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Chocolate (dark with 70-85% cocoa - not the sugary, hydrogenated varieties) is a great choice when it comes to enjoying a treat. Not only does it taste great, but it has its health benefits, too. It contains nutrients, is a powerful source of antioxidants, may improve blood pressure, may improve HDL cholesterol, may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, can protect your skin from the sun and improve brain function! A 100 gram bar of dark chocolate with 70-85% cocoa contains: -11 grams of fiber. -67% of the RDA for Iron. -58% of the RDA for Magnesium. -89% of the RDA for Copper. -98% of the RDA for Manganese. -It also has plenty of potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium. Of course, 100 grams (3.5 ounces) is a fairly large amount and not something you should consume on a daily basis. Along with the above nutrients comes 600 calories and moderate amounts of sugar. For this reason, dark chocolate is best consumed in moderation . For more info, visit: https://authoritynut...

Looking for the perfect chocolaty creation??? Oh, yeah... You've set a wellness goal to make healthier eating choices. No worries! Try this healthy Flourless Chocolate Cake. Trust us, it tastes as decadent as it looks! No one will ever guess it's healthy! This dense chocolate cake is rich, dark and creamy (with an almost molten center!).  Yet, it is low in sugar, has no added oil or butter (NONE!). Click below to find out this recipe's secret ingredient! http://cuisinicity.com/flourless-chocolate-cake/

During our Reshape Your Plate challenge, one of our participants shared a great recipe for gluten free banana bread from Live Simply ! We thought it sounded so good we had to share it with all of you! If you're looking for a healthy treat, try this recipe. Thanks Kinsley for sharing this with us during the Reshape Your Plate Challenge!   Almond Flour Banana Bread Shared from Live Simply Ingredients: 2.5 cups blanched almond flour 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 eggs 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup plain whole milk yogurt 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped Directions:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease a large bread pan with butter or coconut oil In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda In a medium size bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add in the honey, yogurt, mashed banana, and vanil...