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The Sweet Truth: Fascinating Facts About Chocolate

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Fact 5: How Healthy (or Unhealthy) Is Chocolate Really? 6/9

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Fact 5: How Healthy (or Unhealthy) Is Chocolate Really?

As with many things, moderation is key when it comes to chocolate. Experts recommend consuming about 1.5 ounces (45 grams) per week, which is roughly half a standard chocolate bar. Opinions on chocolate's health benefits vary, especially since it contains valuable antioxidants that support cell renewal, as well as flavonoids that can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

However, chocolate also has a significant amount of sugar and fat, which aren't as healthy. Among the types of chocolate, white chocolate is considered the least healthy because it contains the least amount of beneficial ingredients and the highest amount of calories and sugar. Milk chocolate is somewhat healthier, but dark chocolate is the favorite among nutritionists. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants and has lower sugar content.


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Chocolate Beetroot Cake

 Looking for something indulgent? These velvety chocolate beetroot cakes will hit the spot. 

INGREDIENTS

  •  1.3 cups beetroot
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 4/5 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. 
  2. Put the beetroot, eggs, oil and lemon juice in a food processor, and blend until smooth.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.
  4. Add the blended beetroot mixture, and mix until smooth. 
  5. Add the baking powder and mix until fully incorporated. 
  6. Pour the batter into silicone cake moulds. 
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until you a pick comes out clean. 
  8. Top with melted dark chocolate, and enjoy!