Chocolate, how sweet it is.
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The lore of chocolate is as sweet and rich as chocolate itself. Discovered in Latin America some 1,500 years ago the Mayans and Aztecs believed it was an aphrodisiac and to this day is associated with romance. Cocoa beans were used as currency in Aztec times, and to consume chocolate was considered a luxury. In the 1700's it is said that player Casanova adored chocolate and consumed it before meeting with his paramours. In the 1800's Richard Cadbury of Cadbury Brother's packaged chocolate in a heart shaped box...and the rest is history!
An Antioxidant is a molecule believed to help the body's cells resist damage caused by free radicals (like cigarette smoke). If the body lacks adequate levels of antioxidants, damage from free radicals can occur and leads to increases in LDL (bad cholesterol).
Solay Raw Chocolate Truffles are packed with heart-healthy anti-oxidants. Other dietary sources...citrus, tea and red wine. Go ahead and indulge!
So pretty in pink, organic cotton by Green Cheeks
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The lore of chocolate is as sweet and rich as chocolate itself. Discovered in Latin America some 1,500 years ago the Mayans and Aztecs believed it was an aphrodisiac and to this day is associated with romance. Cocoa beans were used as currency in Aztec times, and to consume chocolate was considered a luxury. In the 1700's it is said that player Casanova adored chocolate and consumed it before meeting with his paramours. In the 1800's Richard Cadbury of Cadbury Brother's packaged chocolate in a heart shaped box...and the rest is history!
Getting chocolate from your sweetie is super romantic, but it's not just for Valentines Day anymore. Dark chocolate and gourmet chocolate's have become increasingly popular with health foodies like myself. I'm always on the lookout for a good superfood and chocolate fits the bill. The latest research show that dark chocolate is heart healthy. This has to do with flavonoids and antioxidants. Flavanoids are plant metabolites which may modify allergens, viruses, and carcinogens (Wiki) and what are antioxidants exactly? Here's a quick refresher:
An Antioxidant is a molecule believed to help the body's cells resist damage caused by free radicals (like cigarette smoke). If the body lacks adequate levels of antioxidants, damage from free radicals can occur and leads to increases in LDL (bad cholesterol).
Solay Raw Chocolate Truffles are packed with heart-healthy anti-oxidants. Other dietary sources...citrus, tea and red wine. Go ahead and indulge!
So pretty in pink, organic cotton by Green Cheeks
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