We Love Chocolate Cake

However, we are not talking about industrialised, commercial chocolate cake

…made by Tesco or Cadbury, that’s packed full of milk, sugar and fats. In fact, the more chocolate is processed, the more of its goodness disappears. We are talking about 100% cacao straight from the bean and ground down into what is known, as the cacao liquor.

Cacao is renowned for its many health benefits

…that support physical and psychological well-being. Evidence from clinical trials clearly showed that cacao helps to relieve all kinds of conditions.

Benefits are found in the neurotransmitter modulating agents

…that act as natural antidepressants. It’s high valeric acid content blocks the stress hormones, while triggering the release of dopamine and the endorphin phenylethylamine, both of which are known as ‘bliss chemicals’ and naturally reduce stress, premenstrual syndrome and depression.

If you want happy kids who fight less,

…feed them cacao sweets and deserts, because cacao also contains the essential amino acid tryptophan which increases production of serotonin, an important brain chemical that helps us remain positive and happy, and there’s nothing we want more than happy kids right?

Cacao also increases the blood flow to the brain,

…creating more mental agility, awareness and focus.  It may also delay dementias like senility and Alzheimer’s, increase skin resistance to UV radiation/sunburn, keep skin smoother in old age, slow down tooth decay and can remove heavy metals from the body.

It also contains potassium, phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc, and magnesium

..which contribute to cardiovascular health. As well as powerful antioxidants, cacao also contains flavonoids along with a significant amount of chromium which balances blood sugar levels and helps the body’s cells resist damage by free radicals caused by a toxic environment. Likewise, the flavanols have a positive effect on vascular health, lowering blood pressure, improving blood flow to the brain and heart and helping the clotting process of blood

So go on, give them, and yourself a treat this holiday week,

…and train their taste buds to appreciate healthy, life-sustaining treats and drinks that are made from the real thing! They’ll love you for it.