The Chocolate Therapist - 2nd Edition by Julie Pech (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

An updated edition to a classic book about the amazing benefits of everyone's favorite food: Chocolate!

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 Nygard has known for years. The only difference between guilt-ridden and guilt-free chocolate enjoyment is simply education, and this book has it all!

Review Quotes

"This book turns years of fake news on how bad chocolate is upside down." - Jayne Colburn

"What an amazing compelation of facts, statistics, strategy and remedies that makes any chocolate lover proud of their addiction! I never understood the many benefits and global impact of chocolate, and Julie makes it so interesting and FUN to learn! PLUS wine pairing and recipes are a huge bonus! This will be the top of my gift list for everyone!"-Betsy Wiersma, Founder Global Sisterhood Network

"A beautiful, comprehensive and insightful rendition of chocolate's medicinal attributes. The Chocolate Therapist catalyzes the discussion on the application of chocolate in our everyday lives." - Anna Scwartz, RDN, Paramount Health Directions

"A delicious read. In addition to my enjoyment from Ms. Nygard's unique and delightful style, which combines history, science and humor, the book changed my perception of what I had previously thought was a vice into a nutritional virtue." - Edward Stein

"Exciting and inspiring advice for healthy living. Pairs well with a bar of dark chocolate. Julie shows us that this delectable gift from nature could be the answer to what ails us. From what to why to how, the answers to the health benefits of chocolate are in this book."-Amy Hoeye, CPA

"Julie Nygard has done the world a great service. I trust Julie will one day win a Nobel Prize for this work, though whether it is for chemistry, medicine, literature, or peace remains yet to be determined." -Ross Kaminsky, radio talk show host and life-long chocophile