3 Reasons To Eat More Chocolate

You read that right! I'm about to share 3 really healthy reasons for you to get more chocolate in your diet - and if it happens every day, that's just fine! Chocolate is actually considered to be a superfood by many experts, and using it as a healthy way to curb a sweet tooth in moderation each day could help deliver a whole wealth of benefits that may keep you smiling.

Before enjoying chocolate for its health benefits, make sure that you get the right kind. Sweetened, processed, or milk chocolate varieties are not what we're talking about here. Instead, go for pure dark chocolate that's made from true cacao. If you prefer milk chocolates or sweetened types, dark may take some getting used to but you'll soon fall in love. Try sucking on dark chocolate pieces instead of biting and chewing them... you'll feel the positive effects in minutes!


Anxiety & Stress Relief

Pure chocolate has an array of essential minerals that can help the brain think, feel, and process better. It's a known fact that the right minerals can help soothe and calm the nerves while also calming the mind, and chocolate is a great way to get them.

Chocolate offers a lift in mood that can soothe anxiety and stress while giving you something positive and delicious to love yourself with. It's a win-win!

Depression & Moodiness

There may be a really good reason why some of us instinctively crave chocolate when we feel sad, depressed, or moody. Chocolate adds a little kick to the step and a sweet treat to even the saddest of days. Its many minerals and nutrients in combination with its natural sweetness can help chase away the blues and put a smile on your face.

Weight Loss

Adding a few pieces of organic, all-natural dark chocolate to your diet every day is a wonderful way to curb your sweet tooth and treat yourself after a long day without going overboard on high calorie sweets. A few small pieces of dark cacao can get the job done so that you don't turn to pastries, cakes, cookies, or ice cream - all of which have a massive calorie and sugar content.


Enjoy!

Sacred Food

Everybody loves to eat! Food is a way to celebrate life, family, friends, and the good things on our path. But did you know that food can also be a deeply spiritual experience that helps us create more joy, inspiration, health, and connection in our lives?

For thousands of years people have said prayers and blessings over their food as a way to honor the power of sustenance and to express their gratitude. Sometimes these blessings and prayers are specific to a particular religion or tradition, while other times they are just a sentiment from the heart. No matter which path you take, taking time to add good energy to your food is a great way to turn every meal into a sacred experience.

Gratitude
When we take a few moments to feel or speak our gratitude for the food we enjoy, we transform the whole process into something truly magical. Gratitude relieves anxiety, opens the body to receive nutrients more readily, calms worry, and removes negativity. Just saying a simple 'thank you' can change everything~!

Prayer
Adding a prayer or petition for healing, joy, abundance, and growth in whatever way you choose can saturate your food and the eating experience with spiritual energy and deep sense of well-being. Many spiritual and religious traditions across the world value praying over a meal as a deeply transformative experience.

Sharing
Taking time to share the food you have and treat others is a great way to make food symbolic of celebration, joy, and love. The more we share and enjoy together, the more good things we attract to our lives! When you have the ability to share with your friends, family, or even with strangers by donating to local charities - make it happen!


Bon Appetit!