1.1 LB (17.6 OZ ) Raw Cacao Powder,100% Pure, ALL NATURAL,ALWAYS FRESH

FIRST UP: CACAO - THE AMAZONIAN ANTIOXIDANT KING

Raw cacao is somewhat different from the common "Cocoa" most of us grew up with in our Afghan biscuits.  Cacao (pronounced "cu-COW") refers to the Theobroma Cacao tree from which Cocoa is derived, and is used when referring to unprocessed versions of the cacao bean.

Normal cocoa powder and chocolate have been chemically processed and roasted, which destroys a large amount of the antioxidants and flavanols (the things that keep you young and healthy).  A recent study suggested that between 60% and 90% of the original antioxidants in cacao are lost through common "Dutch processing".  Dutch processing was originally developed in the early 19th Century to reduce the bitterness, darken the colour, and create a more mellow flavour to chocolate, but unfortunately also eliminated a bunch of the goodness.

Raw Cacao in contrast has bountiful benefits, so you can add it to your diet with no guilt, just good old chocolatey deliciousness.

“ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

1.  40 Times the Antioxidants of Blueberries

2.  Highest Plant-Based Source of Iron

On a plant-based/vegan diet and looking for iron?  The search is over!  Cacao is the highest plant-based source of iron known to man, at a whopping 7.3mg per 100g.  This compares to beef and lamb at 2.5mg, and spinach at 3.6mg.  Note the iron in cacao is non-heme (as is all plant-based iron), so to get the maximum benefits you'll want to combine it with some vitamin C. Think oranges, kiwifruit, superfoods like gubinge or camu camu (which have 40x more vitamin C than oranges)

3.  Full of Magnesium for a Healthy Heart & Brain

RAW CACAO is also one of the highest plant-based sources of magnesium, the most deficient mineral in the Western world.  Magnesium is important for a healthy heart, and helps turn glucose into energy enabling your brain to work with laser-sharp clarity and focus.  The reason why you might turn to a bar of chocolate during an all-nighter at your desk!

4.  More Calcium Than Cow's Milk

RAW CACAO

 has more calcium than cow's milk would you believe, at 160mg per 100g vs only 125mg per 100ml of milk.  Time to switch out the trim latte for a couple of squares of dairy free raw chocolate.

5.  A Natural Mood Elevator and Anti-Depressant

Cacao is a great source of four scientifically proven bliss chemicals - serotonin, tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylethylamine.  These neurotransmitters are associated with cosy feelings of wellbeing, happiness, and can even alleviate depression.  A natural, healthy, delicious (and legal) way to get your happy buzz on.

4 WAYS TO USE RAW CACAO

1. Brew Up A Hot (or Cold) Chocolate MIlk

Add 1 Tbsp of raw cacao powder to a mug, pour in 1c of warmed plant-based milk, and add 1-2 tsp of natural unprocessed sweetener such as yacon syrup, agave syrup, coconut nectar,coconut sugar, or maple syrup.

For a cold choccie milk, add 1 Tbsp of hot water to the raw cacao powder and sweetener first to dissolve, then add 1c of cold milk and a couple of ice cubes.

2. Whizz Into a Smoothie

Add 1-2 Tbsp of raw cacao Powder or nibs to your regular smoothie.  Or try out rich chocolate smoothie,or choc orange jaffa smoothie for an added vitamin C boost.  When you're done, sprinkle raw cacao Powder or nibs on top for crunch factor and to make it look all pretty.

3. Rip Open a Bar

No cooking here - just grab a bar of raw choclolate, break into squares, and serve with some nuts, dried fruit, herbal tea, and a whole lot of love.

4. "Bake" a Raw Brownie

Try your hands on raw brownie, which includes cacao powder and cacao nibs, and will be sure to quench any chocolate cravings in a second (100% guilt free).  It's also gluten free, wheat free, sugar free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan and paleo, so everyone's invited to the party.