tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post7566338657231924483..comments2024-03-25T16:40:40.290+01:00Comments on Reflections and Nature: Yellow flower and chocolate cupcakeSandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-88102791994817247812010-09-12T23:40:01.066+02:002010-09-12T23:40:01.066+02:00Well, gobbled it was... and mighty tasty too!Well, gobbled it was... and mighty tasty too!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-14495282690785558082010-09-02T13:29:36.820+02:002010-09-02T13:29:36.820+02:00Decorated with so much heart, it would be a shame ...Decorated with so much heart, it would be a shame to gobble it up!Margrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236930352377137477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-87709310100727525092010-08-17T07:19:03.621+02:002010-08-17T07:19:03.621+02:00Dark chocolate contains flavonoids which have an a...Dark chocolate contains flavonoids which have an antioxydant effect.<br />The Phenylethylamine (PEA) enhances attention span and other brain functions.<br />Chocolate is said to lower blood pressure, increase the HDL (good cholesterol).<br /><br />Most recently, British researchers reporting finding that people get more of a buzz from eating chocolate than from a passionate kiss!<br /><br />I'm not sure what that says about the powers of seduction of the British! Hmmmm! Am I believing my thoughts?<br /><br />So finally, if you like chocolate, then eat it!<br />The benefits are obtained only from dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more). A daily portion of 25 grams (1oz) a day seems reasonable and pleasurable. Might I say: Present moment perfection?<br /><br />Won't you join me for a dark chocolate cupcake?Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-43788660660205505452010-08-17T07:06:29.631+02:002010-08-17T07:06:29.631+02:00All I really need is love, but a little chocolate ...All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt!<br />Lucy Van Pelt in Peanuts by Charles M. SchulzSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-87182204700778947522010-08-17T00:32:07.736+02:002010-08-17T00:32:07.736+02:00Chemically speaking, chocolate really is the world...Chemically speaking, chocolate really is the world's perfect food.<br />-- Michael LevineBillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726441066530758514noreply@blogger.com