Healthy Chocolate??? Plus a Giveaway!
We have a winner! Rafflecopter randomly picked entry #35 Jill C. Thanks to everyone for participating – if you’d like to try these chocolates for yourself, check out my YL website and/or contact me directly!
Ready for another giveaway?
One of the items in the Young Living Christmas Catalog is a product called Chocolessence.
Since one of my daily treats is a small square of dark chocolate I figured I ought to give it a try, so I purchased some.
Here is my honest review . . .
When I took the first bite, I thought “YUCK!” The chocolate didn’t have a strong chocolate flavor but DID have a strong mint flavor.
Once I expected the mint flavor the taste grew on me. After half a bar I decided I really liked it. The mint flavor is very strong, but that’s a good thing – it means you’ll want less of it at a time. Plus, it’s FULL of healthy ingredients – ingredients that actually keep you full like dark chocolate, raw cacao nibs, quinoa crisps, peppermint leaf oil, vanilla planifolia oil and ocotea quixos flower oil.
Next I decided to let my kids try it. My son’s response was hilarious, he tried a bite, then he looked at me and said “you like this?” with an expression of disbelief. He immediately wanted to take some down to “trick” my daughter who is a chocoholic. She thought there was something wrong with it since it didn’t taste much like chocolate.
In conclusion, (based on my very unscientific research) – this product is a healthy treat that grows on you, it’s too strong for most kids and if you like overly sweet chocolate (like white or milk) you may not enjoy it.
I’m a fan and would purchase it again, and I thought I’d like to let one of you try it out for yourself. So, on to the giveaway:
Enter here to win a few bars of Chocolessence for yourself:
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My 2014 health goal is to eat healthier and lose weight.
Great goals Jennifer! I hope you keep checking my site as I have lots of tips on both those topics!!!
My goal is to increase my flexibility and strength. I’d love to be able to do a handstand and king dancer pose!
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What great goals! Both those poses will definitely require upper body (and core) strength. Good luck!
Healthier eating and loss of 20 lbs!
Great goals Jan – do you have a plan in place?
My health goals for 2014 are to increase strength and endurance through more consistent workouts. I’d also like to improve my nutrition a little more. Good chocolate is always part of my healthy eating plan. 🙂
Great goals Amy – I’m with you on chocolate – I see nothing wrong with indulging in a little quality chocolate!
Lose the baby weight, finally!
Love it Anne – how far do you have to do? Do you have a plan in place?
My 2014 health goal is to lose 50 pounds.
Great goal Stephanie – take it a few pounds at a time and I know you can get there!
My 2014 goal is to reduce my sugar and salt intake.
Kristy, great goals! I like that they are specific with proven health benefits!
eat more fruits and veggies. I bought myself a blender for christmas so that i can make smoothies!
Good for you! Here are my two favorite smoothies: https://ouradventureiseverywhere.com/2013/06/mango-tahini-smoothies/ and https://ouradventureiseverywhere.com/2013/05/the-best-green-smoothie-recipe/
I’d like to workout 5 days a week! I always feel better when I do! 🙂
Katie, me too – I’ve discovered that for myself I need to do a little something everyday to keep my motivation and energy up!
My goal is to walk 10000 steps at least five days a week.
Great goal Marilyn – I recently got a FitBit which has been a really fun way to track my steps – and encouraging. I’ll find myself walking around more just to keep my steps up!
My 2014 is to eat healthier and to replace some of my bad sweet treats with healthier alternatives.
I love your goal of replacing bad sweet treats with healthier alternatives. My advice – just start with one, replace it, then move on to the next. Before you know it, you’ll have an arsenal of delicious healthy treats!
do more kettlebells
Aren’t kettlebells fun? I like any exercise that is fun AND effective like kettlebells.
Go back to healthy eating, walking 3 to 5 times a week and strength training the other 2 days a week.
Joanne, perfect plan – you’re covering all your bases with healthy eating, walking and strength training.
to socialize more and eat cleaner
Alicia, I love the socialize more aspect – having a healthy social life is a key ingredient to a happier, healthier life!
My 2014 Health Goal is to focus on my personal health and do whatever I can to be energized 🙂
Michelle, it’s easy to let our own health slide, and focusing on it will definitely give you more energy – best of luck to you!
Exercise 3 times a week!
Julie Lee – this will DEFINITELY help you feel better and more energetic. Good luck!
My goal is to successfully complete a marathon
What a terrific goal Theresa – best of luck to you!
My 2014 health goal is to start yoga or pilates again. I would love to bike ride, as well.
Tracy, those are my favorite exercises as well!
I need to lose 80-100 pounds which means I need to start exercising and eating better in 2014.
Carisa, you are right – exercise and eating better are your best friends if you want to lose weight. The combination is critical. Please continue to check out my site – I post exercise ideas and challenges and healthy recipes frequently!
My health goal for 2014 is to get rid of processed foods and switch over to a whole, real foods lifestyle.
Such a great goal Heidi – this one decision will improve your health, your attitude and make you feel (and look) terrific!! Best of luck!
My health goal is to eat less sodium, and more heart healthy meals!
Good thinking Taryn – I like the heart healthy meals!
I ran a 5k a couple of years ago, and my goal for 2014 is to run a 10k.
Great goal Diane. I’ve done a 5K and enjoyed it and did a mini marathon once – once was enough for me though!
Beginning walking 5 times a week and drinking water every day
Great goals Liz – 5 days is always my goal too. And drinking water will make you feel WONDERFUL!
to drop 30 pounds
Good luck Kelley – do you have a plan in place yet?
To exercise more regularly.
Sheri, great goal – exercising regularly will help you feel great!
To decrease sugar in our diet!
Great goal – sugar is sneaky and a real health killer!