raw + chocolate

Happy Valentine’s Day all my little Sugar Drops! Valentine’s Day and chocolates go hand in hand. But what I’m thinking of isn’t your drugstore heart box of waxy chocolate pieces. Welcome to Gnosis Chocolate – a small, self-funded, handmade chocolate company that will change your world.

I am definitely no raw foodie now, but was for quite some time, which led me to discovering this amazing chocolate. This organic, raw, kosher, vegan chocolate is free of refined sugar, cholesterol, gluten, dairy, and soy. Most importantly though – it’s taste absolutely amazing - hands down the best chocolate I have ever tasted!!!

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The first time I tasted this melt in your mouth chocolate (literally melts - it's much softer than your standard hershey's bar) was when Vanessa Barg, founder of Gnosis Chocolate came to speak (as an alumni) at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Vanessa generously passed out a Super Counselor Bar for each of us to try. It was love at first sight taste.

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Chocolate is one of the most amazing super foods. Full of Antioxidants, Magnesium, Anandamide (also known as “the bliss chemical”), Serotonin, and Vitamin C. Unfortunately, most people think of chocolate as something they try to stay away from or a once in a while treat. Like most things, we are just so used to over-processed and chemical packed junk - it's time to get back to the raw state of life!

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One of the coolest human beings and favorite teachers ever:

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I love all Gnosis Chocolate bars but the Fleur de Sel is one of my favorites. Especially since my taste buds have that never-ending sweet / salty battle ;)

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I hope you give Gnosis Chocolate a try - check your local Whole Foods and if not there, (thank goodness for the internet), you can order and learn more about the cacao, company, and causes at www.gnosischocolate.com.

Happy Valentine's Day - And remember, nothing is more attractive than being healthy, happy, eco-conscious, and naturally radiant.

 

Note: All pictures were taken off of www.gnosischocolate.com. Thank You!