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Super Foods + Dark Chocolate
How can these things go together, healthy chocolate?
I set out on a journey to be healthier. In January, I started a Paleo diet. I followed strictly for about 4 months. I had to give up some of my favorite foods, such as crackers, hummus, chips. Not to mention bread, cookies, pie. Then I discovered that dark chocolate is Paleo. Are you kidding me?!
One of the best treats is dark chocolate covered blueberries. I keep them in the fridge and after a meal, pop a handful. Mmm!
This weekend I went shopping at Whole Foods. Some of the foods there are high priced and difficult to justify. Should I spend $5 on a glorified candy bar? I picked it out all because of its packaging. Yes, I judged my chocolate bar by its cover. Sprinkled on the box are red pomegranate seeds and goji berries. I don’t even know what a goji berry is. The third ingredient: pink Himalayan salt. Salt on chocolate? Have you tried it? Oh my, better than salty chips any day of the week.
Turn over the box and there is a graphic of a pie graph showing the three health benefits: Heart health, general wellness, and stress reduction. Sold yet?
Superfact!: “Goji berries boast more amino acids than bee pollen, more beta carotene than carrots, more iron than spinach and more Vitamin C by weight than any other food on earth.” Is this amazing or what?
The founder of this fantastic chocolate company is a beautiful woman (yes, her picture is on the box like the back cover of a book) who studied at Vanderbilt University and Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Her resumé continues with travels all over the world to discover an answer to her prayers, “create a sustainable, luxury chocolate experience while bringing an awareness of indigenous cultures through the exploration of spices, herbs, roots, flowers, fruits, nuts, and the obscure.”
And the best part about all of this is the chocolate tastes divine. I feel guilty just telling you about it. Now, excuse me while I go indulge in some more Super Dark Super Food.
Disclaimer: I am in no way being compensated for this blog post, but if you are interested in this divine, cultural, healthy, delicious experience, click here.
You are absolutely correct – I am craving that chocolate. Thanks for the tip. The chocolates are beautiful. What a combination, beauty, good taste and good for you.
Sounds fabulous, and I have long believed chocolate contributed to an overall of general wellness. 🙂
Not being compensated, but maybe you should be! 😀
OK, it’s 8 AM and now I want chocolate. My favorite line is, “Yes, I judged my chocolate bar by its cover.” Hahahaha!!! And I checked out the website…I’m wondering if the chocolate bacon is as healthy?!?! Haha! I admire you for focusing on your health. Way to go, Margaret!!! And thank you for sharing!
Oh, I was just at Whole Foods yesterday! Now you’ve made me have a second trip, and for chocolate, darn! Love that “Super Dark Super Food”. You really should send this to the company; they’ll be delighted!
If a chocolate bar only had a picture of a doctor with a thumbs up on it I think that would be enough of a seller for me. It’s nice to know there is a truly healthier option out there. Now everyone get in my car; we are going to the store!
This is very valuable! I’ve been interested in the Paleo diet, but what about those favorite foods. IF I could replace them with chocolate. Hmm, could be doable.
MMM…I felt very vindicated when the health benefits of dark chocolate began being reported. I’ve been a fan since I was a child (milk chocolate’s sweetness sometimes gives me headaches). Keep on preachin’!
Fun post! Chocolate as a health food–you sold me!
Wow – that sounds delicious! Now I wish that the nearest Whole Foods was close than 40 miles away….
Wow! Who wouldn’t want to get some of that chocolate after that post? 🙂 It makes me want to get in the car and drive to Whole Foods now.