Side Effects of Giving Up Chocolate, According to Science

Giving Up Chocolate? There Are Things You Should Know First... By  Lauren Manaker It’s been said that there’s nothing better than a friend unless it’s a friend with chocolate. Sweet, rich, and satisfying, chocolate is one of those foods that appeals to the masses. And with so many self-proclaimed chocoholics in the world, it’s no wonder why chocolate sales continue to rise. Regardless of whether it’s mixed with nuts and caramel, drizzled over ice cream, or enjoyed in a cute little shape, chocolate is typically made of the same ingredients: fermented, dried, and roasted cacao beans—which are loaded with good-for-you nutrients like magnesium, copper, and iron—as well as sugar and possibly some milk. Eating high-quality chocolate can have some notable health benefits, but since it’s so easy to go for the cheap and sugar-filled stuff, you may decide that the best thing to do to support your overall health is to give up chocolate altogether. Here are seven things that you may experience once you cut chocolate out of your diet, according to science.   READ THE FULL ARTICLE    Latest Grocery & Healthy Eating News If you buy your coffee from Costco, know that one of the warehouse’s most popular coffees seems to be disappearing from shelves. Go grab it before it's gone. Your liver is one of the most important organs in your body, however, there are certain diet choices that could be harming it without you realizing. Baking a cake soon? These are the cake mixes packed with sugar that you should definitely leave at the supermarket. The latest health obsession taking social media by storm looks green and kinda gross… but it can boost your everyday glass of water with awesome benefits. What's In Our Cart?   When it comes to quintessential healthy breakfast food, oatmeal is at the top of the list. To help you navigate all of the many instant oatmeal options you're bound to find at the grocery store, we ranked every single oatmeal from 21 different brands from worst to best.  See where your favorite stacks up on our healthy list.   EVERY OATMEAL IN AMERICA IN 2021—RANKED   What To Cook This Week   Instant Pot Mug Cakes in Mason Jars It’s adorable mug cake-making time. Thanks to Jeffrey Eisner's Instant Pot recipe from his new cookbook, The Lighter Step-By-Step Instant Pot Cookbook, you can make a healthy version of this comfort food in just a few steps. What you’ll need: almond flour, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, coconut oil, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and fruits, raw nuts, and seeds of your choice   GET THE RECIPE   What's Trending On Social Media   Last week, we chatted live on Instagram with ETNT Expert Board Member Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CDN, CEO about all things healthy eating, weight loss, and exercise. Tune in to hear her insightful tips—and what she says about losing belly fat for good! #EatThisExpert   DON'T MISS ANOTHER EXPERT Q&A!   About Contact Us FAQs Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Preferences © 2021 Galvanized Media, All Rights Reserved.