Another Reason to Eat Chocolate: It Soothes a Cough


Updated 10/24/07 3:52 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Another Reason to Eat Chocolate: It Soothes a Cough

You know me; I am always looking for another reason to eat more dark chocolate. From lowering blood pressure to having a load of antioxidants to just tasting so darn good, there is yet another reason to eat chocolate. Hooray! Research has found that theobromine, an ingredient found in chocolate, has a cough-reducing effect superior to codeine, an ingredient found in many cough syrups. What's Read more

5 Healthy Reasons to Eat Valentine's Day Chocolate


Updated 02/07/12 9:49 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Benefits of Dark Chocolate

It's almost Valentine's Day, and that may mean you've got chocolate on your mind. Though you may be fearing the amount of calories in those heart-shaped boxes, there are many reasons to love Valentine's Day sweet treats. In fact, here are five healthy reasons to eat dark chocolate. It helps you exercise longer: A recent study found that eating a tiny amount of dark chocolate before a workout Read more

The Sweet Smell of Happiness!


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The Sweet Smell of Happiness!

New from Arthes, is a fragrance called Smiley! Made from warm, sweet, spicy and friendly smelling accords such as: cocoa, praline, orange, bergamot, curaçao, patchouli, myrrh and musk this succulent fragrance evokes euphoric feelings. It is even marketed as "happy therapy!" This scent is also specially formulated with two psycho-tonic micro-nutrients called theobromine and phenylethylamine Read more