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Celebrate the Day…Not the Chocolate You Think!

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Celebrate the Day…Not the Chocolate You Think!


Nina Hollander, Broker, I know…it’s not OUR favorite dark chocolate, however, today is National Milk Chocolate Day! 

There is some debate over the merits of dark vs milk chocolate. 

 

You already know of the health benefits of dark chocolate, but did you know that milk chocolate is:

-Higher in calcium

-Lower in caffeine -great for those who are sensitive to this

-Has more calories from dairy fat- a quick source of dietary energy!

 

If you’re like me, you grew up eating milk chocolate…Hershey’s Kisses, Chunky, Hershey’s, M&Ms, and many more. 

 

Milk chocolate also…

-Has a smoother texture

-Is milder in taste. Some find dark chocolate to be bitter

-Melts better when using it for cooking

 

Nearly half of Americans prefer milk chocolate over dark chocolate. 

So, will you be celebrating this day?

 

My favorite chocolate quote…

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.
 Charles M. Schulz





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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. While a piece of dark chocolate is my preference, milk chocolate is the most often consumed. Who can resist a Hershey's Kiss? Not me! Enjoy your day.

Jul 28, 2026 04:53 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin I like a Hershey's Kiss when it's on top of a peanut butter cookie!

Jul 28, 2026 01:22 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I don't eat any kind of sweets so skip the chocolate. That being said, Anthony loves dark chocolate so there's always some around... and I am occasionally tempted to take one but I haven't yet. I always liked milk chocolate also.

Jul 28, 2026 04:54 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti I wish I had your will power!!!   I don't eat a lot but like a small piece of dark chocolate after dinner. 

Jul 28, 2026 01:23 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

My addiction is such that I don't care what type as long as it melts in my mouth, Kathy Streib 

Jul 28, 2026 04:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 You have it bad!!!   I'd much rather have a small piece of good dark chocolate, or a large piece, or a slice of chocolate cream pie, or chocolate cake...you get the drift.

Jul 28, 2026 01:25 PM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Happy Chocolate day Kathy!!! Love this quote!!!

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.....Charles M. Schulz

Jul 28, 2026 05:03 AM
Kathy Streib

Sham Reddy CRS I even like the sound of the word...chocolate. 

Jul 28, 2026 01:25 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... I don't mind milk chocolate and have very specific preferences about the brand (Lindt for example). Right now there is no chocolate in my house so unless I take myself to the store I won't be celebrating "officially." :) At least not today.

Jul 28, 2026 05:27 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker oh my...there is never a time when there is not chocolate in my house.  I travel with it too!!!

Jul 28, 2026 01:26 PM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Happy National Milk Chocolate Day, Kathy! While dark chocolate usually gets all the attention for health benefits, a smooth piece of milk chocolate is hard to resist.

Jul 28, 2026 05:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Very true Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 Now I can't wait until after dinner so I can have my dark chocolate.

Jul 28, 2026 01:27 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, I might celebrate Milk Chocolate Day with a piece of dark chocolate, haha.

Jul 28, 2026 05:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England I'm not sure what I"m having. 

Jul 28, 2026 01:27 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I grew up with Cadburys chocolate and that was milk chocolate; Fruit and Nut, just nuts and plain.

Jul 28, 2026 06:14 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 I never had one growing up they're in all the stores around Easter now. I think I'd like the one with just nuts and fruit.

Jul 28, 2026 01:33 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, will have to pass.  Unless it is a chocolate chip cookie, don't ever eat chocolate, and even with these cookies, few and far between.

Jul 28, 2026 06:26 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner I rarely eat chocolate chip cookies unless they're homemade. 

Jul 28, 2026 01:33 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I do not know if this comes with age but two things have happened...

1. I like my food much hotter (spicier) than I did when I was younger (MUCH SPICIER).

2. Each day that goes by I like dark chocolate much more than milk chocolate. 

Is it an age thing?

Jul 28, 2026 06:35 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty the spicier thing may be because as we age, I think things don't taste the same. We need more spice or whatever to taste what we're eating. 

Jul 28, 2026 01:35 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is definitely a good day to celebrate. However, dark chocolate is usually our preference.

Jul 28, 2026 06:51 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley good choice. You could give me a box of milk chocolate candy and it would still be around for weeks. 

Jul 28, 2026 01:35 PM
Lawrence & Sheila Agranoff
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
Listing & Selling Long Island Real Estate

Kathy, I am one of those who sometimes thinks certain dark chocolate is bitter sweet. I'll take milk chocolate any day...and it's usually every day! 

Jul 28, 2026 09:10 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy milk chocolate may not be yours and Nina's favorite, but IT IS MINE!   ☺️

Jul 28, 2026 12:30 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Kathy Streib thank you for the reminder, I will have milk chocolate to celebrate the National Milk Chocolate Day.

Jul 28, 2026 08:13 PM
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