For the Love of Healthy Chocolate!

I absolutely adore chocolate and was thrilled to learn that some kinds of chocolate are actually healthy!  If you remove the artificial ingredients added to many store bought chocolates, you actually have a powerful anti-oxidant!  Even better, if the chocolate is prepared from organic cocao that has not been heated, you have even more anti-oxidants and minerals.  The vitamins C and E help to fight inflammation.  Chocolate may actually have benefits for anyone with arthritis or fibromyalgia.  The cocoa butter also provides Omega -3 Fatty Acids that promote heart health and emotional well-being.  Chocolate also contains Magnesium that helps relax muscles and ease stress.


Some people report that eating raw organic chocolate helps them lose weight.  I wish I were one of those people.  I enjoy chocolate so much that it tends to increase my appetite.  Unfortunately, I gain weight when I eat too much chocolate.  Nonetheless, I enjoy the benefits of chocolate in moderation.  One of my favorite brands is Gnosis Chocolate.  It is absolutely delicious and very addictive and very expensive.  I also enjoy the chocolate from Nature's Sunshine   This is a good alternative if you are on a tight budget.  It is sweetened with xylitol.  To make sure you get a discount, enter my sponsor number 2617576-2, Anna H. Rawls when you check out.


If you want to get your superfood while you eat chocolate, Gnosis offers Gnosis
SuperChoc Raw This bar is packed with powerful herbs.  I have friends and clients who adore it and feel great after eating it.  I personally found it over-stimulating.  I prefer the Simplicity Bar 




At least you can rest assured that you can enjoy healthy chocolate guilt-free!