Raw Cacao!
After a long and stressful day at work I love to incorporate cacao nibs in my pre workout snack for that extra energy boost that I need in order to work out like a beast. While bitter in taste they pack a punch in health benefits!
Raw cacao is a powerful superfood. It contains over 300 different chemical compounds and is 20 times the antioxidant power of blueberries and 119 times more than bananas!
Raw cacao contains a good source of protein, calcium, magnesium, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, sulfur, iron, chromium, manganese, zinc and flavonoids. They have a high concentration of antioxidants such as polyphenols, catechins and epicatechins.
Here’s a list of benefits as to why you should incorporate these tiny nibs in your diet:
- Can improve memory
- Mood booster
- Reduce heart disease
- Lower blood pressure naturally
- Shed fat
- Boost immunity
- Increase energy and combats fatigue
- Balance Hormonal Mood Swings
- Prevents blood clots because cacao thins blood
- Can prevent premature aging
- Help improve kidney and stimulate bowel function
- Source of healthy fats
- Improves digestion
The list can go on forever and that’s why is such a great add on to your everyday meal or snacks. You can put them in your smoothie, add to a trail mix, eat them on their own or even sprinkle them onto your dessert. They can also make a great addition to your morning coffee for that extra kick of energy!
Melissa Fazioli
