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Benefits of Raw Cacao Chocolate

9/10/2021

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Looking to indulge without any guilts? Here’s why raw cacao chocolate from our gift shop in Essex County makes for the perfect healthy treat.
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Raw cacao chocolate is a delicious, healthy alternative to refined sugar-laden chocolates.
Cacao beans are the source of all chocolates, including white and milk chocolates. Cacao is the raw, unprocessed chocolate form that has been used by the Mesoamerican people for centuries.
Raw cacao chocolate is made from cacao beans grown in tropical climates and then roasted and ground into a paste.
Cacao is often seen as an aphrodisiac because it contains high levels of tryptophan, phenylethylamine, anandamide, and serotonin — all chemicals that can trigger feelings of love.
While there’s no denying that chocolate is absolutely delicious in itself, what most people don’t know is that it also has numerous benefits for one’s health.
If you’re on the lookout for raw organic chocolate, you can find it at our gift & specialty shop in Essex. We stock handcrafted chocolates from Luscious Cacao. You can also place an order online.
Let’s delve into the many benefits of raw cacao chocolate:

Health Benefits
With its endless health benefits, raw and unprocessed cacao has been hailed as the next hottest superfood.
Raw cacao is a powerful antioxidant that can help fight free radicals in the body, which are responsible for cell damage.

Good Cardiac Health and Blood Circulation
The antioxidants in cacao help combat heart disease in addition to other diseases caused by oxidative stress.

Better Digestive Health
Cacao also improves digestive health by acting as a probiotic that boosts the growth of essential gut bacteria. These then stimulate the body’s natural enzymes.

Improved Brain Function
Cacao contains a flavanol called epicatechin, which improves the flow of blood to the brain cells, making them perform optimally. This could lower forgetfulness and age-related decline.

Potential Cancer-Protection
Studies also suggest that raw cacao could possibly help in the prevention of cancer due to its antioxidant properties, which inhibit the growth of cells.

Reduced Inflammation
The many benefits of cacao include its ability to lower inflammation in the body. This could prove beneficial to people with diabetes by stimulating sugar uptake. It could also help ease arthritis and Alzheimer’s.

Other Benefits
Besides its health benefits, raw cacao consumption also has several other known benefits.
Cacao can be used to improve your mood and reduce anxiety and depression. In fact, the cacao seeds are often called "magic beans" due to the presence of mood-lifting chemicals that release endorphins, the happy hormones.
Contrary to popular belief, chocolates can actually aid weight loss. While the usual chocolates are loaded with sugar, raw organic chocolate, such as the one at The Eclectic Chic Boutique, is naturally sweetened and retains the benefits of raw cacao.
Cacao is high in antioxidants and polyphenols, which help with weight loss. Besides that, it's the highest known source of magnesium, which helps regulate metabolism.
 Raw organic chocolate from a gift shop in Essex County
Get your hands on raw organic cacao chocolate from our Artisanal and Specialty Foods Online.
The Eclectic Chic Boutique is a gift shop in Essex County, and we stock Handmade Artisan Jewelry Online, hair accessories, gourmet food items, clothing, and bath and body options.
Reach out to us for further details.

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