Wednesday February 8, 2012

February: The Month of Love and Chocolate

Valentines Day: Love it or hate it we know you love the chocolate part.  It's not news that chocolate can be good for you, but we like to repeat that as often as possible. The antioxidants in dark chocolate  are great for heart health and cancer prevention. It also seems to reduce inflammation and lower both LDL cholesterol and blood pressure,. And we wont leave out the obvious: it's a mood booster.

Not all chocolate is created equal, The key is that it needs to be as dark and unprocessed as possible. Here are 5 of our favorite ways to indulge.

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1: NewTree Noir Spread

Newtree Noir Spread: This is actually insane; don't let the fact that it has fiber fool you. Consider this Foodtrainers Fancy Nutella:  Take 1 spoonful of Artisana's Pistachio nut nutter and a tsp of NewTree's Noir spread. Microwave for 10 seconds... and you're welcome.

Try make fondue by heating 2 tbsp Noir Spread and dipping clementine segments, or drizzling over berries or sliced pears.

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2: NewTree Chocolate Biscuit Bar

Can't choose between cookies and chocolate? Have both. NewTree's Chocolate Biscuit snack size bar is the perfect pre-portioned chocolately crunch. How can something this delicious possibly be good for you? It's made with flax seeds that are a natural source of omega-3's and fiber.

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3: So Delicious Chocolate Coconut Milk

When you need to sip on something sweet, reach for So Delicious Organic Chocolate Coconut Milk. Dr. oz has mentioned that coconut milk has potential for weight loss. The single-serve boxes are both kid and adult friendly, and perfect for school, work, or on-the-go.

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4: NYC's Organicoa

In NYC? You have to make your way to Organicoa on Pier 45 on the Hudson River (at Christopher St). Organicoa is dedicated to drinkable chocolate, and while we prefer their steaming Organic hot Cocoa over their frozen Frocoa this time of year, we are positive that you can't go wrong with either one.

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5: Kookie Karma's Holistic Kookies

This V-day we are professing our love for kookies; Even after all these (2.5) years, Kookie Karma's Holisitic Chocolate Chip and Holistic Chocolot are our kookie king. They are vegan, gluten free, high protein, no soy, low-glycemic and have low net carbs, and few things sell out faster in our office. Fall in love with Kookies by grabbing a bunch here.

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