What are some of the benefits of RAW CACAO?
1. Highest ORAC ( oxygen radical absorbance capacity ) rating - these are your antioxidants and a food’s ability to stop damage to cells from free radicals. ** The USDA suggests 5000 units per day to maintain optimum health
ORAC rating in units, based on 100 grams of the food
Raw cacao - 95,500 * ( 14 TBS = 100 grams ) Goji berries - 25,300 *
Raw cacao nibs - 62,000 * Acai frozen pulp - 50,000
Roasted cacao - 26,000 Blueberries - 2,400
Dark chocolate - 13,120 Green tea - 1,253
Milk chocolate - 6,740
Values from - USDA/ journal of American Chemical Society
Brunswick Labs, USA
2. Excellent Plant Source of Magnesium - is the #1 mineral deficiency in the west. Magnesium is a powerful stress reliever, relaxes muscles, and is needed to build strong bones and teeth
3. Promotes Cardiovascular Health - helps significantly protect the heart by lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, decreasing LDL and raising HDL and regulating platelet function
4. Rich in Flavonoid Content - part of the polyphenols group and named flavanols in cacao, these exist in substantial amounts. Research suggests that some flavanols protect against certain chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular disease
5. Good Fats - the main fat in cacao butter and powder is oleic acid, a heart healthy monounsaturated fat that is also found in olive oil
6. Increases Insulin Sensitivity - studies have shown an increase of insulin sensitivity in healthy individuals by nearly 12 % and a decrease of blood pressure of nearly 6%
7. High in Sulfur - this beauty mineral helps build strong nails and hair and promotes beautiful skin as it detoxifies the liver and supports proper function of the pancreas
8. PEA ( phenethylamine ) - is the “bliss” chemical in cacao responsible for enhancing mood and lifting depression. Along with theobromine it also enhances alertness, mental clarity and decreases fatigue
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