It's quite often said to me … but surely you don't eat chocolate Jan?
To which I answer, yes I do, but only a square or two! I go on to explain that it is the dark chocolate variety and always 70% + cocoa.
Yes, dark chocolate (cocoa), "is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. It's made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet.
To which I answer, yes I do, but only a square or two! I go on to explain that it is the dark chocolate variety and always 70% + cocoa.
Yes, dark chocolate (cocoa), "is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. It's made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet.
Studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary type) can improve health and lower the risk of heart disease.
Dark Chocolate is Very Nutritious:
If you buy quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, then it is actually quite nutritious.
It contains a decent amount of soluble fibre and is loaded with minerals.
A 100 gram bar of dark chocolate with 70-85% cocoa contains:
11 grams of fibre.
67% of the RDA for Iron.
58% of the RDA for Magnesium.
89% of the RDA for Copper.
98% of the RDA for Manganese.
It also has plenty of potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium."
Above words and much more to read about dark chocolate here
Here are Three Dark Chocolate Recipe Suggestions:
Chocolate Mousse : Made The Low Carb Way
more details here
more details here
Mocha Ice Bombs : A Perfect Low Carb Treat
more details here
You may not want to do any baking, so why not just enjoy a square of dark chocolate. Many studies have shown that dark chocolate is incredibly healthy, and may reduce your risk of several diseases.
Dark chocolate is loaded with fibre and antioxidants, as well as minerals such as iron, magnesium, copper and manganese. Plant compounds in dark chocolate have been shown to lower blood pressure, protect against heart disease, improve brain function and protect the skin against the sun’s harmful UV-rays. To make the most of the health benefits, it is recommended to eat dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70–85% or higher. A piece of dark chocolate is especially delicious when enjoyed with a good cup of coffee.
Bottom line: Dark chocolate contains high amounts of fibre, antioxidants and minerals. It may reduce the risk of heart disease, improve brain function and protect the skin from the sun, read more here
Dear reader, we bring a variety of articles and recipe/food suggestions to this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
Lovely.
ReplyDeleteHey Jan! Love the chocolate post 🍫
ReplyDelete...chocolate sure can be addictive.
ReplyDeleteAmen to dark chocolate!
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I am a big fan of dark chocolate and those mocha ice bombs look delicious. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI do love chocolate.
ReplyDeleteyummy I love any kind of chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI did know it was healthy but I did not know how healthy!
ReplyDeleteEvery thing in moderation...sometimes we break that rule....I admit I do! Oh! Well...such is life! :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I LOVE dark chocolate!!!
ReplyDeleteI have often thought that chocolate and coffee should be one of the food groups. Their molecular structure differ in only chemical group. I wrote a post about it and it was utterly brilliant.
ReplyDeleteDark chocolate is indeed "Food of the Gods".
Your talking to choir on chocolate
ReplyDeleteDark chocolate is my favourite! One square after lunch, another after dinner. YUM!
ReplyDeleteOh yum, yum and yum. Great recipes.
ReplyDeleteYou know the way to my heart, Jan. These look wonderful.
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xo
Coffee and dark chocolate - great! Valerie
ReplyDeleteI love dark chocolate, and those recipes look delicious.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like Pumpernickel to me, LOL!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very tasty post !!!
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I admit: I have never liked dark chocolate.
ReplyDeleteI love dark chocolate, so yum!
ReplyDeleteOh Jan...you have made the day of this fanatical chocoholic!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore high cocoa chocolate...😊😊
Stay safe and take care!
Hugs xxx
ReplyDeletedefinitely, and these desserts all look so delicious.
Well, this is a post to my liking. :)
ReplyDeleteI too love dark chocolate... and it's definitely included in my emergency supply list.
The recipes look lovely too.
Stay safe and healthy! Hugs!
I say like William … I have never liked dark chocolate.
ReplyDeleteChocolate will be much needed in the days to come
ReplyDeleteThe cappuccino cake looks so tempting. I like dark chocolate. Thank you for telling us how dark chocolate is nutritious.
ReplyDeleteVery true indeed! Love this!!
ReplyDeleteYUM.... That cake looks SO good... We love Dark Chocolate --and try to eat one square of it each day since it's so healthy for us....
ReplyDeleteHope you are are staying healthy during these scary times. No Covid 19 cases in our county so far --but we are being very very careful through this Virus scare. We also are not panicking --and definitely not hoarding items/food, etc... People can be nuts at times like this.
Stay healthy and safe.
Hugs,
Betsy
i prefer milk chocolate if i am going to indulge but i would prefer the cake to just a chocolate bar. that looks really good, i love cappuccino anything but don't like coffee. weird right??
ReplyDeleteI've stocked up on chocolate. It might get me through this mess we're all in.
ReplyDeleteIt's always a good day for chocolate! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for chocolate.
ReplyDeleteThank you, too Jan 💮
Good to hear you are well and yes Chocolate is needed in times like these!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
I wish I liked chocolate more. I like it some and some kinds (brownie, chocolate chip cookies), hot cocoa, but not like a hard core chocolate fan. Still, some of these look really great!
ReplyDeleteOh my everything looks soooo good.
ReplyDeleteI´ll take it! Any day :)
ReplyDeleteI always learn something new here, Jan. And, had no idea of the nutrients in dark chocolate. Love the photo's too; I'm going to try one of those recipes! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo
Oh...everything looks so good!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of milk chocolate with nuts. Recipes look yummy.
ReplyDeletemy eldest son brought dark chocolate along with other many dear Jan
ReplyDeletefirst bite gave me shiver it was too bitter and i could not eat
though he was eating it effortlessly
after reading this i must ask him to bring again :)
Oh, I've died and gone to heaven with the post. Around Christmas time Lidl has a 97% dark chocolate. It is an acquired taste but I soldiered on through and I love it now, but can only eat 1 square a day. Take care, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteThank you to Jan for the lovely comments on my blog. Thank you, too, for this terrific post on one of my favourite foods. I have been cutting my dark organic choc. consumption by 50% as a Lenten discipline (and to help me lose a little weight)... but it's great to be reminded of the benefits. Incidentally, do you also find it hard to get bitter dark chocolate bars these days? I love the bitter variety - and don't need the sweetness.
ReplyDeleteHello Caroline, thanks for your comments and question about dark chocolate.
ReplyDeleteI last bought the 85% dark chocolate, and noticed there was some 70% available too.
I haven't needed to buy any recently, but am wondering with the present shopping demands due to the coronavirus supplies may be low.
I hope you may be able to get some and enjoy a square soon.
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan! A very informative, yummy post! I have to admit, I don't like dark chocolate, but I am trying to eat more of it! Big Hugs!
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