Let’s be real. There’s healthy chocolate and there’s chocolate that isn’t so healthy. While we enjoy both kinds, here’s an overview of the best ways to each chocolate. Each maintains the nutritionally-rich and complex properties raw chocolate contains. read more »
As we repeatedly profess, raw, organic chocolate is the healthiest and most nutritionally-rich form of chocolate. Other types of chocolate? Well, let’s just say the benefits take the form of satisfaction and taste, rather than health value.
With so many other types of chocolate appearing on supermarket shelves, here’s an overview of chocolates and their uses. In general, the less processed the chocolate is, the more nutrition it contains. read more »
Once you understand the differences between processed and unprocessed chocolate, you’ll know how to reap the profound health benefits of this mineral-rich pod from the cacao tree. read more »
Of all the types of raw, organic chocolate, cocoa powder offers the most flavanols and antioxidants. It’s the least processed form of cacao and is free of fillers. It’s great mixed in with soy ice cream, smoothies or coconut water drinks. Mixing cocoa powder with dairy products such as milk may remove some of the nutrients, so consider using soy milk or rice milk in these chocolate creations. read more »
