Food of the gods

Cacao is like nature’s chocolate treasure trove! It’s super good for you because it’s loaded with awesome stuff:

1. Antioxidants Galore: Think of cacao as an antioxidant powerhouse. It’s packed with things like flavonoids and polyphenols that help fight off those pesky free radicals in your body, keeping you healthier in the long run.
2. Heart Happy: Eating cacao might just make your heart do a little happy dance. Some studies suggest it can help improve blood flow and lower blood pressure, which is great news for your ticker.
3. Mood Booster: Ever heard of those “feel-good” chemicals in your brain? Well, cacao has some of those. Theobromine and phenylethylamine are like little mood-lifters that can help make you feel happier and more relaxed.
4. Mineral Magic: Cacao is full of essential minerals like magnesium, iron, and potassium. These guys help keep your muscles and bones strong, your nerves firing properly, and your immune system in top shape.
5. Brain Boost: Those flavonoids in cacao? They’re not just good for your heart; they’re good for your brain too! They can help improve your memory, keep your brain sharp, and may even lower the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s.
6. Energy Kick: Need a little pick-me-up? Cacao’s got your back. It’s got natural stimulants like theobromine and a bit of caffeine to give you a gentle energy boost and help you stay alert.

Suggested use:

  Try eating them on their own, one at a time. Chew thoroughly and experience the taste extravaganza of raw cacao.
  Add to coconut, nut or fruit-based smoothies to enhance the flavour.
  Freeze cacao beans with sweeteners (agave nectar or honey are fantastic). Eat cold.
  Blend cacao nibs into herbal teas with the Peruvian superfood Maca.
  Crush cacao nibs with a mortar and pestle and add to raw ice creams for the best chocolate chips in the world.
  Create a raw chocolate bar! Blend the following raw ingredients together: cacao nibs, agave nectar, carob powder, maca powder, coconut oil, dates and cashew nuts. Pour into a mould and freeze to set.

Your taste buds and your body will thank you for it!

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