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Stop feeling guilty about eating CHOCOLATE!

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Your favorite guilty pleasure is actually GOOD for you? Read to find out more.

Good news: eating chocolate may actually have positive benefits for your health.

You may be wondering, how can this be?

A recent study from the University of L’Aquila in Italy has linked cocoa consumption to improved cognitive performance. This is due to the powerful nutrients called cocoa flavanols found in cocoa beans.

Participants who consumed cocoa demonstrated sharper memory function and faster mental processing. The study also found evidence to suggest that cocoa consumption can also help battle the effects of sleep deprivation.

For us, this means that eating chocolate can help us recall details and accurately complete tasks - especially when we're running low on sleep! These findings may also be helpful for vulnerable indivudals, such as our elderly family members who show signs of memory decline.

So make sure to give Grandma some chocolate next time you see her. As for us, we won't be denying our sweet tooths any time soon.

 

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Chocolate Beetroot Cake

 Looking for something indulgent? These velvety chocolate beetroot cakes will hit the spot. 

INGREDIENTS

  •  1.3 cups beetroot
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 4/5 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. 
  2. Put the beetroot, eggs, oil and lemon juice in a food processor, and blend until smooth.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.
  4. Add the blended beetroot mixture, and mix until smooth. 
  5. Add the baking powder and mix until fully incorporated. 
  6. Pour the batter into silicone cake moulds. 
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until you a pick comes out clean. 
  8. Top with melted dark chocolate, and enjoy!

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