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What do love potions, horoscopes, and green M&M’s have in common? They’ve all been used as instigators of love at some point. Yes, believe it or not, M&M’s fans thought that the green-colored candies acted as an aphrodisiac. Back in 1984, East Texas State University anthropology student Denise Boesewetter asked people to name what they thought to be aphrodisiacs. Almost half of those polled listed green M&Ms as a powerful inducer of sexual desire. More recently, in 2002, in true Cosmopolitan form, the Internet listed Teen Love Hint No. 57: “Give him a handful of green M&Ms.”

I’ve only recently discovered that they were believed to have the powers to “turn you on.” Even the parent company, M&M/MARS, bought into it by launching an advertising campaign “Is it true what they say about the green ones?” which was followed by the introduction of the now popular female character Green.

Whether you buy into this urban legend or not, one thing is for sure. Green M&Ms are not going anywhere for a long time. Who knows? See for yourself whether it is true what they say about the green ones.

Note: There is no empirical evidence supporting this theory. But it’s fun anyway!

Boy, do I love chocolate. I love milk chocolate; I love dark chocolate; I love white chocolate; I love all chocolate. And that’s why it pains me to move towards the growing American trend of a healthier lifestyle. To a typical health freak, chocolate is a no-no. This means if I opt to follow the most current health guru, I will have to bid adieu to one of my greatest pleasures in life – the creamy, decadent taste of chocolate.

It should come to no surprise that I was ecstatic to hear of Hershey’s Goodness Chocolate line. Let’s all take a minute and thank Hershey’s for coming to the rescue and for re-opening our gates to chocolate heaven. If you’re someone that just loves milk chocolate (like me), then Hershey’s Antioxidant Milk Chocolate is for you. It features more flavanol antioxidants than the leading dark chocolate, while delivering the great taste of Hershey’s milk chocolate. What does this mean? Well, since dark chocolate is the “healthiest” of all chocolates, and Hershey’s Antioxidant Milk Chocolate has more of this good stuff, then one can even say Hershey’s alternative is almost (do I dare say it?) … healthy. I must admit that I was skeptical at first. In my experience, a healthier chocolate “alternative” is synonymous with HORRIBLE taste, much like drinking diet anything. Well, I put it through my strict taste test, and I experienced the same delicious creamy and smooth texture of Hershey’s milk chocolate. The fact that it boasts the health benefits of dark chocolate is just a bonus. What more could a health-conscious chocolate lover ask for?

If you’re looking for something not too sweet and not too bitter…something that is just right, then “Hershey’s Whole Bean Chocolate” is for you. This equally delicious flavor is made with the goodness of the whole cocoa bean, thus creating a mildly sweet, smooth and delicious chocolate that is lower in sugar and high in fiber and antioxidants. Of course, these delectable morsels of chocolatey goodness should still be enjoyed in moderation – it’s just too bad my definition of moderation always results in a full stomach and a spoiled dinner, but as they say, to each his (or her) own!