a DIET rich in raw chocolate will improve your health and vitality! Within the pages of this delicious raw chocolate cookbook, you can discover how to incorporate gluten free, dairy free, pure raw chocolate into your daily diet, without the associated feelings of guilt. From breakfast cereals to cookies and treats, every day is a chocolate day. The Alchemy of chocolate was born out of Renees passion to create original raw chocolate recipes that are accessible to not just chocolate lovers but for anyone looking to discover how a diet rich in raw chocolate can reduce stress, assist with weight loss, improve your immune system, increase your libido and offer overall feelings of positivity and bliss. www.rawchifood.com www.shop.rawchifood.com

Now you can enjoy one of the great tastes and textures in raw-raw chocolate. Raw chocolate can be made without a lot of fuss and with great results. This book features truffles, fudge, buttercups, fruit, smoothies, bonbons, and more. With cacao beans and health-promoting ingredients like goji berries and maca, raw chocolate is even healthy for you!

Jessica Fenton introduces the delicious flavors, health benefits, and versatility of raw chocolate in this beautifully illustrated and informative recipe book. Dispelling the common myth that chocolate is unhealthy, these easy-to-follow recipes for drinks, cookies, cakes, candies, desserts, and party food offer tantalizing ways to boost anti-oxidants and improve overall health. A comprehensive introduction to raw chocolate, from its history to its abundant nutritional benefits, shows why it is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to junk food. For those who want all the benefits of chocolate without the downside—calories, fat, and sugar—Raw Chocolate Treats opens a new world of healthy enjoyment. In addition to the recipes, the book includes a wealth of resource material such as a section on health benefits, a guide to ingredients, and a discussion of equipment. The author provides numerous kitchen tips and a code that indicates the skill level required for each recipe. As diabetes and obesity reach epidemic proportions, millions are looking for alternatives to desserts and sweets that are high in sugar and fat. This book makes a strong case for the health benefits of raw chocolate, which has 7x the antioxidants of dark chocolate. The author explains the powerful medicinal and health benefits of raw chocolate, including that it's one of the highest food sources of magnesium, can reduce blood pressure, aids in liver detoxification, and has no cholesterol. The recipes contain only trace amounts of caffeine and are suitable for vegetarians, vegans, raw foodists, people with diabetes or hyperglycemia, and those on a low-calorie, gluten- and sugar-free diet. CONTENTS Raw Chocolate: From Bean to Butter / Raw Chocolate—a History 10 / Health Benefits 12 / A Guide to Ingredients 14 / Making the Most of Raw Chocolate 18 / Raw Chocolate Equipment 20 / Basic Recipes 22 Drinks / Raw Chocochino/Cacao & Coconut Water Shake 26 / Cacao Maca Boost/Choctail Mocktail 28 / Raw Chocolate & Banana Smoothie / Winter Warming Drinking Chocolate 30 Candies / Raw Chocolate-Coated Brazils 32 / Raw Cacao Fudge 34 / Tangy Lemon Chocolates 36 / Fresh Cherry & Chocolate Truffles 38 / White & Dark Orange Creams 40 / Double-Dunked Raw Chocolate Truffles 42 / Cinnamon-Flavored Raw Chocolate Bars 44 / Peppermint Creams 46 / Ginger Caramels 48 / Almond Butter Truffles 50 Cookies & Cakes / Raw Chocolate Cheesecake 52 / Raw Chocolate Brownies 54 / Rich Raw Chocolate & Vanilla Torte 56 / Chocolate Goji Finger Cookies 58 / White Chocolate & Raisin Snaps 60 / Raw Chocolate Gingerbread People 62 / Love Macaroons 64 Desserts / Neapolitan Ice Cream 66 / Summer Sorbet/Beet & Mint / Choc Chip Sorbet 68 / Guarana & Goji Nutty Loaf 70 / Little Leo's Dessert 72 / White Raw Choc Chip Pudding 74 / Tingly Raw Chocolate Body Paint 76 Party Food / Raw Hemp & Chocolate Spread 78 / Raw Chocolate Gelatin Desserts 80 / Crepes 82 / Banana Split 84 Birthday Cake 86 / Ice Cream Sandwich 88 / Raw Ice Cream Sundae 90 / Milk Chocolate Fruit & Nut Clusters 92 / Cacao Crackers with Spicy Tomato & Cacao Dip 94

Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke is a work by Antonio Colmenero de Ledesma. Essentially a seventeenth century medical review of the usefulness of chocolate, this gem of a book also provides the reader with a historical view upon the art of chocolate making.

'A Passion for Raw Chocolate' is the most comprehensive and well thought out raw chocolate book on the market today. It's contents are sure to change the way raw chocolate is produced, both domestically and professionally, the world over.A Passion for Raw Chocolate brings you 58 pages of sensual chocolate heaven, covering the fundamentals of precise and professional raw chocolate making and outlines the following topics, techniques and principals: Tempering - explains the tempering process, various ways to temper and why tempering is a crucial part of chocolate making Chocolate moulds - the different types, how to use them, how to care for them and where to buy them Base recipes for white, "e;milk"e;, dark and "e;pure"e; (using nibs) chocolate - all dairy free Sweetener chart of all sweeteners to use in raw chocolate and in what amounts How to make coloured chocolate and explanation of various decorating methods Ooosha's "e;Signature"e; Chocolate recipes Creating and using textures and aroma to create truly unique raw chocolates Troubleshooting section of FAQ's on tempering and general chocolate making Links page to help you find everything you require to get started; moulds, ingredients, equipment and inspiration Carefully sourced nutrition information written by Emma Mihill, Naturopath and Iridologist.

The present book 'The Natural History of Chocolate' is history of chocolate written originally in French by D. Quélus. It was translated and published in English in the year 1730.

Boost your immune system with antioxidants, lower your risk for the flu, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more—with ordinary everyday ingredients you can find at home—and make healthy green choices in today’s fast-changing world! From the author of The Healing Powers of Vinegar, a guide to the health benefits of chocolate, featuring recipes and remedies. Did you know?... Known as Mother Nature’s “food of the gods,” the medicinal benefits of chocolate were recognized as far back as 4,000 years ago. Eating chocolate can help boost the immune system, lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes—even obesity—and increase lifespan. A 1.5-ounce bar of quality chocolate has as much antioxidant power as a 5-ounce glass of wine—without the side effects of alcohol. Chocolate is chock-full of mood-enhancing ingredients, including phenylethylamine (the “love drug”) and serotonin. Chocolate can relieve a host of ailments, including depression, fatigue, pain, and PMS, as well as rev up your sex drive! Drawing on the latest scientific research as well as interviews with medical doctors and chocolatiers, this fascinating book reveals how to live longer and healthier while indulging in one of nature’s most decadent and versatile foods. Explore real chocolate (infused with fruits, herbs, and spices), Mediterranean-style, heart-healthy recipes, plus home remedies that combat everything from acne to anxiety. You’ll also discover rejuvenating beauty and anti-aging spa treatments—all made with antioxidant-rich chocolate! “Can dark chocolate boost brain power? This book shows you how regular intake of antioxidant-rich cacao foods is likely to do just that, and more.” —Ray Sahelian, MD, author of Mind Boosters