I never thought in my wildest choc-o-holic dreams that one day I’d be encouraged to eat more chocolate. If I could, I would eat some form of chocolate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every single day.
Last week, my dreams came true. I read an article that actually encourages more chocolate intake. The headline read, “You can turn cravings for cooked processed milk chocolate into super-nutrition. Eat Raw Cacao Nibs or Raw Cacao Powder for optimum nutrient enhancement. RAW DARK CHOCOLATE IS HEALTHY.” Before you go running off to the store to purchase loads of your favorite chocolate bar, it is important to note that in order to reap health benefits from chocolate, it must be consumed in its purest form; Organic Raw Cacao.
“Raw cacao powder has at least 33% more of many of cacao’s most vital nutrients. In Raw Cacao Powder, much of the oil is removed, while nearly all of the active nutrients remain..”
Below I have outlined highlights from this amazing article, but I encourage you to take the time to read it in its entirety. So lets get to it; All the incredible benefits your body reaps from raw cacao intake:
- Cacao is rich in magnesium, which “balances brain chemistry, builds strong bones, and combats depression.”
- “Cacao contains subtle amounts of caffeine.”
- “Cacao seems to diminish appetite.”
- Phenylethylamine, found in chocolate “increases focus and alertness.
- Anandamide is a chemical “released when we are feeling great,” meaning raw chocolate makes us feel good!
- Antioxidants are also found in raw chocolate, which “keep you looking young and help fight disease.”
- Tryptophan, an amino acid “enhances relaxation and promotes better sleep.” And finally,
- “Raw Cacao Powder has at least 33% more Arginine, the aphrodisiac-like amino acid believed by body builders to build muscle and aid in recovery.”
At Raw Can Roll Café, we create tons of desserts and smoothies using Raw Cacao Powder and Cacao Nibs. We have Raw Cacao Chocolate Cups, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Brownies, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Mud Pie.
For smoothies, we make a mean Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Mint Chocolate Chip, in which you obtain DOUBLE the cacao!
So, next time you are craving chocolate, skip the processed candy bars and stop by Raw Can Roll Café where you can choose from a variety of desserts and smoothies loaded with Raw Cacao Powder and Cacao Nibs.
Share with us some of your favorite recipes that call for Raw Cacao!
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