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from Dr. Sharon R. Price, PhD., CN.

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On the US National Library of Medicine & The National Institutes of Health, I found over 150 studies on the health benefits of consuming chocolate in the diet. 

According to the peer reviewed studies the following were among the systems and organs of the body benefited - Cardiovascular / Circulatory, Neurological / Nervous, Oral health, Endocrine, Lymphatic and Immunological, Respiratory, Reproductive, Dermatological systems.

So, don't stress over chocolate; eat it in good health.  Just make sure you buy organic, dark chocolate shown to have the most benefits.  Do not buy cocoa that has been treated with alkali, the process known as "Dutching".  Alkali cuts cocoa's slight bitter taste, but destroys more than 90% of its healthy benefits.

If you make your own, you can control the calorie and fat content, too!

Hot Fudge Sauce

2-4 Tbsp organic butter

1/2 cup organic cocoa

1/3 cup xylitol powder

1/2 tsp stevia powder

1/4 tsp vanilla

Pinch sea salt

Water or coconut milk

Melt butter in small saucepan. Add cocoa, xylitol and stevia.

Use whisk to blend. Add enough water (1-2 cups) to desired consistency.

Add vanilla and salt. Bring to boil about 2 minutes.

Cool and store in glass jar in refrigerator.

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"The wise in heart will be called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness."  Proverbs 16:21