For some of you, this may just be the best challenge EVER.
In its raw form, chocolate is actually the #1 food in the world for longevity.
It has the highest concentration of antioxidants out of every other food, and it’s one of the most vitamin C rich containing foods you can put in your mouth.
This means it’s going to help protect your body against free radical damage, reduce your cholesterol, protect against heart disease, reduce inflammation, and strengthen your immune system!
The only catch is- it has to be in its RAW form called cacao (or cocoa). (You can find this nearly anywhere these days- especially at any health food stores.)
If it has been heated or processed, it loses almost all of its nutritional benefits.
So what’s this week’s challenge!? Try a new HEALTHY chocolate recipe! (or just eat some really good dark chocolate ☺)
If you’re going for a chocolate bar, the darker the better- 70% and higher.
Maybe you want to try some Heavenly Chocolate Avocado Pudding!?
Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients: 2 ripe Avocados (not over-ripe!), 1 cup pitted dates, 5 Tablespoons of raw cocoa powder, ½ cup purified water, 1/2 Tablespoon raw organic honey, a pinch or two of sea salt
Directions: Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor and enjoy. (This is great when chilled for a few hours before you eat it!) (makes about 3-4 servings depending on the size of the avocados)
So, do I have to twist your arm? If you’re IN for this week’s challenge, let me know!
(and if you’ve got a great recipe, please share it with the rest of us!)
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