Our pantry always needs great snacks, and eating clean doesn't have to be weird or boring. So I have kept dark chocolate as a great superfood feature in our pantry since I started my wellness lifestyle. Chocolate has been renowned as beneficial ever since it was commercially produced in the late 1800's.
And for good reason. Chocolate is a genuine superfood and offers numerous benefits that go well with a healthy lifestyle. See this great article from Dr. Josh Axe, highlighting seven benefits of dark chocolate:
7 Awesome Benefits of Dark Chocolate
This ancient treat can help with everything from fighting cancer to improving heart health and cholesterol, to giving us better cognitive function. Note these benefits are focused on dark chocolate (which has 70% cacao solids, compared to milk or Dutch chocolate, which have lower amounts.)
The mild amount of caffeine offers a pick-me-up, and the taste just keeps us coming back for more. So find an all-natural dark chocolate to add to your pantry, and enjoy this healthful addition to your snacks and desserts.
By the Way
I found a great chocolate brand at Target: Guittard's makes an all-natural dark chocolate for baking (chips and wafers, etc.) It is made with sunflower lecithin instead of soy. I avoid legumes, and the majority of dark chocolate chips or bars have soy lecithin as an emulsifier. I also look for cane sugar instead of corn syrup, and no artificial flavors or vanillan.
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