Cacao

Cacao powder can be added to smoothies, baked goods, and savory dishes for added flavor profile and depth. And one of the most delicious ways to enjoy it is in a tasty cup of hot chocolate on cold days.

highlighted benefits

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Cacao is a superfood. You can get a delicious natural source of antioxidants, iron, zinc, magnesium, chromium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, omega-6 fatty acids, and more from cacao. Cacao also helps to support cardiovascular health and enhance brain function.

Cacao contains one of the most potent antioxidants among the superfoods. It is high in magnesium, crucial in brain function, helps promote relaxation, and benefits mood, blood sugar, and heart health.

Cocoa has over 600 flavor-carrying substances. Like caffeine, cocoa contains stimulants such as theobromine, which stimulates the brain’s pleasure center, causing a ‘chocolate high.’

sample recipe

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