Healthy Chocolate
Healthy Chocolate? Believe it or not, Dark Chocolate is one of the worlds most potent antioxidant. It has gotten a bad reputation because the health benefits are usually dilluted with sugar and other harmful ingredients. But the truth is that "cocoa" in it's raw form is considered extremely healthy and beneficial. Health BenefitsDark Chocolate packs the most punch because it has more cocoa. Cocoa is the raw, natural product which contains all of the health benefits.First it has Flavanols which are powerful antioxidants that guard your body from heart disease . It actually acts as an anti-clotting agent and has a similar effect as a low dose aspirin.  Next it acts as a mood enhancer stimulating the pleasure center of the brain by releasing endorphins and seratonin. These are known anti-depressants and can lift your mood. Cocoa also contains small amounts of theobromine and caffeine which give you a mental and physical boost.  Blended Healthy Smoothies are a great way to reap the benefits of dark chocolate. Ever tried an organic dark chocolate smoothie with your favorite whole food like goji, acai berry , or camu? You can get all of these ingredients and more at Navitas Naturals. Click on the picture to view more products as well as cocoa recipes. Organic dark chocolate bars are available at Shop Organic. Click on the banner below and choose "Organic Gourmet" on their home page and then choose "Gourmet Chocolate". Additional ResourcesProbiotics In Chocolate - There is one more healthy benefit of chocolate: Probiotics, the good bacteria.Return from Healthy Chocolate to Superfood-Guru Home
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