Happy Valentines Day
Posted by tanyastrohtraining on February 13, 2009
A gift of Chocolate on Valentine’s Day not only says “I love you”, but now research shows that it may also help give your Sweetie a happy and healthy heart!
True dark chocolate is usually considered anything above 65% cacao & experts agree that European chocolate typically contains the highest amounts of the beneficial flavonoids. Check out these dark chocolate facts:
– Studies have shown that dark Chocolate not only contains antioxidants & flavonoids but also helps to lower blood pressure & bad cholesterol (LDL)
– Dark Chocolate contains serotonin, a natural mood-boosting anti-depressant
– Dark Chocolate stimulates pleasure-inducing endorphin production
Even with all it’s health benefits – don’t get carried away – unfortunately it’s still high in calories and fat:
– 5 Dove dark chocolate pieces (40 g): 210 calories, 13 g fat
– 4 Ghirardelli dark chocolate squares (43 g): 220 calories, 17 g fat
– Lindt Excellence dark chocolate (40 g portion): 220 calories, 17 g fat
Enjoy your Valentine’s Day chocolate for several days or better yet – share it with your Sweetie!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Be Fit! Be Healthy! Be Happy! ~ Tanya
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