If you have a fetish for dark chocolate, this will fuel your flame. It will also energize your body with antioxidants that boost blood flow to the brain (and a few other vital organs). Cocoa, kale, and cherries, three beloved and sexy superfoods, contain flavonoids and antioxidants that fight heart disease and diabetes and even promote brain growth.

Ingredients

　　1 cup roughly chopped kale

　　1 cup frozen pitted black cherries

　　2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, plus 1 teaspoon for sprinkling

　　2 tablespoons granulated sugar

　　Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and sprinkle with the cocoa powder. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　4 g protein

　　35 g carbohydrates

　　1 g fat (0 g saturated)

　　0 mg cholesterol

　　0 g fiber

　　29 mg sodium

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by _Fifty Shades of Kale_

　　Did You Know?

　　Chocolate feels naughty but can be nice for your health, as long as you choose a variety that contains 70% cocoa or more. Studies show that the flavonoid antioxidants in chocolate can improve mood, increase blood flow to the brain, and even help lower risk of stroke. Dark chocolate is also an excellent source of minerals such as iron, magnesium, copper, and zinc.

　　Reprinted with permission from Fifty Shades of Kale: 50 Fresh & Satisfying Recipes That Are Bound to Please by Drew Ramsey, M.D., & Jennifer Iserloh. Copyright © 2013 by Drew Ramsey, M.D., and Jennifer Iserloh; photographs © Ian McSpadden. Published by HarperCollins Publishers.