Dark Chocolate Reduces Stress
Just an ounce and a half of dark chocolate a day can reduce stress hormones and correct other biochemical imbalances in your body. It doesn’t just taste good. It really is good for, so eat up… and feel good.
For more details, here’s the story:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life/health-fitness/health/Dark-chocolate-helps-beat-the-blues/articleshow/5492043.cms
Categories: chocolate articles, chocolate in the news Tags: dark chocolate, healthy, stress reduction
Less Sugar, More Cocoa
“Less Sugar, More Cocoa” is one of the credos of Hotel Chocolat, a British chocolate company that has recently opened a couple stores in Boston.
Part of the philosophy of this successful chocolate company is to reduce the amount of sugar and use the best cocoa in their products. This way the cocoa flavors can really shine through for greater enjoyment.
Hotel Chocolat injects a bit of British humor into their experience. After all, chocolate is meant for enjoyment. For example they have a slab product called the Triple Chocolate Wham Bam. Regardless of the name, it is over a pound of delicious chocolate; a trio of flavors including mellow caramel, smooth milk, and creamy white, swirled together for dramatic results.
The company uses all natural ingredients so additives and preservatives are prohibited. The company’s conscience also extends to their suppliers. They constantly strive to give back to the cocoa farmers and cocoa growers to help improve their lives.
Click the banner above to check out the company’s website and order online.
If you’d like to read more about the company, here’s an article:
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/lifestyle/food/x532582887/Checking-into-the-Hotel-Chocolat-in-Chestnut-Hill
Categories: chocolate articles, chocolate in the news Tags: chocolate information, chocolate shops, world chocolate
Chocolate in China
Staff at World Chocolate Wonderland in China have assembled a replica of the Great Wall of China and created terracotta warriors all out chocolate. This is an effort to help popularize chocolate in China.
Here’s the whole article, complete with video:
http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_life/2010-01-15/988202349855.html
The World Chocolate Wonderland display opens to the public at the end of January.
Categories: chocolate articles, chocolate in the news Tags: learn about chocolate, world chocolate
Chocolate and Curry
Here’s an interesting story coming from an Indian restaurant called the Nakodar Grill in Glasgow. They are launching a new dish called the Nakodari which is a medium hot king prawn curry that comes complete with a chocolate and strawberry naan bread.
In a trend that is gaining momentum, chocolate is being combined with more and different flavors helping to bring out amazing flavor character. In this dish the chocolate is combined with ground coriander seeds, garlic, chili, ginger, and other spices.
Categories: chocolate articles, chocolate in the news Tags: aphrodisiac, chocolate and spices, chocolate dishes
Chocolate Cheerios
You asked for it, you got it. General Mills is beginning to ship Chocolate Cheerios to a grocer near you! You should see it on shelves soon.
For a complete view of the product label and nutritional information click this link to the General Mills Chocolate Cheerios page.
Now we’re going to have to think about substituting Chocolate Cheerios for regular Cheerios in all those recipes. Yes, life just got better!
Categories: chocolate articles, chocolate in the news, chocolate nutrition Tags: chocolate cereal
Chocolate Sales Strong in 2009
The Primal Chocolate Therapist has some good news for you today!
“When you’re feeling down because of the economy, it seems more of us turn to sweets to feel better. Specifically, we turn to chocolate.” Americans bought 2.6% more chocolate in 2009 compared to 2008.
For the full story… http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11786641
The lesson: in good times, eat chocolate; in tough times, eat chocolate!
Categories: chocolate articles, chocolate in the news Tags: chocolate consumption, chocolate sales
