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Chocolate Easter Eggs

It is not hard to get a person’s attention when you talk about chocolate Easter eggs. I thought it fitting that I talk about Chocolate Easter Eggs given that we are only one week away from Easter as I write this post. I’m amazed at just how many chocolate Easter eggs my children bring home when they break up for the holidays. Not only that, I actually dread it because I know that commercial chocolate will play havoc over the break. Aside from what is generously given out at school and kinder, we still have chocolate Easter eggs from family, Easter bunny and / or Easter Bilby. So, by now, we have enough chocolate Easter eggs to start up our own shop. Hah! I should add a shopping cart to this post and save my children from the depths of the evil chocolate Easter eggs.

Chocolate Easter Eggs – what is really in them

Chocolate Easter eggs come in all shapes, sizes and quality. The problem is usually in the quality of chocolate used and this can vary greatly from brand to brand. On the whole, commercial chocolate doesn’t have a lot of substance to it. In fact, it can have a nasty impact on children’s behavior. If you were to look at the main ingredient used in chocolate, in most cases you will see that the number one ingredient is processed sugar. Other ingredients include milk, cocoa butter, milk solids, lecithin,  flavors and other ingredients depending on the brand and type of chocolate. In some cases they even add food colors to the detriment of the consumer and particularly children.

For the chocolate connoisseur, there is a difference in taste between chocolate Easter eggs and in some cases the price tag fits the quality. As a consumer of chocolate Easter eggs or a parent, you should be concerned about what you are eating or what you are putting in your children’s mouths.

Of course, it is not all bad when it comes to chocolate. Easter eggs are something you can make yourself using organic ingredients. These are readily available to you through the banner below. You can choose to eat raw chocolate which is an experience on its own. The anti-oxidant content of raw chocolate surpasses anything you can buy in commercial chocolate Easter eggs. Raw chocolate is actually good for you and has some fantastic health benefits as opposed to commercially produced chocolate Easter eggs.

Chocolate Easter Eggs – health and children’s behavior

The sugar content alone should be enough to make you think twice about the amount of chocolate Easter eggs you and your family consume. If that isn’t bad enough, those who suffer from food intolerance symptoms will most likely react to the amine content in chocolate Easter eggs. Amines are a naturally occurring chemical in food, as are salicylates. Those who do suffer from food intolerance symptoms also have a greater chance of reacting to the food colors or additives, including preservatives added to some chocolate Easter eggs.

Additionally, you or your family may find yourself cranky, more aggressive than usual or tired / lethargic after eating chocolate Easter eggs. Oppositional defiance is not an uncommon food intolerance symptom for those who are amine responders. So, you may find the family bickering at Easter time or over the break and if you choose to eat chocolate Easter eggs that are not so good for you then you can expect that reaction.

Chocolate Easter Eggs – make your own

Making your own Chocolate Easter eggs can be fun and you are also aware of the ingredients you are using. If your children are old enough, they will also really enjoy being involved with making their very own chocolate Easter eggs. I’ve included some links below so you can get started.

I hope that you will give some thought to chocolate Easter Eggs before you either purchase your own to share or make your own. Eating good quality chocolate Easter eggs can make for a calmer, happier family at this time of year. Not only is it better for your body but your children will get along better over this holiday period. A happy Easter everyone and here’s to healthy chocolate Easter eggs!

Disclaimer:

I’m no medical expert and information contained on this blog is written through my own experience. Please consult an appropriate professional about your situation.