How many women do not like to get chocolates for Valentine's Day? I am a chocolate lover but I always thought that chocolates on Valentine's Day was a tacky present. Well, after reading an article in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, I think I have changed my mind and so should you! Why? Because cocoa beans and chocolate products have the highest concentration of flavonoids among commonly consumed foods.
Flavanols are the main flavonoids found in cocoa and chocolate. Research over the past decade has identified flavonoids as showing diverse beneficial physiological and antioxidant effects. Flavonoids are compounds also found in fruits, vegetables, and certain beverages such as tea, red wine, and grape juice. How much do you know about chocolates? Take a quiz by clicking on this site. In the meantime, enjoy that delicious chocolate you got for Valentines and drink a nice glass of red wine along with it. By the way, darker chocolate (70% or higher) is better...