Happy Valentine’s Day

 

Chocolate and Valentine’s Day are almost synonymous. Among some cultures chocolate was and still lis considered a food of the gods. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids that come from extracts of the cocoa bean. Choosing dark chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa gives your body more of these healthy antioxidants. Some studies report small portions of dark chocolate can maintain heart health and maintain the health of blood vessels. But whatever your chocolate choice is, milk or dark, eat in moderation. To make your valentine’s day complete remember to include other nutrient rich foods such as dairy foods, fruits and grains.

 

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