The Chocolate Therapist is as enjoyable as it is educational - look up your health concern (over 60 alphabetised ailments), see the recommended chocolate, then read the supporting research as to how and why chocolate can help.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1 The Condensed History of Chocolate. 2 From Cacao Tree to Chocolate Bar. The Cacao Tree and Where It Grows Transforming Cacao Pods into the Food of the Gods. 3 Healthy Investigation. Antioxidants. Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber, and Protein. Fats in Chocolate: Good or Bad? Conflicting Research? Your Overall Eating Strategy. 4 Selecting the Proper Chocolate. Cocoa Percentages. White Chocolate Lovers Take Note. Wrapper Reading 101. Organic Chocolate. Fair Trade Chocolates. Are Your Assorted Boxed Chocolate Days Over? Ingredient Dictionary. Finding Great Chocolate. The Final Concept. 5 Proper Chocolate Consumption. Cultivating Your Chocolate Palate. Bean Flavor Profiles. 6 Chocolate Remedies. ADD / ADHD. Allergies. Alzheimer's Disease. Andropause (Male Menopause). Anemia. Antioxidant Assistance. Antiwrinkle Assistance. Anxiety. Arthritis. Asthma. Blood Sugar Control: Hypoglycemia. Caffeine Withdrawal. Cancer. Cataracts. Cavities. Chronic Fatigue. Constipation. Cough. Cramps. Depression. Diabetes. Doggy Danger. Emphysema. Energy Loss. Fiber Shortage. Fibromyalgia. Flatulence. Food Cravings. Going to the Dark Side. Headache. Heartbreak. Heart Disease. High Blood Pressure/Hypertension. High Cholesterol. Hyperglycemia/Hypoglycemia. Immune Deficiency. Impotence. Infertility. Insomnia. Lack of Sexual Desire. Lactose Intolerance. Life Expectancy. Macular Degeneration. Memory Loss. Menopause. Mental Performance. Mood Swings. Nausea/Speaking in Public. Osteoporosis. PMS. Pregnancy. Prostate Cancer. Sassy Kids. Smoking Cessation. Sniffles. Spousal Discord. Stress. Stroke. Sugar Overload. Vitamin Deficiency. Weight Gain. 7 Where Do You Hide Your Chocolate? Hilarious Stories from Chocolate Hiders. 8 Chocolate and Wine Pairing. Wine and Health News Breaks. Similarities between Chocolate and Wine. How to Eat Chocolate Properly. Selecting the Proper Wineglass. How to Taste Wine. Putting It All Together. Red Wine and Chocolate Pairings. White Wine and Chocolate Pairings. Reference Guide. Wine Shopping Ideas. Chocolate and Wine Pairing Guidelines. Wine Information Web Sites. 9 Recipes. How to Microwave Chocolate. Appendix A The Chocolate Bible: Everything You Need to Survive. Appendix B Glycemic Index and Weight Loss Summary. Appendix C Chocolate Dictionary. References. Index.

About the Author

JULIE PECH, CHt, has a degree in psychology and is a certified hypnotherapist. She's also a nutrition educator with over 350 hours of holistic nutrition training. She owns a chocolate shop that produces healthful chocolates with all-natural ingredients including nuts, berries, spices, and organic flavoring oils. Pech speaks up to twenty times a month to various groups about chocolate and health, teaches classes on pairing chocolates with wines and teas, hosts fund-raisers and charity events, and travels on cruise ships as a guest lecturer speaking about chocolate.

Reviews

‘This book tells you how to indulge your passion with tips on the health benefits of chocolate.' (Healthy Magazine, September 2010). ‘An enjoyable and educational read.' (The Sunday Post, October 2010). ‘You're gearing up for Christmas, you're surrounded by chocolate. Relax, it could seriously improve your health.' (Bella, December 2010). ‘This is a whole book devoted to indulgent remedies…give it to your girlfriends- they'll love you for it!' (Prima, Jnauary 2011).