https://cacaosite.com/the-surprising-health-benefits-of-cacao/ Cacao Beans | Cacao Pods | Cacao Bliss Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:10:17 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://cacaosite.com/the-surprising-health-benefits-of-cacao/#comment-42 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:10:17 +0000 https://cacaosite.com/?p=202#comment-42 […] Cacao is rich in antioxidants. Cacao is packed with antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage and reduce inflammation in the body. Antioxidants are thought to protect against heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease by reducing inflammation and preventing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. Cacao also contains magnesium, which helps relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Magnesium has also been shown to reduce stress levels in people with anxiety or depression. Read our article about the amazing health benefits of cacao. […]

]]> https://cacaosite.com/the-surprising-health-benefits-of-cacao/#comment-39 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:26:23 +0000 https://cacaosite.com/?p=202#comment-39 […] It’s worth noting that normal cocoa powder and chocolate have been chemically processed and roasted, which destroys a large amount of the antioxidants and flavanols. A recent study suggested that between 60% and 90% of the original antioxidants in cacao are lost through common “Dutch processing”. Therefore, it’s recommended to consume raw organic cacao to get the most health benefits. […]

]]> https://cacaosite.com/the-surprising-health-benefits-of-cacao/#comment-11 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:30:19 +0000 https://cacaosite.com/?p=202#comment-11 […] and is often used as part of a spiritual practice or during a healing experience. It’s also been shown to increase blood flow and heart rate, which can be helpful for meditation or yoga […]

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