The JOY of Chocolate!

I LOVE Chocolate!!

Turns out that dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants!
The Cacao Plant is a rich source of Flavonoids! Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants! Now we can enjoy the tasty goodness of chocolate every day...in moderation of course.

Your best bet is to choose a dark chocolate bar that contains at least 70% cocoa. If you like the taste of a higher percentage bar then go for it! The higher the percentage of cocoa the better. As a comparison, Milk chocolate contains only 20% cocoa. You will also find a much lower fat and sugar content in dark chocolate. This combo of lower sugar and fat makes dark chocolate the best choice overall.


In terms of moderation, keep in mind that your diet needs to mainly include fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grain carbs. You don't want to add a daily dose of chocolate if you are already consuming excess sugar and calories. By daily dose I mean.....just breaking off a square or two from that chocolate bar. I enjoy having it with a cup of Decaf Green Tea in the afternoon....this way you get double your load of flavinoids! more on green tea later.........


Choose the BEST chocolate bar you can find. I love Dagoba and Green & Black. Start taste testing. You will find that a little bit of chocolate goes a long way in fulfilling your sweet tooth!