Health Benefits of Chocolate program to be offered in Utica, Ottawa, Princeton – Shaw Local News Network

Explore the beloved treat of chocolate. (Daily Journal/Tiffany Blanchette)
Explore the beloved treat of chocolate.
Many chocolates are considered indulgent, but some can offer health benefits when consumed mindfully.
Get the scoop on the science behind different types of chocolate and taste the difference. Join Illinois Extension’s Susan Glassman, nutrition and wellness educator, and learn how chocolate can be part of a healthy lifestyle. Take home a recipe and resources and enjoy dark chocolate hot cocoa in class.
The Health Benefits of Chocolate will be offered in February at the following locations:
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4: Utica Public Library, 224 Mill St., Utica. Register at go.illinois.edu/uticachocolate
6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13: Reddick Public Library, 1010 Canal St., Ottawa. Register at go.illinois.edu/ottawachocolate
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25: Bureau County Senior Center, 16 W. Marion St., Princeton. Register at go.illinois.edu/bcscchocolate
Call 815-224-0894 to register. If you need an accommodation to participate, contact Susan Glassman at susang@illinois.edu. Early requests are encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
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