I remember reading teen magazines when I was a tween (although the word tween hadn’t been invented yet) and being warned by them not to eat chocolate as I got older because it was going to be bad for my skin. I didn’t really listen to that advice much because I happen to love chocolate.

I used to love all different kinds of chocolate. I loved Hershey’s bars and Milky Ways and Kit Kats. I still kind of love Kit Kats but my chocolate tastes have changed since moving to San Francisco. There are so many great San Francisco chocolate shops where you can get such high-quality delicious chocolate that I have to admit I’m no longer much of the fan of the Hershey bar.

Although I was warned away from chocolate by those teen magazines, everything I’ve read as an adult suggests that chocolate is healthy for you if you eat it in moderation and you eat the right kinds (typically dark chocolate which is fine with me). Chocolate is reported to possibly be good for circulation, brain stimulation and prevention of cough among other things.

And you know what? Chocolate makes me feel good. I start every morning with a tiny bite of something sweet – a few chocolate chips or a bite of chocolate chip cookie dough. For me, this symbolizes that the day has started off right and no matter what else happens, I’ve had those few moments of pure indulgence. I think that makes chocolate a healthy thing in my life!

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