Write for us  العربية
www.glowpeople.com
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Healthy Living
    • Healthy Body
    • Healthy Mind
    • Green Living
    • News and Views
  • Services
    • Meet the Coach
    • Food consultancy & Nutritional Analysis
    • Private Coaching >
      • 14-Day Whole-food Body Detox Program
    • Shop

Raw organic chocolate vs commercially processed chocolate

27/4/2014

0 Comments

 
Picture
Everyone loves the taste of chocolate and those who like to indulge every now and then should know that there is a way to satisfy their craving in a healthier and more nutritious way! 
'Cacao' is one of the main components of all chocolate, although you may have heard the word 'Cocoa' used more often. Generally 'Cocoa' refers to a more processed chocolate product with added sugar, as opposed to raw Cacao which has no sugar and is in its raw and natural state. 
Most people are unaware that Cacao has one of the highest amounts of antioxidants of all known food! It boasts a high level of many amazing nutrients, especially magnesium, iron and zinc. These three are key for healthy blood formation, brain and heart function and strong bones. Cacao is full of health promoting and beautifying fatty acids and minerals, as well as a top source of nutrients that support mood and the immune system.  It has been used for thousands of years to boost health and energy levels and infact the generic name  'Theobroma' is derived from Greek which means "Food of the Gods."

The main differences between raw organic chocolate and commercially processed chocolate are the  processing methods used and the added ingredients:

Processing:
Commercially processed chocolate: 
-  Highly processed through intense high heating method which ultimately 'burns' out all the nutrients of cacao.
Raw Chocolate:  
-  Made by gently heating to temperature of a maximum of 40c (104F). This ensure all of the enzymes are kept intact and the amazing nutrients are still present. 

Ingredients:
Commercially processed chocolate: 
-  Has a list of added ingredients such as white refined sugar, milk products, palm oil many other         ingredients that we should all be avoiding in our diets. These ingredients include nasty chemicals, additives and preservatives. 
-  The end product is highly refined and processed and holds no nutritional benefits. Excess consumption can lead to diabetes, weight gain and many other health issues. 
Raw chocolate:
-  Has a maximum of 4 to 5 plant based ingredients. Each ingredient has its own nutritional benefits, and being raw, they are readily absorbed by the body ensuring you reap all the health benefits.
-  Raw chocolate has no refined sugars and is sweetened using a natural form of sugar such as coconut nectar, raw honey, agave or maple syrup.
-  The final product is natural, organic and pure and is suitable for people with different dietary needs such as vegans, vegetarians, people following a gluten/wheat/soy or lactose-free diet and even diabetics. 

We are all love to indulge once in a while so make it a guilt-free treat and take advantage of the many nutritional benefits in raw chocolate!
When it comes to food and health, as Hippocrates once said, 'Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food’.
Picture
Renae Marie Parsons is founder of Naughty but Nutritious. 
Renae hand makes raw organic chocolate and is based in Dubai, UAE.
For more information please visit www.naughtybutnutritious.com
Facebook: NbN.Raw.Chocolate 
Instagram- Naughtybutnutritious
Picture
0 Comments

5 ways to make turmeric part of your daily diet

10/4/2014

0 Comments

 
Picture

TURMERIC is often labeled “powdered Gold” for its incredible health benefits. It has been scientifically proven to exhibit powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities and has the potential to fight off various malignant diseases such as diabetes, allergies, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, heart disease and other chronic illnesses. Here are our 5 favourite ways to add Turmeric to your diet.

  • Cold buster. Mix one part powdered turmeric to three parts raw honey. When you feel a cold coming on, eat a teaspoon of the mixture every two hours to boost immunity and lower inflammation.

  • Mellow yellow. Sprinkle turmeric into your scrambled eggs. The taste is mild and the eggs are already yellow, so it will go undetected if you are trying to get kids to eat it.

  • Soup it up. Add a tablespoon of powdered turmeric to your vegetable soup along with lots of fresh oregano, to kill any infections or viruses that may be hanging on in your body.

  • Cashew Banana Turmeric Muffins      >>View Recipe

  • Turmeric Tea     >>View Recipe

0 Comments

    Are you ready for change? Join our Detox Workshops
    Book now

    Categories

    All
    Adrenal Fatigue/Stress
    Alkaline Foods
    Allergies
    Anti Inflammatory
    Beans / Pulses
    Beauty/Self Care
    Beverage
    Cancer
    Cholesterol
    Dairy
    Detox
    Diabetes
    Digestion
    Eggs
    Exercise
    Fats/Oils
    Fibre
    Fish / Seafood
    Food Labeling
    Fruits
    Gluten
    Glycemic Index
    Grains
    Herbs
    Juicing
    Kids/Teens
    Meat
    Nuts
    Oats
    Organic
    Poultry
    Processed / Refined Foods
    Salt / Sodium
    Seeds
    Smoking
    Soy Foods
    Spa
    Spice
    Sugar/Honey/Sweeteners
    Superfoods
    Supplements
    Vegan
    Vegetables
    Vitamin D
    Weightloss
    Wholefoods

    Archives

    December 2015
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013

    RSS Feed

                                                                                          Contact us
         Write for us
Information on Glowpeople.com is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.