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Chocolate is one of those amazing comfort foods that make us
feel good and tastes amazing but every time a chocolate passes the lips, the feeling
of guilt can overwhelm the pleasure of chocolate. Our savior has
arrived…healthy homemade organic chocolates.
Healthy chocolate has so many health benefits it would be a
cardinal sin not to eat it. The
ingredients include raw un-sifted honey, raw unsweetened cacao powder, coconut
oil, vanilla essence and almonds.
Raw honey is loaded with many essential vitamins and
minerals such as B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, calcium,
iron, manganese, zinc and phosphate.
These vitamins and minerals are an excellent source of energy,
anti-oxidants, anti-allergy properties and it slows aging, aids digestion as
well as promoting a healthy immune system as http://wakeup-world.com/2012/07/23/the-health-benefits-of-raw-honey/
tell us, raw unprocessed honey is like liquid gold for our health.
Via http://vegetarian.about.com/od/beverage1/a/raw-chocolate-nutrition.htm
we have learnt that the much touted nutritional benefits of raw cacao range from reducing
cataracts to improving heart function to alleviating stress. The theobromine
naturally found in raw cacao is a mild, non-addictive stimulant that some
believe can treat depression. It may cause the brain to produce more of a
neurotransmitter called anandamide which would account for the euphoric
sensation some feel when indulging in chocolate. Raw cacao is certainly very
high in antioxidant flavanoids, sulfur and magnesium. The essential fatty acids
found in chocolate may help the body to raise good cholesterol and lower bad
cholesterol. Amongst the loftiest claims in raw food culture is that raw cacao
(without added sugar or dairy products) will reduce your risk of cancer as the
high levels of antioxidants reduce the amount of free radicals in the body.
If that is not enough to
convince you, http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html
tells us about the many health benefits that coconut oil offers us which include hair care, skin care, stress
relief, cholesterol level maintenance, weight loss, boosted immune system,
proper digestion and regulated metabolism. It also provides relief from kidney
problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV, and cancer, while
helping to improve dental quality and bone strength. These benefits of coconut
oil can be attributed to the presence of lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic
acid, and their respective properties, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant,
anti-fungal, antibacterial and soothing qualities.
As an added benefit,
add raw almonds to the healthy chocolates. Not only do almonds taste great,
they offer extensive health benefits and frequently used as a healthy solution
for relief from constipation, respiratory disorders, coughs, heart disorders,
anemia, impotency, and diabetes. It also helps in maintenance of healthy
hair, skin care (psoriasis), and dental care. http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/seed-and-nut/health-benefits-of-almonds.html
To our amazement, the vanilla essence in healthy chocolates
has benefits like helping with nausea, aids weight loss, helps to reduce
anxiety and stress. The decisive factor for women, almonds help to regulate
menstruation. Learn more about vanilla essence benefits at http://kathrynvercillo.hubpages.com/hub/5-Health-Benefits-of-Vanilla-Extract.
Having all this knowledge about healthy chocolates, we will
never feel guilty again about eating chocolate.
I now make these chocolates for friends and family and use them as a
digestion aid after dinner. It works like a charm and the best part is they are
royally delicious.
