Moving from Sinful to Healthy and Unstoppable  "Chocolate is the new coffee," says Beth Kimmerle, author of Chocolate: The Sweet History. U.S. sales of gourmet Chocolate has far out paced the growth rate of specialty coffee. Antioxidants in chocolate may help protect against cancer, dark chocolate has been found to moderate blood pressure, and other ingredients elevate mood.  Researchers from Johns Hopkins University found that Chocolate thins blood and protects the heart in the same way as aspirin.  Flavanol, is the key compound in chocolate which slows down platelet clumping that can block off blood vessels and lead to a heart attack or stroke.

How about the  chocoholic (not a scientific term) as defined in The International Journal of Eating Disorders as a person who has no control over the chocolate he or she consumes. As with other addictions, the chocoholic often does not even know there is a problem. If it is obvious that something is wrong, the chocoholic will blame it on societal elements instead of chocolate. Non-addicts have a sense of control over their cravings and choose to eat chocolate for conscious reasons. To a non-addict, eating chocolate may be associated with stress relief, mood boosting, pain relieving, or even just quality snacking. "It makes me feel happy," says Palo Alto High School senior Holly Wang.

Casanova the famous lover, is said to have consumed chocolate (Even gave up champagne for Chocolate) for it's aphrodisiac qualities before frolicking with his conquests. Recent research suggests that women are more susceptible (Gentlemen—Good or Bad??) to the effects of Phenylethylamine and Serotonin than men. As the tasting’s are free and you can buy Chocolate products at the Chocolate Expo we are not responsible for any personal relationships/behaviors that might befall any of the attendees.

VENUE--Main Exhibit 40-50 Premium C’s/ Free Samplings/ Main Sponsor Presentations/ Tasting’s  How to taste?/ Wine Pairings/ Food Pairings/  Spa—Cosmetics/ Gift Shop Clothing, fragrance, accessories/ Equipment/Cocoa Drinks / Pastries/ Films/ Health/Medical Presentations -- and “Tasting with your Eyes” @ the Chocolate Art Expo.