We all know there is Good bacteria and Bad bacteria in our bodies don’t we? We all seen the adverts advising us to drink yogurt drinks containing Good bacteria but lets face it, how many of us actually do? I start of a health kick with all goo intentions however the need for chocolate takes over and my willpower disappears.
What is I was to tell you there is now a chocolate which is good for you?
I mean it!!
A new range of chocolates containing beneficial live cultures has just been launched in health stores. Bioglan Biotic Balance ChocBalls contain the bacteria essential for healthy digestion.
Bioglan Biotic Balance ChocBalls are an innovative and tasty launch in the probiotic category and an easy way to supplement your diet every day.
The range is available in two variations – Dark Chocolate (adults) and Milk Chocolate (kids). Each delicious ChocBall has just 14 calories and are a source of fibre, designed for one to two ChocBalls to be eaten each day. Biotic Balance ChocBalls do not need to be stored in the fridge, making them convenient for on the go. These are available for adults and for Children.
Each pack of Bioglan Biotic Balance ChocBalls contains two live strains of bacteria – Lactobacillus rosell which is naturally found in the digestive system, and Bifodobacterium rosell which accounts for the majority of healthy bacteria in the lower bowel and aids a healthy digestive system.
The bacteria found in our digestive system is often referred to as either “good” or “bad” bacteria, and we need to have a greater percentage of the good for our wellbeing. There are several external factors such as poor diet, lack of sleep, illness, emotional stress, and certain medications, which can affect the necessary balance of these “good” and “bad” bacteria.
Nutritionist Suzie Sawyer said: “Probiotics have proven benefits for maintaining a good-working digestive system – promoting healthy bowel movements and helping to relieve the symptoms of constipation, bloating and flatulence. A good balance of bacteria in the gut is also needed as this helps us to better absorb macronutrients and produce the B vitamins as well as vitamin K.”
Also available in the range are Bioglan Biotic Balance capsules. Each capsule has 20 billion live bacteria from four scientifically studied strains – equal to the quantities found in 4 tubs of yoghurt (minus the fat, calories or sugar). These one-a-day capsules do not contain artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and use fridge-free technology, meaning they can be stored in the cupboard or taken on the go.
Bioglan Biotic Balance ChocBalls are available in most Holland & Barrett stores priced from £9.99 for the kids ChocBalls and £14.99 for the adults.
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Hi, I'm Clare (Emmy's Mummy). A former Nanny and Mother of 2 - Emmy (born February 2010) and Harry (born October 2012). We are Essex based and share our adventures and misadventures of a busy crazy life.
Comments (73)
No I don't
No I don't
multi vit & vit c
multi vit….vit c
Multivitamins and garlic every day
No i don't
Liquid mutli vitamin with iron
I don't – I put my faith in our home grown veg
Multivitamin and mineral and cod liver oil
No – i eat loads of fruit
I dont take any at the moment
trevor linvell
Not taking any at the momen
I take magnesium
No, although I have debated these!
Sometimes vitamin C but not regularly
No supplements at the moment.
I've got vitamins but very often forget.
I sometimes take a multi vit & Milk Thistle
Multivitamin+iron and garlic 🙂
I take iron supliments for tiredness x
not usually
@dwildwil
no, I don't except when I go away @rh23rh23
I take Iron supplements.
no not at the moment, these look fab! havent seen anything like this before xx
I take multivitain and vitamin C
I take vitamin B for energy
I take a multivitamin and vitamin C
I don't take any yet but am considering it
yes omega 3 capsules
I don't
Vitamin C x
yes sometimes if I remember to buy them
Berocca when i'm feeling run down x
No, not at the moment
I take multivitamins : )
No, Im sure I should do though
no but my hubby does! – leanne w
Yes, Multivitamins and Probiotics 🙂
Don't take any x
Vitamin D
I used to but have been a bit lazy at the moment, these would certainly help though!
I don't (although reading through this, maybe I should!)
Not at the moment, no.
