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When I think of Valentine’s Day, the first thing, after the love of course, that comes to mind is chocolate.
Eating dark chocolate is the key.
Here are 6 reasons why you should hook into that box of chockys on Valentines Day…..
1+ Cocoa powder, which I used in my Chia seed cocao pudding, is based on the powder form of dark chocolate, which has antibacterial properties and can help fight tooth decay.
2+ Want to set the right mood for the day? Dark chocolate is your best alias because it contains phenylethylamine which helps to lift our moods and reduce those afternoon stress levels.
3+ Have you ever tried burning a chocolate scented candle, it relaxes you right? Well, smelling the real thing does the same.
4+ Chocolate can really be good for people who are watching their waistline. One hot chocolate cup taken before meals can help fill us up – but without the sugar of course.
5+ It is a total myth that chocolate gives you acne…oh, and there is no dairy in the dark variety either.
6+ The dark variety can help prevent heart disease – it contains flavonoids which like tea, acts as antioxidants and helps to fight free radicals caused by everyday stresses.
So there you have it, choose wisely and don’t overdo it, but you can accept those wicked little morsels next week and be a know it all too!
