Raw chocolate is good for you!
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Raw chocolate is good for you!
David December 27th 2010, 5:33 pm
Raw chocolate is an almost complete foodstuff. It is loaded with more than 300 chemically identifiable compounds, and is higher in anti-oxidants than green tea and wine. It also contains protein, fats, calcium, iron, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, and magnesium, which is essential for the correct functioning of the brain. Cacao contains caffeine, which means that a raw chocolate drink or desert will give you a similar kick to that of coffee, but in a healthier and raw way.
One thing to note about cacao is that it seems to affect different people in different ways. It would seem that each individual should try it for themselves and find out how it affects them. Some people claim to have energy and feel great with raw chocolate, and they also say that eating raw chocolate allows them to stay on the raw food diet. Others find that the cacao gives them too much of a kick to the point where they actually feel jittery. So, try it and find out for yourself.
When you try it, some benefits you may experience include:
-Increased sex drive (yes, `they` were right; chocolate is an aphrodisiac).
-Short term trials have shown that raw chocolate may be good for the heart, in that it can lower blood pressure and the flavanoids in it may reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality.
-Raw cacao decreases appetite in some people.
-Raw chocolate contains chemicals which, when consumed, make us feel happy, so it is great for when you need cheering up.
Bottom line is that having a bag of raw cacao powder or chocolate nibs in the press is a raw foodist`s first line of defense against attacks of the sweet tooth, and it`s really good for you too. A very easy dessert to make includes hazelnut meal, dates, raw cacao powder and coconut oil. All blended up and put in the fridge for a few hours makes a very tasty and filling fudge-like treat.
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cacao
http://www.therawfoodworld.com/prod.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/025622_food_cacao_chocolate.html#ixzz19IqUEPgA
One thing to note about cacao is that it seems to affect different people in different ways. It would seem that each individual should try it for themselves and find out how it affects them. Some people claim to have energy and feel great with raw chocolate, and they also say that eating raw chocolate allows them to stay on the raw food diet. Others find that the cacao gives them too much of a kick to the point where they actually feel jittery. So, try it and find out for yourself.
When you try it, some benefits you may experience include:
-Increased sex drive (yes, `they` were right; chocolate is an aphrodisiac).
-Short term trials have shown that raw chocolate may be good for the heart, in that it can lower blood pressure and the flavanoids in it may reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality.
-Raw cacao decreases appetite in some people.
-Raw chocolate contains chemicals which, when consumed, make us feel happy, so it is great for when you need cheering up.
Bottom line is that having a bag of raw cacao powder or chocolate nibs in the press is a raw foodist`s first line of defense against attacks of the sweet tooth, and it`s really good for you too. A very easy dessert to make includes hazelnut meal, dates, raw cacao powder and coconut oil. All blended up and put in the fridge for a few hours makes a very tasty and filling fudge-like treat.
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cacao
http://www.therawfoodworld.com/prod.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/025622_food_cacao_chocolate.html#ixzz19IqUEPgA
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