More about Raw Chocolate Benefits

In its raw state, chocolate has more than 300 nutritional compounds and is one of the richest sources of antioxidants of any food on the planet!

Our bodies need antioxidants to 'mop up' free radicals that can damage our cells. Scientists from Cornell University recently discovered that raw cacao powder contains nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine, and up to three times the antioxidants found in green tea.

White sugar depletes the body of vital nutrients including magnesium, Vitamin C and B vitamins that are necessary for energy, hormones and weight loss. Our raw chocolate making kits include agave syrup, a low-glycaemic sweetener, to sweeten your raw chocks naturally and will not deplete your body of vital nutrients.

The cacao bean is also rich in magnesium, an energy mineral and vital electrolyte that keeps our heart beating well into old age. Unfortunately modern diets lack this vital mineral due to intensive farming draining the soil of essential nutrients.

And yes ladies, chocolate is a hormone balancer, that's why we crave and love it so much! It improves sleep, promotes lovely skin and protects the body from pollutants.

Other notable benefits include:

Appetite suppressant

Yes, that's right! Raw chocolate actually has appetite-suppressant properties and often added to weight loss products to help control hunger! Simply enjoy a couple of Raw CHOC's or add half a teaspoon of raw chocolate powder to a teacup of tepid water 20 minutes before a meal for a delicious, natural way to reduce your appetite.

Aphrodisiac

Chocolate has long been the food for lovers and is a symbol of sensuality and sexuality. The ancient Aztecs gave chocolate as wedding presents and other South American civilizations believed that chocolate was the food of the heart. Raw chocolate from South America has to be the best chocolate aphrodisiac about!

Sense of well being

Long considered a 'happy food', chocolate is a popular treat when we need 'cheering up', recent research has discovered that cacao contains chemicals which are scientifically proven to be present in the brains of people when they are happy, more relaxed, playful and creative.

*The content of this page is provided for educational purposes only, and should not be considered as medical advice. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice.