NOURISH YOUR BODY with CHOCOLATE

Jul 12, 2021
2 min read

Gut Health | Food | Weight Loss

Weight loss doesn’t have to mean deprivation and crankiness!

And to us, life without chocolate would be pure torture.

Thankfully, you can nourish your body with chocolate and lose weight at the same time. Yes, you read that correctly.

Let's talk CHOCOLATE!!

The Top Three Benefits of Cacao:

Here are three great health reasons to nibble on chocolate:

Raw cacao is the most antioxidant-rich food in the world. Its flavonoids prevent free radical damage and prevent premature aging.
Cacao increases blood flow to the brain which has been shown to improve brain function and memory.
Cacao stimulates the production of endorphins, the feel-good chemicals in your brain that are known to elevate your mood.

Cacao is a Superfood, Cocoa is Not.

The Latin name for cacao trees means “food of the gods.” But a few letter changes can mean a world of difference. Raw cacao powder is made by cold-pressing unroasted cacao beans. Cocoa powder is created by roasting the beans which improves the taste but decreases the nutritional value. Use raw cacao powder you want to create a rich chocolate taste, a chocolate shell, or a chocolate frosting.

Choose Wisely and Moderately:

If it sounds too good to be true, then it’s too good to be true.

Regular, commercially produced chocolate can be full of sugar and pack a ton of calories. If you want to lose weight while eating chocolate, you must choose the right kind of chocolate and do so in moderation. Since you're not eating a ton of it, splurge on really good quality chocolate. Choose organic, dark chocolate with a 70% or higher cocoa content and be sure to check the ingredients for added sugar. I love to nibble on a couple of squares of 100% dark chocolate with my evening herbal tea – it didn’t take very long at all to switch over to dark chocolate. I now love the taste of unsweetened 100% dark chocolate. It’s the perfect indulgence.

👉 Maybe you’re interested in something a little fancier such as the 2 delicious chocolate indulgences pictured above, Pecan Slopokes and Raspberry Melties, (which incidentally will satisfy the sweet tooth but won’t derail your weight loss efforts or sabotage your energy levels).

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These tips are just the beginning. Feeling sluggish? Struggling with brain fog and fatigue? Have some stubborn weight loss issues or wonky hormones you want to manage?