Cacao Powder: 250g

Cacao Powder is a natural chocolate in its most raw and unprocessed form and a powerful source of antioxidants. 

Cacao is derived from Theobroma Cacao Beans, and literally means Food of the Gods. In traditional Aztec and Mayan cultures, cacao was considered a sacred food and was so highly revered it was even used as currency. 

Cacao Powder is made by taking the raw cacao bean and pressing it at carefully regulated temperatures so as not to heat it and destroy all of the nutritional benefit, and to remove the oils. 

• Powerful antioxidant
• Nutritional powerhouse; an excellent source of Sulphur and Magnesium
• Can help with hormonal cravings
• Known to boost mood and improves brain function
• Easy to use: cacao powder can replace cocoa powder in any recipe
• Can also help with alertness, focus and positivity
• Raw, vegan, no pesticides

Classed as a Superfood, Raw Cacao is quite simply one of the most nutritious foods on the planet containing over 300 compounds including: Protein, Fibre, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Calcium and Magnesium. 

Interestingly, for premenstrual woman who often crave chocolate - it's actually your body craving for the Magnesium in the chocolate! 

Unlike the highly commercial bars of chocolate which are loaded with fat, sugar and dairy, Raw Cacao is packed with Magnesium. So by using Cacao Powder or eating Raw Chocolate, you can truly satisfy your body’s nutritional needs. 

Cacao is also high in Sulphur, a beauty mineral which helps form strong nails and hair.  

In addition, Cacao contains the chemicals Phenylethylamine (PEA) and Anandamide.  

PEA is an adrenal-related chemical that is naturally created when you’re excited. It also plays a role in helping you to feel focused and alert; it can cause your pulse rate to quicken - resulting in a similar feeling to when you are excited, or falling in love!

Anandamide is a lipid and another 'bliss' chemical found in raw chocolate. It already exists in your brain, especially when you feel good - it works to increase mood and decrease depression, and yet, it is not addictive like caffeine. 

Raw Cacao could be just the thing to perk up your mornings and elevate your moods in times when you want to stay productive - a nutritious, fat, dairy and sugar free alternative for all chocolate lovers! 

Cacao Powder 100g is also available from Nutri-Health. 

Nutri-Health's Cacao comes from South America and is fairly traded. 

Cacao Powder is such a versatile Superfood and suitable for adults and children alike.

Use 1-2 teaspoons into any smoothie, chocolate spread, uncooked cakes or desserts, even a sprinkle into your morning oats.

For optimum nutrition do not heat. 

The Best Smoothie in the World - this really is delicious!

A smoothie is a quick, easy, cost effective and delicious way to use Superfoods. Also a brilliant way to get extra goodness inside children as you can sneak some greens in without them being noticed.

Per person - you may not want to share!

1-2 x heaped teaspoons Cacao Powder

1-2 x heaped teaspoons Lucuma

1 x Majool date broken up, or use honey to sweeten

1 x large glass of rice, soya, nut, oat or animal milk

Blend together and serve

This is a great base recipe, alternatives are: add a banana for a more substantial smoothie; Maca, Bee Pollen and  Barley Grass also combine really well in this recipe.