I take lots & lots! only just seen these! ^_^
Vitamin D3 daily
Me and my children have multi vitamins
Multi vitamins only
Yes, Calcium + Vitamin D to help prevent osteoporosis.
no i do not take any at the moment
Multi vitamin when I remember to take them.
I take a vitamin tablet, cod liver oil and calcium
omega 3 and green tea
no I don't take any
No much am loving that there is a chocolate supplement that is actually good for you 🙂
No, I dont. x
I dont at the moment
Ashleigh
Yes, I take a multi-vitamin and a herbal supplement
I take multi-vitamins and cod liver oil, I have problems with the onset of arthritis, and I'm always getting colds, so I'm trying to combat everything!
I take iron tablets but thats it
Nope but I probably should!
Not at the moment
not as often as i should
I take a daily mulivitamin
No not at the moment,this sounds a good idea
general mutlivitamin and GOPO rosehip supplements for my arthritis
No i dont
no but my hubby does!
I have Seagreens seaweed tablets and multi-vit tablets, I just often forget to take them! I don't think I'd forget the chocolates 😉 x
wow havnt seen these before, look great 🙂
Chocolate supplements? No. Vitamin supplements? No – but I really should!
Only multivitamins
I take lots of supplements but I haven't seen these before.
No I don't
No I don't
multi vit & vit c
multi vit….vit c
Multivitamins and garlic every day
No i don't
Liquid mutli vitamin with iron
I don't – I put my faith in our home grown veg
Multivitamin and mineral and cod liver oil
No – i eat loads of fruit
I dont take any at the moment
trevor linvell
Not taking any at the momen
I take magnesium
No, although I have debated these!
Sometimes vitamin C but not regularly
No supplements at the moment.
I've got vitamins but very often forget.
I sometimes take a multi vit & Milk Thistle
Multivitamin+iron and garlic 🙂
I take iron supliments for tiredness x
not usually
@dwildwil
no, I don't except when I go away
@rh23rh23
I take Iron supplements.
no not at the moment, these look fab! havent seen anything like this before xx
I take multivitain and vitamin C
I take vitamin B for energy
I take a multivitamin and vitamin C
I don't take any yet but am considering it
yes omega 3 capsules
I don't
Vitamin C x
yes sometimes if I remember to buy them
Berocca when i'm feeling run down x
No, not at the moment
I take multivitamins : )
No, Im sure I should do though
no but my hubby does! – leanne w
Yes, Multivitamins and Probiotics 🙂
Don't take any x
Vitamin D
I used to but have been a bit lazy at the moment, these would certainly help though!
I don't (although reading through this, maybe I should!)
Not at the moment, no.
I take lots & lots! only just seen these! ^_^
Vitamin D3 daily
Me and my children have multi vitamins
Multi vitamins only
Yes, Calcium + Vitamin D to help prevent osteoporosis.
no i do not take any at the moment
Multi vitamin when I remember to take them.
I take a vitamin tablet, cod liver oil and calcium
omega 3 and green tea
no I don't take any
No much am loving that there is a chocolate supplement that is actually good for you 🙂
No, I dont. x
I dont at the moment
Ashleigh
Yes, I take a multi-vitamin and a herbal supplement
I take multi-vitamins and cod liver oil, I have problems with the onset of arthritis, and I'm always getting colds, so I'm trying to combat everything!
I take iron tablets but thats it
Nope but I probably should!
Not at the moment
not as often as i should
I take a daily mulivitamin
No not at the moment,this sounds a good idea
general mutlivitamin and GOPO rosehip supplements for my arthritis
No i dont
no but my hubby does!
I have Seagreens seaweed tablets and multi-vit tablets, I just often forget to take them! I don't think I'd forget the chocolates 😉 x
wow havnt seen these before, look great 🙂
Chocolate supplements? No. Vitamin supplements? No – but I really should!
Only multivitamins
I take lots of supplements but I haven't seen these before.
Multi vit with iron and a calcium tablet too