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Low Carb ChocolateThere's no food that stirs the passions like chocolate. Whether its dark, white, or in between, chocolate is one of the all-time favorite foods and flavours. And YES! You CAN eat chocolate on a low carb diet! Of course, you need to find a sugar-free chocolate that uses a low carb sweetener.
Chocolate Chocolate is a common ingredient in many kinds of sweets -- one of the most popular in the world -- made from the fermented, roasted, and ground seeds of the tropical cacao tree Theobroma cacao. History of chocolate The Aztecs associated chocolate with Xochiquetzal, the goddess of fertility. In the New World, chocolate was consumed in a drink called xocoatl, often seasoned with vanilla, chili pepper, and pimento. Chocolate facts Most people enjoy chocolate and agree that it tastes wonderful, yet they also have misconceptions about its effect on health. Here are some facts about chocolate that you may not know. Health benefits of chocolate Good news. Research says you can have your cake and eat it, too. As long as that cake is chocolate. Chocolate contains vitamins A, B1, C, D, and E, as well as potassium, sodium, iron, and fluorine. Now, researchers say those creamy chocolate confections may actually help us live longer, too. Dark chocolate If your diet is making you a humbug this season, there’s some good news. Turns out dark chocolate, that decadent confection, may actually be good for you! So just for fun, I thought I’d conduct a mini-research project of my own and get the “skinny” on our friend dark chocolate. Here’s some of the interesting “factoids” I came up with. Chocolate secrets Chocolate in many ways, shapes and forms is loved by many people. Do you feel guilty about eating chocolate - when you enjoy rolling this sweet brown or white flavor over your tongue? Well, perhaps when you read about the perks that chocolate brings, you may enjoy chocolate’s many forms. Low carb chocolate recipes - the beginning of our low carb chocolate recipes section. Yes, you CAN have chocolate on a low carb diet! Unsweetened chocolate and cocoa are quite low in carbs. So the secret of low carb chocolate recipes is to keep the other ingredients low carb as well - eg use low carb sweeteners and flours. Chocolate cake, cookies, sauce - & more to come!
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