The use of cacao has a rich history, interwoven into many facets of the ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures. Cacao was so important to the Mayan culture that it was not only reserved for the rich & powerful, but accessible & regularly consumed by everyone in their society. Cacao was treated as a sacred food & a social centerpiece, used to accompany rituals, treat illness & has even been used as a currency.
To this day, the growing of chocolate is an important cultural practice & family tradition for many indigenous groups. Ninety percent of the world’s chocolate today is grown on small family farms of 25 acres or less.
Not all chocolate is created equal & there is a VAST difference between those chocolate snickers bars & organic cacao. Cacao is literally ‘nature’s chocolate’, the original form of chocolate, enjoyed for thousands of years!
When enjoyed in an unadulterated way (sans sugar & correctly prepared) cacao can be of significant benefit to the body.
Not only do our organic cacao products taste amazing, but they are also packed with naturally occurring vitamins & minerals, as well as being some of the richest food sources of antioxidants!
Cacao offers a diverse source of nutrients including Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, & Vitamins A, B (1,2,3,5 & 6), C & Ewhich attribute to maintaining health & vitality.
The nutrients found in cacao have been known to assist with:
Enhancing our mood, focus & alertness through the cardiac-stimulating compound ‘Theobromine’
Promoting new cell growth & rejuvenating our skin through its fat component, also known as Cacao Butter
Improves mitochondrial function, providing energy & assisting with overcoming fatigue
Elevating our mood through the bliss molecule, ‘Anandamide’
Reducing free radicals and improving cellular health through its high antioxidant content
Improves sleep quality through its high magnesium content
With such a rich nutritional profile, there is no need to turn away from cacao when looking to implement healthier practices. In fact, cacao can be a great way to treat yourself in a nourishing way that you can feel good about.
Each of our Cacao products are organically cultivated & have been prepared using traditional techniques.
Our Cacao is sourced using fair trade supply chains that ensure the farmer’s work is fairly remunerated. Our organic cacao is sustainably grown without the use of GMO’s, pesticides or synthetic fertilizers & has been tested to be free from heavy metals other than those naturally occurring in the volcanic soil.
Head to our shop to discover the benefits of our cacao products or to our recipes page to discover how to integrate them into your wellness routine.
+ Loaded with antioxidants to reduce free radicals & improve cellular health
+ Boosts the cardiovascular system
+ Produced using a traditional method that reduces phytic acid whilst retaining nutritional properties
Loaded with antioxidants to reduce free radicals & improve cellular health
+ Rich source of magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron, & Vitamins A, B (1,2,3,5 & 6), C& E
+ Contains cardiac-stimulating theobromine for enhanced mood, focus and alertness
+ An energy-dense snack or addition to smoothies, granola & healthy desserts
Loaded with antioxidants to reduce free radicals & improve cellular health
+ Assists with collagen production for gut health & reduced inflammation
+ Improves brain function, mental clarity & immune resilience
+ Organically & sustainably cultivated
Applying cacao butter to skin can help rejuvenate existing skin cells while promoting the growth of new cells
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