A Healthy, Happy Christmas: Just Add Chocolate...

'Christmas: a time of love. Chocolate: the food for it.'

The Cacao Tree, from which chocolate is derived, was worshipped by the Mayan civilization, who believed it to be of divine origin.

Cacao is a Mayan word meaning 'God Food.'

What better way to celebrate Christmas -- the season of love -- than with 'God Food?'

Besides, after much debate, chocolate IS now known to have positive heath benefits. By eating 50 grams (2 ounces) of plain chocolate a day (with a minimum content of 70% chocolate solids), experts say you'll provide protection against heart disease, high blood pressure and many other health hazards.

Chocolate even includes essential trace elements and nutrients like iron, calcium and potassium, as well as vitamins A, B1, C, D, and E.

Cocoa is also the highest natural source for magnesium. Magnesium deficiency is linked with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, joint problems and pre-menstrual tension (PMT or PMS).

And chocolate certainly tastes better than ANY health-food-store vitamin supplement!

Chocolate has also been found to contain Phenylethylamine and Seratonin, both of which are known to be 'mood-lifting' chemicals that occur naturally in the human brain. They are released into the nervous system when we are happy, and when we experience feelings of love and passion. This is believed to cause an increase in the heart rate, inducing feelings of well-being.

Why, it sounds like chocolate gifts could even be the perfect antidote for all the STRESS of the Christmas season!

So, no need for any guilt this Christmas -- you can give, AND receive chocolate gifts... and feel great about it!

Click here for the best 'God food' we've found -- for yourself and your loved ones. And click here for some great ideas for romantic chocolate gifts.