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Cacao Nibs

September 20, 2010
Sungods Superfoods

Country Of Origin: Indonesia – Bali

 

What is Cacao?

Cacao itself comes from the bean and in turn can be turned into crushed cacao nibs  The main component in cacao is flavonoids. these compounds are found in plants and in plant based foods and drinks. The health benefits that are linked to the cacao flavonoids is that the flavonoids are antioxidants.

Concentrated Nutrients

Because it’s concentrated, Raw Cacao Nibs has at least 33% more of many of cacao’s most vital nutrients! In Raw Cacao Nibs, much of the oil is removed, while nearly all of the active nutrients remain. For example…

  • The amino acid Tryptophan is found naturally in cacao. Tryptophan enhances relaxation and promotes better sleep. Now you’ll get at least 33% more when you use Raw Cacao Nibs!
  • Researchers have discovered that phenylethylamine (PEA) has a positive effect in enhancing feelings of love. And Chocolate has been proven to be an excellent source of PEA. Now you can love at least 33% more with Raw Cacao Nibs!
  • Cacao is the richest food source of magnesium of any common food.
  • Magnesium is known as “the heart mineral”, so you can love some more. Now you get at least 33% more magnesium gram-per-gram with Raw Cacao Nibs!
  • Raw Cacao Nibs has at least 33% more Arginine, the amino acid enjoyed by lovers and bodybuilders
  • One 500g bag of raw cacao powder delivers about 500,000 ORAC Antioxidant units

 

How to use Cacao Nibs

  • Add it to your favourite smoothies (one heaping tablespoon will do) and watch them instantly become Raw Chocolate masterpieces!
  • You can blend it with raw coconut oil and agave nectar – for instant raw chocolate syrup! (Then put this on top of raw ice cream or fresh fruit–AMAZING!)
  • You can blend it in a food processor with raw nut butters and agave nectar, for the most delicious desert you’ve ever had. (In fact, similar nut butters mixed with roasted cocoa powder are very expensive in health food stores.)
  • You can make any cookie, brownie or pie more chocolaty and delicious – just add a tablespoon or more to taste.
  • You can blend it with sweet almond milk. This gives you a creamy dark chocolate milk that’s LOADED with antioxidant power and tastes out of this world! 
Cacao Nibs