Kiss&Eat: Chocoholics

Kiss
"There are no guarantees, but remember. Even in the future, the sweet is never as sweet without the sour."
- Edmund, Vanilla Sky (film, 2001)

Avoid a monotonous life. Acknowledge the sour, savor the sweet.

Eat



Who doesn't love chocolates? For some people, it's almost an addiction. For some, a daily treat. The taste and the texture, and sometimes the nice surprises. Like life!

Plain chocolates such as the usual milk, dark and white bars can bring a certain amount of fulfillment. Hershey's and Cadburry are classics. Check out the SM Department stores and other supermarkets where they offer imported chocolate bars straight from South America and Europe.

So maybe you hesitate for the calories. Never fear. A number of studies have supported the health benefits of chocolates. This is especially true with dark chocolate as it has the compounds polyphlenols and flavanoid antioxidants. In addition to the advantages of a dose of antioxidants, dark chocolate was found to lower blood pressure and lessen the risk of blood clots which lead to heart attacks.

It also does not hurt to give yourself a treat as chocolates are also known to lift one's moods. Have a bite of chocolate bars with nuts like almonds, macadamia and walnut; or you can opt those with additional fruit like raisins and dates. This combination already brings a certain amount of health benefits. Personal favorites are Hershey's Almonds, Kisses Almonds, Cadbury Fruit and Nut, Van Houten, and even M&M Peanuts!

Of course, who does not want to try other variants? Chocolates with mint --- After Eights come to mind. Chocolate with liqueur, chocolate in different forms --- a drink, a slice of cake, and even that luscious truffle.

Give in to temptation with moderation in mind.

I think I am going to hunt for some luscious chocolate cake treat tomorrow before hitting the gym!