Naked Chocolate: The Astounding Truth About The World's Greatest Food [Paperback]

David Wolfe (Author), Shazzie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2005

Finally, the truth about chocolate! No expense was spared to bring you Naked Chocolate, an extraordinary raw foods / superfoods book. Naked Chocolate is the product of years of research into superfood nutrition. Absolutely stunning full-color presentation. 2005, 248 pgs., softcover, full-color photographs throughout the entire book. David Wolfe, America`s leading nutrition guru, and Shazzie, the UK`s most progressive health educator, have teamed up to bring you Naked Chocolate!

Yes, raw, organic chocolate is good for you. In fact, David Wolfe and Shazzie demonstrate it is the best food ever. In these pages, you will discover the astonishing truth about the world`s greatest food.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Sunfood Nutrition (May 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965353397
• ISBN-13: 978-0965353397
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #662,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Naked Chocolate for Optimal Health, September 23, 2006

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Kevin M. Gianni "Renegade Health Expert" (Danbury, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Naked Chocolate: The Astounding Truth About The World's Greatest Food (Paperback)

David Wolfe explores the history, nutrition, and magic of this powerful food. He even suggests how it could save the world!

As a trainer and motivator, I know first hand the power of raw chocolate and how it can affect mood and energy levels. I use it as my "secret weapon." Raw chocolate is one of the most potent sources of magnesium--a mineral that is essential for muscle function, bone growth and overall wellbeing. Since--depending on where you get your information--60-80% of all Americans are deficient in magnesium, it seems that raw chocolate could be the perfect fit to re-mineralize the population.

Lack of magnesium creates sluggishness, mood changes, and in-the-dumps feelings. Raw chocolate can bring balance to your system and bring you out of the fog.

This book also identifies other fantastic qualities of this superfood that enhance mood and stimulate your body for optimal health!

Kevin Gianni, NCSF-CPT
Author and Personal Trainer

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Raw chocolate grows on trees!, January 7, 2007

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L. Kennedy (Washington, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Naked Chocolate: The Astounding Truth About The World's Greatest Food (Paperback)

This was one of the first books I ordered when I decided to adopt a raw food lifestyle in October 2006. It helped me tremendiously overcome the temptations of processed cooked sweets filled with sugar and flour.

The history lesson of raw cacao was interesting reading, and the glossy book is filled with great color photos. I learned that all chocolate is derived from the cacao bean, which of course grows on the cacao tree. The caocao bean is also the staple diet of the Oompa Loompa. Raw cacao is natural and healthy food that one can enjoy in it's natural state and reap many health benefits, including weight loss, while eating delicious treats. I have lost 28 lbs so far including these recipes in my diet.

I would recomend it to those transitioning to raw food for sure. The chocolate del diablo hot drink is delicious and spicy, and I use the chocolate sauces all the time. I actually bathe in them. Just kidding. The cinnamon rolls are delicous. The raspberry berets are so cute and good. Violet's violent end pie is absolutley delicious. There is even a recipe for raw chocolate bars~ with almonds! I could go on and on.

The writing is very entertaining and informative, with a charming bit of english wit and phrases sprinkled in, and Shazzie's and David Wolfe's passion and research for thier subject is evident. An excellent book. Well worth the price.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars naked chocolate, July 27, 2007

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Muriel (CT, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Naked Chocolate: The Astounding Truth About The World's Greatest Food (Paperback)

I learned a lot about history and the properties of chocolate, which I enjoyed. I tried a recipe or two and then went my own way with the net result being I no longer buy my raw food bars but make them myself and like them better.

The writing; well, I didn't buy it for the writing, I bought it for the info.