https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/is-the-recommended-dietary-allowance-rda-for-protein-outdated 2026-10-12T22:07:31-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-04-30_rda-protein-outdated_834f6835-c554-4ca5-b433-734b77de3eb6.png?v=1779858362 Is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Protein Outdated? Chart showing why the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is outdated compared to current research-based intakes https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/afternoon-snack-energy-crash 2026-10-12T22:07:32-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-01_afternoon-snack-energy-crash_ce844e4f-9c03-4fc7-81e5-29a4f49abba7.png?v=1779858371 The Smartest Afternoon Snack to Avoid an Energy Crash Chart comparing protein content of common afternoon snacks, showing why an afternoon snack to avoid an energy crash needs at least 8 grams of protein https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/how-to-read-dark-chocolate-label 2026-10-12T22:07:33-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-02_how-to-read-dark-chocolate-label_ae845bdc-bb4d-4543-a47d-6b7390cd1d3c.png?v=1779858380 How to Read a Dark Chocolate Label: What Actually Matters Annotated dark chocolate label showing how to read a dark chocolate label, with the ingredient list, cacao percentage, sweetener, and emulsifier fields highlighted https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/whey-isolate-vs-concentrate 2026-10-12T22:07:34-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-04_whey-isolate-vs-concentrate_fe1c5ef7-2e64-4490-9f8a-ec0a22cbae06.png?v=1779858389 Whey Isolate vs Whey Concentrate: A Practical Guide Bar chart comparing whey protein concentrate (WPC) and whey protein isolate (WPI) by protein, lactose, and fat content per 100 grams of powder https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/what-to-eat-after-a-workout-best-post-workout-snack 2026-10-12T22:07:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-08_what-to-eat-after-workout_47fa09e1-2154-4af3-82f1-abbd8a8aba13.png?v=1779858300 What to Eat After a Workout: Best Post-Workout Snack Bar chart of protein and carbohydrate targets for the best post-workout snack across strength, endurance, high-intensity interval training, and light sessions https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/bovine-vs-marine-collagen-which-one-should-you-take 2026-10-12T22:07:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-09_bovine-vs-marine-collagen_3dad7d1d-ff3a-4373-a65b-a4ef26f275a4.png?v=1779858421 Bovine vs Marine Collagen: Which One Should You Take? Side-by-side comparison panel of bovine vs marine collagen showing collagen types, peptide size, supported uses, and relative cost https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/8-high-protein-snacks-that-dont-need-refrigeration 2026-10-12T22:07:36-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-10_high-protein-snacks-no-refrigeration_0192ac15-4aab-441a-9518-f6b769bf7833.png?v=1791866778 8 High-Protein Snacks That Don't Need Refrigeration Bar chart comparing protein content of eight high-protein snacks that don't need refrigeration: tuna pouches, whole-food bars, Marmels Protein Chocolate, jerky, pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, nut butter, almonds https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/how-much-dark-chocolate-do-you-need-for-flavanols 2026-10-12T22:07:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-11_how-much-dark-chocolate-for-flavanols_fd8b5ade-91fa-4a07-8bb9-3bf601131878.png?v=1791868057 How Much Dark Chocolate Do You Need for Flavanols? Bar chart of cocoa flavanols in milligrams per serving, from 175 mg in natural cocoa powder to 0 mg in white chocolate, against a 200 mg daily target https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/coconut-sugar-vs-cane-sugar-glycemic-index-compared 2026-10-15T13:11:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-12_coconut-sugar-glycemic-index_ddcf3fc6-875f-464e-a1ad-fe892a67e0d9.png?v=1791866780 Coconut Sugar vs Cane Sugar: Glycemic Index Compared Bar chart comparing the glycemic index of common sweeteners (glucose, refined cane sugar, honey, coconut sugar, agave nectar, and stevia leaf extract) with a high-glycemic-index threshold line at 55 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/snacks-that-keep-you-full-longer-a-satiety-field-guide 2026-10-12T22:07:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-13_snacks-that-keep-you-full_1169e60b-4438-4dad-871e-927e7c9f43bc.png?v=1791866780 Snacks That Keep You Full Longer: A Satiety Field Guide Bar chart comparing protein content of common snacks (Greek yogurt, Marmels Protein Chocolate, beef jerky, hard-boiled egg, almonds, apple, pretzels, milk chocolate bar) with an 8-gram satiety floor threshold line https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/how-much-protein-per-meal-maximizes-muscle-growth 2026-10-15T13:11:44-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-14_protein-per-meal_b422defd-9f5d-4e09-a09d-13308b0359f5.png?v=1779858328 How Much Protein