Sweet empowerment: Rediscovering the benefits of dark chocolate for women

 


In the world of guilty pleasures, dark chocolate stands out not only for its decadent taste but also for its remarkable health benefits. Beyond its rich flavor, dark chocolate is a treasure trove of nutrients that can positively impact women's health. Let's journey to the delectable world of dark chocolate and rediscover its myriad advantages.

Dark chocolate and its health benefits

1. Heart health ally

Dark chocolates are good for the heart, figuratively and literally. Its positive effect is not confined to making you feel a little better after getting broken hearted, it also contributes to making your heart stronger. 

For women who may be susceptible to heart-related issues, adding dark chocolate as part of a healthy diet can be a way to support cardiovascular health. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, potent antioxidants that help improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and lower blood pressure. 

2. Mood booster

Women are prone to mood fluctuations due to hormonal changes and environmental stressors. With the many hats that women wear, it's imperative to always be in your top form. 

The consumption of dark chocolate has been linked to the release of endorphins, the body's natural mood lifters, and serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of happiness and well-being. This makes dark chocolate an effective mood enhancer. 

3. Cognitive enhancement

For women on the go, it’s important to face challenging tasks with a clear mind.

Dark chocolate is one delectable way to combat mental fatigue. It has flavonols that have been shown to enhance cognitive function by increasing blood flow to the brain. This boost in circulation may improve memory, focus, and overall cognitive performance.

4. Skin savior

As opposed to the effect of too much sugar's on your skin -- acne, premature aging, heightened eczema flare ups, and more -- the antioxidants in dark chocolate contribute to healthier skin because they neutralize free radicals. 

Regular consumption of dark chocolate may help maintain skin elasticity, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and promote a radiant complexion, allowing women to indulge guilt-free while nurturing their skin from within.

5. Iron source

Anemia, a condition particularly prevalent among women especially during menstruation and pregnancy, is due to the lack of healthy red blood cells and is therefore addressed with the increased intake of iron-rich food. 

Dark chocolate contains significant amounts of iron that can help combat fatigue and weaknesses associated with iron deficiency.

6. Stress reliever

The act of savoring a piece of dark chocolate can be inherently soothing, providing a moment of indulgent relaxation amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. Additionally, dark chocolate contains magnesium, a mineral known for its calming effects on the nervous system, making it an ideal stress-relieving treat for women juggling multiple responsibilities.


Tablea: Philippines’ delicious, healthy gem

You don’t have to look too far to get a piece of this delectable indulgence. For many generations, Filipinos have been delighted by a traditional form of dark chocolate. Tablea, crafted from locally-grown cacao beans, is well loved not only for its exquisite taste but also for its versatility in various culinary creations. Made by grinding roasted cacao beans into a fine paste, which is then molded into thick discs or tablets, it has a distinct flavor profile – characterized by deep, robust notes with hints of bitterness and subtle sweetness. Making tablea from pure cacao with no sugar added not only makes it a flexible ingredient to any chocolate concoction, but it also retains its healthy properties. 

 

Eva Chocolates and its take to modern tablea

Eva Chocolates has been making tablea since 1890. It has remained exclusive to family members and friends until the great granddaughter of the ancestral cacao farm owner saw an opportunity to export the Family’s traditional stone-ground Trinitario cacao.

Eva Chocolates practices sustainable means of cacao farming that ensure that our products are kept organic, pure, and all-natural to be perfectly nutritive. Through sustainable and organic production, our cacao products are processed to be naturally packed with vitamins and antioxidants. 

Carefully grown and handcrafted in Albay, Philippines, Eva Chocolates are roasted, traditional stone-ground, pure (100%) Trinitario cacao. Albay is a province in the Philippines, quite mountainous with rich and fertile lands to grow crops. Its volcanic soil, climatic, topographic and other environmental conditions compose the ideal terroir for growing cacao. The perfect terroir combined with our traditional stone-ground processing give our products their distinct flavors and aromatics.

 

Eva Chocolates: The perfect gift for you and the women in your life

Eva Chocolates are available in two forms:

  • Traditional Stone-Ground Cacao (100%) – instant tablea, all-natural, and unsweetened
  • Traditional-Roasted Cacao Nibs (100%) – all natural

 

Eva Chocolates are perfect little gifts on any occasion as they make classic chocolate recipes even more top notch.

Go as basic as a warm cup of chocolate drink – melt in a pot of simmering milk, add a dash of cinnamon powder, your choice of sweetener. Or as grand as a 3-tier moist chocolate cake Matilda-style oozing with chocolatey goodness with an all-natural Eva Chocolate gooey ganache.

Our chocolates come in an instant form that doesn't intimidate, but still packed with flavor that wows even Michelin-starred chefs. 

As we celebrate the International Women’s Month, we, at Eva Chocolates, celebrate the incredible woman in you that deserves all the sweet indulgences and the healthy benefits of our well-loved chocolates.

 

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For more information about our tablea products, connect with us on our social channels. Or message us at evachocolate@shop.com. You may also connect with us for any future collaborations. We’d love to see more delicious creations made using our chocolates! 

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