Anyone who knows me, knows that I love chocolate. As a matter of fact, one of my nicknames is Chocolatey!!! I can eat all types of chocolate, dark chocolate being my favorite. In meetings, my supervisor will make sure that there is plenty on hand if she wants me to behave and participate. I reward my students with it and I cannot think of a better way to say "I Love You" than with a box of chocolates.
In recent years, doctors have found that the antioxidants in chocolates are beneficial to heart and immune health. In a recent article posted on ABC News, chocolate has been shown to help with "reducing blood pressure, protecting the heart and brain, and curbing cravings for both sweet and salty foods." This is great for me, the borderline diabetic and anemic.
So how can I incorporate more of it in my diet? Well, in the article, it says I can add it to a smoothie; add it to cereal; drizzle it over certain foods; fold it into nuts; and add it to other dishes. Sounds great to me!!!
5 Healthy Ways to Eat Chocolate
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