The groundwork for all happiness is Health (and chocolate).I love to start my day off healthy by making sure I have a nutrition packed breakfast (i.e. a ton of organic fruits and veggies and a few superfood powders). Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day as it provides your body … [Read more...] about Chocolate for Breakfast = Optimal Health (3 Smoothie Recipes + Raw Cacao Balls)
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Cocoa or Cacao? Quick…which is the Superfood?
Chocolate comes from cacao, which is a tree. This makes it a plant. So, CHOCOLATE IS REALLY JUST A SALAD. - unknown Yes, the above quote is a joke, but actually it is half right. Real chocolate does indeed come from a tree--a beautiful Amazonian tree that bears the cacao seed. It is from the highly … [Read more...] about Cocoa or Cacao? Quick…which is the Superfood?
Dessert for Self-Care & Self-Love
Is it possible to eat dessert for self-care and self-love? Yes! I love chocolate (a.k.a. desserts) and I simply don't deprive myself of this food group in any way, shape or form. What is life if you can't enjoy the sweet pleasure of God-gifted foods like the cacao bean, right? In fact, I'll take it … [Read more...] about Dessert for Self-Care & Self-Love
One Day Meal Plan for Weight Loss…and yes, you can have chocolate!
The key to healthy weight management or weight loss is to ensure you are eating enough meals throughout the day to sustain your blood sugar and energy levels. By having 3 main meals and 2-3 snacks throughout the day, this ensures your body never runs out of feul and at the same time it can balance … [Read more...] about One Day Meal Plan for Weight Loss…and yes, you can have chocolate!
Why Do I Crave Chocolate? + Cacao Ball Recipe (a.k.a. healthy chocolate)
Chocolate is cheaper than therapy, and you don't need an appointment. - unknownDo you have those moments when you feel like you can't go on without chocolate? Just a small square is enough to calm your nervous, imbalanced energy. And...with the first bite, it's as if your troubles melt … [Read more...] about Why Do I Crave Chocolate? + Cacao Ball Recipe (a.k.a. healthy chocolate)