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Dark Chocolate!

1/22/2014

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YUM!  Who knew it can actually be HEALTHY?!?!
Dark Chocolate:
  • Contains flavanoids, which are a type of antioxidant that is found in red wine, tea, some fruits and veggies (all of my favorite things!!)
  • It decreases LDL (bad) cholesterol, increases blood flow
  • It increases serotonin and endorphins - all the things that make you HAPPY!
  • It contains calcium, magnesium and potassium


NOT ALL DARK CHOCOLATE IS CREATED EQUAL!  So here's what to buy:
  • It should be greater than 60% cacao to reap the health benefits
  • Should not contain palm or coconut oil, and instead be made from cocoa butter
  • The darker the better!  
  • Best to buy organic/fair trade


A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY!  1 ounce per day (1 inch sq) is all you really need (I know,  I can go for more than that sometimes too!!)  So, don't worry about falling off the wagon one day.  Just get right back on the next!

Ciao!
~Mary
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