Health benefits of cocoa include relief from high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, constipation, diabetes, bronchial asthma, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome and various neurodegenerative diseases. It is beneficial for quick wound healing, skin care, and it helps to improve cardiovascular health and brain health. It also helps in treating copper deficiency. It possesses mood-enhancing properties and exerts protective effects against neurotoxicity.
“Food of the Gods"
The beans were so prized that the native tribes used them as a form of currency. The cacao tree stands about 12-25 feet tall and grows naturally in tropical climates.
The fruit of the cocoa tree is a pod full of sweet pulp enfolding a cluster of about 20-40 cacao seeds.
The ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations.
Cocoa is rich in minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, copper and manganese. It is also a good source of selenium, potassium, and zinc while providing the body with carbohydrates, protein, and dietary fibers. In addition to this, the cholesterol content in it is almost negligible. It contains cocoa butter, which is a mixture of monounsaturated fats like oleic acid and saturated fats, namely stearic acid and palmitic acid. *Periodic table elements)
A lot more than just a guilty pleasure!
Dairy Free
Clear skin, preventing milk allergy and sensitivity reactions, healthy digestion, for baby, weight loss, helping/resolving medical mysteries, cancer prevention, stronger bones,
Vegan Living and the Environment, Reducing Exposure to Added Antibiotics and Hormones
Vegan Benefits
For the animals, preventing the exploitation of animals, all creatures have a right to life and freedom.
More and more people are turning to a vegan diet for the health benefits: increased energy, younger looking skin and eternal youth. *Young forever, stay a child forever*
Health benefits - Rich in protein, iron, calcium and other important vitamins and minerals.
Low in saturated fat, high in fibre, full of antioxidants.
For the environment, living a greener life, lowering carbon footprint.
Sustainable, take a stand against inefficient food systems. Reduces the strain on food.
For the animals, preventing the exploitation of animals, all creatures have a right to life and freedom.
More and more people are turning to a vegan diet for the health benefits: increased energy, younger looking skin and eternal youth. *Young forever, stay a child forever*
Health benefits - Rich in protein, iron, calcium and other important vitamins and minerals.
Low in saturated fat, high in fibre, full of antioxidants.
For the environment, living a greener life, lowering carbon footprint.
Sustainable, take a stand against inefficient food systems. Reduces the strain on food.
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