Celebrating National Chocolate Day: October 28
A Reason To Indulge... Because, Why Not?
The secret to happiness is contained within chocolate."
... Chocoholics Anonymous
Today, October 28, is National Chocolate Day, which feels like an occasion designed just for me—a lifelong, card-carrying “chocoholic.” In fact, I’ve always believed every day should be Chocolate Day (and in my world, it pretty much is).
I totally embrace the idea that life is short... so why not eat the chocolate first? Some people meditate, others journal; I unwrap a piece of chocolate and instantly find my calm.
As Charles M. Schulz famously said, “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” Here’s to love, laughter, and just enough chocolate to make today and every day a little sweeter.
19 Signs That You Are A Chocoholic:
Did you know there are actually 19 signs that you are a chocoholic? Four of them include:
- Having your favorite overseas chocolate (check!)
- You cling to studies that prove chocolate is good for you. (check!)
- Chocolate is an incentive and a reward. (check!)
- You don't let chocolate stand in the way of dietary restrictions. (check!)
“As long as there is chocolate, there will be happiness.”
... Wayne Gerard Trotman
THE NUMBERS BEHIND CHOCOLATE: VIDEO
Facts About Chocolate
- It takes 400 cocoa beans to make one pound of chocolate.
- 70% of chocolate comes from west Africa with Cote d'Ivoire providing some 40% of the world's supply.
- Benjamin Franklin sold chocolate in his print shop in Philadelphia.
- Studies show that one of the major saturated fats in chocolate does not raise cholesterol like other hard fats.
- Rudolph Lindt (I'm sure you recognize the name) designed the first conching machine, its bed curved like a conch shell.
- More facts about chocolate, click here.
Remember those Got Milk! and Eat More Chickin ads?
My personal motto is: Got Chocolate! and Eat More Chocolate!
Check out 5 healthy ways to eat more chocolate.
“Anything is good if it's made of chocolate.”
... Jo Brand
Looking For A Way To Be A Chocoholic Without Guilt?
So go ahead... indulge in and enjoy some chocolate (oops, salad) on National Chocolate Day!
Chocolate Quotes To Live By
“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.”
... Linda Grayson
"Don't wreck a sublime chocolate experience by feeling guilty"
... Lora Brody
“Coffee and chocolate—the inventor of mocha should be sainted.”
... Cherise Sinclair
“Chocolate symbolizes, as does no other food, luxury, comfort, sensuality, gratification, and love.”
... Karl Petzke
“Life without books, chocolate & coffee is just useless.”
... Nadun Lokuliyanage
This information about National Chocolate Day is provided by Nina Hollander, Coldwell Banker Realty, Greater Charlotte area residential real estate expert and certified, card-carrying chocoholic.
If you're considering selling or purchasing a home in the Greater Charlotte area, I'd love an opportunity to earn your business, exceed your expectations, and to show you why experience matters and how:
"The Right Broker Makes All The Difference."
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