Per Meal Maximizes Muscle Growth? Bar chart of muscle protein synthesis response across per-meal protein doses from 10 to 50 grams, with the 30-gram dose highlighted as the practical maximal threshold https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/pre-workout-meal-timing 2026-10-12T22:07:39-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-15_pre-workout-meal-timing_27fae609-93a7-4c7b-8659-bc131faaed46.png?v=1779858319 How Long Before a Workout Should You Eat? Timing Guide How long before a workout should you eat? Most adults perform best 2 to 3 hours after a real meal. Here is the research-backed timing guide. https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/ingredients-to-avoid-in-protein-bars 2026-10-12T22:07:40-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-16_ingredients-to-avoid-in-protein-bars_c428abbf-b5e0-41c6-9435-b49e2e55e55f.png?v=1779858310 Ingredients to Avoid in Protein Bars: A Buyer's Guide Bar chart counting the six common red-flag ingredients to avoid in protein bars across typical bar categories, with a clean-label dark chocolate option highlighted at zero red flags https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/eat-dark-chocolate-every-day 2026-10-12T22:07:40-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-17_eat-dark-chocolate-every-day_6080ce6e-ad8d-4198-bb23-c4f926a28f8a.png?v=1779858284 Can You Eat Dark Chocolate Every Day? A Practical Guide Bar chart comparing daily flavanol delivery for common evening sweet options against the 200-milligram European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) target, with a daily dark chocolate serving highlighted as the practical sweet spot https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/theobromine-vs-caffeine 2026-10-12T22:07:41-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-18_theobromine-vs-caffeine_4d34ef71-f33f-43a1-8812-827fcdc12d6d.png?v=1779858275 Theobromine vs Caffeine: How Cacao's Stimulant Works Bar chart comparing theobromine content per serving across dark chocolate, milk chocolate, coffee, and tea, with the Marmels Protein Chocolate bar highlighted as the highest theobromine serving https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/glycemic-load-vs-glycemic-index 2026-10-12T22:07:41-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-19_glycemic-load-vs-glycemic-index_f34dacfb-c331-4ece-9272-1d5f57f7e7b1.png?v=1791868061 Glycemic Load vs Glycemic Index: What Actually Matters Bar chart of glycemic load per serving: Marmels Protein Chocolate scores 4, white bread 10, banana 13 and white rice 23, with a low-to-medium line at 10 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/signs-of-low-protein-intake 2026-10-12T22:07:43-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-21_signs-of-low-protein-intake_181486a9-eff6-46f5-ab80-0ab76aee17c7.png?v=1791868062 Signs of Low Protein Intake: 7 Quiet Symptoms to Watch For Bar chart of protein per typical serving, from 26 g in chicken breast and 12 g in Marmels Protein Chocolate to 0.5 g in an apple, with an 8 g floor line https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/dark-chocolate-muscle-recovery 2026-10-12T22:07:43-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-23_dark-chocolate-muscle-recovery_b7840317-98c6-45a5-8f8f-99b5085fef7f.png?v=1791868063 Does Dark Chocolate Help Muscle Recovery After Exercise? Bar chart of protein per post-workout snack, led by a whey shake at 24 g, Greek yogurt at 17 g and Marmels Protein Chocolate at 12 g, with a 10 g floor https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/raw-cacao-vs-cocoa-powder 2026-10-12T22:07:44-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-24_raw-cacao-vs-cocoa-powder_73b2893d-cdc7-4156-82b7-b26e957de6e6.png?v=1791868064 Raw Cacao vs Cocoa Powder: What's the Real Difference? Bar chart of relative flavanol content by processing: raw cacao powder 100, cacao nibs 90, natural cocoa powder 55 and Dutch-processed cocoa 25 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/dark-chocolate-vs-blueberries-antioxidants 2026-10-12T22:07:45-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-25_dark-chocolate-vs-blueberries-antioxidants_849165c0-b298-4a73-bd03-d36779b01dfb.png?v=1791868064 Dark Chocolate vs Blueberries: Which Has More Antioxidants? Bar chart of polyphenols per serving in milligrams: wild blueberries 1,200, a Marmels Protein Chocolate bar 900, cultivated blueberries 780 and black tea 175 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/are-artificial-sweeteners-actually-worse-than-sugar 2026-10-12T22:07:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-26_are-artificial-sweeteners-worse-than-sugar_50296fea-46c3-42ca-a5f1-5d66599769b4.png?v=1791868066 Are Artificial Sweeteners Actually Worse Than Sugar? Bar chart of long-term study associations with higher non-sugar sweetener intake: obesity risk plus 76 percent, type 2 diabetes plus 23, stroke plus 19, all-cause mortality plus 12 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/high-protein-office-snacks 2026-10-12T22:07:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-27_high-protein-office-snacks.png?v=1791868066 