Chocolate!!

Some of the BEST chocolate I've ever tasted has been here in Puerto Viejo. Truthfully, I've never been a fan of chocolate ... until I came here. There are several chocolate farms throughout Puerto Viejo and the neighboring towns. 

I've come to LOVE really rich dark chocolate. The more "raw" and closer to its original form- the healthier it is for you. Its loaded with antioxidants and is a natural mood enhancer. 

This is what a cocoa fruit looks like 

This is what a cocoa fruit looks like on the inside.

This is what a raw cocoa bean looks like. 

I eat a handful of these toasted cocoa beans every day, as recommended by my holistic doctor:)

My favorite afternoon snack is this energizing superfood smoothie. 

Healthy Cocoa Smoothie:

1 Large Banana

Almond Milk 

A couple tablespoons of cocoa nibs (or cocoa powder)

Chia Seed (full of fiber)

Hemp Seed (tons of protein)

Boom, the perfect afternoon snack. Delicious and nutritious. Your welcome.