The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate - Brossura

Pech, Julie

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0470613513 ISBN 13: 9780470613511

Casa editrice: JOHN WILEY & SONS INC, 2010

Riassunto

Take advantage of the health benefits of chocolate with this informative guide
 
Dark chocolate sales are on the rise as people embrace the concept that chocolate can truly be good for them. But how do they know what to eat, how much, and which kinds are the best?
 
The Chocolate Therapist answers these questions and more. This book has everything a person needs to know to select the best chocolate for health. Both informative and entertaining, it includes alphabetized ailments, each with a chocolate recommendation, followed by supporting research as to how and why it helps the body.
 
The Chocolate Therapist also includes a collection of chocolate necessities:
* Wine & chocolate pairing section with over 40 wines and three chocolate pairings for each wine.
* Wine aroma and chocolate flavor wheels to help readers discovers new flavors and combinations in both the wines and the chocolates.
* The Chocolate Bible: A unique compilation of websites, chocolate companies, international brands and research sites.
* A"Where Do You Hide Your Chocolate" section, a laugh-out-loud chapter for anyone who has ever hidden a piece of chocolate
* Over 60 alphabetized ailments from Alzheimer's to Weight Loss
 
The Chocolate Therapist helps readers discover what author Julie Pech has known for years. The only difference between guilt-ridden and guilt-free chocolate enjoyment is simply education, and this book has it all!

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Informazioni sull'autore

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.

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The delicious way to stay healthy and happy
 
Yes, it's true. Chocolate is one of the healthiest foods you can eat-in fact, so healthy that research has shown it can be helpful for everything from allergies to vitamin deficiencies. It can even help you combat weight gain. With the knowledge and guidance you'll find in The Chocolate Therapist, you'll learn how to enjoy a little chocolate every day, guilt-free, for the benefit of your health and without gaining weight.
 
Chocolate expert Julie Pech fills you in on the history and production methods of chocolate, reveals its many health benefits, and guides you on how to select and consume the healthiest and tastiest brands. You'll discover how to make the most of your love of chocolate with:
* Chocolate remedies for more than sixty alphabetized ailments
* A wine & chocolate pairing section including over forty wines with three chocolate pairings each
* A brief history of chocolate and bean-to-bar production methods
* The Chocolate Bible: A unique compilation of Web sites, chocolate companies, international brands, and research sites
* "Where Do You Hide Your Chocolate?"-fun stories from closeted chocolate lovers
 
Complete with a comprehensive chocolate dictionary and a treasure trove of irresistible chocolate recipes, The Chocolate Therapist is the ultimate, one-stop resource for anyone who loves chocolate.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: JOHN WILEY & SONS INC
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0470613513
• ISBN 13: 9780470613511
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 275
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile