Yay for National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day!

Did you know that research suggests that chocolate is part of a well-balanced diet? Celebrate this tasty food and everything covered in it for National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day this December 16th.

Numerous properties of food have been identified that can be beneficial to your health. Who doesn’t feel an extra boost of happiness after biting into some delectable chocolate? That feeling may be from the mood-boosting effects of the flavonoids in chocolate! Like you needed another reason to indulge in chocolate today.

Today is the perfect day to get creative and try some of your favorite foods dipped in decadent chocolate! You can try an old recipe or get creative and come up with a new tasty treat. After all, nothing tastes bad covered in chocolate.

3 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

There have been many studies that show how chocolate can be beneficial to your health. It has antioxidants and nutrients that can help many parts of your body. Dark chocolate especially has been identified as being nutritious. Here are 3 more reasons to eat chocolate:

1. Fights Cancer: Powerful compounds in dark chocolate, such as the antioxidants, help fight off free radicals and protect your cells from damage.

2. Brain Health: Studies have shown that a compound, flavonoids, have been associated with boosting mood as well as helpful in retaining memory.

3. Heart Health: Flavanols in dark chocolate have been linked to a decrease in “bad cholesterol” or LDL and an increase in “good cholesterol” or HDL.

5 Chocolate Covered Treat Ideas

There are so many types of chocolate to choose from: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, and white chocolate just to name a few. Whether you have your favorite chocolate recipe already or you want to try some new ones, here are some quick and easy ideas to enjoy:

1. Chocolate fondue: Cut up strawberries, marshmallows, or any fruit of your choice and dip them in your favorite kind of melted chocolate!

2. Chocolate-covered pretzels: Dip pretzels in chocolate and add some sprinkles for added fun.

3. Chocolate covered potato chips: For a little different taste of sweet and salty, dip your favorite chip in chocolate. You can use plain chips or a flavored chip for a twist!

4. Chocolate nuts: Nothing is better than a handful of nuts, except maybe a handful of nuts covered in chocolate. You can try almonds, cashews, walnuts, or your favorite nut.

Your Turn to Take Action: What are some of your favorite chocolate covered recipes? Let me know in the comments below.

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