Extraordinary Chocolate Truffles
for the discriminating chocolate lover

Here is some historical perspective and a few morsels (pun intended) to help rationalize those cravings for our extraordinary indulgence. Enjoy!

…and no strings attached… The ancient Aztecs believed chocolate to be an aphrodisiac. Actually, chocolate contains phenylethylamine, a natural substance that is reputed to stimulate the same reaction in the body as falling in love.

That explains the whole hand-in the-shirt thing… According to historians, Napolean always carried chocolate with him into battle for a quick energy fix.

Mighty Aphrodite Chocolate is made from the seeds of the tropical cacao tree, Theobroma cacao. The Greek term Theobroma means "Food of The Gods"

Exercise daily, reduce your stress…oh yeah, and have a couple of Truffles… Independent studies from Penn State and UCal/Davis found that certain components present in chocolate have "favorable effects on risk factors for cardiovascular heart disease" and actually may serve to "protect the heart."

Nature's Anti-Depressant
Recent research suggests that chocolate releases serotonin (a chemical related to a sense of positive well- being) in the brain that serves to heighten the senses and brighten our moods.

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