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Why is dark chocolate good for you?

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Why is dark chocolate good for you?

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Dark chocolate has gained a health food reputation, but is the hype too good to be true? Is it possible that a daily dose of something so delicious can improve cognitive function and heart disease risk? Let’s take a look at the science – both the studies and how they were funded – and let’s take on the question of how most dark chocolate products are processed and what that means in terms of health.

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HOW TO MAKE KETO DARK CHOCOLATE WITH JUST 3 INGREDIENTS – QUICK, EASY, RICH & DECADENT !

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HOW TO MAKE KETO DARK CHOCOLATE WITH JUST 3 INGREDIENTS - QUICK, EASY, RICH & DECADENT !

These homemade dark chocolates are guiltfree and delicious. With just 3 ingredients, we can make a quick, easy, rich and decadent homemade healthy chocolate.

This is a simple, easy, no-fuss method without tempering. As long as you refrigerate or freeze them immediately and eat straight from the fridge or freezer, it’s totally fine. Of course with tempering, the chocolate will have a nice glossy look with a good snap and can be kept at room temperature of 13 to 15C or 55 to 60F. The other tricky part is that we have to temper the chocolate at a room temperature of 18C or 64F with low humidity and where I live, the weather is hot and humid which makes it impossible to temper chocolates. Hence, I can only show you this easy and simple method.

The beauty of making our own chocolate is that we can add any flavors, fillings and level of sweetness based on our preferred liking. And wrapping them up individually for single servings and store in the fridge or freezer is so convenient for when that craving kicks in or as a treat.

The recipe can be viewed and printed at this link;

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PstUP0foqJoFmcwo_ly_yPAttTfxob1fWUSiEfYlcgM/edit?usp=sharing

NUTRITION INFO
[ Total Servings = 325 g / 25 g = 13 ]
Per Serving of 25 g ;
Total Carb = 3.7 g
Dietary Fiber = 1.9 g
Net Carb = 1.8 g
Calories = 114
Total Fat = 10.5 g
Protein = 1.9 g

INGREDIENTS
Coconut Oil = 120 ml / 1/2 cup (https://amzn.to/301gr7U)
(Note: You can also use cocoa butter or butter. Homemade chocolates made with coconut oil tend to melt more quickly than those made with cocoa butter. If you need to travel with the chocolates, then you will need to use cocoa butter so that they can stay firm for much longer. However, cocoa butter is expensive so if you do not need to travel with the chocolate, then it is much cheaper to use coconut oil or butter. I believe that most of us would consume these chocolates at home so using coconut oil or butter is way more economical as they can be kept in the refrigerator or freezer. Also, wrapping them with chocolate wrappers will ensure mess free eating.)
Unsweetened cocoa powder = 120 g / 1 cup
Allulose = 100 g / 1/2 cup (Sugar or sweetener can melt with water but not oil so it’s best to grind the sweetener to as fine as possible or better still, use liquid sweetener. Allulose is highly recommended as it does not crystallize when chilled. You can also use erythritol or monk fruit but it’s best to use the powdered form.)

NOTE
1. You can choose to add any of your favorite ingredients such as roasted nuts, unsweetened dried fruits, coconut flakes, sea salt, red chili flakes etc.
2. You can choose to add any of your favorite flavors such as vanilla, mint, coffee etc.
3. You can use any silicone molds which you can purchase online. Alternatively, you can use ice cube trays or any mini cake silicone molds.

DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare the silicone molds, fillings and flavors you intend to use.
2. Use a double boiler method. Bring a pot of water to a simmering level and top with a suitable bowl.
3. Add the coconut oil. If your coconut oil is still solid, then let it melt completely over low heat before adding the sweetener.
4. Add the sweetener and whisk until dissolved.
5. Turn off the heat and add the unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk until the texture is silky-smooth.
6. Taste and adjust the sweetness level.
7. Pour into the silicone mold and tap a few times to ensure even distribution.
8. Chill for about 1 to 2 hours or longer until the chocolates are hardened.
9. Remove chocolates from molds and wrap with the chocolate wrappers.
10. Store leftover chocolates in the fridge or freezer.
11. This recipe makes about 3 of the standard bar silicone mold (as seen in the video).

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Is Dark Chocolate a Low Carb and Keto Friendly Snack?

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Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and minerals that benefit your body. As the popularity of low carb diets increases, we see more and more products advertised as keto-friendly, including dark chocolate bars and snacks. But, is dark chocolate ok to eat on your low carb or keto diet?

I’ll share how dark chocolate compares to milk chocolate, how dark it must be to be beneficial, and the mistakes that are easy to fall into when you add this snack to your diet in this video.

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