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Win one of three Ombar chocolate gift boxes!

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Did you know that it’s World Chocolate Day on July 7th? And to celebrate, we’ve teamed up with Ombar to offer three Bristol Bites readers the chance to win an Ombar gift box each, worth Β£8.99.

 

Ombar Chocolate Gift Box

 

Ombar isΒ a range of delicious chocolate made from raw Ecuadorian cacao that’s also dairyΒ free, gluten free and free from refined sugar. It’s available in both bars and buttons, and is packed full of flavanols and antioxidants, so it’s chocolate that you can feel good about!

Sounds like a pretty good excuse to eat more chocolate, if you ask me. And there are plenty more reasons to indulge on World Chocolate Day – here are five from leading nutritionist Cassandra Barns:

It’s a mineral-rich superfood

One of the features that makes cacao so special is its amazing mineral content. But why is this so important?

Cassandra comments: β€œDespite our best efforts, it can be difficult for many of us to make sure we’re getting enough of the minerals we need from our normal daily diet. Even if we focus on eating whole foods and plenty of veggies, depletion of minerals from our soils can lead to deficiencies, especially in magnesium. Cacao is rich in magnesium, which supports energy, muscle relaxation and bone strength. It’s also a good source of other minerals such as iron and potassium.”

It’s a natural energy booster

β€œCacao contains a small amount of caffeine, as well as a compound called theobromine, which has a mild stimulating and energising effect. So having a few pieces of raw chocolate can be a great afternoon pick-me-up without the over-stimulation and jittery feeling you can get from coffee. But what makes cacao the real energy superstar is its high magnesium content: magnesium is essential for your body to make energy, and many of us don’t get enough of it in our daily diet.”

It’s a mood enhancer

“Chocolate stimulates endorphin production within the body as well as containing the natural anti-depressant serotonin and phenylethylamine – the same chemical your brain produces when falling in love!”

It lowers blood pressure

According to the Journal of Nutrition, studies found that chocolate containing high levels of antioxidant-rich flavanols were effective in reducing insulin levels and improving blood pressure. Cassandra says: β€œCacao is high in magnesium, which helps to calm the nervous system, and contains a natural chemical called phenylethlamine (PEA) that’s associated with good mood. So, for the best stress-busting effects, go for a high-cacao, lower-sugar dark chocolate.”

It protects against sun damage:

β€œEating flavanol-rich chocolate has been found to help protect our skin against sun damage, as well as improve circulation to the skin, increase skin hydration and reduce roughness and scaling.” So load up on any of Ombar’s vegan chocolates before you head out into the summer sun!

Win an Ombar chocolate gift box!

Want the chance to test these theories for yourself? We have three Ombar chocolate gift boxes to give away, each worth Β£8.99. For the chance to win, simply leave a comment below to let me know which product on the Ombar website (you can see the full range here) appeals to you the most!

The competition will close at midday on Friday, June 14th. Three entrants will be picked at random and contacted for their addresses, so Ombar’s PR company can send out the gift boxes directly. UK entrants only, please! Good luck!

 

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137 thoughts on “Win one of three Ombar chocolate gift boxes!”
  1. I love the look of the gift box for friends/family, or the Ombar Mandarin to selfishly devour… Thanks for the competition Emily!:)

  2. Like the idea of the bag of broken bars, you can get lots of different flavours for surprise and shares. X

  3. I’m holding a raspberry and coconut β€˜centres’ bar in my hand now.

    They are my essential β€˜pick me up’ – better than any coffee!

    I get mine from The Better Food Company.

  4. I have never tried raw chocolate so I would love to start with the 60% coconut bar, it’s great to know that something so apparently decadent is actually good for you in so many ways.

  5. The buttons as they would be perfect to share with my little dude as he never lets me eat anything without wanting to try

  6. A bag of 72% cacao buttons looks like the perfect way to get through those long afternoons at work!

  7. My 16 years old twins love the coconut – and with one of them having major eating problems it’s great that she’ll eat these.

  8. The gift box. Other half doesn’t eat dairy, and is very into healthy eating… Always looking for more gifting options, he’s bloody hard to buy for!

  9. The Bag of Broken Bars – COCO ALMOND appeals to me the most because everyone knows the calories fall our the sides of broken chocolate bars πŸ˜€

  10. I’ve easily demolished a bag of the buttons in the past. Also LOVE the Raspberry & Coconut bars πŸ™‚

  11. I love the sound of the Bag of Broken bars! Reminds me of when I was a kid and my Mum and dad would buy a Box of broken biscuits, you never knew what flavour you would get. Thank you for the giveaway! x

  12. Loving the bag of broken bars, what a great idea, perfect for sending through the mail for birthdays and not having to worry.

  13. anything that I can share with the family. so maybe the buttons, one ot the friends and family please

  14. I would say that the 72% Ombar Buttons appeals to me the most because I love chocolate buttons.

  15. Mmm healthy chocolate 🍫
    I fancy the strawberry or mandarin
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  16. I love the look of the OMBAR BUTTONS Coco Mylk Vegan Chocolate as I find buttons tend to last longer as I savour them rather than eating them quickly

  17. I have never tried this brand before but I think that I would like to try the Coco Buttons. Neat packaging and I reckon that the kids would like them too.

  18. I’ve tried the original flavours but have never seen the OMBAR CENTRES before! The raspberry and coconut one sounds amazing

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