Health Benefits Of Cacao
Cacao is packed with vitamins and antioxidants that make it almost a super food or natural Multi-Vitamin! The beneficial ingredients found in the Cacao nibs (raw chocolate) are Antioxidants, Theobromine, Phenylethylamine, Essential Minerals and Vitamins. To briefly overview each benefit:
Antioxidants: One of the main health benefits of chocolate is its high concentration of antioxidants. Although processed chocolate still has a good concentration of antioxidants – the processing and cutting (adding new ingredients and mixing them together) of the raw cacao seed tends to lower that amount. If you want the best hardcore antioxidant power of cacao beans/seeds, then you will want to get it in its natural raw state – nothing added, nothing taken away.
Theobromine: This is a mild stimulant that has a diuretic affect. In other words it can make you have to use the bathroom a lot and if you don’t drink enough water, it could dehydrate you. Its benefits, however, include helping to push toxins out of your body (the diuretic process), and gives you a very mild rush, enhancing your mood.
Phenylethylamine:
This is one of the mood enhancers. In combination with theobromine, phenylethylamine can elevate your mood and make you feel what I can only describe as a sense of well being. Phenylethylamine is a super low potency antidepressant that works similar to the body’s endogenous dopamine and adrenaline (low doses).
Serotonin
Cacao can increase the levels of serotonin your brain produces. This is beneficial if you’ve been feeling down and depressed, a condition that can come with lower levels of serotonin. Eating cacao can raise your natural levels of serotonin and create a balancing effect.
If you suffer from PMS, your levels of serotonin are likely below the harmony mark, and eating chocolate or cacao seeds (raw is more potent) can raise your level. If you aren’t deficient in serotonin, this can give you a stimulating effect making you feel happy and at peace.
Essential minerals: Cacao beans are loaded with many essential minerals the body needs. These include magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium and manganese
Essential Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, C, E and Pantothenic acid
Other Health Benefits of Cacao:
- Increased blood circulation which can improve focus, reduce headaches, and more.
- Did you know chocolate is an anti-aging food?
- Cacao can be used to suppress coughing.
- It can reduce cholesterol which is good for heart health.
- Known in some circles as a mild smart food (boosts brain power due to the ingredients affect on your body, blood, and more).
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