Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Surprising Feel-Good Food
Chocolate
The positives of most everyone’s favorite sweet-tooth flavor are becoming more widely known all the time. But there are some mood potholes in your chocolate purchases. Go for dark chocolate over milk chocolate, looking to get 70 percent cocoa if possible. Savor small amounts (three ounces) rather than a larger bar that will rocket your mood for a short while before sending you crashing down.
The positives of most everyone’s favorite sweet-tooth flavor are becoming more widely known all the time. But there are some mood potholes in your chocolate purchases. Go for dark chocolate over milk chocolate, looking to get 70 percent cocoa if possible. Savor small amounts (three ounces) rather than a larger bar that will rocket your mood for a short while before sending you crashing down.
The research link between chocolate and protection of aging brain cells is impressive.
Labels: Diet Tips
