Can it be what we thought was bad for us is really good for us? Yes, chocolate is not only enjoyable but it's healthy. Flavonols in cocoa beans have an antioxidant effect that seems to aid in the prevention of heart disease and diabetes*. Chocolate also contains natural chemical mood enhancers*
Now don't go and OD on chocolate... the sugar and calories in chocolate products still can add on pounds, but a daily piece of dark chocolate is not only a wonderful pleasure; it may be good for your health.
So Dear Valentine,
BRING ON THE CHOCOLATE!
Love,
Diane
Indulge yourself in some of the wonderful chocolate recipes shared on my Foodie Friday Party:
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| Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Balls |
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| Biscoff Bundt Cake Espresso Ganache |
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| Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie |
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| S'more Layer Cake |
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| Grain Free Chocolate Truffle Cake |
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| Dark Chocolate Creme Brûlée Vanilla Sugar |
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| Snickers Pie |
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| Dark Chocolate Cocoa Truffles |
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| Butterfinger Pudding Cookies |
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| Cocoa-Mocha Cupcakes |
Weekly Menu Plan:
Sunday: Sausage & White Bean Cassoulet
Meatless Monday: Creamy Spinach Enchiladas
Tuesday: Buttery Cod with Quinoa and Cucumbers
Wednesday: Frittata and Rustic Bread
Thursday: Frozen Asian Appetizers with Rice Noodles and Mixed Vegetables
Thanks for including my cookies in your round-up, Diane! :) Sharing on Facebook! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome... they look so moist and delicious.
Deletemmm, chocolate is definitely good for you :) Looks like a great menu. I'd love a recipe for the cod.
ReplyDeleteJust sprinkling some salt, pepper and old bay on the cod and sautéing it in butter.
DeleteThanks for including my Chocolate Chip Pie in this awesome list, Diane! Pinning for future reference and sharing on FB and twitter as well! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. I just want to go swimming in all of these desserts...yum.
DeleteA fellow Monday Meal Planner swinging by to say HI!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by.
DeleteHi Diane - thanks for including my Biscoff Bundt Cake with Espresso Ganache in your chocolate round up. They're all so tempting!! I hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeletePatricia @ ButterYum
You are very welcome it is a beautiful cake.
DeleteTHANK YOU Diane!! I'm very honored that you included my Snickers Cake
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You are very welcome Winnie. The layers must have been a lot of work, beautifully done.
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Thank you very much... I was a member but my information was not up to date.
DeleteThese all look sooo good! I'm so glad to have found you on Friday Favorite Finds- I liked the idea of sharing others' recipes and wanted to meet other bloggers who felt the same way. :) I am now following you on FB, Google+ and on Twitter.
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Thanks so much for visiting Simple Living and Eating. You are welcome to join my food party on fridays if you would like another opportunity to share recipes.
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