Dec 6, 2011

Chocolate

"Just one daily dose may lower blood pressure, cut stress, reduce stroke risk -- dark chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder." Prevention Magazine Dec. 2011.

Well, if anyone ever needed an excuse to enjoy chocolate!  As dementia caregivers, it is important for us to implement into our lives ways to handle the stress of the amazing amount of responsibility, frustrations and work of caregiving.  Small amounts of chocolate is one way to support ourselves.  One of my favorite treats is dark chocolate-covered almonds.  Yum!  Along with good nutrition, exercise, meditation, fun, prayer, healthy social connections, and activities that stimulate our intellect, this is an easy  - and delicious - stress-reducing addition. 

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