Learn more about Cacao......

Cacao is the seed from which cocoa and chocolate are made. It is packed with flavonoids, the nutrients that have been shown to help lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and heart, and aid in preventing blood clots. The flavonoids in cacao powder may help increase insulin sensitivity, reducing your risk of diabetes.

Flavanol-rich foods help lower your blood pressure and improve the way your blood vessels’ walls function, lowering your risk of heart disease. A specific flavanol in cacao called epicatechin may help with some parts of brain health, including cognition, blood flow, and risk of dementia.

Cacao contains fiber that bacteria eat to create fatty acid chains. These fatty acids benefit your digestive system. Drinks made with cacao might also increase the number of good bacteria in your gut.

A few stats that may surprise you: Cacao is the highest plant-based source of iron known to man, at a whopping 13.9 mg per 100g. It is also one of the highest plant-based sources of magnesium, the most deficient mineral in the Western world. Cacao also has more calcium than cow’s milk.

While many associate cacao with caffeine, the amount of calcium and magnesium it provides actually help promote healthy relaxation without feeling like a train wreck.

Cacao is a great source of four scientifically proven bliss chemicals – serotonin, tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylethylamine. So drink up and bliss out!