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Chocolate Class Promotes Heart Health
Published: Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Can chocolate actually be good for you? The Heart Lung Vascular Institute’s Healthy Living Kitchen team provided insight to this question at the latest cooking class titled, “Healthy Chocolate,” on February 7.
Nurse Specialist Jane Kelly, RN, discussed how dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cocoa solids may be healthy for the heart. Clinical Dietitian Janet Seiber, RD, provided lower calorie alternatives to fill chocolate cravings without overeating on calories for the day. Executive Chef Monty Lowans demonstrated recipes that satisfy chocolate appetites without the guilt.
The class learned that cocoa contains antioxidants that may help prevent cholesterol from sticking to artery walls, reducing risk of heart attack or stroke. One ounce of dark chocolate has approximately 150 calories, so enjoying this treat in moderation is better heart health while helping the waistline. Milk chocolate and white chocolate contain more sugar and do not have the same nutritional benefits as dark chocolate.
Participants watched Chef Lowans prepare bittersweet chocolate meringue cookies and chocolate crepes filled with chocolate mousse. Next, Chef Lowans taught the class the art of melting chocolate for fondue and dipped fruit and nuts.
All participants made their own dark chocolate dipped creations. One of the Healthy Living Kitchen participants commented, “I can now enjoy chocolate and feel less guilty!”
Check out the website for recipes from this class.
Make plans to attend the next cooking class, “Spring Brunch: Delicious and Nutritious,” on May 2 at 11 a.m. Seating is limited, so register now by calling 865.544.6877.
The cost is $20 and includes a meal.