Celebrate Milk Chocolate on July 28th

July 9, 2015 by ·

Assisted Living in Mobile AL

Milk Chocolate Day was created to celebrate all the good things about milk chocolate. Milk chocolate is the most common form of chocolate in drinks, bars, and snacks, so why not celebrate it withAssisted Living in Mobile AL its very own day?  The most common ingredients found in milk chocolate include condensed milk, liquid milk or milk powder. Millions of people use this delicious form of chocolate to make hot chocolate and chocolate candy.

In addition to being delicious, milk chocolate also offers a number of health benefits. While there are not as many benefits as what is offered by dark chocolate, there are still quite a few.  These health benefits can be experienced by any and everyone who eats milk chocolate, from the very young to the very old.

Brain stimulation

Milk chocolate is a stimulator – it can stimulate the emotions and brain, which can increase a person’s stamina. This can be extremely beneficial for seniors, especially since there are many who suffer from declining memory. While milk chocolate should not be eaten in excess, in small amounts it can provide this stimulation benefit.

Other nutrients

In addition to being a stimulator for the emotions and brain, there are a number of other nutrients contained in milk chocolate that can be beneficial to everyone, especially seniors. 1.5 ounces of milk chocolate has 83 milligrams of calcium, which is great for bone health, in addition to one milligram of iron. This same serving also offers a milligram of zinc and 164 milligrams of potassium. However, that’s not all, this small 1.5 ounce contains vitamin K and A, as well.

Keeping seniors healthy

There is no question that milk chocolate is yummy; however, for seniors, moderation is key. Too many sweets can result in elevated blood sugar as well as a myriad of other issues due to eating too much sugar. In many cases, it will be a good idea to allow the senior care provider to give the individual sweets when it is appropriate. They can ensure it is given in reasonable amounts that will not hurt the senior’s health, while letting them reap the health benefits, as well as the delicious flavor of milk chocolate.

There is no reason to avoid chocolate. In fact, chocolate offers a number of benefits.  On National Milk Chocolate Day, everyone should consider cutting loose and having a few pieces of milk chocolate to celebrate this special occasion. After all, this day only comes once a year and it is the perfect excuse to enjoy a yummy piece of chocolate.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Assisted Living near Mobile, AL, contact Ashbury Manor Specialty Care and Assisted Living at 251-317-3017.

 

Source
http://nationaldaycalendar.com/2014/07/27/july-28-2014-national-milk-chocolate-day-nationalmilkchocolateday/

http://www.streetdirectory.com/food_editorials/snacks/chocolates/health_benefits_of_milk_chocolate.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/422381-is-milk-chocolate-healthy/

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Ashbury Manor’s Administrator since 2008, Cindy Johnson is a long-time expert in the assisted living field. Prior to her arrival at Ashbury Manor, Cindy managed acquisitions and crisis management for existing and new larger senior care project developments for eleven years. As regional manager for an Oregon-based assisted living management company, Cindy was directly responsible for operations for five 50-65 bed assisted living facilities. As manager during the transition to new ownership, Cindy reorganized internal operations and conducted leadership training for Executive Directors. As a result of her management and expertise, one of the company’s facilities (in Ocala, Florida) received a deficiency-free survey, resulting in the lifting of a moratorium on operation.

A nurse for 36 years, senior care has always been Cindy’s passion. Desiring to work more closely with residents, Cindy became a Category II Administrator in 2005. As Ashbury Manor’s Administrator, Cindy understands the complexities associated with dementia and cognitive impairment and she has fallen in love with seniors with dementia or cognitive impairment and their families.

Cindy is Treasurer of the local “Senior Coalition” chapter. She enjoys mentoring new candidates who want to become administrators.

As a 16-bed facility, with Cindy's training and experience, our residents and their families can be sure Ashbury Manor’s carefully selected staff provides the expertise of a larger facility while maintaining the individualized personal care of a small special needs home.
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