Raw chocolate has many benefits that processed chocolate does not. It contains a very high amount of magnesium and also happens to be a powerful anti-oxidant. It is good for your heart because it is a circulatory system dilator. Raw cacao contains theobromine which dilates the cardiovascular system.
Last week I made the most delicious raw food dessert I have ever made! Raw Lavender Chocolate bars. It was so good I want to share the recipe with you http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Lavender-Chocolate-Bars-353976. Not only is this dessert delicious, it is healthy! Let me enlighten you on why raw chocolate is healthy and why processed chocolate is toxic.
First, let me introduce you to raw chocolate guru, David Wolfe. He just published the awesome book,
"Naked Chocolate". Go to http://www.naked-chocolate.com/ for further info and some additional raw chocolate recipes.
Why you should eat raw chocolate (cacoa) - follow this link below to you tube and listen to David Wolfe talk about its nutritional value http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U90-FK0sePg&feature=related
Why you should eat raw chocolate instead of processed?
Processed chocolate is inferior to raw because the high heat turns the oil rancid and becomes a trans-fatty acid. To learn more about this go to this link on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQQe2HDz03c&feature=related
Even if you are not a raw foodist, this is a dessert worth making. It also contains coconut oil which has a wealth of healing properties. Dr. Fife wrote the books "Coconut Cures" and "The Coconut Oil Miracle" which discusses the healing benefits such as controling blood sugar, prevents colon cancer, free radicals, prevents osteoporosis, expels parasites, helps reduce excess body fat, and many more benefits. Check out this link for more information http://www.coconut-connections.com/healthiest_oil.htm about coconut oil. There are thousands of articles on the internet about the benefits of coconut oil.
The final reason to eat raw chocolate; it replaces desserts containing refined sugar. Remember, if you want to eat healthy, look for foods to replace ones you need to eliminate. Once you start eating raw chocolate, you will not have a problem letting go of processed chocolate.
Eat Well To Feel Great!
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