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For the dark chocolate conneissuer these raw cacao beans give a deep rich moist flavour. Eat alone, dip in Agave or Yacon Syrup, or slip inside a date for a delicious sweet treat.
Superfoods: Cacao - Theobromo Cacao 'The Food of the Gods'. Cacao beans are one of nature's superfoods with many amazing properties, many of which are destroyed by cooking. Cacao is the seed in a fruit of an Amazonian Tree, historically used by Aztecs & Mayans as a form of currency. A very complex foodstuff it contains over 300 chemically identifiable compounds. Associated with happiness, Cacao's unique combination of chemicals alleviate depression & are associated with feelings of well-being. It has been called nature's prozac for its anti-depressant properties. Cacao nibs are peeled, raw cacao beans, from which chocolate is made.
CONTAINS:
10 gms per 100 gms flavanol antioxidants. Research shows that the anti-oxidants in cacao are highly stable & easily available to human metabolism.
High Magnesium, which supports the heart, brain & the building of strong bones, it is associated with happiness.
1-2% theobromine, which stimulates the central nervous system, relaxes smooth muscles & dilates blood vessels. Theobromine is a mild diuretic & has been known to support the heart after an attack caused by accumulation of body fluid. It is a cardiac stimulant & has also been used to treat high blood pressure.
Up to 2.2% PEA (phenylethlamine) content - which increases neurotransmitters in parts of the brain that control our ability to pay attention and stay alert. PEA is noticeably abundant in the brains of happy people & is also said to keep us younger longer.
Rare MAO inhibitors (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) which allow more neurotransmitters: serotonin, anandamine &dopamine to circulate in the brain. This facilitates youth & rejuvenation in the form of creativity, joy & flexibility, physical & mental.
No sugar, but between 12-50% fat, depending upon variety & subtle amounts of caffeine & theobromine.
HOW TO TAKE IT
Up to eight beans daily. Can be eaten alone, with agave or yacon syrup, stuffed in dates or added to nuts seeds, wolfberries, coconut chips for a snack. Experiment with for infinite possibilities for desserts & sauces.
NB Eating late may affect sleep.
PRICES
100g - £4.50
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