Oh, Canadians sure have a special place in our hearts for this delightful treat. So, grab your favourite cup of hot cocoa, get comfy, and let's explore why we can't resist the allure of chocolate on Canada Day!
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It's that time of the year when we put on our superhero capes and celebrate the real-life superheroes in our lives—our dads! But have you ever wondered how Father's Day came to be? Well, get ready for a heartfelt journey through the history of this wonderful day! We’ll be sharing how Father’s Day came to be, plus a handful of delicious recipes you can whip up for him this year!
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Dark chocolate might be the missing ingredient to managing weight! Being overweight or obese means that we are more likely to develop chronic diseases including hypertension, type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease (CVD). While several studies have attributed dark chocolate's benefits to weight management to the potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity properties of polyphenols, this is not treatment enough alone. Leading a healthy and active lifestyle requires time, effort, and financial means.
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Like we need another reason to eat chocolate, besides the fact that it tastes like sublime and makes our mood improve instantaneously… But just in case you need some cold, chocolatey evidence to support your chocolate consumption when someone gawks at your intake. In this blog post we’re sharing five fun chocolatey facts that are very likely lead you to the store to restock on your supply and attempt to infuse chocolate into every meal that you make.
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Coconut sugar is a plant-based, anti-inflammatory sweetener, that has a low-glycemic index, meaning our bodies absorb the sugars at a slower rate. It is also rich in amino acids that help to support our metabolism, B Vitamins, and is rich in various vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium and potassium.
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We’ve all been there. Your period is coming, and you’ve got the strongest cravings for CHOCOLATE. Good quality, organic, dark chocolate, from a female-powered company like us, is the best for hormone-supportive consumption. Our bars are free of refined sugars and are organic, gluten-free, vegan and made with female wellbeing in mind! The best plan premenstrually is to listen to the body’s cravings (the body knows best!) while also taking good care with a healthy diet and regular physical activity.
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Believe it or not, there are over 50 different names for sugar that are disguised in everything from ketchup to barbecue sauce, pasta sauce, granola bars, jam, salad dressings, dried fruit and yogurt to name a few. Sugar is addictive. The more we have of it, the more we want it. We know that’s not what you wanted to hear, but we promise that if you read until the end we have a solution for you! In this blog post, we are going to be talking about the health effects of sugar and the best sugar substitutes to give you the sweet taste, without the harmful aftermath!
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Does chocolate cause acne? We hate to break it to you, especially if you are a dark chocolate lover. If your skin is acting up and you’re experiencing new, or continuous bouts of acne, it might be time to look at your chocolate intake. Most of the chocolates on the market are less like chocolate and more like candy nowadays. The ingredients responsible for causing acne can be boiled down to (no pun intended) four main ingredients; milk, sugar, dairy and hydrogenated oils.
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Why Chocolate is bad for dogs, but great for humans? It's rare to come across a human, or animal for that matter, who doesn’t like chocolate. Unfortunately, as desperately as we long to share our dark chocolate bar with our furry friends, their stomachs aren’t designed to digest it in its full glory.
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For some reason, when we picture the diet of an athlete, we imagine them eating their body weight in broccoli, ground beef, egg whites and bananas. We can hardly fathom them consuming sweets and treats, let alone dark chocolate. This might come as a surprise, but dark chocolate is nutritious, delicious and a beneficial food for everyone, including athletes! In this blog post, we are going to talk about the benefits that consuming low-sugar, keto and kosher chocolate has on athletes and the everyday person who is trying to get into better shape, lose weight or simply live a healthier lifestyle. Grab your grocery shopping list, you’ll likely be adding sugar-free dark chocolate to the list!
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