<p>Episode Highlights With Jonathan</p><ul><li>How he almost opened a pie shop- a wild story and his journey into the world of chocolate </li><li>What the real story of chocolate is, and all of the components that can be in chocolate </li><li>The dark side of chocolate and how it can be a healthy food when it’s done right</li><li>How heavy metals can be in chocolate if it isn’t sourced well</li><li>Why you crave chocolate and why this might not be a bad thing</li><li>What true chocolate is and why raw, fresh cacao beans actually taste horrible </li><li>When mold contamination can happen in the chocolate-making process and why a lot of chocolate has mold and heavy metals.</li><li>What theobromine is in chocolate, and how can this be beneficial </li><li>The bliss molecules in chocolate that can support neurotransmitters and energy production</li><li>Why he isn’t a fan of alternative sweeteners in chocolate and what to watch out for</li><li>His take on monk fruit and how it can be used in a healthy way, as well as how it's grown makes a huge difference since it's technically a juice extract </li><li>What fair trade actually means and why chocolate prices have tripled in the past few years</li><li>Why he uses ashwagandha, cordyceps, and reishi </li><li>How certain adaptogens can help with cortisol and hormones</li><li>Why many products only contain trace amounts of adaptogens, even if they’re listed on the label</li></ul><p>Resources Mentioned</p><ul><li><a href='https://livingratio.com?sca_ref=7853821.QrZrlCyfE7&utm_source=7853821&utm_medium=katie-wells&utm_campaign=90904'>Cacao Calm</a></li></ul>

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