The Benefits of Chocolate from Chelsea


Diane Collins, R.D. held a session on the benefits of dark chocolate to the assisted living residents at United Methodist Retirement Community in Chelsea Michigan.  The presentation also included samples of chocolates consisting of 42% and 70% cocoa while hydrating the attendees with old fashioned strawberry shakes garnished with dark chocolate shavings.  It was a heart healthy good time!

Old Fashioned Strawberry Shake
½ # fresh strawberries (cleaned, hulled and halved)
1 cup 2% milk
1 pint vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons whip cream
3 teaspoons chocolate shavings of 72% cocoa
Add the first three ingredients into a blender.  When blended poor into glass(es) and top with whip cream and chocolate shavings. Makes 32 ounces