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Monday
Nov092009

Get Your Boost Now!

It’s autumn, and along with the beautiful leaves and brisk temperatures come worries about catching cold or flu. At Gnosis Chocolate, we believe that with the right mix of superfoods in your diet, you can stave off (or at least lessen) seasonal illnesses that arise when your body becomes stressed. That’s why we are now unveiling Immune Boost, the newest must-taste flavor churning out of our dear New York City kitchen!

So what is inside this one bar to make it so immune-boosting? We took a three-point approach in creating this bar: warming spices, seasonal flavors, and herbs known to boost the immune system. The breakdown is below:

Be warmed by flavorful spices; Cardamom, Ginger (circulation, digestion, anti-inflammation), Cinnamon (glucose metabolism, circulation, cognitive fuction & memory), Vanilla (aphrodisiac, hormone-balancing), and Fennel Pollen (one of the only foods on the planet containing vitamin D!)

 

Be comforted by flavors of the season: Persimmons (vitamin A & C, fiber), Pecans (oleic acid, beta-sitosterol - a natural cholesterol-lowering compound) , Pumpkin seeds (zinc, magnesium, l-tryptophan for depression), Cranberries (vitamin C, probiotic, proanthocyanidins for urinary tract), Black Currants (vitamin C, gamma-linoleic acid rare essential fatty acid, anthocyanins to reduce inflammation) and Blood Orange Essential Oil (aromatherapy: brightly antidepressant)

 

Strengthen your immune system with traditional herbs; Echinacea (Native American Herbalism: flavonoids, polysaccharides, phenols, alkylamides activate white blood cells for immunity), Ginseng (Traditional Chinese Medicine: ginsenosides for endurance, stamina, endurance, stress reduction), Elderberry (Native American Herbalism: anthocyanins enhance immune function by boosting the production of cytokines, dry cough soothing), Pau D'Arco (South American Shamanism: crystalline oxygen infused in it's inner bark gives antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal action), Cat's Claw (South American Shamanism: oxindole alkaloids, tannins, and other phytochemicals for anti-viral & gastrointestinal support); and more!!

As you can see, this is the power bar to keep you well in the coming months. Enjoy!

Monday
Nov092009

A Spicy Autumn to You

Get into autumn with Gnosis Chocolate's awesome limited edition Pumpkin Spice truffles!

For the first time, we’re offering you raw truffles, direct from Gnosis Chocolate HQ! These treats, filled with pumpkin seed, cardamom, and ginger are yours for just a few days more. For your health, pumpkin seeds have been found to promote prostate health, improve bladder function, treat depression, and prevent osteoporosis among other benefits! But even more than being a healthy indulgence, these truffles are works of art. Purchase one for yourself, and one as a gift; these sweets will definitely be appreciated!