Best High-Protein Office Snacks That Keep You Full Bar chart of protein per office snack: tuna or chicken pouch 17 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, jerky 11 g, almonds 6 g and a granola bar 3 g, with a 10 g threshold https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/too-much-protein-kidneys 2026-10-12T22:07:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-28_too-much-protein-kidneys_70a8dd7f-9419-4178-a1d3-e89e4245fd4a.png?v=1791868067 Is Too Much Protein Bad for Your Kidneys? What Research Shows Bar chart of daily protein intake in grams per kilogram for adults with healthy kidneys, from 0.8 at the RDA floor to 2.0 for trained adults https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/dark-chocolate-vs-milk-chocolate 2026-10-12T22:07:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-05-31_dark-chocolate-vs-milk-chocolate_10933471-ea0f-4bad-bf04-0a23639e15ab.png?v=1791868068 Dark Chocolate vs Milk Chocolate: A Nutrition Comparison Bar chart of protein per serving by chocolate type: Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, dark chocolate 2 g, milk chocolate 2 g and white chocolate 1 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/antioxidant-rich-snacks 2026-10-12T22:07:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-01_antioxidant-rich-snacks_4e79481e-fd9d-4be4-a540-169582260fc1.png?v=1791868068 Antioxidant-Rich Snacks: Which Ones Actually Deliver Bar chart of polyphenols in milligrams per 100 grams: unsweetened cocoa about 3,400, pecans and walnuts 1,800, 70 percent dark chocolate 1,664, Marmels 1,450, blueberries 560 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/snacks-that-wont-spike-blood-sugar 2026-10-12T22:07:49-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-02_snacks-that-wont-spike-blood-sugar_cb91ba2d-0be0-4828-ace2-c65e33c2cf0a.png?v=1791868069 Snacks That Won't Spike Your Blood Sugar: What Works Bar chart of protein plus fiber per snack: Greek yogurt with berries 20 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 16 g, apple with nut butter 14 g, fruit gummies 0 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/how-much-protein-women-need 2026-10-15T13:11:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-04_how-much-protein-women-need_937603be-a14f-47bc-bbb8-874a788fab94.png?v=1791868070 How Much Protein Do Women Need? What the Research Says Bar chart of daily protein targets in grams for a 150-pound woman by goal, from 54 g to avoid deficiency to 129 g for fat loss while keeping muscle https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/recovery-snacks-for-runners 2026-10-12T22:07:50-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-06_recovery-snacks-for-runners_7fb7ed40-27e4-4af2-ae8a-be771223509c.png?v=1791868070 Recovery Snacks for Runners: What to Eat After a Run Bar chart of protein per recovery snack: whey shake 25 g, Greek yogurt with berries 17 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g and trail mix 6 g, with a 10 g line https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/clean-label-meaning 2026-10-12T22:07:51-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-06_clean-label-meaning_457f9f65-1eae-4f65-96b0-ae57e5a1155b.png?v=1791868071 What Does 'Clean Label' Really Mean, and What It Doesn't Two-column list of label claims: organic, healthy, gluten-free and major allergens are legally defined, while clean label, natural and farm fresh are not https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/enjoy-chocolate-without-overeating 2026-10-12T22:07:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-07_enjoy-chocolate-without-overeating_05b3d43f-287c-4063-bc5e-48af65788064.png?v=1791868071 How to Enjoy Chocolate Without Overeating the Whole Bar Bar chart of protein per sweet-craving fix: Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, milk chocolate bar 5 g, dark square with nuts 4 g, plain dark squares 2 g and gummy candy 0 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/high-protein-sweet-snacks 2026-10-12T22:07:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-07_high-protein-sweet-snacks.png?v=1791868072 High-Protein Sweet Snacks That Curb Sugar Cravings Bar chart of protein per sweet snack: Greek yogurt with berries 17 g, cottage cheese with fruit 14 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g and fruit gummies 0 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/dark-chocolate-blood-flow 2026-10-12T22:07:53-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-08_dark-chocolate-blood-flow.png?v=1791868073 Does Dark Chocolate Improve Blood Flow? The Science Bar chart of flavanols per gram of cocoa by processing: natural cocoa 34.6 mg, lightly Dutched 13.8 mg, medium Dutched 7.8 mg and heavily Dutched 3.9 mg https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/protein-shake-alternatives 2026-10-12T22:07:53-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-08_protein-shake-alternatives_9971e59c-ec22-45ec-8652-0f60ca4d55de.png?v=1791868073 Protein Shake Alternatives: Whole Foods That Deliver Bar chart of