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Oct. 28, 2004 As the beginning of the candy consuming season draws near with the start of Halloween, lots of sweets in various forms will be enjoyed throughout the land, and a strong contender for consumption is that of chocolate which has many benefits. According to an article on 'Momscape,'for hundreds of years, chocolate has been used to treat such ailments as depression. For chocolate contains ingredients that stimulate the senses into 'feeling better' about oneself and Americans consume about twelve pounds of 'the food of the gods' confection on an annual basis. In addition, according to the same article on 'Momscape' chocolate also has certain vitamins such as: A,B1, C, D and even E, but just like everything else, chocolate should be consumed in moderation, for as we are all aware, too much of any one edible or drink can start adding on unwanted fat to the body. Especially since we are living in an age in which one has to watch his/her caloric, cholesterol and fat intake. So enjoy your 'Cadbury' 'Hershey' or other chocolate bar of your choice, for with everything that's happening around us in today's world, we all at times might need that one edible product that may make us 'feel good' every now and again. Everyone has a chocolate favourite, be it the one that contains almonds, raisins or if you prefer your chocolate without any of these additives, there is also the plain sort such as the milk chocolate. Or if you prefer to administer your chocolate serving in liquid form, there is still the old standby 'hot or cold chocolate' beverage. And remember to consume in moderation. SOURCE: MOMSCAPE.COM ------------ About the author Judy Ramsook: My first book titled: "Karen's Adventure" which is about two young girls who go in search of their missing parents, is now available. I was born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago, then in the mid eighties I came to the US where I attended San Antonio College and The University Of Texas At San Antonio. Visit: www.publishedauthors.net/g2rdy Email: j2rdy@hotmail.com Tell a friend about this site! ------------ |
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