A Guilt-Free, Indulgent Easter
Easter and chocolate go hand in hand, as we rip open the golden foil to reveal the nations’ favourite sweet treat; but it wasn’t always that way! A long, long time ago, eggs (and we’re talking about the kind of eggs that have been laid rather than those of a chocolate variety!) were given as a gift to symbolise re-birth and mark the resurrection of Christ. And, as happens with children born into any era, a hen’s egg quickly became a toy egg, decorated and filled with sweets.
The first chocolate egg didn’t appear until the 1800’s, when Western culture embraced it, irrespective of religion. Now, chocolate Easter eggs are enjoyed by millions, if not billions around the world, as we venture out on Easter egg hunts or in search of the Easter bunny!
Gorging on masses of delicious chocolatey-ness is just par for the course…cue the feelings of ‘Easter Guilt!’ But, feel guilty no more, as we reveal some amazing news…chocolate is actually good for you!
Research has shown that eating cocoa in moderation, could lower cholesterol, improve brain function by preventing memory loss and help to lower the risk of developing heart disease. But it’s about eating the right chocolate…not all chocolate is equal. The problem seems to be when extra ingredients are added to cocoa to sweeten the taste such as sugar and fat.
At Chocolate Collective, we use only the finest quality, Belgian chocolate, so you can savour the yummy taste without all that Easter spoiling guilt.
