Live Superfoods Cacao Butter, Balinese Organic, 8 oz

Live Superfoods Balinese Cacao Butter Our USDA-certified organic cacao butter is a pale-yellow, pure edible vegetable fat extracted from the cacao bean. Mix it with varying amounts of cacao powder and sweetener (we recommend light agave nectar) to make solid pieces of chocolate. Our Raw Balinese Cacao Butter is USDA-certified organic and raw. Our Balinese cacao butter comes from Trinitario variety cacao beans, which are a hybrid of the highly prized Criollo beans and the hardy Forastero beans. The flavor of our Balinese powder is earthy, with a citrus-like brightness to it. Balinese cacao butter is slightly darker because it contains a bit more of the cacao powder and paste. Cacao butter is one of the most stable fats known, containing natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity and give it a storage life of two to five years. 9 oz package. This product carries the California Prop 65 warning. Not sure what this means? Click here to learn more. Chocolate Healthy? In Its Natural State Yes! Many people consider eating chocolate a guilty pleasure. But the reputation of chocolate as a junk food should more accurately be attributed to the harmful effects of commercial processing and refining techniques, and the other ingredients commonly added, most notably white sugar. All chocolate is made from the cacao (cocoa) bean, and cacao beans in their natural, unprocessed, unadulterated state are rich in nutrients and beneficial to health. Why Unprocessed Chocolate is Good for You Antioxidants: Cacao has more antioxidant flavonoids than any food tested so far, including blueberries, red wine, and black and green teas. In fact, it has up to four times the quantity of antioxidants found in green tea. Health benefits of these antioxidants include: Promote cardiovascular health - Help dilate bloods vessels, reduce blood clotting, improve circulation, help regulate heartbeat and blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, and reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks. Protect from environmental and metabolic toxins - Help repair and resist damage caused by free radicals, and may reduce risk of certain cancers. Neurotransmitters: By increasing the levels of specific neurotransmitters in our brains, cacao promotes positive outlook, facilitates rejuvenation and simply helps us feel good. Serotonin - Cacao raises the level of serotonin in the brain; thus acts as an anti-depressant, helps reduce PMS systems, and promotes a sense of well-being. Endorphins - Cacao stimulates the secretion of endorphins, producing a pleasurable sensation similar to the runners high a jogger feels after running several miles. Phenylethylamine - Found in chocolate, phenylethylamine is also created within the brain and released when we are in love. Acts as mild mood elevator and anti-depressant, and helps increase focus and alertness. Anandamide - Anandamide is known as the bliss chemical because it is

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