Since the most commercial of holidays is about to be upon us I thought I would look at the most aphrodisical (and nutritional) aspect of Valentine's day...chocolate. Actually, that's not entirely true..I'm sure raw oysters are far more nutritional and aphrodisical (all that zinc) but they are nowhere near as fun or full of antioxidants.....
Chocolate, along with fruits and veggies, tea and red wine contain powerful antioxidants called flavonoids. These compounds are thought to prevent against cell oxidation and dark chocolate contains the most of these polyphenolic compounds.
So, moderate dark chocolate consumption may help prevent atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), help lower LDL (the bad cholesterol) and lift your mood since it tastes so good!
So, here's a simple choccie sauce recipe...serve with fresh fruit and enjoy the double benefits of antioxidants!
Chocolate sauce
Break up a bar of the darkest chocolate you can find....85% cocoa
Melt in the microwave on low or over a pot of simmering water.
When melted, stir in a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream (shock, horror!) until combined.
Keep warm and use as a dip for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, apple slices etc.
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