It’s Valentine’s Day (well, nearly), and should your sweetheart present you with some chocolate (or should you have a sweetheart that is looking forward to a token from you), I thought I would let you know that this lovely traditional indulgence is not without health benefits! Isn’t life wonderful?
Now, it’s true that anything heavy in calories is best consumed in moderation. But, if you are going to treat your sweetie (and your sweetie knows how to share - a good character trait for any Valentine), here’s something you might like to know:
The darker the chocolate, the greater percentage of cocoa particles: which are rich in antioxidants. Dark chocolate is also high in flavonoids, which are thought to prevent fat-like substances in the blood stream from oxidizing and clogging arteries. In a way, dark chocolate acts like a low-dose aspirin and promotes healthy blood flow.
So, if you haven’t yet shopped for your Valentine, consider a small box of the best dark chocolate you can get your hands on. After all, good things come in small packages and chances are you'll be enjoying these too!
The best kind of health food!
ReplyDeleteThanks Patti.... great to have such a simpatico readership! Paula
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