protein per serving in shake alternatives: whey shake 24 g, Greek yogurt 20 g, edamame 18 g, cottage cheese 14 g, and a Marmels bar and two eggs at 12 g each https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/how-much-added-sugar-per-day 2026-10-12T22:07:54-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-09_how-much-added-sugar-per-day_c1b78229-cfff-4e16-bac9-1245a6465ea0.png?v=1791868074 How Much Added Sugar Per Day Is Too Much? The Limits Bar chart of daily added sugar: the American Heart Association limit of 25 g for women and 36 g for men, against the average U.S. adult at 71 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/what-to-eat-instead-of-candy 2026-10-12T22:07:55-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-10_what-to-eat-instead-of-candy_57d13c12-ee51-4867-b7f6-c4544be9c04f.png?v=1791868075 What to Eat Instead of Candy When a Craving Strikes Bar chart of protein per grab-and-go sweet snack: Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, trail mix 5 g, granola bar 3 g, candy bar 2 g and fruit snacks 0 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/protein-american-diet 2026-10-12T22:07:55-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-10_protein-american-diet_fc3798c8-6ec6-4843-9ea0-d5dfa8c42840.png?v=1791868075 Protein and the American Diet: A Quiet Nutrition Crisis Bar chart of daily protein for a 70 kg adult: new guidelines about 84 to 112 g, the old minimum about 56 g and what many people think is enough, about 50 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/is-cacao-a-superfood 2026-10-12T22:07:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-12_is-cacao-a-superfood_4cbe5ef9-6666-45cf-a9af-6c2a6c3f82db.png?v=1791868076 Is Cacao a Superfood? What the Science Actually Says Bar chart of antioxidant score (ORAC per 100 g): raw cacao powder 95,500, dark chocolate 20,800, wild blueberries 9,600 and blackberries 5,900 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/choose-healthy-chocolate-bar 2026-10-12T22:07:57-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-13_choose-healthy-chocolate-bar_12d36f06-cbc7-4968-b4cd-3227504f47df.png?v=1791868077 How to Choose a Healthy Chocolate Bar: A Buyer's Guide Bar chart of how many of five label checks each chocolate bar meets: Marmels Protein Chocolate 5, 85 percent dark chocolate 4, standard dark bar 2, protein candy bar 1, milk chocolate 0 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/ecuadorian-cacao 2026-10-12T22:07:57-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-13_ecuadorian-cacao_17b3ecbd-9065-4eca-8a38-196d26384c65.png?v=1791868077 Ecuadorian Cacao: The World's Finest Flavor, Explained Bar chart of Ecuador's share of world cacao: 62 percent of fine-flavor cacao, but only 8 percent of total cacao https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/cocoa-flavanols-heart-disease 2026-10-12T22:07:58-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-14_cocoa-flavanols-heart-disease_0e9c6f7b-01c4-4441-8609-9ebbf96a4c2a.png?v=1791868078 Cocoa Flavanols and Heart Disease: What COSMOS Found Bar chart of COSMOS trial results versus placebo: total cardiovascular events 10 percent lower (not significant), cardiovascular death 27 percent lower, and 39 percent lower in consistent users https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/dark-chocolate-and-mood 2026-10-12T22:07:59-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-15_dark-chocolate-and-mood_c3cda1a2-3260-4215-b20d-062f2f2d2dd9.png?v=1791868078 Does Dark Chocolate Improve Mood? What the Science Says Bar chart of cocoa polyphenol dose and mood effect: 500 mg improved mood, while 250 mg produced no measurable change https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/natural-vs-added-sugar 2026-10-12T22:07:59-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-16_natural-vs-added-sugar_b7f091f9-c50a-414a-90b4-8adf96bbd4b7.png?v=1791868079 Natural Sugar vs. Added Sugar: What's the Difference? Bar chart of added sugar per serving: cola 39 g, sweetened latte 25 g, fruit yogurt 13 g, dark chocolate 6 g and a whole apple 0 g, against a 25 g daily limit for women https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/are-sugar-alcohols-bad-for-you 2026-10-12T22:08:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-16_are-sugar-alcohols-bad-for-you_f604147b-f022-4b0e-b515-b103347b68d8.png?v=1791868080 Are Sugar Alcohols Bad for You? What the Research Shows Bar chart of the dose in grams at which digestive symptoms typically begin: sorbitol 10, isomalt, mannitol and maltitol 20, xylitol 30 and erythritol 50 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/store-dark-chocolate-in-summer 2026-10-12T22:08:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-19_store-dark-chocolate-in-summer_2c9b6364-aaf7-43ae-8cb3-308d29e19959.png?v=1791868080 How to Store Dark Chocolate in Summer Bar chart of storage temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit, from the freezer and refrigerator to a sealed pantry at 66 and a car glove box at 105, with an ideal 54 to 68 band https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/dark-chocolate-brain-function 