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?
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Gut-Healing, Stress-Busting Hot Chocolate Recipe
Collagen can help support digestion and overall gut health. For all the chocolate lovers (including myself), I share with you my favorite gut-healing, stress-busting hot chocolate recipe. Not only is this yummy, chocolatey beverage full of antioxidants from the raw cacao powder, but it also has … [Read more...] about Gut-Healing, Stress-Busting Hot Chocolate Recipe
Raw Vegan Lemon Cheesecake + Café Inspiration from Vienna & Budapest
Recently, I took off to celebrate Thanksgiving in Vienna, Austria and Budapest, Hungary for my annual "Friendsgiving" travel tradition. For the last 5 years, instead of chowing down on a Thanksgiving feast, my former roommate and I jet off to explore, adventure and sample the tastes of the world--my … [Read more...] about Raw Vegan Lemon Cheesecake + Café Inspiration from Vienna & Budapest