Why is Ceremonial Cacao so good for you?
ceremonial cacao
Wether you enjoy cacao as a daily ritual or in ceremony, cacao has so much to offer
~ mind ~ body ~ spirit ~
Let’s be clear…. this is not hot chocolate this is a magical elixir of life! Cacao is considered a plant medicine and deserves to be treated so. Packed full of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. It will crack your heart open and send you into the most blissful state (thank you anandamine AKA ‘The Bliss Molecule’). Cacao is chocolate in it’s purest form - nothing added and nothing removed. Cacao beans are picked, lightly fermented, dried and ground into cacao paste (that’s what the block of cacao is called ‘paste’) Cacao has a bitter taste - some love it and others add a little sweetener - whatever suits you!
Morning Ritual Cacao is organic, vegan, gluten free, fair trade, ceremonial grade cacao. So what’s the hype about?
What’s in cacao?
There are over 300 nutrients and compounds in cacao, which is why its considered one of the most chemically complex foods on the planet.
Vitamins + Minerals
Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E
Magnesium- Supports the heart, nervous system and muscles
Iron- Supports the blood and immune system
Chromium- Balances blood sugar levels
Manganese- Assists iron in the oxygenation of the blood
Zinc- Immunity, sexual health and skin
Calcium- Supports bone health, Muscle contraction, heart health and nerve health.
Copper- Helps to build healthy blood and strong immunity
Phosphorus- For the formation of bones and teeth
Potassium- Electrolyte for nerves to function and muscles to contract.
Immune boosting antioxidants
By weight, cacao contains more antioxidants than green tea, soya beans, red wine, and even blueberries 1 . Antioxidants boost our immune system by preventing cell damage by free radicals. This helps protect against heart disease, increase beneficial gut microbes, and prevent us from catching infectious diseases. Cacao may even be used as a home remedy for the common cold, by clearing our airways and reducing inflammation in our lungs.
Mood boosting compounds
Dopamine ("the feel-good chemical")
Serotonin ("the happy hormone")
Anandamine ("the bliss molecule")
Phenylethylamine (P.E.A) ("the love drug")
Tryptophan - It improves sleep, provides relief from depression and anxiety, helps modulate pain thresholds, and generally increases emotional well-being.
Heart opening - Theobromine
A gentle long lasting stimulant - without the brain fog, jitters and the crash of caffeine. Theobromine stimulates the cardiac system (caffeine stimulates the nervous system), it’s a muscle relaxer and vasodilator.
Cacao aims at gently touching and opening up the emotional center of our body - our heart chakra. The medicine works specifically by bringing us back to the feeling of love, oneness and connection. We turn into our true and authentic selves, and are able to listen deep within to the deepest callings of our heart. This opens up the space to deeply connect to our higher path and our innermost self as we tap into the profound power and wisdom stored within each of us
