Turns out, better digestion might be just a chocolate bar away

Published by Bridgitte Longshore & Kim Carrigan on 4th Jul 2025

BETTER BOWEL MOVEMENTS, Thanks to Dark

Chocolate (Seriously)

Yes, we're going there—because gut health doesn't have to be boring. It can be downright delicious.

Let's talk digestion. Specifically… yours.

If bloating, sluggish bowels, or less-than-satisfying bathroom trips are part of your daily routine, you're not alone—and you're definitely not stuck with it.

And guess what?

You don't have to chug fiber powders or force down sad bran muffins to stay regular. The solution might already be hiding in your snack drawer.

We're talking about dark chocolate. Really good dark chocolate.

The Delicious Truth: Dark Chocolate Contains Gut Friendly Fibre: Yep — real, high-cacao content dark chocolate (70% +) is a legit source of dietary fibre, especially when it's made without fillers, weird ingredients and unnecessary I-dont'-know-whats (and this is where Giddy Yo enters the conversation).

In just one 30 g piece of Giddy Yo's 70–100% dark chocolate, you'll get 3–4 grams of fibre.

To put this in perspective:

Fibre Content of Common Foods (in a 30g sample):

Giddy Yo Dark Chocolate (70–85%) contains 3g–4g

Almonds contain ~3.5 g

Apple (with skin) contain ~2 g

Oats (dry) contain ~2.5 g

Dates contain ~2g

That makes your Giddy Yo daily chocolate ritual way more than a feel-good habit—it's CLEARLY a legit contribution to your gut health! Like you needed more reasons to choose Giddy Yo lol :)

Why Fibre = Bathroom Bliss

You already know fibre helps you “go,” but there's much more to the story.

Fibre feeds your microbiome, balances blood sugar, and keeps your digestion running like a well-oiled, (gut-loving) machine.

Here's what fibre helps with:

Regularity (a.k.a. smoother, more predictable poops)
Less bloating
Better nutrient absorption
Blood sugar balance
Feeding your good gut bacteria (they LOVE cacao!)

But here's the kicker:
Most adults are ingesting only 15–18 grams of fibre a day—less than half of what is required for optimum health.

How Much Fiber Do You Actually Need?

According to Health Canada:

Daily Fibre Recommendation

Women (19–50 years): 25 grams

Men (19–50 years): 38 grams

Women (51+ years): 21 grams

Men (51+ years): 30 grams

Children (1–18 years): 14–31 grams (age dependent)

Pregnant women: 28 grams

Breastfeeding women: 29 grams

Not All Chocolate Is Gut-Friendly

To get the fibre benefits, it's gotta be real chocolate. That means:

Dark chocolate (70% and up) = high fibre
Milk chocolate = mostly sugar and dairy, it's a NO
White chocolate = is made with cacao butter (which is 100% fat and hence ZERO fibre), dried milk products and refined white sugar, this is a HARD NO

At Giddy Yo, we make our dark chocolate with:

Organic, heirloom, fairly traded true criollo Peruvian cacao
No soy, no emulsifiers, no dairy, no fillers, no shenanigans
Hand-poured goodness with the cleanest ingredients and bold benefits

Translation? Our chocolate doesn't just taste amazing—it does something for you, too.

Supercharge Your Gut with These Tasty Combos

Want to give your belly even more love? Pair your Giddy chocolate bar with one of these gut-happy sidekicks:

Chia pudding – Fibre + omega 3s = creamy deliciousness
Banana + nut butter + chocolate – Sweet, satisfying, and digestively divine
Chlorella or spirulina – Detox meets fibre = the ultimate wellness glow-up
Camu Camu powder – A vitamin C kick that supports your gut lining and immunity
Maca - Giddy Yo maca powder + our dark chocolate is not only deelish, but your hormones will thank you (men and women alike)

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What Giddy Yo Fans Are Saying

“I used to reach for cookies. Now it's your 76% chocolate bar—and weirdly, I'm less bloated and more ahem regular.”— Jessica M

“Giddy's dark chocolate has become a daily part of my digestion routine. It feels indulgent, but I feel the difference.”— Noah T., holistic nutritionist

"My elderly mother was struggling with debilitating constipation, and now she won't go a day without her Giddy Yo! A square a day keeps the doctor away- she is so much happier and more comfortable than she has been in years. Thank you Giddy Yo for making such amazing chocolate that helps my mom thrive in more ways than one!" -Pritham

Ready to Try our Gut-Healthy Goods?

Staff (and customer) best-selling high-fibre bars:

78% Mint Crunchy – fresh, rich, and totally satisfying
84% Vanilla Salt Crunchy – creamy, crunchy, a fan-fave
100% Hundo & 100% Mint Hundo – cacao lovers, this one's for you and is a top seller for a reason! Not for the faint of heart, but as smooth and less bitter than any other 100% chocolate bar out there- we hear this all the time! If you want the benefits of 100% cacao but think it may be a bit too strong, try purchasing the wafers and adding a wee drop of stevia or monk fruit to each wafer and VOILA, just sweet enough, only with ZERO sugar.

Shop the Giddy Chocolate Collection - it's truly Chocolate that loves you back.

AND use the coupon code to receive 10% off all fibre-rich gut-loving Giddy Yo chocolate, cacao and our new bamboo chemical-free toilet paper (because a happy gut needs the right toilet paper- see below)!

Final Thoughts (While You're on the Throne…)

Dark chocolate isn't just a treat—it's a tool.
A smooth, melty, antioxidant-rich, fibre-filled tool that can help support daily digestion and keep your gut (and your mood) in check.

So next time you feel a little backed up, don't reach for the chalky supplements….Reach for Giddy Yo!

And while we are on the topic of fibre…

THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN THE GIDDY YO HOUSE - TOXIN FREE BAMBOO TP

We will save this deep-dive for another time, BUT if you're not yet aware, regular toilet paper contains formaldehyde, bleaching agents, and a handful of known carcinogens - BPAs, and PFAS (aka 'forever' chemicals). An ever-expanding body of research indicates that toilet paper made with such chemicals is the cause of urinary tract infections, vulvar irritation, hemorrhoids, and a host of other maladies we'd all prefer to avoid.

Now available at Giddy Yo- because we care about ALL OF YOU!

Shop here or call us toll free at (844) 443-9696, or email us at service@giddyyoyo.com. HQ open Monday to Friday 9:30 am - 5pm EST.

You WILL reach a real human being, so call us - we love hearing from you!