Cacao is a heart opening medicine and has been consumed by South American communities for hundreds of years.
The process of preparing your cacao, along with consuming your cacao, supports self-care, manifestation, introspection, connection with yourself, Pachamama and others. You can also incorporate it into solo or group ceremonies.
Cacao is a delicious and nutritious plant medicine, rich in iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, antioxidants and other feel good properties. It supports connection with yourself, Pachamama, and others.
Many people know about cacao powder, however the true power of this superfood is within cacao mass. This is solid cacao, which still contains all the natural fats and active ingredients. It has only been fermented, roasted and ground into bars, that you then brew into your very own cup of drinking cacao. Drinking cacao has a multitude of health benefits, and has been used as 'plant medicine' for thousands of years. Drinking 100% cacao is considered a superfood, and here’s why:
- 100% cacao is rich in antioxidants, in fact it has 40 times the antioxidants than blueberries. Comparing 100 grams, cacao has an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) score of 98,000, compared to around 2,400 for 100 grams of blueberries. Antioxidants absorb pollutants and toxins in our bodies, and can help slow the signs of ageing. Cacao trumps goji berries and acai in terms of its high antioxidant count!
- 100% solid cacao is a source of Theobromine, known as a gentle stimulant and long lasting source of energy. Unlike caffeine, Theobromine does not stimulate the nervous system, it stimulates the cardiac system, relaxes muscles and increases blood flow. It’s been linked to better sleep, and is an aphrodisiac! Cacao allows you to enjoy an energy boost without the crash and jitters of coffee
- Cacao is rich in iron, containing the highest source of plant based iron. So if you are a vegan or vegetarian (or even a meat eater) and looking at increasing your iron intake, cacao is a great addition to your diet. This may surprise you; 100 grams of cacao contains over 13.5mg of iron, 100 grams of beef contains 2.6mg of iron!
- 100% cacao is a natural mood elevator and nervous system relaxer, containing serotonin, tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylethylamine - all scientifically proven to increase mood and enhance cognitive function
- Cacao is a source of magnesium, magnese, fibre, protein, calcium, copper and more minerals, supporting a healthy immune system and gut, supporting your heart and cardiovascular system, and protecting against disease
- 100% cacao can aid in reducing high blood pressure, due to flavanols helping to stabilise blood sugar
Pachamama Goods certified organic, solid ceremonial grade cacao tastes delicious, provides a range of healing properties, releases energy without the crash, and supports you to open your heart, centre, and find more clarity. Use it in solo or group ceremonies, to you from Mother Earth.