The Art of the Chocolatier

Published in Southwest Michigan's Second Wave Media
Thursday, February 9, 2012

 Photo of Cherri Emery by Erik Holladay
The Art of the Chocolatier
by Zinta Aistars


Chocolate: it's good for you! But is it an aphrodisiac?


Studies have shown that chocolate does indeed contain antioxidants that may help prevent heart disease and cancer.

Chocolate also contains tryptophan, which has been shown to increase serotonin in the brain--and that sweetens the mood.

When it comes to being an aphrodisiac, however,...