One of my favourite gifts to give family and friends is the gift of food.
Here’s a favourite quote ‘The people who give you their food give you their heart’ - Cesar Chavez
Research suggests (as if we didn't know already) Cocoa/cacao (and dark chocolate) has been shown to have a range of psychological effects, including enhanced arousal, cognitive function, and stimulation of feelings of wellbeing and euphoria!
Cocoa/cacao contain prebiotic goodness which the beneficial microbes in your gut eat up and ferment into anti-inflammatory compounds. Amongst other benefits these compounds may help to improved mood.
Maria Moore from the American Chemical Society says “The good microbes, such as Bifidobacterium and lactic acid bacteria, feast on chocolate; When you eat dark chocolate, they grow and ferment it, producing compounds that are anti-inflammatory.”
Fantastic - prebiotic goodness and a fabulous tasting, fudgy chocolate truffle!
Have a look at the YouTube recipe video here.
Note if you can't tolerate chocolate/cocoa then these balls are just as delicious & healthy made without cocoa, see below swaps.
Here’s a favourite quote ‘The people who give you their food give you their heart’ - Cesar Chavez
Research suggests (as if we didn't know already) Cocoa/cacao (and dark chocolate) has been shown to have a range of psychological effects, including enhanced arousal, cognitive function, and stimulation of feelings of wellbeing and euphoria!
Cocoa/cacao contain prebiotic goodness which the beneficial microbes in your gut eat up and ferment into anti-inflammatory compounds. Amongst other benefits these compounds may help to improved mood.
Maria Moore from the American Chemical Society says “The good microbes, such as Bifidobacterium and lactic acid bacteria, feast on chocolate; When you eat dark chocolate, they grow and ferment it, producing compounds that are anti-inflammatory.”
Fantastic - prebiotic goodness and a fabulous tasting, fudgy chocolate truffle!
Have a look at the YouTube recipe video here.
Note if you can't tolerate chocolate/cocoa then these balls are just as delicious & healthy made without cocoa, see below swaps.