BENEFITS OF DARK CHOCOLATE
The benefits of dark chocolate are derived from cacao beans which contain over 300 chemically identifiable compounds, making it one of the most complex food substances on Earth.
Unprocessed, raw cacao is considered to be the #1 super food in existence because it contains the highest ORAC value, or flavonoids, of any food substance on the planet.
Research has shown that the diverse beneficial phytonutrients and antioxidants in these flavonoids play an important role in protecting the cacao plant from oxidation.
Further research has shown that these same naturally protective compounds in cacao beans, when consumed by humans, also improves health by protecting cells from the damaging effects of free radicals.
Unprocessed, raw cacao is considered to be the #1 super food in existence because it contains the highest ORAC value, or flavonoids, of any food substance on the planet.
Research has shown that the diverse beneficial phytonutrients and antioxidants in these flavonoids play an important role in protecting the cacao plant from oxidation.
Further research has shown that these same naturally protective compounds in cacao beans, when consumed by humans, also improves health by protecting cells from the damaging effects of free radicals.
FOOD OF THE GODS
The Greek term "Theobroma Cacao" literally means "Food of the Gods". Cacao, or chocolate, originated with the Olmec Indians in 1500 B.C. Mayans and Aztecs used cacao in a royal chocolate drink called Xocolatl, which eventually progressed to a favored beverage among the European elite.
"The divine drink builds up resistance and
fights fatigue. A cup of this precious drink (cacao)
permits a man to walk for a whole day without food."
Montezuma II
fights fatigue. A cup of this precious drink (cacao)
permits a man to walk for a whole day without food."
Montezuma II
From antiquity to the present, chocolate has been one of the most beloved products. And for more that 90% of its history, chocolate has been consumed as a beverage.
Although there have been many benefits attributed to chocolate during its 3500-year history, the full extent of its contributions to human health is only now being brought to light through modern technology and research.
Xocai chocolate products deliciously deliver 100% of the full antioxidant value of cacao, so go ahead and indulge yourself with the "Food of the Gods"!
Although there have been many benefits attributed to chocolate during its 3500-year history, the full extent of its contributions to human health is only now being brought to light through modern technology and research.
Xocai chocolate products deliciously deliver 100% of the full antioxidant value of cacao, so go ahead and indulge yourself with the "Food of the Gods"!