So what is inside this one bar to make it so immune-boosting? We took a three-point approach in creating this bar: warming spices, seasonal flavors, and herbs known to boost the immune system. The breakdown is below:

Be warmed by flavorful spices; Cardamom, Ginger (circulation, digestion, anti-inflammation), Cinnamon (glucose metabolism, circulation, cognitive fuction & memory), Vanilla (aphrodisiac, hormone-balancing), and Fennel Pollen (one of the only foods on the planet containing vitamin D!)

Be comforted by flavors of the season: Persimmons (vitamin A & C, fiber), Pecans (oleic acid, beta-sitosterol - a natural cholesterol-lowering compound) , Pumpkin seeds (zinc, magnesium, l-tryptophan for depression), Cranberries (vitamin C, probiotic, proanthocyanidins for urinary tract), Black Currants (vitamin C, gamma-linoleic acid rare essential fatty acid, anthocyanins to reduce inflammation) and Blood Orange Essential Oil (aromatherapy: brightly antidepressant)

Strengthen your immune system with traditional herbs; Echinacea (Native American Herbalism: flavonoids, polysaccharides, phenols, alkylamides activate white blood cells for immunity), Ginseng (Traditional Chinese Medicine: ginsenosides for endurance, stamina, endurance, stress reduction), Elderberry (Native American Herbalism: anthocyanins enhance immune function by boosting the production of cytokines, dry cough soothing), Pau D'Arco (South American Shamanism: crystalline oxygen infused in it's inner bark gives antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal action), Cat's Claw (South American Shamanism: oxindole alkaloids, tannins, and other phytochemicals for anti-viral & gastrointestinal support); and more!!

As you can see, this is the power bar to keep you well in the coming months. Enjoy!

For the first time, we’re offering you raw truffles, direct from Gnosis Chocolate HQ! These treats, filled with pumpkin seed, cardamom, and ginger are yours for just a few days more. For your health, pumpkin seeds have been found to promote prostate health, improve bladder function, treat depression, and prevent osteoporosis among other benefits! But even more than being a healthy indulgence, these truffles are works of art. Purchase one for yourself, and one as a gift; these sweets will definitely be appreciated!

What else has cocoa been found to do?

• Lower blood pressure. "The magnitude of the hypotensive effects of cocoa is clinically noteworthy; it is in the range that is usually achieved with monotherapy of beta-blockers or antiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors," wrote the authors in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
• Protect the skin from UV damage. In 2006, German researchers reported that a daily flavanol-rich chocolate drink could thicken skin and reduce reddening by 25 percent.
• Promote brain health and reduce the risk of dementia. Research found that two weeks of consuming flavanol-rich chocolate, providing 900 mg of cocoa flavanols daily, produced significant improvements in the blood flow in the brain, particularly in the middle cerebral artery.

So go forth this Halloween, and enjoy your treats Gnosis-Style! It may just improve your thinking, blood pressure, and skin!!!

So where does our PowerChoc get its additional ‘power’ from? The Power of PowerChoc is twofold:

1. Highly Absorbable Protein from hempseed, sprout powders, almonds  (the highest protein, lowest fat nut!), sunflower seeds, maca (also an adaptogenic and aphrodisiac herb!*) spirulina & chlorella (two protein-dense, high chorophyll algaes), and goji berries (loaded with an impressive array of nutrients and phytochemicals.

2. Medicinal Herbs for Assimilation- Siberian Ginseng, blue-green algae, and cordyceps mushroom.

Let’s go in depth!

Hemp. I know you stopped at this word! Relax, this superfood is a wonderful way to get protein. In PowerChoc we use hemp in the form of a mild-tasting protein–powder. The powder alone has more than three and a half grams of protein per tablespoon – and contains all of the essential amino acids, making it a complete protein as well.

Essential Amino acids serve as the building blocks of protein and are vital for muscle regeneration, the development of lean body tissue, and the continued health of bones, skin, hair, and nails. They are vital for life, and especially so for those looking to build more muscle mass.