2026-10-12T22:08:01-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-22_dark-chocolate-brain-function_cc88be4d-62d6-4dd7-aab7-2ae90944f159.png?v=1791868081 Dark Chocolate and Brain Function: The Flavanol Link Bar chart of flavanols per gram of cocoa by processing: natural cocoa 34.6 mg, lightly alkalized 13.8, medium alkalized 7.8 and heavily alkalized 3.9 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/coconut-sugar-vs-honey 2026-10-15T13:11:04-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-23_coconut-sugar-vs-honey_f4d9e4ad-8783-4740-a24c-afb8bc3f467b.png?v=1791867881 Is Coconut Sugar Better Than Honey? A Sweetener Guide Bar chart of glycemic index by sweetener: coconut sugar 35, maple syrup 54, honey 58 and white cane sugar 65, with a low-GI line at 55 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/does-protein-boost-metabolism 2026-10-12T22:08:02-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-28_does-protein-boost-metabolism_1231cd1d-88e6-437a-bc85-646d7f9f7013.png?v=1791868082 Does Protein Boost Your Metabolism? What Science Says Bar chart of the thermic effect of food by macronutrient: protein 20 to 30 percent, carbohydrate 5 to 10 percent and fat 0 to 3 percent https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/glp-1-friendly-snacks 2026-10-12T22:08:03-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-28_glp-1-friendly-snacks_36f913fe-685f-4ed2-9fe9-e84634917790.png?v=1791868083 Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Friendly Snacks: A Guide Bar chart of protein per GLP-1 friendly snack: Greek yogurt 15 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, two eggs 12 g, beef jerky 9 g, chickpeas 5 g and a candy bar 2 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/is-dark-chocolate-good-for-your-skin 2026-10-12T22:08:04-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-29_dark-chocolate-for-skin_350b9a3e-fb4d-4be2-b6ce-fd8cb4ae0232.png?v=1791868084 Is Dark Chocolate Good for Your Skin? Bar chart of skin trial results with high-flavanol cocoa: UV redness down 15 percent at 6 weeks and 25 percent at 12 weeks, and skin roughness down 9 percent at 24 weeks versus 1.3 percent with placebo https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/saturated-fat-in-dark-chocolate 2026-10-12T22:08:04-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-06-30_saturated-fat-in-dark-chocolate_8b01386e-4c7e-4dce-873a-821ce969ffa5.png?v=1791868084 The Fat in Cacao: Why Not All Saturated Fat Is the Same Bar chart of the main fatty acids in cocoa butter: stearic acid 33 percent, oleic acid 33, palmitic acid 25 and other fats 5 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/collagen-benefits-women-over-40 2026-10-12T22:08:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-07-01_collagen-benefits-women-over-40.png?v=1791868085 What Are the Benefits of Collagen for Women Over 40? Bar chart of estimated skin collagen lost: about 5 percent by age 30, 15 percent by 40, up to 30 percent in the first five years of menopause and over 60 percent 15 years after https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/dark-chocolate-wine-pairing 2026-10-12T22:08:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-07-05_dark-chocolate-wine-pairing_ca43a1c9-ce8d-41ff-a3ca-d8508f5fda6b.png?v=1791868086 Dark Chocolate and Wine Pairing: A Beginner's Guide Pairing chart matching chocolate to wine by cacao percentage, from white chocolate with Moscato to the 62 percent Marmels bar with fruit-forward red or ruby port, and 85 percent or higher with sweet sherry https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/high-protein-snacks-under-300-calories 2026-10-15T13:12:04-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-07-15_high-protein-snacks-under-300-calories_e8f42800-fa77-49d0-89f9-065300c7527b.png?v=1791868086 High-Protein Snacks Under 300 Calories That Keep You Full Bar chart of protein per snack under 300 calories: edamame 18 g, Greek yogurt 15 g, cottage cheese 14 g, Marmels bar 12 g, two eggs 12 g, beef jerky 11 g and chickpeas 7 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/is-dark-chocolate-anti-inflammatory 2026-10-12T22:08:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-07-18_is-dark-chocolate-anti-inflammatory.png?v=1791868087 Is Dark Chocolate Anti-Inflammatory? What Research Shows Bar chart of polyphenols per serving: blueberries about 830 mg, Marmels bar about 700, 70 percent dark chocolate 470, green tea 215 and an apple with skin 140 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/healthiest-sugar-substitute 2026-10-12T22:08:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-07-27_healthiest-sugar-substitute_33238869-20c9-45f6-b767-c182d839a982.png?v=1791868088 What Is the Healthiest Sugar Substitute? A Clear Guide Bar chart of the glycemic index of sweeteners: refined table sugar 65, honey 58, maple syrup 54, coconut sugar 35 and monk fruit extract 0 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/high-protein-snacks-busy-moms 