Tag Archive: chocolate diet

cocoa powder

Most Common Cocoa Powder Substitutes

Cocoa powder is a stable in a baking household. Sometimes, even though you are not a baker, there’s still a high chance that you have a stash at home. But if you ever ran out of it, or you’re allergic, or you just don’t like it, you can easily swap it with simple ingredients you might already have at home. Here's how.

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Valentine's Day

Chocolate Giving on Valentine’s Day

With February 14 just around the corner, and people already stocking up on their chocolates, do you ever wonder when and how the tradition of giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day started?

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raw chocolate

What Is Raw Chocolate And Why You Should Try It

Have you heard about dark chocolate being a better option than milk chocolates when it comes to health benefits? But did you know that raw chocolate is an even better choice? What is raw chocolate and why should you choose it over your favorite famous sugar-processed chocolate bar? Here’s why.

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how to store chocolate

How To Store Chocolate And Keep It Fresh

Holiday season means chocolate gift giving! And because a lot of people love giving chocolates as gifts, we tend to end up with a box full of it. With all the leftover food from all the celebrations, where are we going to keep our precious chocolate bars to make sure they remain fresh and yummy? Here are 5 tips on how to store chocolate.

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cacao nibs

All About Cacao Nibs – Nature’s Chocolate Chips

By now you’ve probably already heard about cacao nibs or there’s a big possibility you’ve seen them at your local stores. And now you’re wondering… Are they chocolate? Can I eat them raw? What are they for? Well, today, my friends, we will talk all about cacao nibs.

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cacao and cocoa

Cacao and Cocoa – What’s the Difference?

Are you confused about the difference between cacao and cocoa? Well, you are not alone. There is actually a lot of misunderstandings about these two, but they pretty much have a lot in common (Hint: Chocolate). Let’s get to know more about them, shall we?

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cacao butter

What Is Cacao Butter (Or Cocoa Butter)

You’ve probably heard about cacao butter and you’re wondering what it is and what is so special about it. In fact, a lot of people haven’t heard about it before. That is why today, we are all going to learn about it.

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chocolate and acne

The Truth About Chocolate And Acne: Does Chocolate Cause Acne?

According to research, dark chocolate contains antioxidants called flavonoids, that are good for lowering blood pressure and inflammation in the body. It’s also good for the heart, and it helps reduce symptoms of depression. But, does it affect our skin? Is there a link between chocolate and acne?

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Chocolate on a Healthy Diet? Fact or Myth?

Eating chocolate on a diet may seem like a dream, but a number of studies suggest that it is actually a good source of nutrients and can even help you lose weight!

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Cravings – The Zero Calorie Chocolate, Yay or Nay?

We’ve all been there. You’ve packed your wheat bread sandwich for lunch and some celery sticks to boot. Then, all of a sudden, you’re consumed by the idea of devouring a humongous bar of chocolate… Right. Now.

Scratch that! Your beach trip is a weekend away. And you’ve been so hard on yourself just to get that bikini body you’ve been dying all year to have – or at least since the Holiday season was over.
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