Cocoa, known as “god food,” has been beloved by civilizations for centuries. It was considered an aphrodisiac and today, it’s consumed in large amounts. In fact, the average American eats about 9.5 pounds of chocolate each year. And this delicious dessert, when eaten in moderation, can have health benefits. Types…
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Chocolate is not only incredibly tasty, but it is also wonderfully healthy to eat. This is why it is known as Valentine’s Superfood. All chocolate is healthy but the dark version of it is even healthier. For example, it is 70% higher in cocoa content. Also it contains less sugar…
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Who doesn’t love chocolate pound cake? This made-from-scratch chocolate pound cake recipe is sure to please! You’ll need: 1/2 lb. butter 1/2 c. Crisco 3 c. sugar 6 large eggs 1/2 c. milk 3 c. cake flour 4 tsp.cocoa 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. vanilla Directions:…
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Chocolates have been a traditional Valentine’s Day treat for over a hundred years. In 1861, the English candy company, Cadbury, was the first to package their chocolates in a heart-shaped box for Valentine’s Day. Today, Gourmet magazine says that $1 billion is spent on chocolate for this romantic holiday; unfortunately,…
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It’s the month of love, and what better treat is there than chocolate-covered strawberries. It’s delicious, simple to make, and very healthy. Here’s a quick, Mindful recipe for this dessert. Strawberries contain a range of nutrients that your body needs on a daily basis. They have fiber, potassium, and vitamin…
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