Healthy Reishi chocolate strawberries for relaxation and enjoyment

Have you ever tried chili and chocolate in combination? It's not just worth a try because of the taste!

The tryptophan in chocolate stimulates the happiness hormone serotonin and chili improves blood circulation thanks to its spiciness. Our forest cocoa is a functional cocoa mix with reishi mushroom extract, L-glycine and ashwagandha . Together, these three ingredients ensure that you can relax more easily, are less prone to stress, fall asleep more quickly and stay asleep better.

You can find more information about the individual ingredients HERE or below.

Ingredients

• 1 bowl of strawberries
• 50g dark chocolate
• 20 g Lykaia forest cocoa
• Sea salt, chili (optional)

preparation

• Melt the chocolate (e.g. in the microwave or in a water bath).
• Stir the forest cocoa into the liquid chocolate.
• Brush the strawberries with the forest cocoa-chocolate mix.
• Optionally sprinkle the strawberries with some sea salt & chilli or alternatively cayenne pepper.
• Put the strawberries in the cold briefly so that the chocolate sets...

...and enjoy & share with friends and family!

The power fruit strawberry

Of course, you can also use any other fruit for this recipe - let your creativity run wild in the kitchen! However, strawberries are not only decorative, fruity and delicious, they also have many health benefits.

Here are some of them:

• Strawberries are rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C , anthocyanins and flavonoids , which help fight free radical damage, reduce inflammation in the body and strengthen the immune system . Anthocyanins can even improve general brain function and support memory through their neuroprotective effects.

• The high antioxidant and fiber content in strawberries may help reduce the risk of heart disease . Studies have shown that regular consumption of strawberries can lower blood pressure and reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol in the blood.

• Not only strawberries, but most other berries (compared to fruits such as grapes, bananas and pineapples) have a low glycemic index , which means that they can raise blood sugar levels rather slowly and keep them stable.

...Despite all of these promising benefits of the little power fruit, you shouldn't just eat chocolate berries. A balanced diet, regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle are the key to long-term health and happiness!

What does Ashwagandha do?

Ashwagandha is a plant whose dried root is usually used. You may know Ashwagandha from Ayurveda , where it is used for its balancing and calming effects . But it can do much more: Studies have shown that Ashwagandha, when taken regularly, has been proven to regulate cortisol levels and improve sleep .

You can find more information about ashwagandha in this blog post .

What does Reishi do?

Reishi is one of the most researched medicinal mushrooms and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Reishi has a balancing effect , ensures clear skin and a good night's sleep .

What does L-glycine do?

L-Glycine is an amino acid and one of the most important neuronal messengers. Glycine can shorten the time it takes to fall asleep and improve sleep quality . In tense moments, glycine can have a positive effect on the nerves by dampening hyperactive nerves.

You can find more information about glycine in this blog post .

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