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Posted on February 10, 2022 | Awesome Foods

Chocolate Recipes

Chocolate is a legit superfood! CLICK RIGHT HERE to get the quick run down on it’s powers and how to get the best stuff for your body

Below are my top 3 chocolate recipes. Enjoy and Share with others. OH! comment below and let me know what you think:)

ChocoAvo Pudding

Cacao Balls

VIDEO Bre’s Top Notch Hot Cocoa

Posted on January 28, 2022 | Awesome Foods

Bliss Guide! Cacao Videos + Inner Cannabis guide with mad resources!

This video tells you the science behind cacao’s bliss chemicals. Below the video get links to great products, recipes & more info on your body’s Endocannabiniod System. Relax your body and mind while becoming stronger!

Eat Chocolate AND know this first.

Chocolate Recipes

Inner Cannabis

Anandamide: The Chocolate High

CBD + Chocolate & Sex

Posted on January 27, 2022 | Awesome Foods

Anandamide: The Chocolate High

Chocolate does indeed make us feel blissed out. It is actually an ANANDAMIDE.

Ananda = Internal Bliss in Sanskrit

Anandamide is an endocannabinoid. That means that once in the human body it works with our natural Endocannabanoid System to keep us healthy and balanced.

Here is some research from the Cannabis Nurses Network How to support the Endocannabinoid System without Marijuana

“Cocoa powder contains three constituents that are structurally similar to endocannabinoids.

70% or higher dark chocolate or raw cacao are higher in these cannabinoid-like compounds. Cacao is rich in anandamide-like molecules, an endocannabinoid that is naturally produced in the human brain and regulates mood, memory, appetite, and pain perception.

Anandamide is known as the “bliss” neurotransmitter because it causes a euphoric “high” when released — it is often called the body’s natural version of THC. Plant-derived anandamide-like molecules (as found in cacao) lingers in the body, drawing out the joyful feeling longer than an average runner’s high. This is also why women crave chocolate during their monthly cycles, due to their anandamide levels being deficient”

Here is more great info on chocolate and Anandamide by the man that literally wrote the book on chocolate NAKED CHOCOLATE, David Wolfe:

Anandamide in Raw Cacao & Raw Chocolate

In 1996, just a little over a decade after the discovery of neurotransmitter PEA compounds (love chemicals) in chocolate, researchers discovered the bliss chemical “anandamide” in chocolate. And, as far as I know, chocolate is the only food to contain anandamide. Anandamide is an endogenous ligand that your body produces when you feel a workout “high.” It is a natural pleasure molecule that fits into the cannabinoid receptor sites of the cells of the nervous system. Anandamide has been associated with improving motivation and increasing pleasure. A study published in July 1998 indicated that anandamide inhibits human breast cancer cells.

So here’s what you do! Enjoy chocolate with my guide CLICK HERE for BEST CHOCOLATE videos + products to buy. You only want the highest quality and small amounts to reap the benefits you want:)

CLICK HERE for more info on Anandamide

Enjoy!!

Posted on January 27, 2022 | Uncategorized

CBD + Chocolate & Sex

CBD derived from the marijuana plant AND chocolate derived from the cacao bean both give our human bodies relief and relaxing properties.

Fun Fact: CBD & Chocolate enhance the female sex drive:) These tools below might come in handy this February! CLICK here for research article on Endocannabiniods and female sex drive

That’s effing awesome:) CLICK HERE for info on the Endocannabiniod system

I love tapping into both CBD and Chocolate. With both of these, you should not use too much. A little goes a long way.

I made a guide on THE top chocolate resources, what to get, how much to have etc.. CLICK HERE for that

Below are the 3 CBD tools I use weekly.

#1 = QUIM

It’s for vaginas and people who love vaginas:) Serums and lubricants that have CBD in it. This keeps delicate tissue young & relaxed with healthy blood flow.

QUIM Happy Clam Everyday Oil.

How to Use:
Apply 3-5 pumps after bathing, before bed, after sex, when PMSing or menstruating, postpartum, or anytime your quim is in need of some tender loving care.

Dosing:
~1.5-2mg CBD per serving.

Size:
30ML / 1.0 FL OZ (50MG Hemp CBD)

Ingredients:
Apricot Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, MCT Oil, Calendula, Olive Oil, Damiana, Tea Tree Oil, Violet, Hemp CBD (Full Spectrum Hemp Flower Oil).

QUIM smooth operator = Whenever I have self play time or sex.

How To Use:
Shake before use. Apply 4-6 pumps to the clitoris, vulva, vagina, and beyond 😉 For best results, apply 5-7 minutes before play time, game time, or you time.*

Dosing:
~3-4mg CBD per serving.

Size:
30ML / 1.0 FL OZ (100MG Hemp CBD)

Ingredients:
Aloe Vera, Sorbitol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Plant-Derived Emulsifiers, Sunflower Oil, Hemp CBD (Full Spectrum Hemp Flower Oil), Mixed Phospholipids, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Potassium Sorbate, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Peony Root Extract, Passionflower Extract.

*Test on a small patch of exposed skin, before applying to your quim. We recommend consulting your physician before using while pregnant or breastfeeding.

#2. FAIRWINDS Deep Sleep Tincture

I use this 2-3 x a week. It soothes the body and mind, assisting with occasional sleeplessness – without residual grogginess the next day.

Deep Sleep supports:

Neuroprotection
A balanced nervous system
Relaxation & rest

#3. SKIKAI CBD Cream. For achy joints and muscles

This CBD Cream is a thick and rich, non-greasy, colorless and odorless cream. Use on target areas for a focused effect.

