Dark Chocolate

For Valentine’s Day, my hubby and I plan to put the kids to bed early and curl up to watch “An Affair to Remember” – a classic movie with Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. I'll make light microwave popcorn for our movie-at-home date, but we'll also share a bar of Hershey’s Special Dark chocolate (I have it hidden in the cupboard).
Sure, flowers, back rubs, and romantic dinners are all great. But celebrating Valentine’s without chocolate wouldn’t be the same.

The good news is, dark chocolate is good for your health because it’s high in antioxidants. These antioxidants help remove harmful molecules that can cause cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. And the flavonoids in cocoa can help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Now don’t go crazy and run to the store to buy a cart full of dark chocolate. Even though it has health benefits, it’s still high in calories and fat. Make sure you have someone to share your dark chocolate bar with!

Aztec Indians believed chocolate to be an aphrodisiac. It's also said eating chocolate releases a chemical in your body similar to those produced when you're in love. So be careful who you share your chocolate with.

Happy Valentine’s Day!