
Aging Boomers Spur Booming Health Industry In Santa Cruz
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There are over 39 million Americans in the 65+ age group; about 13 percent of the population. By 2030, this number will increase to 72 million. (seniorcaremarketer.com). According to Senior Journal, about seven out of ten senior citizens are worried about their health.

The Centers for Disease Control reported that more than 40 percent of people aged 50 - 64

Aug 19
What Is The World's Favorite Snack?
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Over one billion people a day eat chocolate.

Thousands of those people live in Monterey, Pacific Grove and Santa Cruz.

This chocolate comes in all different shapes and sizes.

Santa Cruz specialty chocolatiers sell truffles, bon bons, fudge and turtles. Pacific Grove convenience stores sell Kit Kat, Baby Ruth and Snickers bars. Our ice cream shops carry all

Aug 09
Xocai Dark Chocolate Is a Brain Food
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Santa Cruz seniors with high blood pressure should be aware that hypertension may contribute to diminishing mental function in California elderly.

The following is from Psychology Today:
"A number of vegetable-based foods—among them tea, purple grapes, cranberries, as well as cocoa—are rich in antioxidants. But chocolate has its own unique profile of

Jul 07
Try Xocai Variety Pack
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Mix and match your healthy chocolate with the Xocai Chocolate Variety Pack.

This healthy chocolate assortment features Omega Squares, XoBiotic Squares, X Power Squares and Xocai Nuggets. Each contains Xocai's patented cold-processed healthy chocolate with acai berry and is packed with antioxidants. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, a dessert, a small meal,

Jul 05
More Fiber for Santa Cruz!
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Folks in Santa Cruz may only think about fiber when they are feeling constipated. Keeping you regular is one of the benefits of a high-fiber diet, but not the only one.

Fiber is important for heart health. People who eat a high-fiber diet are less likely to have high cholesterol levels. Numerous studies have shown the link between fiber and LDL levels. Check

Jun 29
Xovita! Another Xocai Proprietary Competitive Advantage In Santa Cruz
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MXI Corps' "Secret Antioxidant Sauce or Blend" now has a trademarked name, creative logo and is being newly branded as yet another Xocai proprietary competitive advantage for Independent Xocai Distributors!
It's called Xocai Xovita, and everyone in the Santa Cruz area will love it!
You can learn more about Xovita on my website at http://www.ochocolatenow.com,

Jun 21
Chocolate for Healthy Digestion?
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Hi, its Jenny D'Angelo again. Today's featured healthy chocolate product is Xocai XoBiotic Squares which contain valuable Probiotics.

'Biotic' means 'life'. (It has the same 'bio' root such as 'biology' and 'biography'.) Probiotic, therefore, means 'pro-life'. Probiotics are living microorganisms that maintain and improve health. Xocai has rediscovered

Jun 16
Xocai Chocolate: Is It Really Healthy?
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Santa Cruz health supplement advertisements are full of outrageous claims. How many health products are actually 'breakthroughs' or 'miracles' ? If every diet pill, energy supplement and anti-aging formula sold in Santa Cruz worked as promised, most of our health problems would magically disappear. Everyone would be thin, healthy and perpetually 18

Jun 08
Santa Cruz Antioxidant Chocolate Drink
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It's the time of year when many people in Santa Cruz want to curl up with a steamy mug of hot cocoa. But do savvy Santa Cruz chocolate lovers want to sip a mega-calorie concoction of high cholesterol saturated fats mixed with cavity causing sugars?

It doesn't sound quite as appealing when you tell the truth about the conventional hot chocolate sold in Santa

Jun 02
Chocolate Diet In California?
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Eventually, it happens to every Santa Cruz man or woman who has taken a haphazard approach to diet and exercise. The Health Reckoning. The Big Wake-up Call. Harsh Reality.

Call it what you may, but eventually we all realize that we have to live a healthy lifestyle to feel good, look good, and stay active.

For many Santa Cruz folks, that means improving diet