2026-10-15T13:12:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-07-29_high-protein-snacks-busy-moms_1bae10a6-3d7b-4227-a74a-0ad1b6f4503e.png?v=1791868088 High Protein Snacks for Busy Moms: Fast, No-Prep Picks Bar chart of protein per grab-and-go snack: Greek yogurt cup 15 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, two eggs 12 g, jerky 11 g, chickpeas and string cheese 7 g each https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/does-dark-chocolate-raise-blood-sugar 2026-10-12T22:08:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-07-30_does-dark-chocolate-raise-blood-sugar_2d2364f7-8a83-4310-8097-354b39c04d91.png?v=1791868089 Does Dark Chocolate Raise Blood Sugar? Bar chart of glycemic index by chocolate type: table sugar 65, milk chocolate 45, white chocolate 44 and 70 percent dark chocolate 23, with a low-GI cutoff at 55 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/healthy-dessert-alternatives 2026-10-12T22:08:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-07-31_healthy-dessert-alternatives_ec7ac014-a687-4b25-b801-8fe6a1cdbba4.png?v=1791868090 Healthy Dessert Alternatives That Still Feel Like a Treat Bar chart of added sugar per dessert serving: frosted cake 35 g, candy bar 24 g, 70 percent dark chocolate 15 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, chia pudding 6 g and Greek yogurt with berries 5 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/magnesium-for-muscle-recovery 2026-10-12T22:08:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-01_magnesium-for-muscle-recovery.png?v=1791868090 Magnesium for Muscle Recovery: Does It Actually Help? Bar chart of magnesium per serving: pumpkin seeds 156 mg, chia seeds 111 mg, dark chocolate 100 mg, almonds 80 mg, spinach 78 mg, peanut butter 49 mg and a banana 32 mg https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/formulating-protein-chocolate 2026-10-12T22:08:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-03_formulating-protein-chocolate_d5a6b70e-3e48-4bc6-90a5-34bb52a324f2.png?v=1791868091 Intentional Formulation: Chocolate First, Protein Second Bar chart of protein per serving by format: a protein bar 20 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g and conventional dark chocolate 2 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/how-much-protein-to-build-muscle 2026-10-15T13:12:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-04_how-much-protein-to-build-muscle_02ea0ec4-7652-4c22-b04e-06f2269e1775.png?v=1791868091 How Much Protein Do You Actually Need to Build Muscle? Bar chart of daily protein in grams per kilogram by goal: sedentary 0.8, active 1.3, build muscle 1.6, and build muscle while losing fat 2.2 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/soy-lecithin-in-chocolate 2026-10-12T22:08:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-08_soy-lecithin-in-chocolate_dfbddf7b-649b-421b-9465-2aba4a4be77a.png?v=1791868092 What Is Soy Lecithin in Chocolate, and Is It a Problem? Table of emulsifiers by chocolate type: Marmels Protein Chocolate has none, mass-market dark chocolate uses soy lecithin, and compound coating uses lecithin plus palm kernel oil https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/other-names-for-sugar 2026-10-12T22:08:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-11_other-names-for-sugar_84cdfedf-f9af-4378-b1f6-98b8464ff06d.png?v=1791868093 Other Names for Sugar on Food Labels: How to Spot Them Bar chart of added sugar in grams per day: average U.S. adult 71 g, FDA Daily Value 50 g, heart association ceiling 36 g for men and 25 g for women https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/how-much-sugar-is-in-dark-chocolate 2026-10-12T22:08:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-20_how-much-sugar-in-dark-chocolate_0349bca5-dc2b-426f-9496-f6f748c4253f.png?v=1791868093 How Much Sugar Is in Dark Chocolate? Bar chart of total sugar in a 60 g bar: Marmels 62 percent cacao 12 g, 70 to 85 percent dark 15 g, 60 to 69 percent 22 g, 45 to 59 percent 29 g and milk chocolate 31 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/why-is-dark-chocolate-bitter 2026-10-12T22:08:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-22_why-is-dark-chocolate-bitter_cbc969c5-d9f3-4f66-bfcc-79a5753561be.png?v=1791868094 Why Is Dark Chocolate Bitter? The Compounds Behind It Bar chart of bitter compounds in a dried cocoa bean by weight: polyphenols 12 to 18 percent, theobromine 1 to 3 percent and caffeine about 0.2 percent https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/healthy-game-day-snacks 2026-10-12T22:08:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-23_healthy-game-day-snacks_7b0dd8ca-7965-452c-8a77-39cdbd744464.png?v=1791868095 Healthy Game Day Snacks That Actually Keep You Full Bar chart of protein per game day serving: Marmels bar 12 g, Greek yogurt dip 11 g, jerky 11 g, aged cheese 10 g, chickpeas 7 g, mixed nuts 6 g, hummus 4 g and tortilla chips 2 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/protein-and-collagen-on-glucagon-like-peptide-1-glp1-drugs 2026-10-12T22:08:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-24_protein-and-collagen-on-glp-1_5891b952-decd-45f5-9da2-938a18caa57a.png?v=1791868095 