News about dark chocolate is all over the internet and newspapers, but this is the first book to consolidate all the healthy facts into a one stop information center, a must-have resource for chocolate lovers all over the world. Both entertaining and educational, The Chocolate Therapist will help readers discover the extraordinary health benefits of chocolate. It's filled with information that every devout chocolate connoisseur should have committed to memory, yet there are plenty of important facts for the amateur chocolate lover as well.After a brief history of chocolate, you'll find guidelines on how eat chocolate properly and how to select the best chocolate for maximum health. The majority of the book is written in a "prescription style" format -- a recommended chocolate bar for your health concern, backed by current research and statistics as to why and how it can help. The prescriptions are written much like the ones you'd see in your own medicine cabinet, with chocolate substituted for the medication. In other words, "Take this dark chocolate and call me in the morning!" There's also a handy reference guide in the appendix to help you locate the prescribed bars (or just substitute with your favorite), a collection of dark chocolate recipes and a list of websites for all the recommended products. While the book is entertaining and certain to conjure up a few laughs, it's also loaded with valuable statistics that will have you reaching for chocolate over chips or chicken nuggets every chance you have. By the time you've finished reading, you'll be healthier, happier, and eating chocolate absolutely guilt-free.