Is Cacao good for you?

    Carbohydrate

    Provides Slow Release Energy

    Carbs supply the body with glucose, which is converted to energy. It's released slowly which helps avoid spikes in blood sugar levels.

    Fiber

    Improves Digestion

    Known to help reduce inflammation in the gut and improve digestion.

    Iron

    Boosts Oxygen Circulation

    Helps in the creation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body.

    Fatty Acids

    Strengthens Vision and Brain Function

    Helps maintain good overall health, providing essential fatty acids that our body cannot produce itself.

    Magnesium

    Boosts Energy Production

    Magnesium helps convert food into energy. Also helps promote good bone health by supporting the production of certain hormones.

    Phosphorus

    Keeps Organs Healthy

    Essential for good organ functionality, maintaining the nervious system, and strong bones.

    Potassium

    Regulates Fluid and Electrical Activity

    Responsible for regulating fluid balance and controlling the electrical activity of the heart and other muscles.

    Zinc

    Fights Bacteria & Viruses

    Zinc also helps wounds heal properly, aids our sense of taste and smell, and ensures proper development during pregnancy.

    Vitamin B12

    Healthy Nervous System

    Important for creating new red blood cells which transport oxygen around the body, and ensuring maximum energy gets released from the food you eat.

    Nutrients

    Nutritional value in 2.5 tablespoon of Cacao...
    (% RDA in 14g)

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    Absent Nutrients:

    Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) % shown for adult females, as published by the NHS (UK).

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    Medical Research into eating Cacao

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    Lists Containing Cacao

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