Raw Cacao: The Energy-Boosting Superfood

Alex Aru | 10 years ago

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Instead of grabbing a coffee for a boost of energy before your workout, you should be grabbing raw cacao. Raw Cacao is the unprocessed form of chocolate. It might sound a bit funny, but its health benefits are serious business – serious business that you should get in on. It’s a stimulant, but unlike coffee, it will not cause inflammation or a caffeine crash.  It is the greatest source of magnesium you can obtain from a whole food, and also contains the highest amount of antioxidants. Raw cacao triumphs over processed cacao because the latter form has lost most of its nutrient benefits. It can be bought in powder or whole nib form. Instead of buying a cup of coffee everyday, you can just nibble on these or put them in your smoothies. Save time, save money, and save your health!

Raw Cacao has been shown to…

  • Lower blood pressure
  • Improve circulation
  • Promote cardiovascular function and health
  • Improve digestion
  • Neutralize free radicals
  • Enhance physical and mental well-being

Cacao is a source of:

  • Magnesium
  • Calcium
  • Zinc
  • Iron
  • Copper
  • Potassium
  • Sulfer
  • Manganese
  • Flavonoids
  • Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, and E
  • Oleic Acid
  • Protein
  • Fiber

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