Tuesday's Treasures…World Chocolate Day
There is something to celebrate every day, and there is one thing that deserves to be celebrated every day: CHOCOLATE!
I will leave it to the chocolate expert at ActiveRain, Nina Hollander, to share the facts and figures because she had a close relationship with chocolate in her previous professional life!
If there is a buffet of desserts, I would always choose one with chocolate in or on it. My preference is always for dark chocolate. However, if no one is offering dark chocolate, well, desperate times call for desperate measures, and milk chocolate it is!
You already know this, but just so we’re clear…chocolate, in particular, dark chocolate, is a healthy treat.
-It is heart-healthy because it is rich in antioxidants.
-It helps with the production of serotonin and endorphins, which are mood boosters
- Some studies have shown that dark chocolate can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
-It can help with your gut health
-It has minerals that are good for you
NOTE: Of course, as with anything that tastes so good, we have to exercise some restraint. Eating a whole Cheesecake Factory Godiva cheesecake at one time is not a good idea!!! LOL Right, Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
I’ll head to my favorite chocolatier…Copper Kettle Chocolate Factory. It’s only 5 minutes from my house, and you can watch the chocolate being made there.
How are you celebrating World Chocolate Day?
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