By GMB Doctor Sandy Krafchik. All forms of chocolate originate from the Theobroma cacao tree. This tree produces seed pods. The seeds harvested from these pods are known as cacao beans. Raw cacao is the powder made by cold-pressing un-roasted cacao beans. This process retains the living enzymes in the cacao and removes the fat (cacao butter). It undergoes minimal processing, however since the natural fat found in cacao beans, the cocoa butter, is removed, cacao powder is relatively low in fat. Raw cacao powder

This delicious recipe was kindly shared with us by Sam Wood. We have been inspired by Sam and his partner Snez and their approach to health, so we wanted to share an awesome recipe from his 28 by Sam Wood app! It's vegan, dairy free & gluten free - so everyone can enjoy this one. Click here to get your Sam & Snez GoodnessMe Box. Serves: 8 INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup cashews (natural) 3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder

This delicious vegan chocolate torte was shared with us by the amazing team at Vitamix. It is so easy to make and is filled to the brim with delicious wholefoods, including 5 avocados. Did you know that if you post a photo of your GoodnessMe Box you can be in to win your very own Vitamix! All you have to do is follow the instructions you find on the card in your box. Makes: 1 x 24cm cake Total Time: 40 minutes Difficulty: Intermediate Ingredients:

This delicious vegan salad recipe was shared with us by the amazing Gemma Davis AKA The Compassionate Road. It is the perfect salad for when you are feeling like a light dinner or when you are pressed for time because it is so quick and easy. Find out what Gemma Davis eats throughout her day here Ingredients 1 cup brown lentils, cooked 1 peach, chopped 2-3 radishes, sliced 1/2 cup basil, picked 3 Tablespoons olive oil Salt 1-2 teaspoons of dried herbs such as

This scrumptious, healthy, green smoothie was shared with us by the incredible team at Vitamix. Serves: 4 (960ml) Prep & cooking time: 11 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 120ml (1/2 cup) water 170g (1 cup) green grapes 1 orange peeled, halved ½ pear, seeded, halved 1 banana, peeled, halved 70g (1 cup) kale 260g (2 cups) ice cubes Directions: Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Select Variable 1. Turn Machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10,

Gemma Davis is a Naturopath and yoga teacher who is very passionate about helping people eat well and live healthier cruelty-free lives. Through her blog, The Compassionate Road, she explores why and how to avoid food from factory farms and other (often hidden) sanctioned abuses to animals that also have detrimental effects on the environment. She has a free 21-day guide to help people learn about how to do this in a healthy manner and her cookbook The Compassionate Kitchen is available now. Exercise As