Note: talks about weight loss, but who cares. Eat how you want and if you want to lose weight that's okay, if you don't that's okay, too!
"Yes that’s right, vegan, healthy, raw, antioxidant rich CHOCOLATE (that still tastes decadent). Is it normal (read: healthy) to be in love with a food so much? Let’s not answer that ;) I seriously can’t believe I haven’t been making this forever! No more will I forgo making a recipe because I am out of baking chocolate/chocolate chips. Or become moody because all I want is a piece of chocolate and there is none to be found. Because this is just so easy and healthful that as long as you have 3 basic pantry ingredients, you can make it!
Cacao:
high in antioxidants which protects the cells from toxins and promotes health in so many ways such as improving circulation and reducing cardiovascular risk and repairing and resisting damage done by free radicals, reducing cancers
increases serotonin and other neurotransmitters- promotes a positive outlook and just makes us feel good!
rich in minerals like magnesium (deficiencies linked to heart disease, diabetes and joint problems), sulfur (a beauty mineral- helps detoxify your system and promotes healthy skin!), calcium, iron, copper, manganese and potassium
Coconut oil:
yes it is composed of mostly saturated fats BUT much of the fatty acids come from lauric acid might is a medium chain fatty acid that is claimed to help combat both viruses and bacteria
lauric acid also helps prevent heart problems like high cholesterol and blood pressure through it’s promotion of “good” cholesterol (HDL) and reduction of “bad” cholesterol (LDL). Also reduces injury to arteries!
promotes weight loss by increasing metabolism- the fatty acids are super easily absorbed so can be burned instead of being stored. It also supports our organs, such as the pancreas allowing us to burn more energy.
improves digestions and helps with digestive related problems such as IBS. Also improves absorption of vitamins and minerals! (I can personally attest to this benefit)
I could go on and on about these two stellar ingredients, but basically they act as major health, beauty and mental boosters. They make you look good and feel good from the inside out!
See the few chocolate recipes @ Veggie Nook