Chocolate is really yummy and something most people just need to have in their lives. I've actually worked with a woman who didn't like chocolate, but she is a rare exception.
Chocolate comes in a million varieties and we all have our favorite. But, just picking a chocolate bar from the store shelf isn't the best alternative for your health.
Cacao/Cocoa itself is packed with health benefits like reducing inflammation, aiding in brain and vascular health etc. The problem is what they add to make the chocolate bar that finally ends up in our stomach.
Do some research and find the chocolate that suits you best, both regarding health and taste. Because chocolate is something you should enjoy! In moderation, that is...
Get some real cacao powder and add it to your drinks and desserts.
The dark chocolate market in Nepal is tiny, but I found this on a trip to India. There are some added sugar and emulsifiers, but I only have to eat less than a square per day and my chocolate desire is met, so it's totally acceptable,
Read more about cocoa powder and its health benefits here.
Click here to see the guys at ZOE get nerdy about dark chocolate,
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