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A new study in the journal Neurology found that older men who had relatively high blood levels of the antioxidant lycopene were less likely to have a stroke!

Of the over 1,000 men looked at in the Finnish study, the lycopene lovers had a lower incidence of stroke over 12 years.

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Enjoy chocolate without feeling guilty this Valentine's Day! Chocolate contains heart-healthy and mood-boosting phytochemicals, that benefit your body and mind. Chocolate contains antioxidants. These are substances that reduce the ongoing cellular and arterial damage caused by oxidative reactions. In other words they protect your body! The best choice is a high quality dark chocolate as it contains less sugar!

- Lisa DeFazio, MS, RD Media Dietitian and Host

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If you aren't enjoying a sweet and juicy plum on a regular basis, Margaux J. Rathbun wants you to start!

Not only are they a delicious snack, but they are loaded with healthy benefits for your body, as the nutritional therapy practitioner explains:

"It doesn’t get any better than taking a big bite out of a juicy plum! Not only do they taste amazing, they are loaded with nutrients that promote optimal health. Plums are high in antioxidants that have been shown to help prevent oxygen-based damage to healthful fats such as the fat found in our brain. Plums are also very good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and dietary fiber. Research has found that certain compounds found in plums can help promote healthy vision, so much on these yummy fruits for good eye health!"

For more nutrition tips, visit Margaux's website Authentic Self Wellness or follow her on Twitter @MargauxRathbun.

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