The power of chocolate

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:08 pm

I never thought I'd be glad to see a Monday, but I had the worst weekend. Seems everything fell apart. Literally.

Anyway, all I have to say is, thank goodness for chocolate. I'm serious, it really takes the edge of. I find I'm drawn to it when things go wrong, and it really gives me comfort.

Does anyone else know what I'm talking about. Is it just a girl thing?

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:11 pm

Flora;955364 wrote: I never thought I'd be glad to see a Monday, but I had the worst weekend. Seems everything fell apart. Literally.

Anyway, all I have to say is, thank goodness for chocolate. I'm serious, it really takes the edge of. I find I'm drawn to it when things go wrong, and it really gives me comfort.

Does anyone else know what I'm talking about. Is it just a girl thing?

It's usually a girl thing Flora.....mmmmmm chocolate. :-4

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:37 pm

shelbell;955370 wrote: It's usually a girl thing Flora.....mmmmmm chocolate. :-4

It does seem to be. I wonder why?

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:41 pm

Flora;955380 wrote: It does seem to be. I wonder why?

I think that there is some kind of chemical in it that interacts with something in our brains...I'm not sure what, but that's what I've heard. :wah:

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:50 pm

shelbell;955382 wrote: I think that there is some kind of chemical in it that interacts with something in our brains...I'm not sure what, but that's what I've heard. :wah:

I feel that it's a real reaction. I really felt down yesterday, but it honestly gave me a boost. It's weird. I feel kind of torn, like I should resist it. ???

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:55 pm

Flora;955387 wrote: I feel that it's a real reaction. I really felt down yesterday, but it honestly gave me a boost. It's weird. I feel kind of torn, like I should resist it. ???

Oh no, don't fight it, give into it...it's wonderful.

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 5:27 pm

shelbell;955393 wrote: Oh no, don't fight it, give into it...it's wonderful.

I'm so glad you said that!;)

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:32 pm

My wife and I are big fans of Cadbury Chocolate, however we think that the Cadbury Chocolate that we buy in New Zealand tastes different than that purchased in the US and tastes better. Others have mentioned this as well and perhaps it's the milk.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:51 am

Lon;955493 wrote: My wife and I are big fans of Cadbury Chocolate, however we think that the Cadbury Chocolate that we buy in New Zealand tastes different than that purchased in the US and tastes better. Others have mentioned this as well and perhaps it's the milk.

They use "mothers milk" in New Zealand.

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:12 am

The Healing Power of Chocolate

Chocolate is derived from the cocoa bean. Beans are removed from their pods, fermented, dried, roasted, and then made into a cocoa mass or cocoa liquor. This is then pressed to make cocoa butter and cocoa cake, which is then ground up into powder.

Cocoa is a rain forest herb, technically known as Theobroma Cacao. Cocoa has been used by indigenous tribes in South and Central America for thousands of years. The tribes have used it to fight parasites, heal snakebites, and as a general antiseptic.

How does chocolate heal?

Research from University of California, Davis shows that eating dark chocolate boosts oxidation levels. Chocolate contains flavonoids, which are part of the group of antioxidants found in tea, red wine, and various fruits and vegetables. Increased levels of flavonoids lowers the risks of heart disease, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Eating dark chocolate also decreases LDL (bad cholesterol) oxidation and thus reduces the risks of blood clots, lowers blood pressure, and increases blood flow to the arteries.

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:35 pm

Trunk Monkey;955707 wrote: The Healing Power of Chocolate

Chocolate is derived from the cocoa bean. Beans are removed from their pods, fermented, dried, roasted, and then made into a cocoa mass or cocoa liquor. This is then pressed to make cocoa butter and cocoa cake, which is then ground up into powder.

Cocoa is a rain forest herb, technically known as Theobroma Cacao. Cocoa has been used by indigenous tribes in South and Central America for thousands of years. The tribes have used it to fight parasites, heal snakebites, and as a general antiseptic.

