Cacao Facts

What a great time to share some health facts on cacao – right at Easter!

Cacao (“ka-kow”) is the raw form of cocoa. Both forms have many health benefits, although Cacao has more!

Yes chocolate can be good for you, but it has to be the right kind and minimal sugar to reap these benefits:

Blood sugar balancing – Cacao specifically can help keep our blood sugar levels under control

One of the highest food forms of magnesium! Good for relaxation and reducing PMS

Can elevate mood – natural antidepressant

Can help migraines/headaches (can also cause them if sensitive to caffeine or theobromine)

Antioxidant level higher than red wine!

Decrease total cholesterol and fat in the blood

Stimulates immune function

Anti-inflammatory

Can protect against dental caries (raw cacao with no sugar)

Can enhance exercise capacity

Cacao definitely is a health food that should be part of everyone’s daily diet, ensuring you are NOT using it as an excuse to eat sugar filled commercial chocolate.

Most days I make a hot drink with cacao, turmeric and chai spices for my fix of cacao!

  16/04/2025     Articles     0 Comment(s)