INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pure, high quality dark chocolate will give you the most “bang for your buck” — that is, the most nutritional value and antioxidant benefits (and flavor) per calorie consumed.  Dark chocolate has a higher cocoa content, which is the source of the beneficial flavonoids.  As a primer, cocoa powder typically contains 88%-96% cocoa; dark chocolate, 45%-80%; milk chocolate, 5%-7%; and white chocolate, 0%.  This is also the order in which they rank in antioxidant benefits. White chocolate lacks any cocoa solids, and thus any antioxidant benefits.  It is, by and large, just a sugar/fat/calorie bomb and should only be considered a rare treat with no health benefits.  Milk chocolate, for that matter, isn't much better. Quality dark chocolate should be at least 60% cocoa, have little or no added sugar, and contain cocoa butter, not palm or coconut oil. No, most candy bars, heart-shaped box candies, and chocolate Easter bunnies will not make the cut.  Compared side-by-side, dark chocolate contains slightly more calories and fat than milk chocolate, but has half the sugar, less cholesterol, and more of almost all the beneficial nutrients found in either.  Also, remember that dark chocolate has ten times or more cocoa content, and thus substantially more flavonoids.  Milk also tends to counteract antioxidants, even further reducing the value of the flavonoids found in milk chocolate. Sorry to say, but you'd have a tough time finding a valid “How to Get Slim While Eating More Sugar” article.  You'll have to learn to savor the chocolate while skipping the excessive sugar. If you think that dark chocolate means nothing but a bitter, unsatisfying block, think again.  Now more than ever, there are numerous options when choosing dark chocolate.  Variations in cocoa content make important flavor differences, but so do ingredient choices and chocolate-making techniques.  Try different brands and see which ones truly tickle your taste buds. Dark chocolate that has been flavored with essences or spices can make a nice change from plain dark chocolate without adding calories.  Many boutique chocolate stores specialize in such delicious varieties of dark chocolate. Both contain beneficial flavonoids; both offer a wide variety of flavor profiles and price points; both can present problems in the face of overindulgence; and both should be savored.  Think of each as an investment in enjoyment and, when done right, health.  As there are ways to choose wine carefully, so too are there ways to choose dark chocolate.  Yes, price is often one indicator of quality, but not always.  For instance, look for bars that are solid, dark, and glossy, without white or gray tones, spots, or small holes. Treat your chocolate like wine, but also enjoy it with wine.  Go ahead and double up on your flavonoids.  When paired well, wine and chocolate make an indulgent combination that is surprisingly suitable for many a diet plan. Enjoy dark chocolate as a treat, and make it a part of other treats that can be sensibly added to your diet plan in moderation.  Recipes using dark chocolate can be found all over the internet.  Just keep an eye on how much fat and sugar are added to any recipe.  Some examples include:  Dark chocolate mousse Dark chocolate dipped mint leaves Raw dark chocolate pudding Dark chocolate cookies

SUMMARY: Choose only the best and purest of dark chocolate. Skip the excess sugar, fat, calories, and ingredients. Explore the variety of dark chocolate flavors. Treat dark chocolate like fine wine. Find dark chocolate recipes.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you’re exfoliating your brows to help grow them out, it’s important to do it regularly. Use a scrub or toothbrush on your brows every night for 2 to 4 weeks. That will help improve circulation in the area to promote hair growth. If you find that your skin is too sensitive for daily exfoliation, try scrubbing your brows every other night or every couple of nights. Signs that your skin may be too sensitive include increased dryness and redness. Right after you exfoliate your brows, massage a brow growth serum over the area. These products contains peptides, while help promote growth at the hair follicle. In most cases, you should apply the serum daily, but consult the instructions on your product for proper usage. It can take up to 6 weeks to see results from a brow growth serum. Be sure to apply yours regularly to get the results that you want. While you’re in the process of growing your brows, you’ll likely go through an awkward phase with stray hairs or hairs that are too long. Resist the urge to pluck your brows, though. Instead, use a brow gel to carefully groom your brows into place and keep them there all day so they look neat and tidy. You can find clear and tinted brow gel formulas. The clear gel is a good option if you don’t have many gaps in your brows. However, the tinted gel may be a better choice if you need to fill in holes in your brows because it can save the step of using a pencil, powder, or pomade first. When you finally start to see some growth in your brows, you can wind up undoing all of the work you’ve done if you pick up a pair of tweezers and try to shape them yourself. Instead, visit a professional brow specialist to have your brows shaped exactly as you want them to ensure that they stay full and lush. If you don’t like the idea of having to go to a brow specialist every few months to get your brows shaped, don’t worry. Once you’ve had them shaped professionally, you can use the specialist’s work as a guide and tweeze away the stray hairs yourself.

SUMMARY:
Exfoliate your brows nightly. Apply a brow serum after exfoliating. Tame unruly brow hairs with gel. Have your brows professionally shaped.