Once of the greatest pleasure in life in to enjoy something that tastes good that also is good for you. First, let's just say that chocolate brings a smile to everyone's face no matter what type you like or if it's in ice cream form or in a bar. That alone makes it beneficial for your health and state of mind.
Delicious chocolate treats at Vosges in NY
It also contains serotonin which is an anti-depressant, helps in the production of endorphins that give you feelings of pleasure, and finally it is a stimulant because it has caffeine. Additionally, studies have shown it contains anti-oxidants that help in fighting the free radicals caused by aging that can lead to heart disease, high blood preassure and can help balance certain hormones in the body.
Mind you, all of these facts are present in in dark chocolate even though milk and white chocolate have shown some beneficial elements. For more information check out this website.
Enjoy your day and hope you enjoy a good piece of chocolate or at least the images in these post!
i feel so much better now about the cookies i made last night with a pound of chocolate in the batter
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So many good reasons to eat chocolate! I've found over the years that I've been able to move from milk chocolate to dark chocolate -- which is apparently better for you. I think I need to bake again...immediately.
ReplyDeleteEveryday!! Dark chocolate is a must for me after dinner... This is my kind of post! :)
ReplyDeleteI love love love dark chocolate! Thanks for sharing all these fun facts!
ReplyDeleteI need the serotonin, especially when I have one of those stressful days at work!
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I have never liked milk chocolate... and dark chocolate does have a bunch of benefits, I remember when I was pregnant my Doctor gave me a very strict diet that included dark chocolate 2 times a week. Couldn't argue with that!
ReplyDeleteOH MAN THIS IS MAKING ME HUNGRY!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, all this chocolate looks SOOOO good!
ReplyDeleteChocolate = love.
ReplyDeleteEVIL!!! Now I need to find that jar of Nutella I made my coworker hide.
ReplyDeleteI think a box of good truffles is one of the best gifts ever. Those all look delicious!
I actually had to dig into a piece of chocolate last night because I read your previous post yesterday. It's so powerful! :)
ReplyDeleteOh man, this makes me want to watch the movie Chocolat and just go to town on some chocolate.
ReplyDeleteGood for you AND it tastes delicious!!! droooool.
ReplyDeleteOh Vosges...Every Easter, I go crazy for salted caramel and spicy chili bunnies!
ReplyDeleteGah! I have never seen chocolate look so beautiful - I need some!! :P
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are making my stomach growl! That chocolate looks incredible.
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Valerie
oh i love chocolate!
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I love dark- expensive chocolate. Keep it in the fridge at all time- don't share it with my kids and eat it when I NEED it or when I feel a headache comming on!
ReplyDeleteMy parents also swear by it and they pride themselves on never taking pills- for anything.
I am practically drooling just looking at these pictures!! ;)
ReplyDeletethese look soo delicious! <3
ReplyDeleteMmmm, yes please! I am really craving some dark chocolate truffles after reading this post! Hope you're having a lovely tuesday!
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
mmmmmmm now I am getting a major craving :)
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I love chocolate.. and I eat it every day :)
ReplyDeleteI just came back from NYC as well! It was wonderful!
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I want to jump through the screen right now. OMG!
ReplyDeleteI never really liked milk chocolate, but give me dark chocolate any time of day:-). They say drinking hot chocolate is quite similar too. xoxo
ReplyDeleteDon't you love how they look like little works of art. I love how some of the chocolates are displayed under the cloche. I might have to borrow that idea!
ReplyDeleteYum! A bit of dark chocolate can make me happy any time of the day!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, these look mouthwateringly delicious!
ReplyDeleteWow, delicious images!! Chocolate is art. I agree when you say that chocolate brings smile to anyone's face. Nice info.
ReplyDeleteyum! makes me feel better that it's somewhat "healthy"!
ReplyDeleteNow I have to have some chocolate!! Love the pics :)
ReplyDeleteOh no - it's only nine in the morning and now you have me dreaming of chocolate. Just for you (and little for me) I will indulge. (Smile)
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