{"id":1906,"date":"2009-09-10T22:14:50","date_gmt":"2009-09-11T03:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/myhalalkitchen.com\/?p=1906"},"modified":"2021-03-06T05:32:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-06T11:32:21","slug":"chocolate-is-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myhalalkitchen.com\/chocolate-is-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate is Healthy…?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Annie<\/a><\/p>\n

Yes! Chocolate<\/a> is very healthy, according to author Annmarie Kostyk who recently published a book to that same end. The information below comes from a recent press release about Chocolate<\/a> is Healthy!, <\/em>a book I’m very excited to get a hold of…hopefully soon!<\/p>\n

Of course I’ll be all over the delectable recipes she’s offering in the book, even ones for the use of chocolate<\/a> as natural skincare.<\/p>\n

\"1153249<\/a>Annmarie Kostyk is a Professional Chocolatier who received training at Ecole Chocolat in Vancouver, British Columbia.  She had worked previously as assistant pastry chef at Le Meridien Hotel in Chicago.  In Chocolate<\/a> is Healthy!<\/em>, Annmarie has combined her love for chocolate<\/a> with her knowledge of the healthy benefits of CHOCOLATE<\/a>!<\/p>\n

The first book of its kind, Chocolate<\/a> is Healthy<\/em>! is a non-fiction book debunking myths and fallacies regarding chocolate<\/a> and introducing them to the wonders of what chocolate<\/a> can do for them.  Each of the myths, fallacies and health benefits are discussed in detail and each of these facts backed with up information from major studies.  Chocolate<\/a> is Healthy<\/em>! also includes a selection of recipes and ideas  incorporating dark chocolate<\/a> and cocoa into your daily meals. <\/p>\n

Annmarie says that ninety percent of the country eats some form of chocolate<\/a> every day.  The average U.S. citizen consumes twelve pounds per person annually on straight chocolate<\/a> alone, whereas in Switzerland, the per capita consumption is 22.4 pounds per person \u2013 twice that of the U.S. consumer.  Why the discrepancy?  The Swiss have known for a very long time that chocolate<\/a> is good for them.  It is part of their culture; it is a way of life. <\/p>\n

In the United States we have just recently become aware of dark chocolate<\/a>.  We see the health benefits of chocolate<\/a> touted in various articles in the press and periodicals.   Good quality dark chocolate<\/a> is the best.  The bar should possess 70% or more cocoa content for the health benefits.  This is because the more cocoa you have in a bar the less sugar and the more flavonoids.  A chocolate<\/a> bar containing 70% cocoa possesses very little sugar.  The health benefits are outstanding.  Dark chocolate<\/a> has an array of good fats, antioxidants, high mineral content and nutrients.  Dark chocolate<\/a> has positive benefits to brain function, mood and energy.  Numerous studies have touted chocolate<\/a> as the ultimate food since it helps diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer\u2019s, asthma, allergies and even acts as a cough suppressant.<\/p>\n

Annmarie\u2019s book is what every women would love to know \u2013 THE RIGHT KIND OF CHOCOLATE<\/a> NOT ONLY MAKES YOU HAPPY, BUT IS GOOD FOR YOU TOO!<\/p>\n

If you’d like to see the author in person, she will be signing copies of Chocolate<\/a> is Healthy!<\/em>, on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Le Flour Bake Shop and Market located in the Edison Park section of Chicago from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Contact Pemberley Publishing at 224-422-9982 or Le Flour at 773-631-1400 for further information.<\/p>\n

The book is currently available to the public on Amazon<\/a> and Pemberly Publishing<\/a> and to the trade by contacting Pemberley Publishing<\/a> in Chicago, Illinois.  Annmarie Kostyk is currently available for interviews and photo shoots. Phone:  224-422-9982<\/p>\n

Annmarie’s recipe below reminds me of the first time I ever saw chocolate<\/a> incorporated into savory dishes– in southern Mexico where street vendors sold chocolate<\/a> bars not for candy, but for mole, <\/strong>a wonderful choclate based sauce often used in chicken<\/a> and turkey dishes.  For a great way to incorporate chocolate<\/a> into your diet, try Annmarie’s unique recipe below.<\/p>\n

Chocolate<\/a> Chili<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n