National Chocolate Lovers Month

National Chocolate Lovers Month is celebrated this month. Yummy! Of course, it is the perfect month to celebrate love and chocolate. So, what’s not to like about chocolate?

National Chocolate Lovers Month

Not only is this entire month dedicated to chocolate; but there are also different days all month devoted to certain types of chocolates. For instance, there is also National Dark Chocolate Day, World Nutella Day and a day devoted to cream filled chocolates. Who knew there were so many days for different types of chocolate?

Since this month also is heart health month; did you know that dark chocolate has some benefits for the heart? Surprisingly, dark chocolate is good to:

Decreases inflammation
Lowers bad LDL cholesterol and increases good HDL cholesterol
Reduces overall risk of heart disease

Accordingly, several studies have also shown cocoa to reduce blood pressure. To read more about cocoa; be sure to check out my National Hot Cocoa Day post.

National Chocolate Lovers Month Fun Facts

Did you know that chocolate comes from a fruit tree? Hence, it takes 400 cocoa beans to make one pound of chocolates. In addition, chocolate contains antioxidants, fiber, iron and potassium. When you eat chocolate in moderation; it can be quite healthy. So, eat your heart out!

Did you know that white chocolate isn’t chocolate? Well, I didn’t either. Ironically, white chocolate contains no cocoa.

Consequently, Hershey produces more than 80 million kisses a day. Are you ready for a kiss? In this bag, you will find an assortment of white cream candy and the classic milk chocolate flavor.

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Celebrate National Chocolate Lovers Month

Are you looking for some creative ways to celebrate National Chocolate Lovers Month? In my opinion, there is nothing like visiting your favorite chocolatier.

Whether you’re looking for a chocolate fix or something hand-dipped; you’re sure to find many different kinds during the month of February.

From Maggie Louise, these chocolates are sinful. In this box, you will find an assortment of a lot of yummy flavors.

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If you’re watching your weight, you can still indulge. Simply pour some of this fragrance in your bathtub for a delicious aroma, without the calories.