32 \\ Is Chocolate Really Good For You? Cacao and the History of Easter Eggs

Healthier Life Through Menopause Podcast with Catherine Shelton | Nutrition & Lifestyle Tips for Women

Hi friend! I don't know about you but it seems to me that Easter is fast becoming, if it hasn't already become, the chocolate holiday. At least that's the impression you get when you walk into any supermarket at the time I'm recording this episode.

Whole aisles are dedicated to chocolate eggs of various sizes and flavours, mini eggs for Easter hunts, chocolate shaped bunnies and even chocolate bunny lollies.

So I thought maybe it's a good opportunity to talk a little bit about chocolate! I did mention that cacao was one of my favourite foods back in episode 28, but I kind of feel that it deserves a whole episode in its own right, don't you? I hear a resounding yes from all my female readers!

In today's episode we explore:

• the history of how chocolate came to Europe
• why do we have chocolate Easter eggs at Easter?
• what's the difference between cacao and cocoa?
• the many health benefits of chocolate
• what kind of chocolate to buy
• 3 things to look out for

Happy Easter!

Catherine

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