500 mg of purified CBD isolate in each 2 ounce jar. This is 250 mg per ounce.

Posted on August 28, 2018 | Awesome Foods

ChocoAvo Pudding

See YouTube video below on why this is the perfect snack for activating days when you need to “Simma Down Now”

** make this at least 24 hours before you want to enjoy it. See notes at bottom

Makes 6 servings of 1/2 cup each. Great with berries on top!

Ingredients:

4 med size ripe avocados
1 cup coconut cream (canned)
4 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocao powder (I love Nativa.. Just look for only ingredient being “cacao” NOT Cocoa on the label)
3 tablespoons raw honey (taste to determine)
3 ounces of dark chocolate ** must say Cacao.. NOT Cocoa (72% or higher), melted My fav is “Taza Chocolate- WICKED DARK”
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tbsp plant based milk (oatmilk or almond are best)
1/8th teaspoon salt
fresh mint for garnish *optional

Directions:

1. Remove avocados from the skin (and pit) and place in a blender or food processor.

leave till you’ve added the rest of the ingredients before blending.

2. In a small pot on low melt the chocolate bars & coconut cream (bout 2 mins). Add to avos in blender

3. Add cacao powder, honey, vanilla and salt, blending until pureed, scraping down the sides when needed to combine.

Taste and season/sweetened additionally if desired. Blend for a good 1 to 2 minutes until completely creamy.

**Put in fridge for 24 hours before FOR best consistency . This is VERY filling stuff – about a 1/4 cup serving is great as a snack or dessert.

Posted on July 28, 2017 | Podcasts

Nib Mor. Your chocolate ticket to stay fit,healthy & happy

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CLICK HERE to listen on iTunes

Okay, so I’ve been on a chocolate kick. Honestly I’ve always loved chocolate but this year I’ve really been digging the stuff.

Most likely it’s due to stress and massive life changes. My husband and I left our jobs and life in Seattle to focus on family and grow our own businesses. I immediately sought out my old comforts; yoga studio, juice bar, park for my dog, great coffee shop, bookstore and my daily chocolate!

Chocolate is a such a comfort, right?! (check out science at end of this post on why it keeps us calm and happy)

Good thing I found a way to get my chocolate fix without getting chocolate wasted and packing on a muffin top!

It’s all thanks to Nib Mor, this sweet company (pun intended) that lets me indulge without undoing my workouts. (In fact it’s helped me workout better!)

Nib Mor is the chocolate brand that lets you “indulge mindfully” . This company knows how to stay healthy and happy, that’s exactly how they began.

In fact the founder herself created this sweet solution after looking for ways to get more healthy and happy in her own life life.Ya gotta hear

this story of how Heather K. Terry went from Broadway actress to health focused chocolatier! She for sure gets life changes + a need for healthy chocolate:)

She even wrote a book about her journey; From Broadway to Wall Street, Cautionary Tales of an Unlikely Entrepreneur.

Nib Mor makes it totally possible for us busy, health seekers to indulge and enjoy while staying lean, strong and happy!

I got Nib Mor’s Melissa DeStefano, to join me for this podcast episode. She’s got the goods on why we can totally enjoy their stuff and not undo our green smoothies and workouts that day.

Hear How

Nib Mor ensures the best quality ingredients
They ethically source their goods
Their smart packaging sets you up for success
You can confidently feed this to your family
This is actually a health food
They have awesome healthy recipes for you to enjoy. Check out this Frozen Hot Chocolate!!
You can get this right NOW!

I can’t wait for you to know all the greatness that Nib Mor has to offer you! CLICK PLAY below and enjoy:)

Oh and for a little motivation to enjoy chocolate, here’s some CACAO nutrition facts (read below)

Also CLICK HERE for my freebie download! Packed with recipes and how to enjoy more chocolate without getting fat 🙂

Go on, listen to the episode and share this awesome info! Friends don’t let friends eat crappy chocolate

Posted on July 25, 2017 | Awesome Foods

How to eat chocolate and stay lean

You already know chocolate has tons of health benefits – I’m not gonna waste you time with that. But it’s still not great to eat every day !… right?

Think again:) If you get the right stuff you totally can. So what’s the right stuff? It’s super easy– ya just gotta know the ONE powerful word to look for, this word changes everything!!

CLICK HERE to my guide on exactly what to look for AND 2 awesome simple recipes you can totally enjoy everyday without getting fat:)

Stay Tuned, in one week (Wed, Aug 2nd) I’m releasing a brand new podcast episode with one of the most healthy chocolate makers around. I can’t wait for you to hear how this place got started and what they have for you. I can’t wait!!

Have fun with the guide for now- Mwah!

Posted on October 21, 2016 | Awesome Foods

How to stay Friends with Chocolate AND stay lean

Chocolate is actually great for your health.. IF it’s big on quality and low on quantity.

Just like some friends, you can find yourself hanging out with the wrong kind. Before you know it you’re feel drained and wanna go take a nap.

Cool thing is, just like awesome friends, you can feel inspired, strong and happy.

It all depends on the quality you pick to hang out with. Read More

chocolate

Choco-Coco-Oat Bars

Squats & Chocolate

See YouTube video below on why this is the perfect snack for activating days when you need to “Simma Down Now”

** make this at least 24 hours before you want to enjoy it. See notes at bottom

Ingredients:

Directions:

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