Cacao beans are the raw ingredient all chocolate is made from. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Containing over 300 identifiable chemical compounds, Cacao is the most complex food substance on earth. Cacaos’ abundance of natural anti-stress, anti-depressant and bliss inducing compounds, Serotonin, Tryptophan, Anandamide, Dopamine and PEA make Cacao natures answer to Prozac. These well studied neurotransmitters alleviate depression and create feelings of wellbeing._x000D_ _x000D_ Cacao also contains MAO inhibitors which allow more of these feel good neurotransmitters to circulate in the brain for longer. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Cacao beans are 500 times richer in anti-oxidants than blueberries; however it has been shown that the addition of diary produce actually blocks the body’s ability to absorb them, so ground Cacao is best mixed with non-dairy liquids for hot chocolate, smoothies or shakes._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Cacao is not only great for your mood; it is good for the heart too. Cacao is rich in magnesium, the primary mineral missing when heart problems occur. Magnesium increases overall vigour of the heart muscle and decreases blood coagulation which lowers blood pressure and helps the heart pump more effectively._x000D_ _x000D_ Hot Chocolate that really is good for you !!
