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Chocolate Bars Exploring The World of Natural Chocolate Bars The history of chocolate dates back to 600 b.c. Mesoamerica, where cacao cultivation, consumption, and cultural use were extensive. Nowadays, we enjoy chocolate in the form of chocolate bars for a tasty indulgence. Indeed, chocolate has long been valued, so much so that it was once used as currency. Flash forward to 1847 with the introduction of the first chocolate bar by British chocolatier J.S. Fry and Sons.
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Cacao Powder What Is Cacao Powder? Your Guide to This Chocolate Superfood Cacao powder offers many benefits, but did you know that conventional cacao powder and chocolate are chemically processed and roasted, destroying a large percentage of their antioxidants and other essential nutrients? Chemical processing of cacao was initially developed to improve its flavour by reducing its bitterness, mellowing its taste, and darkening its colour.
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Cacao Paste Discovering Cacao Paste: Pure Chocolatey Goodness Chocolate comes from the fruit (or pods) of the Theobroma cacao plant (cacao tree), which is native to Central and South America. Each pod contains roughly 40 cacao beans, and it takes 400 cocoa beans to make one pound of chocolate. But what is cacao paste? Cacao paste (or liquor) is pure chocolate in liquid form. [more]
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Cacao Nibs: Nutrient-Packed Superfood Snacks Learn About Cacao Nibs: A Superfood Delight Cacao Nibs (also frequently called cocoa nibs) have become increasingly popular among health-conscious individuals in recent years. But what actually are nibs, and how do you use them? They look similar to regular, run-of-the-mill chocolate chips, but are rather crushed, bite-sized pieces of cacao beans that have a bitter, chocolatey flavour.
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Cacao Butter Discovering Cacao Butter: Nature's Vegan Delight Did you know that despite its name, cacao butter (also often called cocoa butter) is 100% vegan and contains absolutely no dairy products? Indeed, it (theobroma oil) comes from the cacao bean, a seed that grows on the Theobroma cacao L. plant, a member of the Sterculiaceae plant family. Making cacao butter entails roasting whole cacao beans, stripping them, and pressing them to separate the fat.
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CHOCOLATE What Is Chocolate? Chocolate, everyone’s favourite decadent treat, is made from roasted and ground cacao seed kernels. Cacao is the Spanish word for "chcahuatl,” which is what the Aztecs called cacao beans. Though the Mayans and Aztecs are often credited with discovering chocolate, cacao dates back over 4,000 years to ancient Mesoamerica, present-day Mexico. [more]
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Vitamin K: Essential for Bone Health Understanding Vitamin K: A Key Nutrient for Bone and Blood Health Vitamin K is probably one of the lesser-known vitamins, or more precisely, groups of vitamins since research has identified at least 12 forms. Danish scientists discovered Vitamin K rather haphazardly in 1929 as part of sterol metabolism experiments, and it was immediately associated with blood coagulation, hence its name "koagulation" in Danish.
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WellBetX Supplements How WellBetX Supports Healthy Blood Sugar Levels WellBetX is a line of combination supplements by Natural Factors that have been optimally formulated to support glycemia and aid diabetes management. WellBetX formulas feature a range of vitamins and minerals, including chromium and vanadium, plus key plant extracts and compounds which have been shown to promote healthy blood sugar metabolism. The WellBetX blends were developed to work synergistically to assist... [more]
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Blood Sugar Supplements: Support & Balance What Is Blood Sugar Support? New data from Statistics Canada shows blood sugar metabolism disorders are on the rise. Over 3 million Canadians have been diagnosed with diabetes and 6.1% of Canadian adults are at high risk of developing diabetes. Much of this is attributed to lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, or lack of, carrying extra weight (or obesity), and insulin resistance. If you’re one of the millions of Canadians... [more]
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Brain Health Supplements & Nootropics What Are Nootropics & Brain Health Supplements? When it comes to preserving and protecting the health of your brain, nutrition is critically important. Eating a clean, varied, fresh, and colourful diet or taking brain health supplements is the best way to ensure you’re getting the rainbow of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients your body and brain need not only to survive but to thrive throughout life.
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Bee Supplements What Are Bee Supplements? As children, we learn that bees make honey and cows produce milk. In fact, a variety of children's books explain these incredible facts in great detail. However, we seldom hear about the other potent, nutrient-dense products that bees also produce, like bee pollen, beeswax, propolis, and royal jelly, many of which are powerful superfoods and all of which offer myriad impressive health benefits. Let’s take a look at each of these little... [more]
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Green Bars What Are Healthy Snack Bars? Contrary to their name, green bars are not always green in colour but certainly in nutrition. Indeed, green bars, as you may suspect, feature a range of green superfoods and are intended to alkalinize the body, boost energy, enhance antioxidant status plus, stimulate detoxification, speed up post-exercise recovery, and bolster one's overall nutritional profile. Beyond their composition, however, is one of the most significant advantages of green... [more]
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MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane) FULL SELECTION of quality MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane) supplements. FAST & free shipping option. + Save with BONUS deals. Securely shop at a Canadian store. All top products. https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/joint-supplements/msm-methyl-sulfonyl-methane.html #MSM [more]
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Ayurvedic Supplements What Are Ayurvedic Supplements? Did you know that Ayurveda is considered to be the oldest of the healing sciences? Indeed, Ayurveda is a centuries-old healing system that dates back roughly 5000 years, starting with the Vedic culture of India. Ayurveda is still alive and well today and is practised throughout the world. Ayurvedic medicine is a system of medicine that is based on the premise that there are three doshas/life forces.
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Anti Aging Supplements What Are Anti-Aging Supplements? Anti-aging is a term that has been bandied about a lot in recent years, though it is often used to describe anti-aging skin treatments and supplements that help mitigate or delay the visible signs of aging. The concept of anti-aging should; however, be thought of more generally as approaches, diets, and nutrients that help promote healthy aging throughout the body. [more]
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