Chocolate
Consider There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate. – Linda Grayson What are flavonoids? They’re six compounds found in some fruits, vegetables and plant products like wine and tea. Flavonoids regulate cellular activity and help the body function more efficiently. They are powerful antioxidants that fight harmful molecules and the free radicals that cause oxidative stress. Flavonoids may also help the body reduce inflammatory reactions to allergens, germs, toxins and other irritants. What delightful food contains flavonoids? Chocolate! The darker the better!! Among Life Hack’s “20 Health Benefits of Chocolate” are: Reduction of damage to nerve pathways caused by Alzheimer’s disease Lowered blood pressure Calmed coughing [safer than codeine with its undesirable side effects] Beyond the belief that chocolate’s theobromine and phenethylamine could be aphrodisiacs, Organic Facts list of “Ten Amazing Benefits of Chocolate,” includes: Reducing heart risks Managing diabetes Increasing intelligence [because flavanoids ‘boost blood flow to the brain’] Medical News Today also describes chocolate’s benefits as well as side effects like weight gain, sugar-based tooth problems, bone health and, possibly migraines [more study needed]. Read more. While indulging in chocolate, remember: enjoy in moderation, buy from quality sources, exercise, brush and floss, and the darker – the higher the chocolate content — the healthier. Succeed and Soar! Chocolate Recipes To control the ingredients, Adriana Harlan shows how to make 84% dark chocolate from scratch. How to make your own dark chocolate, including ganache. Eleven Healthier Ways to Enjoy Chocolate, includes: Chocolate Date Cookies Chocolate Protein Balls Healthy Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle 20 Best Healthy Chocolate Recipes, includes: Chocolate Avocado Mousse No Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies Healthy Fudgesicles Shop Sandra’s Galleries This puzzle is a poster from the Contemplative Art that illustrated Succeed and Soar’s Path’s to Joy series. Puzzles are made from premium 0.2” thick paper stock Include a semi-gloss coating that makes the top vibrant Arrives in a puzzle box with artwork printed on top for safe storage Puzzle pieces are unique shapes 18×24-inch 500-piece puzzle is $40— 20×28-inch 1,000-piece puzzle is $44.50 CUSTOMIZE. Use tools with item to: Enlarge, reduce size of art Change placement of art and text Choose background colors Purchase this puzzle. Shop All Collections HERE. Keep in Mind All information offered here is meant to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. With a Masters Degree in Fine Arts, Sandra Gould Ford is an artist, author, educator and former steelworker who intends to lift hearts and spirits, our awareness and humanity. Know that information explored here may be time sensitive and could have been updated. This material prescribes neither drugs nor therapies. Further, this brief post cannot cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic responses, adverse effects or appropriateness for any individual. This presenter uses her best discretion in sharing resources. She recommends readers do the same, including consulting appropriate professionals [including doctors, nurses and/or pharmacists] to make sure this information fits personal circumstances. Blessings and Good Health.