This morning I made a coconut milk, cocoa powder (un-sweetened), magnesium powder, chia seed, flaxseed and blueberry smoothie. I’m madly in love with cocoa and drink cocoa smoothies daily. But here’s why it’s okay... Theobroma cocoa, the scientific name of the plant from which raw cocoa is made and the main ingredient in chocolate, literally means “food of the gods.” It is a famous plant with a lengthy and rich history; a symbol of love that cuts across cultures; a power food packed with antioxidants, phytochemicals, minerals and the building blocks of neurotransmitters and other “feel good” hormones; and a medicine backed by modern research with far-reaching implications for treating cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, cancer and other chronic degenerative diseases. Some experts are even saying the health-giving properties of cocoa will potentially benefit public health equal to or more than antibiotics and anesthesia. The beautiful thing is that raw organic cocoa is readily available in most health food stores.
By Keoni Teta ND, LAc. & Jillian Sarno Teta ND, http://www.metaboliceffect.com/cocoa/
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