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Is Life like a Box of Chocolate?

Health Benefits Antioxidant powers—polyphenols and flavonoids—protect against cancer and heart disease Antioxidant levels are superior compared to other foods

What about all that negativity towards chocolate? Type of dark chocolate to shop for: Enzymes, flavonoids, amino acids active Cacao content 70% or better Sugar content less than 3g per serving

Support a Good Cause What is Fair-Trade certified (“slave free”) chocolate? June 2001—congress passed labeling law for fair-trade certified chocolates Help fight against childhood slavery in Africa

Fair-Trade Certified Chocolate Companies What about Hershey’s? January 2012—released this statement:  “Later this year, U.S. consumers will be able to purchase Hershey’s Bliss® products with 100 percent cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Rainforest Alliance Certified farms have met comprehensive sustainability standards that protect the environment and ensure the safety and well-being of workers, their families and communities.” Alter Eco Divine Chocolates Equal Exchange Green and Black’s Ithaca Fine Chocolates Sweet Earth Organic Endangered Species

Dark Chocolate’s Aphrodisiac Powers… Primary dark chocolate ingredients include alkaloids that work as aphrodisiacs. Increase serotonin levels—”feel good” hormone Phenethylamine increases sex drive

Spread the Love Improve your love life? Woo that special sweetheart? Try a dark chocolate fondue party Buy that special someone a box of dark chocolates

Indulge in Dark Chocolate Health benefits Support a growing global movement for a good cause Add a little more love to your life