How does chocolate heal?

Research from University of California, Davis shows that eating dark chocolate boosts oxidation levels. Chocolate contains flavonoids, which are part of the group of antioxidants found in tea, red wine, and various fruits and vegetables. Increased levels of flavonoids lowers the risks of heart disease, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Eating dark chocolate also decreases LDL (bad cholesterol) oxidation and thus reduces the risks of blood clots, lowers blood pressure, and increases blood flow to the arteries.

Wow! And I thought chocolate just healed the blues...

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:39 pm

Lon;955493 wrote: My wife and I are big fans of Cadbury Chocolate, however we think that the Cadbury Chocolate that we buy in New Zealand tastes different than that purchased in the US and tastes better. Others have mentioned this as well and perhaps it's the milk.

That's interesting. You must be quite the chocolate fan to notice the difference! Or is it quite obvious?

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:50 pm

Nomad;955571 wrote: They use "mothers milk" in New Zealand.

Haha! Maybe it's the same in Oz. That would explain the nurtured feeling I get...

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:08 pm

Diamonds seem to work for my wife also. Can't figure it out myself.

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:23 pm

YZGI;956206 wrote: Diamonds seem to work for my wife also. Can't figure it out myself.

Peculiar! How do you think your wife would like a nice Princess cut of dairy milk?:wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:43 pm

OMG!!! Chocolate! :-4:-4:-4

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:52 pm

So, just when I thought I was over my chocolate obsession, my friend sends me this link for this chocolate man thing. I wish all men were made of chocolate...I think I have found my future husband! :-4

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chocolate ... 783?ref=nf

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:37 am

Flora;966584 wrote: So, just when I thought I was over my chocolate obsession, my friend sends me this link for this chocolate man thing. I wish all men were made of chocolate...I think I have found my future husband! :-4

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chocolate ... 783?ref=nf

Wow! That is a mighty tasty man!

:wah:

crazygal · Post by **crazygal** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:50 pm

Flora;955364 wrote: I never thought I'd be glad to see a Monday, but I had the worst weekend. Seems everything fell apart. Literally.

Anyway, all I have to say is, thank goodness for chocolate. I'm serious, it really takes the edge of. I find I'm drawn to it when things go wrong, and it really gives me comfort.

Does anyone else know what I'm talking about. Is it just a girl thing?

It really does help, I agree. I love the stuff. Not really into sweets but chocolate, yum.

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:38 pm

shelbell;966624 wrote: Wow! That is a mighty tasty man!

:wah:

I know! Seems there is a lot of competition for his affection tho...do you think he's trouble or should I go for it? :wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:41 pm

Flora;979016 wrote: I know! Seems there is a lot of competition for his affection tho...do you think he's trouble or should I go for it? :wah:

Ah, a new person on the FG. Nice to meet you.

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:49 pm

Thanks for the welcome, qsducks. Its fun here!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:51 pm

Flora;979024 wrote: Thanks for the welcome, qsducks. Its fun here!

Oh don't be shy. I go by Ducky around this crazy place:wah: But, my fave month is coming up. October, the chocolate month.

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:56 pm

qsducks;979026 wrote: Oh don't be shy. I go by Ducky around this crazy place:wah: But, my fave month is coming up. October, the chocolate month.

Ok ducky! What am I missing? How come October is the chocolate month?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:25 pm

Flora;955364 wrote: I never thought I'd be glad to see a Monday, but I had the worst weekend. Seems everything fell apart. Literally.

Anyway, all I have to say is, thank goodness for chocolate. I'm serious, it really takes the edge of. I find I'm drawn to it when things go wrong, and it really gives me comfort.

Does anyone else know what I'm talking about. Is it just a girl thing?

Monday is the worst of the worst with me, brain is just not functioning!:-5

and welcome!:o

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:27 pm

Flora;979031 wrote: Ok ducky! What am I missing? How come October is the chocolate month?

