Cacao





If you think “hot chocolate” when you hear reference to Cacao, think again! Your typical hot chocolate is highly processed and contains multiple additives, including sugar and often, dairy. Ceremonial Cacao is completely different – it is ethically sourced, single ingredient, vegan and organic, has no additives, and maintains a deep connection to the earth, with health benefits that have earned it a place in the Super Food category.
Mayans and other indigenous people used cacao in ceremonies and considered it a gift from the Gods. There is also evidence that ancient civilizations used Cacao in trade – kind of like an ancient Bitcoin!
WHAT MAKES CACAO SO SPECIAL?
*Ceremonial Cacao is high in Theobromine (literally translated as “food of the gods”)- a mild stimulant. But Theobromine does not give you the jittery buzz, spike, and crash that caffeine does; rather it has a longer-lasting, heart-opening effect that makes you feel good and glowy, NOT jumpy. This versatile compound also acts as a vasodilator to help dilate the blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow to the heart and may lower blood pressure! As an added bonus, Theobromine has been known to help with better sleep, improved focus, and increased