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15 blog articles for 'chocolate cocoa'
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Frosty Chocolate Protein Shake
A summer treat that has just the right protein kick? Say no more! Shake things up with this chocolate treat sure to satisfy that cool summer craving. Full Potential chocolate protein powder makes our healthier ice cream alternative taste like the real deal—see for yourself. All you have to do is blend and enjoy! Time: 5 min Serves: 2 Serving size: 8 oz Ingredients: 2 cups of ice 1 1/2 ripe bananas 1 tbsp of maple syrup 1 tbsp of...
01/13/26 • Swanson Staff
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding
Everyone loves a chocolate covered strawberry, but the calories can really add up after eating a few. This decadent dessert combines those familiar flavors with the fiber and protein punch of chia seeds! This layered treat is pretty and fun to make, and can be a great snack any time of day! “This chia seed pudding is delicious! I add extra strawberries on top. I'm hooked!”– Marie A. Time: 900 Serves: 2 Serving size: 3/4 cup Ingredients: 1 cup almond...
01/13/26 • Anthony N.
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Surprising Benefits of Chocolate Your Delicious Health & Wellness Ally
Who doesn't love chocolate? It's smooth and creamy and undeniably one of life’s simple pleasures. But for some, chocolate is more than a tasty treat—it's a health and wellness aid that boasts some surprising benefits, including beauty benefits for your hair, skin and beyond. Chocolate also has quite a few other perks, including support for healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range, cognitive function and giving your body a substantial antioxidant infusion. Sound too good to be true? Grab...
07/04/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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30 Mindblowing Paleo Recipes Using Coconut Oil
As someone who follows the paleo diet the vast majority of the time, coconut oil is a true staple in my pantry. It’s so incredibly versatile! I use it to sauté veggies, grease baking pans and have coconut oil for breakfast when I blend it in my morning coffee. You can use coconut oil in such a wide variety of recipes. Below, you will find recipes for coconut oil snacks, coconut oil candy, coconut oil desserts and more. And that’s...
10/17/14 • Chelsea S.
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Vanilla Coconut Pumpkin Pie
Flaky crust, fragrant spices, creamy texture...sounds like a traditional pumpkin pie, right? Wrong! This Vanilla Coconut Pumpkin Pie takes everything you love about pumpkin pie and combines it with much healthier ingredients. Almond milk and flavor free coconut oil lighten up the recipe, and a healthy amount of organic vanilla extract brings out the true pumpkin taste. Serve Vanilla Coconut Pumpkin Pie warm or chilled with any toppings of your choice. The family meal isn’t complete until you bring out...
07/02/25 • Swanson Health
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Healthy S'mores Smoothie Recipe
Move over campfire s’mores, we’re making a refreshingly delicious s’more protein smoothie. It’s a win win, as it’s healthy and tastes just like a real s’more. I think it tastes even better than the real thing, but I’ll let you be the judge of that! We start with chocolate almond milk and add a vanilla protein powder, as well as rich unsweetened cocoa powder to give the smoothie base the best and richest chocolate flavor. A frozen half banana helps...
01/13/26 • Ashley Sornsin
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7 Healthy Ice Cream Hacks
Ice cream may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to eating healthy, but let’s be honest—sometimes you just crave a sweet, icy treat! And that’s okay because being your best self is about balance and moderation, not deprivation. There are plenty of ways you can up the nutritional value of your ice cream, either by making your own healthier version from scratch or adding nourishing mix-ins and toppings. So, enjoy some fun summer fitness activities,...
07/12/20 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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18 Food Replacement Hacks that Make Healthy Eating Easy
Eating healthfully at every single meal can be a challenge, but simply replacing some of your usual pantry staples with healthier options can help in a really big way! When we’re hungry, we tend to reach for what’s on hand. And by keeping healthy food swaps around, we set ourselves up for nutritional success. That doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice flavor. Some of these healthy swaps are even more delicious and flavorful than what they’ve replaced! It also doesn’t...
07/16/25 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Nourish Your Noggin
Clearer thinking, better memory, reduced stress and overall brain health: these are just some of the benefits you can gain from fueling up on brain-healthy nutrients. The foods you eat play a major role in your health and wellness, and there are some nutrients that are particularly nourishing for your brain. We’ve got your noggin covered with the best foods for brain health. Best Foods for Brain Health AvocadosAvocados are packed with vitamin K, vitamin C and folate, which can...
04/27/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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Say Om: 6 Tips to Help You Relax and Reduce Stress
Take a deep breath, release it slowly, and say "oommm..." Do you need more oms in your life like we do? Almost everyone faces stress daily. Between work and home life, being there for our loved ones and other commitments, we manage a lot of responsibilities every day. Along with all those responsibilities comes the seemingly inevitable: stress. Yet, it doesn’t need to be that way. We know stress isn’t good for our bodies, and it can take a toll...
02/27/22 • Bushra Hassan, MBA, RD
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14 Foods That Support Healthy Blood Pressure
Diet, exercise and healthy lifestyle choices, such as avoiding tobacco and limiting alcohol consumption, are the main factors that contribute to heart health (or ill health, as the case may be). Below is a list of foods that support healthy blood pressure levels already within normal levels based on the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), the “Americanized” version of the Mediterranean diet. So which foods made the cut? Everyone knows that foods low in sodium and rich in...
09/13/20 • Ben H.
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Resveratrol Benefits
When you hear news that seems too good to be true, such as learning that one of your favorite indulgences (like wine) may be good for you, it might be easy to dismiss it as nonsense. But what if there really were something to it? In the case of resveratrol, it may be more than just an excuse to drink wine, but wine isn’t the only source. Researchers around the globe are looking to foods high in resveratrol, as well...
05/21/24 • Bushra Hassan, MBA, RD
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How to Choose Resveratrol Supplements
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic compound that is widely known for not only its health benefits, but also for being a nutrient found in red wine. Let’s get to know this antioxidant a little bit better, along with how to select the resveratrol supplement that works best for you. Sources of Resveratrol One of the main sources of resveratrol is the skin of grapes, which is why you’ll find higher levels of resveratrol in red wine rather than white. The reasoning...
01/31/23 • Swanson Staff
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A Quick Guide to Hygge: The Art of Coziness
The Danes know a couple things that all of us can agree on: it’s important to be kind to yourself, and that enjoying relaxed moments in a cozy atmosphere is good for the soul. In fact, they’ve made these notions a central part of their culture through a practice known as hygge. We think they just may be onto something! According to the United Nations World Happiness Report, Denmark is ranked among the happiest countries in the world, and they...
07/10/22 • Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
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9 Best Cheat Meals That Don't Feel Like Cheating
Good job! Despite all the temptations out there, you’re eating better, making time for fitness and working on those little changes like drinking enough water and getting enough sleep that add up to major improvements in your health. Try as you might, though, there will always be those cravings for foods we all know aren't the best for our health. Thankfully, good health and responsible eating habits, like everything in life, are best experienced in moderation. If you force yourself...
06/20/22 • Swanson staff
