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Cacao articles on NaturalNews: Cacao superfood smoothie recipe plus huge discounts on cacao for NaturalNews readers 7/6/2012 - When it comes to health-enhancing superfoods, cacao (chocolate) is one of the most powerful and delicious foods on the planet. In addition to supporting cardiac health and lifting moods, cacao is well known to east symptoms of PMS, enhance glucose metabolism and may even help prevent colon cancer. Here’s... Seven reasons to eat more dark chocolate 2/15/2012 4:59:56 PM - More and more health reasons for eating dark chocolate keep coming in. Many will be pointed out here, then explained further in the sources indicated by numbers in parenthesis. But first, understand that organic dark chocolate brought into the market place under fair trade agreements is best. Some... Add some vitality to your hot chocolate this winter 12/31/2011 - As the winter chill blows in, we almost innately brew up some hot chocolate for a warm and tasty treat. When doing so, here’s a few quick and easy ways to revitalize this guilty pleasure and turn it into a medicinal delight. Best ChocolateObviously, high quality chocolate is fundamentally important.... Discover the amazing health benefits of chocolate 8/23/2011 - One of the most sought after foods in modern society is chocolate. This ancient food source has been used in many cultures and has been revered for its outstanding taste and surprising health benefits. Unfortunately, most industrialized countries have highly processed chocolate and combined it with... Savor the heart-healthy benefits of raw almond-cherry cookies with cacao and hemp seed 2/22/2011 - Heart health can easily be cultivated by intelligent choices of specific nutrient dense foods. Certain nuts, fruits and seeds as well as cacao create a winning recipe for vibrant health. Rich in the antioxidant vitamin E along with an abundance of flavonoids, monounsaturated fat, and fiber, almonds... Lose weight with antioxidant and mineral rich Cacao Chip Nuggets 1/10/2011 - This article has been removed. Sacred Chocolate bon-bon truffles are topped with rose petals, mango powder and even 24 carat gold 12/8/2010 - I don’t know where to begin with these Sacred Chocolate "Truth Truffles." They’re made by the Sacred Chocolate company (www.SacredChocolate.com) which was founded by Sacred Stevea guy with a lot of fans in the raw food and healthy living communities. He’s a super energetic, brilliant man with a... Cacao - An ancient medicine validated by modern science 12/3/2010 - Legendary cacao has a long history of medicinal use throughout Mesoamerica and South America. Today, science confirms chocolate has many favorable qualities that support health and psychological well-being. This magical bean offers great benefits when the cacao is high-quality, raw and organic. The... Chocolate can be healthy, as long as it is the right kind 11/29/2010 - It may sound crazy to some. Can chocolate really be healthy? Well, as long as it is the right kind, it absolutely can be. The determining factor as to whether or not the chocolate is a diabetes-inducing sugar bomb is the cacao content. The higher the cacao content, the more health benefits the chocolate... Chocolate shown to lower blood pressure better than drugs 11/22/2010 - High blood pressure is a critical concern as it significantly raises the incidence of vascular disease and stroke. As a result of stress, poor diet and lifestyle, enzymes in our body produce a substance known as angiotensin II that causes blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to increase. Standard... Original cacao is ancient treasure of chocolate from the Ecuadorian rainforest (updated) 9/1/2010 - Editor’s note: This article has undergone extensive revisions from its first publication in order to clarify the definition of certain terms and correct several errors. These corrections are based on hours of additional research and conversations with cacao experts. Most people have never eaten real... NaturalNews announces at-cost store specials on marine phytoplankton, cacao nibs and more 7/22/2010 - The NaturalNews Store warehouse is getting full! We’ve ordered huge quantities of new products in order to get ridiculously good volume pricing that we can pass on to our readers. As a result, we’ve literally run out of room! My store manager says, "Blow ’em out, Mike!" to which I answered, "At what... Dark Chocolate Lowers Blood Pressure 7/9/2010 - According to a new meta-analysis published last month in the BMC Medicine journal, dark chocolate may help to reduce blood pressure in those suffering from hypertension (1). Compared to control groups, chocolate-eaters had an average reduction in systolic blood pressure of 5 mmHg, which is comparable... Raw Cacao: Turn Chocolate Cravings into Super Nutrition 7/8/2010 - One of the most craved, savored, and sought after foods worldwide can also benefit the body in extraordinary ways. Cacao, cocoa, chocolate - no matter how you say it, humans around the globe seek the mouth-watering pleasure and mood-boosting effects of this extraordinary antioxidant. Cocoa beans... Use Superfoods in Holiday Recipes This Season 12/31/2009 - The holiday season is notorious for its traditional comfort foods. Loaded with sugar, hydrogenated oils, & preservatives, these classic favorites do nothing to support our health. This late season binge sets so many of us off into the new year with a huge energy drop and lowered immunity. There are... Use Tips from David Wolfe to Increase Bone Density 12/5/2009 - The well-known author and supporter of the raw-vegan lifestyle, David Wolfe (www.davidwolfe.com) states that, "Calcium does not build bones. This is one of the biggest misconceptions ever." He states that silicon and magnesium are the keys to increasing bone density. So, stop taking calcium and start... Ani Phyo Part III: Cacao and Raw Food Desserts 9/28/2009 - This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni’s Renegade Health Inner Circle, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeHealth.com. In this excerpt, Ani Phyo shares on cacao and raw food desserts that "wow." Renegade Health Inner Circle with Ani Phyo. Ani Phyo is a raw food chef extraordinaire and... Raw Chocolate: Reasons Why You Should Eat It 2/14/2009 - Is raw chocolate good for you? We might all like to think that it`s great for our bodies, but is this true or not? Here`s a quick rundown on the history of cacao and its possible benefits to raw foodists and anyone who is interested in going the whole nine yards to look after their health. First... Three Must-Have Superfoods 1/14/2009 - Much research has been done lately on superfoods. There is a lot of buzz about certain foods, and the truth is that it’s very hard to decipher the truth behind the buzz; what foods are actually super? Well, the fact is that there are certain foods out there which have very powerful qualities. Some of... Improve Your Health and Well-Being with Raw Chocolate 11/11/2008 - Kit Kats, Snickers, Cadbury. We all know that chocolate is bad for us right? Wrong! Chocolate is actually one of the healthiest foods on the earth! Research is continually proving that chocolate is actually a super food. The problem is that most chocolate has been highly processed and heated, stealing... Boku Superfood Launches Enhanced Superfood Formula; Earns Editor’s Choice Recommendation 10/13/2008 - Since its introduction last year, Boku Superfood has remained at the very top of my list of recommended superfood powder products. The formulation is simply outstanding, the value of the product is unbeatable, and the taste will win you over. It has become the most frequently used superfood product... Cacao Research: Click here to learn more about the benefits of Cacao...