A Touch Of Chocolate

Everyone knows that chocolate is a girl’s best friend, but did you know that some types of chocolate have some really good health benefits?  We all know that there are tons of things made from milk chocolate and that they taste so yummy.

But, the really good news is that all chocolate is made from plants, which gives you the same benefits of dark vegetables.  One of the benefits is that the flavonoids act like an antioxidant.  Again, we all know that antioxidants keep your body from aging.  Free radicals are blocked from causing heart disease in a lot of us.

Dark chocolate has 8 times the number of antioxidants found in strawberries.  It can also help with high blood pressure and helps balance hormones.  Another benefit is that dark chocolate helps to lower your cholesterol, believe it or not.

One thing that most people don’t understand is that chocolate stimulates endorphin production, so you feel wonderful while eating something so sweet and good.  So, go ahead and indulge.  Take it slow and really taste what you are eating, as chocolate has over 300 compounds and chemicals in each bite.  Studies have shown that a small amount of dark chocolate is really good for us.

You can find special chocolates at specialty shops all over the state of Texas.  One of these specialty shops is A Touch of Chocolate.  I’m sure they will be able to add some special flavor to your day, in a very special way.  Especially make sure you see what shapes they have for special events.

By: Frank I. Locust

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