FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLAT

"Life is like a box of chocolates...You never know what you're gonna get."  - Forrest Gump

Last month, Ken gave me 7 out of my long list of favorite chocolates for our 7th Anniversary. His sweetness really never fails.

Here are some fun facts and trivia about Chocolates:

The word Chocolate comes from the Aztec word "Xocolatl", which ironically       means, bitter water.

Chocolate in different languages:

Tagalog:      Tsokolate

English:       Chocolate

French:        Chocolat

Dutch:         Chocolade

Finnish:       Suklaa

Italian:        Cioccolato

Swedish:      Choklad

Indonesian:  Coklat 

Polish:         Czekolada

German:       Schokolade

Latin:           Scelerisque          

Chocolate is a great natural antidepressant. It contains Tryptophan which helps create Serotonin, our body's own antidepressant.

Contrary to popular belief, chocolate does NOT contribute to acne.

Dark chocolate has more antioxidants than green tea and just as many as blueberries.

Chocolate is poisonous to dogs (and other domestic animals). The Theobromine found in chocolate is a stimulant, and can be too much for small animals.

Chocolate contains high-quality antioxidants that can protect us from developing cancer and heart disease.

Chocolate is rich in magnesium and iron, which our body needs.

Chocolate is a valuable energy source. One chip of chocolate can provide enough energy for an adult human to walk 150 feet.

More than twice as many women than men eat and crave chocolate.

Let's all have a chocolateeeeeey weekend!

(A Friendly Reminder: Indulge Moderately)

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