The true and wonderful taste of chocolate!
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Differences of cacao vs industrialized chocolate
Cocoa:
- Natural Product: It is derived directly from the seeds of the cocoa tree.
- Less processing: It is fermented, roasted and ground without additives.
- High fiber: Promotes digestive health.
Rich in antioxidants: Protects against cellular damage. - Essential minerals: Magnesium, iron and potassium.
- Bitter taste: May be less appealing to some.
Industrialized chocolate:
- Processed product: Mixture of cocoa, sugar, milk, fats and other ingredients.
- High sugar content: Can negatively affect health.
- Less fiber and antioxidants: Lower nutritional value.
- Saturated and trans fats: Increase cardiovascular risk.
- Sweet flavor: More palatable, but less authentic.
Cacao benefits:
- Improves cardiovascular health: Reduces blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Strengthens the immune system: Protects against diseases.
- Improves brain function: Stimulates memory and concentration.
- Regulates mood: Promotes serotonin production.
- Anti-inflammatory effect: Reduces chronic inflammation.
THE FOOD OF THE GODS
For ancient cultures, CACAO was a sacred food and was even a currency. Today we can taste a delicious 100% cacao bar, cacao powder for a delicious potted chocolate and even use it for ceremonial events. Taking and eating Caco brings many health benefits, in addition to the pleasures of tasting something natural, delicious and beneficial for our body.
In pre-Hispanic times, the cocoa tree was considered the food of the gods because it represented abundance, governance and ancestry; they said it was where the souls of humans and gods traveled from earth to hell or heaven.
Since then it was already known that it had properties to give strength, remove fatigue, gain weight, stimulate the nervous system, improve digestion, increase sexual appetite, among others. In addition to consuming it, it was also used as currency. To give us an idea of its value, 1 turkey was equivalent to 200 seeds or an egg to 3 seeds.
