The Saturday Review::Hershey’s Dark Products
Did you know that in addition to February being Heart Health Month, it’s also National Chocolate Month? When Hershey’s contacted us about doing a review for their Hershey®’s Dark products, I actually paused before I shouted YES, and then I decided to take one for the team.
You’re welcome.
Are you familiar with Bob Greene and his Best Life Diet? You’ve no doubt seen the little green logo all over the grocery store on your weekly trips. When I see it, I know without having to look at the nutritional label, that it’s a good choice. Thanks for that, Bob! Bob created the Best Life Treat Seal of Approval to identify healthier food options that are available in portion sizes of 150 calories or less, are free of partially hydrogenated oil, meet sodium and other nutritional guidelines and/or have another plus, such as the antioxidants in dark chocolate. Hershey®’s Extra Dark Chocolate is the only chocolate bar to earn the Best Life Treat Seal of Approval.
No doubt you’re going to receive some yummy chocolately gifts this weekend, but if you are looking for a healthier alternative, only Hershey®’s Extra Dark Chocolate has been awarded the Best Life Treat Seal of Approval from world-renowned health and fitness expert Bob Greene. Recent studies have supported dark chocolate’s heart-health benefits, including increased blood flow and lower blood pressure. Hershey’s is proud to celebrate February Heart Health Month and to treat chocolate-lovers with Hershey’s Extra Dark Chocolate, which has been shown to help maintain good heart health.
Personally, I LOVE dark chocolate. It’s always been my favorite. It has such a wonderfully, rich and complex flavor. Definitely something you want to savor! Because it’s so rich, I tend to eat less of it, so that’s a bonus, too! My favorite item to sample was the Hershey’s Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate with Pomegranate flavor. Sweet and tangy! My husband wanted me to tell you adores the Special Dark with Almonds and feels quite healthy after eating it! He’s kinda a smart ass, but I love him.
For those who are making the transition from milk to dark chocolate, try a mildly sweet chocolate option like Hershey®’s Special Dark® Dark Chocolate. This special blend of rich, delicious, velvety dark chocolate is a natural source of flavanol antioxidants and sure to satisfy both milk and dark chocolate lovers alike.
Hershey’s also shared several delicious recipes with me, and I’ve posted one over at the ‘hood for you to check out! Ever made chili with chocolate? Neither have I, but I’m going to try it out this week!
Recipe for Chili con Cocoa!
And now for the giveaway! YES, we’re giving away this dark and sweet goodness to 3 lucky readers!
Three winners will receive the following:
- 1 bar/pouch combo of Hershey’s Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate in one of the following flavors:
- Hershey’s Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate
- Hershey’s Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate with Cranberries, Blueberries and Almonds
- Hershey’s Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate infused with Raspberry flavor
- Hershey’s Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate with Pomegranate flavor
- 1 box Hershey’s Special Dark Mildly Sweet Bars with Almonds (24 bars in each box)
- 2 bags of Hershey’s Miniatures – Dark Chocolate
Win it!
- Tell us your favorite indulgence! Details! We want details!!
- Follow the Sisterhood on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway!
- Become a fan of the Sisterhood on Facebook.
- Join the ‘hood and make a new friend.
Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry!
Contest is open to US residents only (unless I hear differently from my Hershey’s contact, and then this might change, so check back!). Ends on Friday, February 19, 2010. Winners will be randomly selected and announced on this post!
The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans was provided Hershey’s Dark Chocolate products to sample and review. We were not paid for our review, and our opinions are our own!
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Category: Christy, EAT IT, Giveaways, LOSE IT, Main Course, Product Reviews, Review
I do love me some dark chocolate. I have weaned myself off of most sugary treats and they don't taste that good anymore. I would love the chocolate goodness.
Tweeted!! Yummy chocolate.
I friended Jaime!
Christy….thanks for taking this one for the 'team'! You are oh so kind!! lol
My favorite indulgence…ummmm that would be CHOCOLATE and Ice cream~~ so chocolate ice cream would be ideal. but not just plain chocolate ice cream…make it fancy in some way!! Right now I am loving Skinny Cow's Chocolate Truffles…so yummy!! and only 100 calories!! that makes it better still!!
Tiare Terrill will soon be my new 'hood friend!!
My favorite indulgence that I almost never let myself indulge in is a Parrot Head martini. One of the ingredients just happens to Godiva dark chocolate liquor. It is sinful to drink, but it is it's own slice of heaven at the same time.
Already follow and Twitter and tweeted.
Already a fan on Facebook.
Already a Hood member and hopefully friending Renee.
I have a weakness for any chocolate and peanut butter combination.
Follow the Sisterhood on Twitter and I tweeted.
Became a fan on Facebook.
Chocolate covered strawberries are my favorite. I am making them tomorrow. Because of this post I will try dripping them in Hershey's Extra Dark Chocolate.
I am already a fan on facebook
Already a member on the hood. Friended Skinnyfighter
My favorite indulgence is chocolate, peanut butter, caramel goodness of any kind: ice cream, candy bars, etc. don't have them very much but yummy!!
I love skinny cow ice cream sandwiches. I always have some in my freezer. Love it
I am a fan of the sisterhood of course!
I'm in the hood!
I love thumbprints cookies….hubby got me some for Valentines Day…rationing them out!
tweet
http://twitter.com/ladybugs714/status/9148979711
I'm a facebook fan!
I friended Misty on the hood!
I love chocolate….basically in any form. My favorites, though, are the caramel-filled Hershey kisses or the cherry cordial Hershey kisses. Oh my gosh. To die for. (And I have to run a LOT of miles to work them off!!)
tweet tweet :) http://twitter.com/jaimemckee/status/9149448787
I joined the 'Hood over the weekend and have befriended (or accepted friendships with) Mendie, Kirsten and a few other fabulous people :)
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Anything with raspberries and chocolate (or raspberries and cream or raspberries and…well, anything) is my favorite indulgence.
Tweeted about it, too.http://twitter.com/airynothing/status/9151348158
Already a fan on Facebook.
I'm on the 'Hood, and friended AnnG.
my current indulgence/tempation are candy orange slices. my mom got me a container for valentine's day. nothing says “i love you” like 1 slice & 50 calories of pure sugar!
tweeted!
sent friends request to Jaime
sisterhood facebook fan!! :)
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member of the hood, made friends, fan on Facebook… Sadly – this is NOT open to us Canadians… I only want some chocolate :(
My favorite indulgence is a candle lit hot bubble bath and chocolate covered strawberries.
Winner!!! Email me your address :) christy@shrinkingjeans.net
Winner!!!! Congratulations, girl!!! I have your address :)
So exciting! Now I have another sweet indulgence that I don't have to feel guilty about eating! Thank you!
Awesome!!! Thank you
That sounds amazing!
You are a lucky chocolate winner :) Looks like you're chocolate luck's been good lately!!! Send me your new address if that's where you want the chocolate delivered :)
Awesome!!! Thank you
That sounds amazing!
You are a lucky chocolate winner :) Looks like you're chocolate luck's been good lately!!! Send me your new address if that's where you want the chocolate delivered :)