HEALTHY INDULGENCES

What is your indulgence?  What is something you just can't live without?

 Mine.....rich, dark chocolate....the darker the better......and the more unique the flavor, the better!🍫

Real dark (70%-85% has the most benefits) chocolate is actually a good food for your body. 

  • It's loaded with antioxidants (one of the highest amounts among foods)
  • since it's high in antioxidants, it can help to lower bad cholesterol which helps to lower the risk of heart disease
  • the higher the cocoa content, the higher the vitamins and minerals
  • the higher the cocoa content, the less sugar it contains
Dark chocolate still does have fat and calories so you should enjoy it sparingly but it's one indulgence you can feel good about!! 🙌
I try to find dark chocolate that is organic to ensure sustainability and fairly traded to help support the farm workers in other countries that are receiving fair wages and are working in a safe environment. 
Check out my next blog for the benefits of another something I can't live without that pairs very nicely with dark chocolate......can you guess?

I like bold, different, interesting flavors which I have incorporated into my bread line 


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