Halloween:sneaky:

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:42 pm

qsducks;979072 wrote: Halloween:sneaky:

Oh yeah, of course. No one really gets into halloween here.

I used to trick or treat when I was a kid, some poeple got really annoyed!

But I do like the sound of the chocolate month!

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:45 pm

Flora;979943 wrote: Oh yeah, of course. No one really gets into halloween here.

I used to trick or treat when I was a kid, some poeple got really annoyed!

But I do like the sound of the chocolate month!

halloween is big around here with some folks but i usually don't pay it a lot of attention, i'd rather look forward to Christmas! :guitarist

i do take Jacob trick or treating but only to a very few peoples houses and only people we know!

and our whole neighborhoods kids pretty much stopped trick or treating after 9/11 i guess they were afraid!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:27 pm

were not big on Halloween anymore, there has just been way to much crime.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:58 am

My day can be judged by how many bars of chocolate are consumed - a two bar day is a bad one!!!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:33 am

Hope6;980309 wrote: halloween is big around here with some folks but i usually don't pay it a lot of attention, i'd rather look forward to Christmas! :guitarist

i do take Jacob trick or treating but only to a very few peoples houses and only people we know!

and our whole neighborhoods kids pretty much stopped trick or treating after 9/11 i guess they were afraid!

Yes, it was a quiet halloween that year. But now Quin & I go out with a friend of his and we go everywhere. My older two go out with a bunch of friends and that wayward daughter of mine goes to parties.:wah:

Flora · Post by **Flora** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:59 pm

Imladris;980504 wrote: My day can be judged by how many bars of chocolate are consumed - a two bar day is a bad one!!!

Do the 2 chocolate bars make it a good one? :wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:26 pm

Flora;981337 wrote: Do the 2 chocolate bars make it a good one? :wah:

I believe it's called double the pleasure:wah:

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:57 pm

I have never really craved milk chocolate..but when dark chocolate started getting popular..omg!! I loooooooooooooooove it. :-4

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:04 pm

Have you ever had chocolate fondue?

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:14 pm

JAB;981417 wrote: Yes! My friend had a fondue party for her husband's birthday one year. After we fondued our food we then fondued our dessert.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm choco covered strawberries. :-4

I think I'm going to have an orgasm:-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:15 pm

qsducks;981410 wrote: Have you ever had chocolate fondue?

ohhhhhhhh baby, warm chocolate and strawberrys

then we had bananas

ahhhhhhhhhh!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:17 pm

You do realize Odie you are making me crazy?:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:21 pm

qsducks;981423 wrote: You do realize Odie you are making me crazy?:wah:

he he, just now saw your post above, have you come yet?:wah::wah::wah:

I was shivering when I was typing mine about the choc. and strawberrys!

chocolate..............better than sex!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:26 pm

Odie;981425 wrote: he he, just now saw your post above, have you come yet?:wah::wah::wah:

I was shivering when I was typing mine about the choc. and strawberrys!

chocolate..............better than sex!

You are cracking me up.:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:29 pm

qsducks;981429 wrote: You are cracking me up.:wah:

you likey this one?

this is all your fault, your making me bad now!:wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:31 pm

JAB;981432 wrote: Are you two gonna be ok? Can I get you each an ice bath or something? :-2 :wah:

:wah:Ahem, let's come to our senses girlfriends. We are sooooooooooo bad.:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:32 pm

jump in, the chocolates fine!:wah:

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:33 pm

qsducks;981433 wrote: :wah:Ahem, let's come to our senses girlfriends. We are sooooooooooo bad.:wah:

aren't we always worse than men?:D

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:35 pm

Men are the biggest gossipers on the planet. And us women folk get to indulge in our wildest fantisies.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:38 pm

JAB;981439 wrote: I like mine with nuts.

nuts included!:wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:40 pm

Odie;981444 wrote: nuts included!:wah:

That pix didn't show anything besides a bare chest.:wah: