Chocolate: Healthfood of the Gods: Unwrap the Secrets of Chocolate for Health, Beauty, and Longevity

by Phillip Minton

A few years ago the mounting scientific evidence attesting to the health benefits of pure chocolate began to be made known to the general public. Books, magazine articles, and television guest appearances by experts on chocolate science have steadily convinced us that chocolate can be healthy. This book details the lore, legend, and medical truths now known to science, as seen from the perspective of a physician, revealing how and why pure chocolate is wholesome and healthy. It reviews the many and often surprising health benefits of eating chocolate. It augments the facts with references to the scientific research for each major topic. This practical guide to the uses of chocolate as a health food will serve a valuable resource for everyone who wants to “have their cake and eat it too” - who wish to enjoy the seemingly sinful pleasures of dining on chocolate while simultaneously improving their health and well-being.

390 pages, Paperback

First published March 4, 2011

About the author

Phillip Minton, M.D. is an author, lecturer and consultant on preventive medicine and natural methods in health care. Being a passionate advocate for healthy living, Dr. Minton has dedicated his professional career to guiding people how to live a healthy, long, productive and enjoyable life.

Combining a Stanford education and a quarter century of experience in general medical practice and alternative medicine, to this day Phillip Minton, M.D. has presented his expertise to the general public in three books. The first one, Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer, was published in 1995. It is discussing ways that doctors and nurses can advance their ability to detect cancer early, so as to improve patient outcomes.

Dr. Minton's second book, The Immortality Enzyme, features an amazing scientific discovery known as "telomerase", an enzyme found in the nucleus of cells directing longevity. It can make cells immortal. The book also covers a host of related topics that Dr. Minton's patients find useful and interesting, such as detoxification, sleep medicine, cancer prevention and natural treatment, cardiovascular health and mind-body interactions. The Immortality Enzyme by Phillip Minton, M.D. is available on major book retail websites.

Continued interest in preventive medicine and natural health has led Dr. Phillip Minton to write his latest book, Chocolate, Healthfood of the Gods, which details the amazing virtues of the most delicious and craved "superfood".

On the drawing board there are two more books. Tremendous advancements in telomerase science have been made since Dr. Minton last wrote about it in the year of 2000. Inspired by the latest findings he decided to revisit the topic of telomerase in his next book. He also plans to explore further the topic of the use of chocolate as a low-carbohydrate dietary measure to help his followers attain an optimal physique and healthy physiology.

Dr. Phillip Minton sincerely hopes that his work and books will serve to enlighten people as to how they can live fuller, more enjoyable and productive lives.

Reviews

[Agyness · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a home cook constantly searching for healthy new dishes that offer the possibility of a slimming effect, I found the book Chocolate, Healthfood of the Gods a real delight. It not only inspired me to cook slimming dishes with chocolate, but it also dished up the history and the science behind the food, and offered a few recipes to boot! I finally have an excuse to enjoy all the chocolate I want.

Pros
Written by a practicing doctor who offers practical advice on using chocolate for weight loss and as a health food in general. It is especially nice that the author discussed the potential downsides of eating a lot of chocolate.

Cons
It would be nice to have more illustrations and in color in this paperback.

Conclusion
An excellent, thorough overview of chocolate as a healthy food.