The bar also has Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthero). This is possibly the world's most renowned herb for energy, stamina, and physical endurance, memory, mental acuity, and - being an adaptogenic herb - it helps with adaptation to stress by supporting the adrenal glands. Eluthero has also shown to improve the use of oxygen by the exercising muscle, so you can maintain aerobic exercise for longer, with shorter recovery time. PowerChoc is perfect gym food!

We also included “Super Ginseng,” or Cordyceps Mushrooms. In traditional Chinese Medicine, Cordyceps Sinensis is considered to benefit the lung and kidney channels. It is commonly used with the elderly in China as a type of "super ginseng" for rejuvenation and stamina.

And if you’re at all wary about the taste of all of these herbs, nuts, and powders, do not fear, as great care has been taken to ensure that all of the ingredients in the Gnosis PowerChoc bar combine to create a taste that is rich, tempting, and enlivening.

There is no other bar on the planet so CHOC full of POWER!

Fleur de Sel, naturally moist, and so fine it requires no grinding is harvested completely without any machinery. Compared with table salt's two minerals, fleur de sel has 92, including potassium, magnesium, and calcium! The crystals are hand-harvested by artisan salt workers in France, called paludiers, whose method  of skimming the top of the salt marsh with rakes traces back 1000 years. The salt dries naturally by sun and wind.

 The Himalayan Crystal Salt is pink and mined in India out of rock. This salt is very mineral-rich: 84 minerals trapped inside the crystal matrix structure! These crystals are small enough to be able to penetrate the human cells in a form that can be easily assimilated and metabolized by the body.

Historically, sea and rock salt were well known to the ancient Greeks who noted that eating salty food affected basic body functions such as digestion and excretion. They began to use the salt medically. Hippocrates frequently made use of salt in healing, he mentions inhalation of steam from salt-water; we know today that the anti-inflammatory effects of inhaled salt provide relief from respiratory symptoms. 20000 years ago, Greek medicine had already discovered topical use of salt for skin lesions, drinking salty or mineralized waters for digestive troubles and inhaling salt for respiratory diseases! I think they may have worshiped Gnosis’ Fleur de Sel bar!

So to review, salt helps with digestion, is a strong natural antihistamine, and is essential for the prevention of muscle cramps. Try this awesome flavor for yourself, and enjoy the way the salt intensifies all of the cacao flavor!

1. Smell (1-10 possible points)

2. Look / Shine (1-10 possible points)

3. Taste (1-10 possible points)

4. Consistency / Mouth-Feel (1-10 possible points)

5. Finish (1-10 possible points)

It's best to be a BetaChoc tester if you have already purchased chocolate from our website and know how our Simplicity tastes, or if you have a bar of our chocolate purchased online to compare to. When purchased online, the chocolate is extremely fresh and so it will be a fair test!

1.  Raw fudge with walnuts

2. Trail mix with peanuts, dried cherries, and Gnosis bits!

3.  Crumble some atop a scoop of sorbet for the perfect dessert

4. Mix into a spicy pepper sauce for a savory protein garnish

And, of course, enjoying the chocolate in its solitary glory, right out of the bag ;)

As a customer - bombarded with marketing campaigns and misleading product labels - it can be so difficult to determine which companies really deserve our support! Frequently, companies that undertake the challenging certification process do it out of a committment to Integrity. They are willing not only to set their standards for sourcing high (which is much more expensive!) but also to undergo months of rigorous inspection. Although it is expensive for farms to become certified (and in truth, it should be the opposite - farms who use chemicals should be the ones to pay extra!) we feel that it was so important to become certified to support the transition towards farms and shelves filled with only Organic products, and to make it easier for you to support the movement while enjoying your chocolate :)

A few of the top reasons to eat organic:
1. To avoid eating toxic chemicals which affect your health in numerous ways
2. To preserve water and air quality
3. To improve soil quality and prevent soil erosion
4. To protect farm worker health and support small-scale farmers

The effort has come from everyone on Team Gnosis. We would like to offer a LOUD APPLAUSE to Pauline, who has worked so diligently on this long process from start to finish! We chose to work with CCOF because of their reputation as a rigorous certifying agent. We knew the road would be tough, but with Pauline in the office and Lauren in the kitchen, we achieved our goal: Organic Certification!!!

Aaah..doing good does taste wonderful!