In  a blog tracking his hike up Mt. Everest, Michael Kobold speaks of the hardships and struggles in climbing the most unforgiving mountain in the world. Through the bitter cold nights and days, Kobold says that “Having good chocolate to eat while on an expedition into the high Himalaya is not an extravagance but an essential dietary complement.” If only we all could have such a compelling reason to feast on chocolate everyday!

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