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The cacao nibs is an amazing superfood.

Cacao nibs have more antioxidants ( flavonoids) than any food we have tested yet which includes red wine, green tea, black tea, and blueberries! As a matter of fact, raw unprocessed chocolate can have up to 4 times more antioxidants than green tea! This is just one of the many health benefits of cacao nibs. Remember, in order to benefit from chocolate’s health benefits, you must eat it as close to its raw form as possible. Whole raw cacao nibs are best. When you eat commercially produced chocolate, you lose a lot of the health benefits!

Neurotransmitters: Unprocessed chocolate can actually help us mentally feel better by naturally increasing specific neurotransmitters in our brains. These neurotransmitters include endorphins, serotonin, anandamide, and phenylethylamine:

Endorphins – Raw chocolate can help naturally increase your level of endorphins. This can produce a pleasurable sense of wellbeing similar to a “runner’s high” that a jogger may feel after running for several miles.

Serotonin – Cacao nibs can act as an anti-depressant by safely raising the level of Serotonin in your body. This can help promote a sense of overall wellbeing and help to reduce PMS symptoms in women.

Anandamide – Anandamide, which is sometimes referred to as the “bliss chemical”, is released by the brain when we are feeling very good. Raw chocolate such as cacao nibs contain both N-acylethanolamines which is believed to increase anandamide levels in your brain as well as an enzyme inhibitors which will slow its breakdown. By doing this, raw chocolate can help us feel more relaxed for a longer amount of time.

Phenylethylamine – Acting as a mild aphrodisiac, unprocessed raw chocolate can help increase phenylethylamine, which is a chemical that is released in your brain when you are in love. Phenylethylamine is a mild mood enhancer and can help increase your focus and alertness

Antioxidants: As stated before, Cacao Nibs are absolutely jam packed with antioxidant flavonoids. Beating out black tea, green tea, red wine, and blueberries, Cacao Nibs are a great way to ensure you are getting enough antioxidants in your diet. The health benefits of antioxidants include:

Cardiovascular Health – Antioxidants help dilate your bloods vessels which can help improve blood circulation, reduce clotting, and help regulate your blood pressure. Antioxidants also help lower LDL cholesterol (the bad stuff), which will help reduce the risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke.

Protection Against Free Radicals – Antioxidants can help resist and repair damage caused by free radicals which can help reduce your risk of cancer.

Essential Minerals: Unprocessed chocolate beans contain a large amount of essential minerals, including calcium, potassium, sulfur, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, and manganese. Here are just a few highlights of what these essential minerals can do for you!

Magnesium – Cacao nibs are the top source of magnesium that we have found so far. Magnesium helps to equalize your brain chemistry, regulates your heartbeat and blood pressure, as well as helps your build stronger bones. 80% of Americans have a magnesium deficiency which is linked with heart disease, PMT, diabetes, hypertension, and joint problems.

Sulfur – Raw unprocessed chocolate is high in the mineral sulfur which is considered to be the “Beauty Mineral”. Sulfur is known to help promote stronger hair and nails and to beautify thel skin. Sulfur also detoxifies the liver and helps to support a healthy pancreas.

Essential fats: There is a common misperception that all chocolate is fattening. The truth is, however that fats found in raw chocolate are actually the healthy type of fat. Cacao Nibs contain the heart healthy fat, oleic acid, which is also found in olive oil. This healthy fat can also help raise good cholesterol and reduce your appetite!

This is just a short overview of cacao nibs health benefits! By adding cacao nibs to your diet, you too can benefit from the vast array of health benefits raw chocolate has to offer. Check out our great selection of cacao nibs today!