'February is Heart Health Month'
With Valentines Day just around the corner many are rushing to buy their special someone a little something special. I suggest, if you're going with chocolate choose the DARK CHOCOLATE...
Dark chocolate has many health benefits. It is made from plants, which means it contains many of the health benefits of dark vegetables. These benefits are from flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from aging caused by free radicals, which can cause damage that leads to heart disease. Dark chocolate contains a large number of antioxidants.
Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Lowers Blood Pressure
Lower Cholesterol
Stimulates endorphin production, which gives a feeling of pleasure
It contains serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant
It contains theobromine, caffeine and other substances which are stimulant
Lowers Blood Pressure
Lower Cholesterol
Stimulates endorphin production, which gives a feeling of pleasure
It contains serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant
It contains theobromine, caffeine and other substances which are stimulant
For a homemade, creative and healthy gift idea check out the recipe corner...
Nutritionista's Recipe Corner:
Dark Chocolate wafers
You can mix in anything you like, such as:
Cranberries, shredded coconut, almonds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, walnuts, dried blueberries and/or dried strawberries
I tossed in cranberries and crushed walnuts!
Happy Valentines Day!!!
Stay Healthy!
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