The health benefits of Dark Chocolate have long been known.  Columbus and Cortez both found the Aztecs and the Mayans drinking Dark Chocolate.  The European Aristocracy kept the healthy dark chocolate drink secret for over a century.  Now we know that dark chocolate contributes to heart health and many diseased related to aging. Over 20 [...]

In November of 2009 The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study that added to the mountain of evidence supporting the health benefits of “Dark Chocolate.” This particular study is important because it focused on what is known as “Adhesion Molecules.”  Adhesion molecules are proteins that stick to the walls of the arteries.  This [...]

Antioxidants; The Short Version  The term antioxidant is commonly used in our vocabulary.  Our goal is to increase understanding of the term, particularly as it relates to chocolate.  To accomplish our goal we will briefly discuss free radicals.  Next we will discuss the United States Department of Agriculture’s Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) of Selected [...]

Most of us need no excuse to enjoy a daily dose of rich, dark chocolate.  For us, there are simply few pleasures that can compare.  But just in case you were starting to feel just a slight bit guilty, here’s some good news. There is  more and more evidence each day that seems to indicate [...]

I love the way Chocolate feels on my tongue. The smooth, silky caramel that soothes my inner cravings of heavenly delight.

Dark chocolate and red wine are two foods that are literally close to my heart. There is growing body of evidence pointing to the health benefits of two of our favorite foods.  There have been several studies by respected research institutions that have concluded the antioxidants in dark chocolate and red wine contribute to the [...]