Health Facts on Fudge
(Or why you can eat it without feeling quilty)

Why is our fudge a good snack for energy?

The evolution of Western culture has outpaced the evolution of our bodies. We as a biological entity are still subject to the primitive feast or famine lifestyle of early man. When there is a feast, our bodies store the excess food energy in the form of fat. When food is scarce, our bodies should then utilize that stored energy. Eating modern refined foods is harmful because our bodies digest refined foods too quickly. This causes us to experience a sugar high. That sugar, however, is quickly depleted and our bodies swing to experience a sugar low, alias a famine. So now the message gets mixed up. the body stores the excess energy in the form of fat, but there is no famine to go through and we gain weight. HOWEVER, when you eat Midwest Fudge you are eating fudge made with the finest, wholesome ingredients, like pure Wisconsin butter. Yes, it is rich, but that richness is the secret. It actually slows down the absorption of sugars into your bloodstream. You get an energy boost, but not at the expense of a sugar low that would normally follow a sugar high from eating candy or drinking a can of soda. Therefore, in small quantities, our fudge is an excellent food for a high-powered energy snack.

Can our fudge help you lose weight?

A small portion of fudge taken with a meal helps you to feel full and actually curbs the appetite. In this way it can help you to eat less, yet feel full, and at the same time it satisfies your desire for something sweet.

How nutritious is our fudge?

Recent studies have shown that chocolate, especially dark chocolate, possesses a number of health benefits. It is a rich source of flavonoids epicatechin, which helps protect the heart and even reduces blood pressure. Cocoa also has significant anti-oxidant action. The nuts in our fudge are rich in alpha-3 unsaturated fat, protein, magnesium and zinc. Click here for more information.

Does chocolate cause acne?

Just the opposite is true. Chocolate contains anti-oxidants that actually aid better skin complextion. This information is based on studies done at the University of Pennsylvania. Click here for more information.