# Hormone-Balancing Chocolate Bars This Healthy Chocolate Bar Supports the Endocrine System By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-chocolate-bar References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/chocolate-spotlight-not-your-sugar-mamas-rose-maca-chocolate-bar/) & [notyoursugarmamas](http://notyoursugarmamas.com/products/rosemaca) Rather than bring filled with refined sugars and other artificial sweeteners, this [healthy chocolate bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muze-cacao) from Not Your Sugar Mamas is packed with only feel-good ingredients. In particular, the formula for the Rose Maca Chocolate Bar includes maca, which is known for its [hormone-balancing properties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endocrine-superfood-powder), as well as rose oil, which is often used to relieve stress. This [superfood chocolate bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-bars) itself is made from organic raw cacao powder and cacao butter, plus maple syrup and vanilla for taste. These organic superfood chocolates are sold individually and in packs, as well as through a a monthly subscription service called the Healthy Treat Plan. Growing interest in healthy living has created room on the market for functional snacks like this one that can be enjoyed guilt-free thanks to the healthful benefits it will provide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Superfood Snacks:** Demand is growing for healthy snacks that provide functional benefits like hormone-balancing. - **Monthly Subscription Services:** Companies can capitalize on the subscription box trend by offering healthy snack options to customers. - **Natural Stress Relief:** Stress-reducing ingredients like rose oil in chocolate bars offer an innovative way to promote well-being. ### Where This Applies - **Health Food Industry:** As consumers seek healthier snack options, health food companies can satisfy demand with functional, nutrient-packed products. - **Subscription Box Industry:** Offering healthy snack options like hormone-balancing chocolate bars can attract new subscribers to monthly subscription services. - **Natural Beauty Industry:** Stress-reducing ingredients like rose oil may be an untapped opportunity for natural beauty companies to incorporate into their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beneficial Botanical Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yes-cacao-bars.md) - [Stress-Fighting Functional Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptogenic-functional-chocolates.md) - [Everyday Functional Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-chocolate-co.md) - [Probiotic Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-with-probiotics.md) - [Raw Goji Berry Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-chocolate-bar.md) - [Functional Superfood Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-chocolates.md) - [Hormone Support Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bish.md) - [Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturally-sweetened-chocolate-bar.md) - [Day-to-Night Functional Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raaka-functional-chocolate.md)