Love is in the air! Strawberries & Dark Chocolate


Believe it or not dark chocolate has recently been discovered to have a number of healthy benefits as well, but keep in mind that while it can have health benefits it is also high in fat so don't overindulge. Studies show that eating a small amount of dark chocolate 2 -3 times a week can help to lower your blood pressure because it improves the blood flow and may help prevent the formation of blood clots. It may also prevent arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Dark chocolate is also full of antioxidants and will help control blood sugar, and is high in vitamins and minerals.
So while everyone else is digging in that assortment box of chocolates, get you some fresh strawberries and melt you some high quality dark chocolate like Godiva or Ghirardelli in the microwave or in the top of a double broiler over hot water (not boiling) on the stove and enjoy and feed each other these delicious aphrodisiacs that are filled with libido-boosting compounds called Flavonoids. Flavonoids act as vasodilators, which means they help your blood vessels relax, which improves circulation and enhances blood flow to all extremities, if you know what I mean, with a bottle of sweet red wine... (wink).. It will make for one beautiful night you will never forget.

February is also heart health awareness month... February 7th is national wear red day...
Want to see more red!? Check out what the other ladies did...
- Pink Cupcakes & Paper: http://pinkcupcakesandpaper.blogspot.com/2014/02/wall-art-red-challenge.html
- Necey Dluhv Designs: http://pinkcupcakesandpaper.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-love-box-red-challenge.html
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