5 Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate

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5 Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate

Chocolate lovers get ready to celebrate! I love chocolate – and if I’m being honest, I love the really good stuff. Give me some good quality chocolate and I’m in heaven! A square (or two) at the end of the day and I’m not only happy but also satisfied. I also love the kind that is considered a true superfood like dark chocolate that is 85% cacao or even cacao nibs. If you love dark chocolate, you’re in luck! There are some great health benefits to consuming your daily dose. 

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5 Containers That Make Portion Control Super Easy

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5 Containers That Make Portion Control Super Easy

One of the biggest factors in improving health and losing weight is your relationship with food. In particular, the amount of food and the relationship between energy in vs. energy out is extremely important. You can eat all of the healthy food that you want, but if you’re still eating too much then you won’t maintain or lose weight. So the amount of food that you take in plays a huge role in your quest for your body goals.

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Superfood Dark Bark

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Superfood Dark Bark

We all love sweet treats for the holidays right? I know we do! It’s kind of nice to mix in some superfoods with your sweet holiday recipes to bump up the nutrition content. I’ve got two awesome superfood dark bark recipes for you that are delicious and loaded with nutritional goodness – a win, win! The peppermint +  raw cacao is more of a traditional chocolate peppermint patty taste. It’s fresh and hits the holiday sweet spot! My cranberry coconut dark bark is more subdued but the tart cranberries make this combo a winner. Enjoy!

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Dill Tuna Cucumber Boats

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Dill Tuna Cucumber Boats

I’m always trying new recipes and working on ideas for healthy, quick lunches. Tuna is so easy because you can buy it and store it in your pantry without worrying about it going bad for a while. I tend to stock up on tuna because you never know when you’ll want to use it. Whether it’s lunch or dinner, it’s an easy “go to” if you’re in a pinch or even if you just want some delicious tuna.

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Homemade Bone Broth Recipe

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Homemade Bone Broth Recipe

Bone broth is all the rage right now and for good reason. It’s benefits go way beyond a delicious, homemade stock for cooking. Your joints and immune system may benefit as well as your skin, metabolism and gut. Although, it seems as if it’s the miracle superfood, don’t go out and buy bone broth just yet. You’ll benefit much more from the REAL stuff made at home (or a reputable company) rather than the store bought varieties that may have additives, excessive sodium, artificial colors and other chemicals.

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Superfood Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Superfood Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are my new FAVORITE cookies. They are a definite go to when I want something sweet but without all of the sugar load and the grains that other cookie recipes have. Over the last few years, I’ve discovered that I’m pretty carbohydrate sensitive. For that reason, I’ve tried to avoid any refined sugars at all cost (the occasional indulgence is bound to happen) as well as most refined grains. I still want to enjoy food and enjoy my favorites – just without the junk.

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