(€4.00 ανα 100 gr)
These are our wonderful raw and organic cocoa/cacao nibs from Peru. Produced from the superior quality and great tasting criollo variety of cocoa bean. The beans are simply cracked and winnowed (shells removed) leaving the raw nibs. They are a rich in magnesium and contain a lot of antioxidants which protect the cardiovascular function. They are also rich in calcium, iron, copper, zinc and potassium. They are also considered as aphrodisiac as they contain natural anandamide, which is associated with euphoria feelings. It is reported that they can act as an antidepressant.
Usage: Try them on their own, with a sweetener of your choice, or add to muesli, cereals, yoghurt, ice cream, homemade and raw chocolates.
These are our wonderful raw and organic cocoa/cacao nibs from Peru. Produced from the superior quality and great tasting criollo variety of cocoa bean. The beans are simply cracked and winnowed (shells removed) leaving the raw nibs. They are a rich in magnesium and contain a lot of antioxidants which protect the cardiovascular function. They are also rich in calcium, iron, copper, zinc and potassium. They are also considered as aphrodisiac as they contain natural anandamide, which is associated with euphoria feelings. It is reported that they can act as an antidepressant.
Usage: Try them on their own, with a sweetener of your choice, or add to muesli, cereals, yoghurt, ice cream, homemade and raw chocolates.
Cocoa beans are known to have more than 300 healthful compounds. Some of these include, phenylethylamine, theobromine, and many polyphenols, like flavonoids. Cocoa beans also contain many vitamins and minerals as well as healthy doses of potassium and copper, which support cardiovascular health, and iron, which transports oxygen through the body. Calcium and magnesium is also found in cocoa beans, which are necessary in order for all the major organs to function properly.
Cocoa beans are considered to be nature's anti-depressant. These beans contain dopamine, phenylethylamine (PEA) and serotonin, all of which are used to promote positive mental health and moods. In addition to this, these beans also contain monoamine oxidase inhibitors and amino acid tryptophan. Monoamine oxidase (MOA) inhibitors work to keep dopamine and serotonin in the bloodstream longer, which could ease depression and promote feelings of well being. Tryptophan is important in the body's production of serotonin.
Research reveals that cocoa beans are perhaps the best source of antioxidants, containing up to ten percent antioxidant concentration levels. That is three times more antioxidants than green tea and twice the amount in red wine. Blueberries are often said to be a great source of antioxidants, however, while domestic blueberries have 32 antioxidants, and wild blueberries have 61, cocoa beans have 621! Antioxidants have several health benefits. They protect against cell damage and reduce the risks of several kinds of cancer. Antioxidants also help regulate cholesterol levels.
Cocoa beans are also good for the cardiovascular system as they contain polyphenols, which has been proven to be quite beneficial for good heart health. Research indicates that polyphenols, as found in cocoa beans, might reduce blood pressure. Cocoa beans contain magnesium. This is another nutrient that promotes good heart health. Magnesium increases heart strength and improves its condition. This helps to ensure that the heart will continue to effectively pump blood. Magnesium also decreases the risk of blood clots. This in turn, reduces the risks of strokes and heart attacks.
Cocoa beans reduce anxiety while simultaneously promoting alertness. A cup of cocoa can provide the same energy as a cup of coffee. However, due to the fewer stimulants in cocoa, there is no strong crash afterward, as there is with a cup of coffee.
A good number of the health benefits that are known to be contributed to cocoa beans indicate a possibility that they could be a weight loss aid. Research shows that the polyphenols in cocoa beans might improve sensitivity to insulin. Scientists are currently studying the connection between obesity and a condition known as Insulin Resistance Syndrome. Increased insulin sensitivity, from cocoa beans or dark chocolate for example, may support weight loss efforts. Further more, the natural anti-depressants found in cocoa beans might make it easier for individuals to stay on track with their diets.
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