(Disclaimer: If you are concerned about consuming Dark Chocolate, Cocoa, or Cacao, due to any health conditions, please speak to your Health Professional before consuming Cacao.)
About Cacao:
Cacao from the Cocoa Bean is packed with phytonutrients, including Polyphenols and Flavonols. In fact, Cacao has more phytonutrients than Blueberries and Acai Berries! Cacao also includes a small amount of caffeine, but predominantly the stimulant called 'Theobromine'. Cacao is packed with Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Iron and Potassium!
Most of our cacao is bean to bar, unprocessed and includes zero sugar! (The only cacao we offer with any sugar is the Colibri Healing Ahswaganda Blend. This Cacao Powder is sweetened with a small amount of Unprocessed-Coconut Sugar. We recommend buying this specific Cacao Powder for anyone who is only just starting their cacao journey, and the taste of completely unsweetened chocolate is too bitter.)
The Benefits of Cacao and Dark Chocolate:
1. Decrease Blood Pressure. This is due to the increase of Nitrous Oxide, helping to smooth muscles of the arteries. Lowered Blood Pressure can also occur due to the high levels of Magnesium present in Cacao.
2. Cacao may increase HDL and Lower LDL.
3. Cacao may decrease the risk of Heart Disease. Cacao decreases the Endothelial Dysfunction. It is the inside layer of the artery, specifically the coronary that can become damaged and vulnerable to clotting. The anti-oxidants found in Cacao can protect this inside layer of the artery.
4. Decrease of Cortisol, Stress and Adrenaline.
5. May Decrease certain Cancers.
6. Cacao can decrease Insulin and Insulin Resistance.
7. May decrease the risk of Strokes.
8. May Elevate Mood, from a low to a high level. This is thought to be due to the increase of Serotonin, Theobromine and Polyphenols.
9. May Increase Physical Performance.
10. Can improve the hydration of your skin, smooth the texture of your skin and improve overall appearance.
11. May decrease Metabolic Syndrome, a combination of Blood Sugars, Cholesterol and Blood Pressure.
Chocolate and Kidney Stones:
Disclaimer: Cacao contains high amounts of Oxalates. If you are at risk of Kidney Stones, please speak to your Health Professional before consuming Cacao.
If you would like to try some of our Cacao Powders and Bars, you can shop HERE.
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