Protein and Collagen on Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP1) Drugs Bar chart of protein per serving, marking sources that also supply collagen: chicken breast 26 g, Greek yogurt 15 g, Marmels bar 12 g, two eggs 12 g and bone broth 9 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/compound-chocolate-vs-real-chocolate 2026-10-12T22:08:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-25_compound-chocolate-vs-real-chocolate_54ef54f3-dcb5-4fc9-99f9-f27b9af80f98.png?v=1791868096 Compound Chocolate vs Real Chocolate: How to Tell Them Apart Bar chart of minimum cacao required by U.S. standard: bittersweet 35 percent, sweet chocolate 15, milk chocolate 10 and confectionery coating none, against Marmels at 62 percent https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/high-protein-picnic-snacks 2026-10-12T22:08:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-26_high-protein-picnic-snacks_daf6a9d2-1766-4a07-a041-ee0b576e5086.png?v=1791868097 High-Protein Picnic Snacks That Travel Well and Stay Safe Bar chart of protein per portable serving: Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, two hard-boiled eggs 12 g, jerky 11 g, chickpeas 7 g, aged cheese 7 g and almonds 6 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/dark-chocolate-fiber 2026-10-12T22:08:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-29_dark-chocolate-fiber_e0a78506-ef9e-4153-9f85-5050de56b792.png?v=1791868097 Does Dark Chocolate Have Fiber? How Much Is in One Bar Bar chart of fiber per serving: Marmels bar 4 to 5 g, medium apple 4.4 g, almonds 3.5 g, 70 to 85 percent dark chocolate 3.1 g and milk chocolate 1.0 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/80-20-rule-eating 2026-10-12T22:08:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-08-30_80-20-rule-eating_ceed4ca6-4b28-4564-96eb-c09e3366ee6f.png?v=1791868098 What Is the 80/20 Rule in Eating, and Does It Work? Bar chart of protein per treat serving: Marmels Protein Chocolate bar 12 g, bakery croissant 7 g, plain dark chocolate 4 g, ice cream 4 g, milk chocolate bar 3 g and potato chips 2 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/what-does-single-origin-chocolate-mean 2026-10-12T22:08:19-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-09-05_single-origin-chocolate-meaning_1e172ab4-a941-45be-8510-37e1bfe710fb.png?v=1791868098 What Does Single-Origin Chocolate Mean? Bar chart of share of world cacao production by origin: Cote d'Ivoire 38.2 percent, Ghana 12.4, Ecuador 9.9, Nigeria 7.2, Cameroon 6.6, Brazil 4.3 and Indonesia 4.1 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/healthy-vending-machine-snacks 2026-10-12T22:08:19-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-09-06_healthy-vending-machine-snacks.png?v=1791868099 Healthy Vending Machine Snacks: What to Grab and Skip Bar chart of protein per vending snack: Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, beef jerky 11 g, roasted nuts 8 g, peanut butter crackers 4 g, pretzels 3 g and potato chips 2 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/whey-vs-plant-protein 2026-10-12T22:08:20-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-09-10_whey-vs-plant-protein.png?v=1791868100 Whey Protein vs Plant Protein: Which Is Better for Muscle? Bar chart of protein quality score by source: whey protein isolate 1.09, soy protein concentrate 0.90, pea protein isolate 0.82 and rice protein concentrate 0.37 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/no-energy-to-work-out-after-work-here-is-what-helps 2026-10-12T22:08:20-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-09-12_energy-to-work-out-after-work.png?v=1791868100 No Energy to Work Out After Work? Here Is What Helps Bar chart of protein per pre-workout snack: whey shake 24 g, Greek yogurt with berries 17 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, banana with peanut butter 8 g and a granola bar 3 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/is-dark-chocolate-actually-healthy 2026-10-12T22:08:21-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-09-19_is-dark-chocolate-actually-healthy_3404b1d7-2501-4081-bb47-81be14a375aa.png?v=1791868101 Is Dark Chocolate Actually Healthy? What Research Shows Bar chart of flavanols per serving against the 600 mg studied dose: cocoa extract 600 mg, unsweetened baking chocolate 592, dark chocolate high end 440 and low end 136 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/high-protein-snacks-for-travel 2026-10-15T13:12:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-09-19_high-protein-snacks-for-travel_0e0f3abc-7975-4ef9-826e-9abe1cafe466.png?v=1791868102 High Protein Snacks for Travel: What Packs and Passes Bar chart of protein per travel snack: protein powder packet 24 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, beef jerky 11 g, edamame 7 g, almonds 6 g and a hummus cup 2 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/healthy-road-trip-snacks-that-keep-you-full-and-alert 2026-10-12T22:08:22-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-09-19_healthy-road-trip-snacks_8c90e1a0-9b85-4d7a-a8eb-75371f7fdb21.png?v=1791868102 