Mother’s Day is almost here...
A time for flowers, brunch, and of course…
Chocolate.
But before you surprise Mom with that elegant box of truffles...
Or sneak one for yourself...
Let’s take a closer look at what’s really inside those glossy wrappers.
Because even the “fancy”
brands...
The ones wrapped in gold foil and found in high-end department stores...
Often hide ingredients that have nothing to do with real chocolate…
And everything to do with long-term health risks.
Let’s break it
down.
What’s Hiding in “Luxury” Chocolates?
Vanillin – A synthetic flavoring made from petrochemicals or wood pulp byproducts. Known to interfere with hormones and metabolism.
Corn Syrup – Drives:
🚫Insulin resistance and blood sugar issues
🚫Dangerous visceral fat
🚫Memory and mood issues
🚫Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
🚫Depleted minerals and oxidative stress
Gluten – Even in plain chocolates, gluten contamination is common. Some brands admit all their products may contain it—even without wheat on the label.
A Better Gift for Mom (and You)
Real chocolate—with real benefits—does exist.
In its pure form, chocolate is one of the richest natural sources of antioxidants.
It can help:
🤎Reduce
inflammation
🤎Support heart and brain health
🤎Boost mood and serotonin
🤎Even improve insulin sensitivity
And when combined with healthy fats and no refined sugar, it becomes a treat that tastes indulgent but nourishes too.
Healthy Chocolate
Truffles Recipe
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling time)
Servings: 18
Ingredients
- ¼ cup organic virgin coconut oil
- ¼ cup organic coconut cream (from a can of Native Forest coconut milk)
- 6 oz. 74% cacao chocolate chips (like Dagoba Chocodrops)
- 4 oz.
unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
- 30 drops clear liquid stevia (or to taste)
- Optional: mint or orange extract
- Optional: cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or toasted coconut for coating
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil + cream in a small saucepan. Simmer.
- Pour over the chocolate in a bowl. Whisk until melted.
- Stir in stevia and extracts.
- Refrigerate 2 hours
until firm.
- Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls. Coat as desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition Info
263 calories, 25 g g fat, 18 g saturated fat, 5 g monounsaturated fat, 0.4 g polyunsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g sugar, 8 g fiber, 4 g net carbs, 2 g protein
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To Your Health,
Healing Gourmet
P.S. What happens when you combine one of the most powerful nutrients—collagen—with rich, creamy
chocolate?
You get a daily indulgence that tastes amazing and supports your body from the inside out.
A Chocolate Collagen Superblend that turns your:
- Coffee or smoothie into a skin-loving ritual
- Baked treats into functional snacks
- Post-workout drink into a full-body recovery boost
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