Chocolate
The Powerful Antioxidant Food
The Cocoa fruit (which we know as chocolate), is not only mouth wateringly tasty, but is also extremely healthy, being one of the most powerful antioxidant ingredients given to us by nature.
What makes it so healthy?
-Its strong antioxidants help maintain a healthy blood flow and blood pressure: Recent studies taken place in the UK, Germany and the U.S, have shown a link between cocoa and cardiovascular health, ie. eating chocolate can significantly help reduce blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks. According to studies, Cocoa contains by far more anti oxidant properties then spinach and the Acai Berry. It is also known to contain anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.
-Cocoa is a good source of Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, zinc, Copper, Potassium, and manganese.
Sulfur, which is found in raw chocolate, helps build strong nails and hair, promotes healthy skin and helps detoxify the liver
-Chocolate makes us feel so good!
Cocoa also contains the amino acid Tryptophan which gives it that ‘Feel Good’ factor that we all know so well….
Leaving aside many other praises, the conclusion is: please do indulge yourself with some dark chocolate, preferably homemade or from a raw chocolate manufacture.
Super healthy raw chocolate smoothie
Handful of chopped almonds
6 Tbsp raw cacao nibs
2tsp g round coconut (optional)
Sweet agave syrup to taste (available in all good health food shops)
A pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon
1 banana
3 cups water
Place all ingredients in a blender until smooth and…. Drink up!
Layered Chocolate crępes - the healthier version
Layered chocolate crepes
The Crępes
250gr wholemeal flour
50gr cornflour
2 cups almond/ soya milk
30gr Melted butter
6 Egg yolks
1/2ts Vanilla essence
1 spoon rum
2 spoons agave syrup
The sauce
1 Cup agave syrup
2 spoons honey
8 spoons melted coconut oil
˝ts cinnamon
150gr good quality dark chocolate
For decoration-
A handful of raw chocolate nibbles
Strawberries
Place all ingredients in a bowl, stir until smooth and leave to cool for an hour.
Heat a pancake/non stick pan, drizzle a small amount of coconut/canola oil and pour a quarter of the mixture onto the pan. Cook for 30 seconds each side.
Layer all crepes on a plate and pour over sauce. Finish off with chopped strawberries and sprinkled raw chocolate nibs
Enjoy!
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