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Vitamin Chocolate
Health nuts who dread getting a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day can breathe a sigh of sweet re
By Seattle Magazine Staff January 1, 2012
This article originally appeared in the February 2012 issue of Seattle magazine.
Health nuts who dread getting a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day can breathe a sigh of sweet relief. New Seattle company Vibrant Chocolate enriches its truffles and treats with vitamins and nutrients—such as calcium, vitamin D and omega-3s—which means gobbling them up is (mostly) guilt free. Warning: Monthly subscriptions are available. vibrantchocolate.com
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