Healthy Road Trip Snacks That Keep You Full and Alert Bar chart of protein per road trip snack: tuna or salmon pouch 18 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, jerky 11 g, apple with nut butter 8 g and crackers with hummus 6 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/what-is-allulose-the-sugar-that-doesnt-count-as-sugar 2026-10-12T22:08:23-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-09-22_what-is-allulose_fa52df43-6725-4b8a-9ec4-72856ef6f341.png?v=1791868103 What Is Allulose? The Sugar That Doesn't Count as Sugar Bar chart of calories per gram: cane sugar 4.0, coconut sugar 3.8, xylitol 2.4, maltitol 2.1, allulose 0.4 and erythritol 0.2 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/does-dark-chocolate-help-focus 2026-10-12T22:08:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-09-22_does-dark-chocolate-help-focus_639172e5-4199-4dda-aa61-9b0aeba95589.png?v=1791868104 Does Dark Chocolate Help With Focus? What Studies Show Bar chart of cocoa flavanol dose by study in milligrams: typical dark chocolate serving 136 to 440, trials with no effect at 415 and 500, and improved focus at 520 and 993 https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/how-much-protein-do-you-need-after-40 2026-10-12T22:08:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-09-22_how-much-protein-after-40_436ad169-c90d-44fc-8f5b-9a88a37f8920.png?v=1791868104 How Much Protein Do You Need After 40? Bar chart of daily protein in grams per kilogram: the RDA 0.8, average U.S. women 1.1 and men 1.3 aged 40 to 60, research target after 40 at 1.4 and 1.54 for sarcopenia https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/high-protein-hiking-snacks-what-to-pack-on-the-trail 2026-10-12T22:08:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-09-24_high-protein-hiking-snacks_0069c6b8-baee-41d8-af9a-9c741bc12524.png?v=1791868105 High-Protein Hiking Snacks: What to Pack on the Trail Bar chart of protein per trail snack: Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, jerky 10 g, whole-food protein bar 10 g, nut butter packet 7 g, trail mix 6 g and chickpeas 5 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/healthy-halloween-candy-alternatives-that-hold-up-in-a-bowl 2026-10-12T22:08:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-09-24_healthy-halloween-candy-alternatives_b34b2f4c-1f44-4fa4-b015-f2c068b7114f.png?v=1791868106 Healthy Halloween Candy Alternatives That Hold Up in a Bowl Bar chart of protein per Halloween serving: Greek yogurt with chips 18 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, almonds 7 g, fun-size bars 3 g, fruit gummies 1 g and candy corn 0 g https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/healthy-dark-chocolate-alternative-less-sugar-more-protein 2026-10-12T22:08:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-10-01_healthy-chocolate-alternatives.png?v=1791868106 Healthy Dark Chocolate Alternative: Less Sugar, More Protein Side-by-side panels for a 60 g bar: Marmels has 12 g protein and 12 g sugar, the average dark chocolate has 3 g protein and 28 g sugar https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/does-protein-lower-blood-sugar-spikes-after-a-meal-or-snack 2026-10-12T22:08:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-10-01_protein-blood-sugar-spike_7b722275-aa8d-448e-89a2-c8177413bdd8.png?v=1791868107 Does Protein Lower Blood Sugar Spikes After a Meal or Snack? Illustrative line chart of blood glucose over 120 minutes: carbohydrate alone peaks high, while protein first then carbohydrate gives a lower, flatter curve https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/cacao-nibs-vs-dark-chocolate-which-is-actually-better 2026-10-12T22:08:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-10-04_cacao-nibs-vs-dark-chocolate_34e42346-0656-446c-926d-91ddf55f461c.png?v=1791868107 Cacao Nibs vs Dark Chocolate: Which Is Actually Better? Three panels comparing 60 g of cocoa forms: Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g protein, 12 g sugar and 4 g fiber, 70 percent dark chocolate about 5 g protein and 20 g sugar, cacao nibs about 6 g protein and 2 g sugar https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/single-origin-cacao-and-direct-trade-what-both-terms-mean 2026-10-12T22:08:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-10-04_single-origin-cacao-direct-trade.png?v=1791868108 Single-Origin Cacao and Direct Trade: What Both Terms Mean Two panels of flavor by origin: Ghana is deep and classic chocolate character, about 12 percent of world supply, and Ecuador is floral, fruity and nutty, about 10 percent https://marmels.com/blogs/protein-nutrition-blog-marmels/coconut-sugar-vs-maple-syrup-which-sweetener-is-better 2026-10-15T13:11:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0959/1291/9339/articles/2026-10-04_coconut-sugar-vs-maple-syrup_a0c30e79-9452-4a43-be8a-444c6baad02c.png?v=1791868109 Coconut Sugar vs Maple Syrup: Which Sweetener Is Better? Glycemic index panels and scale: coconut sugar 54, pure maple syrup 54 and cane sugar 65, against a low cutoff of 55