Homemade Chocolate Recipes for Health and Well-Being

Eating chocolate usually means steering away from a sensitive diet be it weight loss diet or any other "health-conscious" one. Homemade chocolate recipes can help dispel this myth.

First of all, why chocolate has a negative image?

Commercially made chocolate contains very little cocoa, the important and healthy ingredient of chocolate, lots of sugar, artificial flavors, coloring and preservatives.

This is definitely not something a health-conscious individual would dream about.

Even if you buy a chocolate that contains over 60% of cocoa, in most of the cases it is still loaded with other unwanted ingredients.

Second, why we should include cocoa in a healthy diet?

Cocoa contains lots of vitamins and minerals. It contains more antioxidants than red wine, for example. It has also mood-elevating properties that help combat depressions, mood swings and junk food cravings. So, it is not only a healthy food but can also help lose weight. Since it contains lots of fat, it should be consumed in moderation for weight-loss purposes.

Third, how we can consume cocoa-containing products and at the same time not to consume harmful additives?

The answer is simple. Use homemade chocolate recipes and make your own desserts! This way you can really enjoy what you want without any additives and you can also have full control over the ingredients. Experiment with recipes - reduce the amount of sugar or use healthier sugar substitutes, add natural elements that can give a rich flavor such as cinnamon, vanilla, peppermint.

This is creative and fun process. It is also very rewarding - it will give you an opportunity to cook something nutritious and healthy for the entire family or... just to pamper yourself.

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