Let ’ s talk about chocolate … .

  5 Great reasons to consume dark chocolate and cocoa Some Wheat Belly tips for consuming chocolate An oldie, but goodie: Chocolate For Adults Only I call this Chocolate For Adults Only because it is certain to leave young, sugar-craving palates unsatisfied. But rest assured, it is appropriate for the most serious chocolate craving! This is a way to obtain the rich flavors and textures of cocoa, the health benefits (for example, blood pressure reduction and anti-oxidation) of cocoa flavonoids, while obtaining none of the sugars/carbohydrates . . . and certainly no wheat or grains! It is easy to make, requiring just a few ingredients, a few steps, and a few minutes. Set aside and save some for an indulgence, e.g., dip into natural peanut or almond butter. Variations are easy, too: a few drops of orange extract and orange zest, a few drops of peppermint extract, some unsweetened dried berries, and a few drops of berry extract, among others. Regardless of which variation you choose to make, be sure to taste your mixture before allowing to solidify. Desired sweetness can vary widely; you may wish to add more or less sweetener to suit individual taste. Makes approximately 24 2-inch pieces. Ingredients: 8 ounces 100% unsweetened chocolate 5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup dry roasted pistachios or other chopped nuts 1/4 cup whole flaxseeds or chia seeds Sweetener equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar (e.g., 2 tbsp. Virtue Sweetener) Directions: Using double-boiler method, mel...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Chocolate Wheat Belly Lifestyle Wheat Belly/Undoctored Cruise blood sugar grain-free low-carb Wheat Belly Total Health Source Type: blogs