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"Chocolate is a popular craving during winter blues; and reaching for naturally-sweetened, milk-free chocolate is a healthier decision than chocolate containing processed sugar and milk.

Chocolate contains flavonoids which boost the immune system, according to OrganicFacts.net, and could possibly reduce stress levels by stimulating the production of endorphin that may give rise to a happy feeling.

Regarding sugar, Dr. Brady Hurst, Functional Medicine practitioner and Chiropractor in Atlanta Georgia, states sugar can suppress the immune system and cause depression.

In regards to milk, Mauro Serafini, PhD, of Italy's National Institute for Food and Nutrition Research in Rome, and colleagues report "Our findings indicate that milk may interfere with the absorption of antioxidants from chocolate ... and may therefore negate the potential health benefits that can be derived from eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate".

Pittsburgh’s Right By Nature grocery store (among others) carries the perfect craving solution:  Love Street Living Foods’ 100% Organic Raw Vegan Chocolate Spread, sweetened with agave nectar and containing no milk.

The chocolate spread has a very sweet, smooth and pleasantly powerful taste. It lacks the potent bitterness, but carries the rich flavor of dark chocolate, while the creaminess satisfies those who prefer lighter chocolate."

Author: Amethyst Cottrill published December 14, 2009 in the Pittsburgh Examiner, online.

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