While we are still delivering over the Easter period (Sydney on Wed & Easter Sun and other locations on Thurs), we recognise that a detox might not be on everyone’s agenda, and rather, chocolate may be the focus.
Chocolate is lovely. Just lovely. The good news is that you don't have to miss out.
Health, not death, by chocolate
Cocoa contains high levels of flavanoids most commonly known for their antioxidant activity helping to stop those nasty free radicals in their tracks and protecting the body from aging. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. Interestingly enough, dark chocolate contains nearly eight times the number of antioxidants found in strawberries.
The darker the better
The darker the chocolate, the more cocoa it contains, which means more antioxidants. Opt for chocolate with >70% cocoa. Generally speaking, more cocoa also means less sugar which is definitely a good thing when it comes to chocolate.
Love chocolate in moderation
Keep your servings of chocolate down to around 20 grams (Easter NOT included). This equates to about half a small Lindt bar. Most larger bars of chocolate are 100 grams, so a fifth of that is an appropriate serving.*
Make your own raw truffles
If you feel like making your own guilt-free Easter treats, here is a raw chocolate Easter egg recipe from our blog by the lovely Gemma at Naked Treaties.
Book your post Easter cleanse
If you’re planning an indulgent Easter, get in early and book your post Easter cleanse.
*No chocolate bars were harmed in the writing of this newletter, though a little more than 20g of dark chocolate did go to a good home.
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