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Why You Should Be Eating Chocolate During Exams (But Not ANY Chocolate)

11 Jun 2025 / Comments Off on Why You Should Be Eating Chocolate During Exams (But Not ANY Chocolate)

Picture this: it’s 2am, you’re surrounded by revision notes, and your brain feels like it’s running on fumes. You reach for another energy drink, knowing full well it’ll leave you jittery and crashing in an hour. But what if I told you there’s a better way – one that’s been hiding in plain sight (and…

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Beyond Lactase: Understanding the Different Types of Dairy Intolerance and Finding Your Perfect Chocolate Match

09 Jun 2025 / Comments Off on Beyond Lactase: Understanding the Different Types of Dairy Intolerance and Finding Your Perfect Chocolate Match

Here’s something that might surprise you: whilst most people blame lactose for their dairy disasters, it’s often not the culprit at all. Your mate who can demolish a cheese board whilst you’re doubled over in pain? There’s probably more to that story than just having “better lactase production.” What if we told you that dairy…

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Quick & Delicious Recipe: A Protein-Packed Cookie Dough Mug Cake For Busy Mornings

18 Apr 2025 / Comments Off on Quick & Delicious Recipe: A Protein-Packed Cookie Dough Mug Cake For Busy Mornings

Quick & Delicious: A Protein-Packed Cookie Dough Mug Cake For Busy Mornings We’ve all had those mornings—alarm clock blaring, time ticking away, and breakfast becomes an afterthought. But what if you could whip up something nutritious AND tasty in just minutes? That’s exactly what one of our chocolate fans has created! This cookie dough baked…

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Beyond Bananas: Why Raw Chocolate Is Your New Potassium Superfood

12 Mar 2025 / Comments Off on Beyond Bananas: Why Raw Chocolate Is Your New Potassium Superfood

How much Potassium is in Raw Chocolate compared to Conventional Chocolate and Bananas? Why should you care? Did you know that there’s a mineral hiding in your chocolate bar that’s absolutely vital for your heart, muscles, and nervous system? Potassium, a vital ingredient for your body’s electrical system, exists in surprisingly high amounts in chocolate.…

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Why Raw Chocolate Outperforms Your Average Dark Chocolate In Every Way

09 Mar 2025 / Comments Off on Why Raw Chocolate Outperforms Your Average Dark Chocolate In Every Way

Key Takeaways: Did you know that the chocolate bar you reach for could be dramatically more powerful simply based on how the cacao beans are processed? While most chocolate lovers are familiar with dark chocolate’s health benefits, few realise that raw chocolate—made from unroasted cacao beans—is much more potent in beneficial compounds. This isn’t marketing…

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New Health & Wellbeing Report Predicts the Future of Food… And This Raw Chocolate Brand Has Been Making It Since 2007!

05 Mar 2025 / Comments Off on New Health & Wellbeing Report Predicts the Future of Food… And This Raw Chocolate Brand Has Been Making It Since 2007!

Have you noticed how dramatically food trends have shifted in recent years? A fascinating new report from Speciality Food Magazine reveals that modern consumers are increasingly seeking out nourishment that goes beyond basic satisfaction. The report highlights how more and more people these days are looking for foods that deliver genuine wellness benefits, ethical credentials,…

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How to Use Chocolate to Boost Your Metabolism (Without the Jitters)

27 Feb 2025 / Comments Off on How to Use Chocolate to Boost Your Metabolism (Without the Jitters)

Key Takeaways: Ever noticed how some people reach for coffee when they need an energy boost, only to end up with the caffeine jitters an hour later? What if I told you there’s a tastier alternative that could fire up your metabolism without leaving you feeling like you’ve had one too many espressos? That delicious…

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Blood Orange and Vegan Chocolate Oat Granola Recipe

Blood Orange Bliss – Vegan Chocolate Oat Energizer recipe

25 Feb 2025 / Comments Off on Blood Orange Bliss – Vegan Chocolate Oat Energizer recipe

With spring seemingly in the air this week, bringing gentle warmth and welcome sunshine after the long winter months, I’m excited to share a wonderfully vibrant breakfast creation from one of our chocolate-loving community. This clever recipe transforms simple ingredients into a nutrient-packed morning treat, featuring our sugar-free Euphoric Orange chocolate bar as the perfect…

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Is your favourite chocolate a UPF (Ultra Processed Food)?

07 Dec 2024 / Comments Off on Is your favourite chocolate a UPF (Ultra Processed Food)?

Key Takeaways Introduction With growing awareness about ultra-processed foods and their impact on health, many chocolate lovers are questioning whether their favourite treat falls into this category. So, is Chocolate a UPF (Ultra Processed Food)? The short answer is, it depends! The longer answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think – while some chocolate…

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9 Delicious uses of the Yacon Plant (Tasty Sugar Free Chocolate is just one of them)

31 Oct 2024 / Comments Off on 9 Delicious uses of the Yacon Plant (Tasty Sugar Free Chocolate is just one of them)

Imagine discovering a plant that not only tastes deliciously sweet but also comes with remarkable health benefits. That’s exactly what you get with yacon, a remarkable root vegetable native to the Andean regions of South America. Often compared to sweet potatoes or jicama in appearance, yacon has been used for centuries in Peru for its…

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