Ever heard of a chocolate themed party? Of course, you have. But you may not have a clear idea about how to throw one. But it is true that if you theme your party with chocolates, it will be a super hit. Some easy steps have to be followed if you want to throw one. If you have a clear idea about it, then it can be a delicious success.

The most important part of a party is the invitation. The more attractive the invitation, the more interesting the party will be. One can choose caramel coloured invitation cards and send the invitations with a basket of chocolate bars. If you want to invite through mail or post, then you can send the card and chocolates by post. Do not forget to mention that it is a chocolate themed party in your invitation card.

One can mention a dress code for the party. The dresses should be of chocolate or caramel coloured. You can also wear any shade of brown.

Set up the food table with a variety of chocolate bars and candy treats. You can also buy a chocolate fountain and keep it in the centre of the table. Chocolate pudding cake or mud cake is a must in the menu. Fruits and marshmallows can be tasty snack options. One can fry crispy bacons and baked potato chips and decorate it around the chocolate fountain.

Drinks are must in any party. But when a party is chocolate themed, there should be chocolate flavoured drinks too. Hot chocolate is a very good option if you are arranging a party in winter. Dark chocolate blended drinks and coffee are must. French wine is a great pairing with chocolates. So, if you are arranging chocolate party, then do not forget to keep wine arrangements.

Caramel coloured backdrop will make the party venue more interesting. If one can arrange some chocolate coloured wall paintings and posters telling the history of chocolates, it can be more attractive.

Though it is a chocolate themed party, do not keep all the food items that are sweet. It is also necessary to have some spicy dishes along with it. You can keep chocolates in the starters and desserts. But the main course should be normal.

The menu card can be of a shape of fake chocolate bars, which will enhance the theme more.

After the dinner, arrange some return gifts for the guests. A small chocolate box is the best option. Do not go for any chocolate boxes. Choose a box of assorted chocolates, which will make the guests happier.

Chocolate is one thing which is loved by all. It is the most delicious thing in this world. There is no wonder that a chocolate themed party will be more attractive than any other party arrangements. So, do not delay. Arrange a chocolate party for your friends and loved ones. They will enjoy it to the core as you will be more than happy to play the perfect host.

If you are a chocolate lover, you must have been told by a number of people as to how chocolates have a negative impact on you, from your cholesterol to your teeth. However, most of what you have been told is nothing but a myth.

Bad cholesterol is encouraged by chocolates – It is not false that chocolate contains a lot of cocoa butter that is rich in saturated fat but the source of the fat is stearic acid, and this is not saturated fat. As per studies, chocolates in no way give way to bad cholesterol, they in fact have been proved to lower cholesterol levels.

High in caffeine – Much contrary to this popular belief, no chocolate has caffeine in them. It is true that a few dark chocolates do contain some amount of harmless caffeine but not as high as people’s opinions.

Chocolate’s sugar leads to hyperactivity – There is absolutely no connection between a child’s hyperactive behaviour and his consumption of chocolates. It is not the chocolate but the environment which plays the important role in creating excitability in the child.

Diabetic people should avoid chocolates – No, if you are diabetic; you do not need to abandon chocolates totally. In fact, chocolates have a low glycaemic index. Dark chocolates help in improving insulin sensitivity in those having high blood pressure. It betters the endothelia dysfunction among diabetics, say studies.

Chocolates cause havoc to your tooth – According to a recent study, chocolates have not much of an effect on the dental plague. There is no association between cavities and chocolates. A study conducted in Osaka University, Japan, discovered that parts of cocoa bean, which is the primary ingredient of chocolate, prevent tooth decay.

Chocolates add more kg to your weight – Yes, it does but not necessarily. Monumental chocolate bars will not do your midriff any favours. However, a study conducted by National Institute of Health says that eating small amounts of chocolates a week lowers ones BMI, irrespective of the person consuming more calories.

Chocolates and sugar add up to the stress – According to a study, eating one ounce of dark chocolate a day for one week reduces stress in people complaining of stress.

Chocolates are not nutritious – There are various scientific backups to prove this statement as totally false. Chocolates in fact are super foods. They are rich in antioxidants, blueberries, red wine, dietary fibre and minerals.

Chocolates lead to acne breakout – Various studies have been conducted to know the root cause of the connection between chocolates and acne. However, not a single study could come up with any association between the two. So don’t fear eating chocolates, they don’t play any dirty games with your skin.

Moral of the story? Eat chocolates without any fear and share them with your friends and family via chocolates by post. Chocolates are not doing any harm to you but extreme of anything is never advisable; chocolates as an addiction are not good. You are smart enough to know the limits of your body.