HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCOA

Unlike processed dark chocolate, antioxidants are preserved in cacao. Benefits from keeping organic chocolate unheated include; much higher levels of the famous chocolate antioxidants (oligomeric procynanidins, resveratrol and the polyphenols: catechin and epicatechin) as well as the preservation of vitamin C, phenethylamine (PEA, the feel good neurotransmitter responsible for the feeling of love!), Omega 6 fatty acids (which when heated become rancid and cause inflammation), tryptophan (a commonly deficient amino acid in those who consume a diet of mostly cooked food) and serotonin.

It turns out that all the bad things commonly attributed to processed chocolate bars, such as cavities, weight gain and diabetes, are actually caused by the dairy, sugar and others fillers added to the dark chocolate. Health benefits of chocolate when it is in the form of raw cacao beans, butter, nibs and/or the powder include; weight loss (because of its high chromium and coumarin content), prevention of cavities (theobromine actually killsstreptococci mutans one of the strains of bacteria that cause toothdecay) and regulation of blood sugar which is beneficial for diabetes (chromium can naturally regulate blood sugar). Alsocacao benefits the heart and the entirecardiovascular system as a whole.

Cacao is the highest whole food source of magnesium, which alsohappens to be the most deficient mineral in the diet of modern cultures. Magnesium relaxes muscles, improves peristalsis in the bowels and relaxes the heart and cardiovascular system. The dark chocolate antioxidants have been clinically proven to literally dissolve plaque built up in the arteries which helps in reversing heart disease and causes naturally lower blood pressure. Also, various other vitamins and minerals in raw cacao benefits the cardiovascular system.

Cocoa information shared from the site Secrets of Longevity

Organic Ingredients traceable to their source. Non-GMO. Gluten Free. Conflict free. Sustainable Packaging.

Noble Criollo and Trinitario Beans from Equal Opportunity Farms. Dark Cioccolato is Vegan.