Tag: Chocolate

The ancient Aztecs considered cocoa beans to be “the food of the Gods”, while Europeans believed it to be the cure for various ailments....

Bee pollen can fight inflammation, give you an antioxidant boost, treat iron deficiency anemia, protect your liver, fight infections, help with allergies, and improve menopausal symptoms. But it can cause severe allergic reactions and is not suitable if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.

Blend 3T honey, 1/4c cocoa powder, 1.5T yogurt, 2T oats until smooth. Apply the mix to your face, neck, and decollete; let it sit for 20-30 mins before rinsing it off with warm water. Equally beneficial will be a blend of 1 avocado, 1T ACV, 1/4t argan oil, 1 egg white. For an acne prone skin, try applying a thick paste of 3T melted coconut oil and 1t turmeric.

Old Man Winter has arrived. Your once soft, sun-kissed skin is dull and dry. What are you to do? It's face mask time, people! Curl up...

The entrance to your stomach is usually closed by a valve called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The LES opens when you eat food...

The myriad of hormonal changes you go through when you are pregnant can impact your taste and smell to a great extent. You may experience...

If you are planning to cut down on some calories and get back in shape, your best bet are fruits and vegetables. But how...

Following a healthy diet is equally important for your body and mind. Ever noticed how your brain gets a little fuzzy from time to...

Trying to quit smoking can prove to be a challenge. Especially if you have been on it for years. Here are a few ways to...

Are all addictions bad? The term addiction is usually used when someone is addicted to a harmful substance but an addiction can either be...

Birthdays and parties can be overwhelming when it comes to not-so-healthy diets, especially for babies. Making paleo and baby friendly cakes by replacing the usual ingredients with almond flour and/or coconut flour, maple syrup ensures the goodness of both health and taste.

Chocolate Chia Pudding: Add 1c nut milk, 2T chia seeds, 1t cocoa powder, 1/2t cinnamon, 1T maple syrup, 1/4t vanilla extract to a glass jar with a lid, shake until well combined. Refrigerate for 4hrs, serve chilled. Chocolate Smoothie: Blend 1c nut milk, 2 dates, 1T hemp seeds, 2t cocoa powder, 1/2t vanilla extract, 1c ice, 1/2t cinnamon until smooth.

Raw Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Balls: Mush together 1c rolled oats, 1tbsp coconut oil, 1/2c peanut butter, 1/4c maple syrup, 1tsp vanilla, 1/4c chocolate chips. Roll into balls and refrigerate. Chocolate Chia Pudding: Add 2tbsp chia seeds, 1tsp cocoa powder, 1c nut milk, 1/2tsp cinnamon, 1tbsp maple syrup, 1/4tsp vanilla to a jar, shake, refrigerate for 4 hrs.

Just like our love for its luscious melt in your mouth bittersweet goodness, dark chocolate also loves us back and does wonders for our...

Exercise not cutting it? Add these foods into your daily routine for a perfect waistline.