If you're looking for a gift or a dessert spread that's simple to prepare, consider going the chocolate route. Few individuals can say that they dislike chocolate, especially when the chocolate contains tasty goodies such as almonds, hazelnuts, or golden, goey caramel. Dark chocolate, which is vegan, is actually better for you than milk chocolate because it not only contains less fat and sugar than you would find in milk, but also has those healthy antioxidants that health 'nuts' (pardon my pun!) are so crazy about these days. You can also find dark chocolate at various percentage of purities. The stronger the percentage of dark chocolate, the richer and more bitter the taste. Although the tantalizing mixture of the bittersweet dark chocolate paired with nuts/caramel can still be irresistible.
Dark Chocolate Love
Dark chocolate is considered to be any mix that contains above 65% of pure cocoa. Most dark chocolate fanatics stop at the 80-85% mark of purity, but as you work your way up you'll find greater nutritional benefits to your chocolate munching. According to some recent testing, dark chocolate in its purer forms can lower bad cholesterol and high blood pressure. Additionally, the reason why people may be so crazy for the stuff, is that cocoa has some serotonin in it, making it a natural mood enhancer. Chocolate also has caffeine, which can get you through an energy lull in the middle of your day.
