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Another Reason to Eat Chocolate: It Soothes a Cough

FitSugar — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 03:30:00 PDT

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 more? Chocolate, as we all know by now, soothes and moistens the throat.

As a matter of fact, I think I feel a little cough coming on right now. Looks like I'm going to be forced to eat some dark chocolate - twist my arm already, jeez. I think I will go make some hot cocoa now!

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5 Healthy Reasons to Eat Valentine's Day Chocolate

Leta Shy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:07:13 PST

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 helps fight fatigue, which means you can go that much further during your workout. The amount that worked in the study was tiny - just half a square, but if it's good quality chocolate, a small square will go a long way.
It's stress-relieving: And not just when you're PMSing. A study found that when highly stressed participants ate an ounce and a half of dark chocolate (the equivalent of a Hershey's bar) a day for two weeks, the level of stress hormones in their bodies, dropped significantly. While eating a candy bar a day can contribute to a whole new set of stresses if you're watching your weight, it's nice to know that dark chocolate has a measurable effect on stress levels.

Read on for three more reasons to eat dark chocolate.

The Sweet Smell of Happiness!

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:22:22 PDT

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 (which help trigger happy senses). It is a unisex fragrance with a big 'ol yellow smiley face on the white bottle.

Smiley is available in a 1 oz Eau de Parfum for $40, a 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette for $75, a 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette for 1.7 for $45 and a 15 ml pure Parfum for $85. You can buy it in the US at Henri Bendel's in NYC (212) 247-1100. It is also available online here in Euros. Unfortunately, you will incur an overseas shipping cost if you choose to order online.