Energy Food in and with Good Taste

by Stephen Kleimeyer
(Front Royal, VA, USA)

I take great interest in foods with nutritional value, and chocolate is not an exception. On the one hand it contains many antioxidants for desirable health benefits such as helping to prevent diabetes, controlling blood pressure, fighting obesity, increased mental clarity and relieving stress; thus you should eat it. On the other hand it is an exceptionally tasty treat; thus also you would want to eat it.

I am a person who likes to work at a job. After I’ve have worked strenuously for some time and would like to replenish and refuel my energy, I think the best way to eat chocolate would be intermittently, bit by bit as a mid day snack. The flavor may be rewarding, but with all its nutritional elements I get a lasting and sustaining boost of energy, mentally and physically to stay in focus and maintain my stamina. That is taking a small break from routine activity for a moment of enjoyment. Relax and take a deep breath; this is a sendoff to get me back to your daily routine.

Personally if you haven’t had any in a while... eating and enjoying Xocai may be a fresh little idea for a moment's pleasure. I’d advise though to just give in to your lack of willpower to eat a little amount, such as one or two pieces every day. Anyone can have this little indulgence that won’t cause weight gain.

So no matter what your activity, pastime or occupation--if you include Xocai chocolate as a reasonably small part of your routine, in addition to an energy boost in the short term, you will have excellent health benefits of chocolate and acai berries for the long term.