Reduces Stress - The polyphenols in dark chocolate curb the body;s output of two key stress hormones (cortisol and catecholamines), say Swiss researcher. This help prevent the high blood pressure, racing heart rate, and shallow breathing that lead to feelings of anxiety and unease.
Revs Energy - Preliminary research suggest that regular consumption of cocoa can improve physical endurance by 50percent. The reason: Compounds in cocoa rev activity of mitochondria (energy engines in cells), which improves cells' ability to convert glucose into fuel.
NOW HERE ARE SOME MORE HINTS!
You can use a toaster to grill cheese!
You can die your own buttons.
You can mail any object that you can affix a stamp to - if it is 13 ounces or less!
Marshmallows for a sore throat - the kids will like that.
And thank you Monica at The Chicken Wrangler for your help!
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Interesting! I especially like the advice from a tree! ;-)
ReplyDeleteperfect advice from a tree!!
ReplyDeletemarshmallows for a sore throat...who'da thunk it?
ReplyDeleteMost interesting little tidbits!! I'm fascinated by the "mail anything" idea... hmmmm... what can I try that out on??? ;) blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteNEVER thought to lay a toaster on it's side for grilled cheese??? Kind of interesting. LOVE the TREE advice.
ReplyDeleteMorning Sandie,
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE your Advice from a Tree!!
Have a great weekend :-}}
The tree one is cute.
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday!
CHOCOLATE! YES!!!!
ReplyDeleteThays good stuff to know! ! Have a great weekend! Talk to you monday
ReplyDeleteThays good stuff to know! ! Have a great weekend! Talk to you monday
ReplyDeleteI love the chocolate and the advice from the tree! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWell, your postal service must be waaaay better than ours. I got a lecture from the postal clerk not too long ago because I'd tied string around a package. I was mortified.
ReplyDeleteGotta love the tree!
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday. :)
I'll have to tell my mother about the hamburger thing. She hate the process for freezing it, and that looks so much easier!
ReplyDeleteSmart on the grilled cheese!
ReplyDeleteYes, chocolate makes me happy ;-)
i love the tree!!!
ReplyDeleteChocolate is indeed the cure all! very smart little tree!
ReplyDeleteThis post is so interesting as they all are! I really loved the advice from a tree!
ReplyDeleteHope y'all had fun on Wednesday!
♥charlotte
I love chocolate and marshmallows. What could be better?
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post!
This was fun and of course the chocolate info was the most important! hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteGreat suggestions. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day. Love, Debby
As always wonderful advice and hints.The one I'm still wondering about is the Marshmellows help sore throats?
ReplyDeleteOooo I could use some chocolate today!! Maybe I'll go make myself some =D
ReplyDeleteSome good tips here. Thanks, Sandie!
ReplyDeleteLove the advice from the tree!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's good advice from that tree. :) Especially the part about drinking water.
ReplyDeleteThat's good advice from that tree. :) Especially the part about drinking water.
ReplyDeleteGot it! Chocolate! And water. Ann
ReplyDeleteYou had me at chocolate. I think I need some to pep up this afternoon. It's perfect weather here and hope you have a great day, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips, honey. You are such a giving lady. xo
ReplyDeleteHello from Belgium, have a nice week !
ReplyDeleteI don't believe that junk about chocolate (LOL), but SHERRY SURE DOES! hahahahaha.
ReplyDeleteNever thought about the marshmallow but I sure like the idea of the hamburger, but we seldom buy HB anymore. The bad rap given it has made us chicken eaters. Of course being raised by a preacher, I had to love chicken, and I do.
Thanks for a great read....
Love from Pennsylvania...
That's a nifty way of storing any ground meats. And saves on the bulky packaging in the freezer!!! As for chocolate [dark]...I take some like my meds each day. My cardiologist recommended it...seriously.
ReplyDeleteI always remember my roots. :D I have half of my hair bleached, and half brown and I seem to always be having my roots bleached. :D
ReplyDeleteThe trouble with chocolate is it may be good and healthy going down, but it makes me want more food. I tend to over eat everything any time I have chocolate and that is not healthy. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteWe should all be like trees.
never heard of marshmellows for sore throat; interesting! will have to try one sometime when I have a sore throat.
ReplyDeletehope it is a nice day Sandie!
betty
Great post, Sandie, especially love the part about chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI love your thought of the day today, think I will hold on to that one :) Have a lovely Day!
ReplyDeleteEva
I know that hot chocolate makes me feel better and I do love my hot choclate in the cold winter months...
ReplyDeleteWould never had thought of using the toaster like that but looks like a cool idea.......
I haven't heard about marshmallows for a sore throat...but the more I think about it..it makes sense. I like the meat idea also and I have been tempted to mail the grands something similar to your photo, but was never sure it would get to them. I still may give it a try. :) I also am still chuckling over the pastor joke from previous post.LOL
ReplyDeleteOnce again, I don't know where you come up with all these fun things. But thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteHi lovely lady. I see some good tips here. Thanks, I love the one for the hamburger.. Thanks for this one also. I hope you are having a wonderful day with your family this weekend, and thanks for your sweet comments on my Island Tablescape.
ReplyDeleteXXOO Diane
I think the Tree has gotten it right!
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday, Sandie!
Yeah tree! Your advice was right on. Better than any human could give. May you wave your branches proudly!
ReplyDeleteTreat post, Sandie. Fun and informative, like you! Susan
I always drink a cup of hot chocolate before bedtime...in summer and winter!
ReplyDeleteInteresting tidbits for Saturday...enjoy your weekend!
Great post, love the advise from the tree:)
ReplyDeleteSure like what that tree said but don't know about putting cheese in my toaster upside down or other wise. lol
ReplyDeleteSo... how do you dye buttons? :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is one smart tree, excellent advice.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course being a woman I am always looking for good reasons to have a taste, or two, of chocolate.
good advise!!!
ReplyDeleteand I do love chocolate!!!
Kiss
BShell
What better way to end the week than to learn all the positive effects of dark chocolate. Woohoo. I also learned this week that alcoholic beverages help fight osteoporosis.
ReplyDeleteThat hamburger divider for freezer looks perfect. Usually I prepare patties and separate them with wax paper before placing in the freezer. This looks a lot better and faster.
I'm still in a quandary about the toaster for grilling cheese. I have seen that before and can only imagine the cheese dripping into the workings of the toaster.
And TREES KNOW BEST!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteI knew chocolate was good for me :)
ReplyDeleteLove the advice from a tree
Thanks for all the tips. I did not know that about marshmellows.
ReplyDeleteWhy do they help?
love
tweedles
More serotonin. She is our friend! Actually Chocolate is so tasty. I also love that segmented packaging to freeze the meat. Great service. Mary
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