Give chocolate to
someone special on Valentines Day, or any day, and you'll not only
satisfy their sweet tooth, you'll put them in a sweet mood, and
maybe help them live longer, too! Chocolate contains a natural
substance known as the "love chemical"—it's what makes you
feel "giddy" when you fall in love, and produces feelings of
excitement and euphoria. But dark chocolate, and especially cocoa,
contain natural compounds that, in addition to producing that loving
feeling, are good for your heart, helping to keep cholesterol levels
in check and lowering the risk of heart disease. Make an irresistible
"love potion" for someone special with Watkins Pure Cocoa
(the recipe is right on the can) or Watkins French Vanilla or Irish
Cream Cocoas.
Brenda Koth,
MS, RD
Watkins Health and Nutrition Advisor
