of its lower sugar content. Data appears to suggest that raw organic cocoa powder aids fat loss. There is also the myth of chocolate or cocoa causing high choles- terol. Raw cocoa powder contains very little cocoa butter, and although cocoa butter contains saturated fat, specifically stearic acid, this fat has a neutral effect on blood lipids.
What about the myth of cocoa/
chocolate being addictive? Compared with coffee, cocoa has very low caffeine con- tent and does not
impart withdrawal
symptoms. Cheap sources of cocoa/ chocolate will tend to have higher caffeine content due to the some of the cocoa pod, which contains higher amounts of caffeine, being mixed in with the cocoa powder. Nevertheless, the caffeine content tends to be lower than coffee. There is some debate about the addictive quality of co- coa due to the euphoric like chemicals it contains, but again, no withdrawal symp- toms have been demonstrated with chocolate or cocoa.
Some people will also say chocolate
causes acne, but again the research does not substantiate this. Thanks to the work of Loren Cordain PhD of the University of Colorado and the author of The Paleodiet we can now say acne is caused by the western diet. Dr. Cordain and his interven- tion studies on adolescent modern day hunter-gathers puts the argument of what causes acne to rest. For more information on Loren Cordain’s work go to
www.the-
paleodiet.com.
Conclusion It is easy to see that cocoa not only
plays a multi-factorial role in protecting us from chronic degenerative diseases but also goes a long way to making us feel good by its mood enhancing and nutritive
The positive effects of
drinking raw organic cocoa have been illustrated for various
parameters of cardiovascular dysfunction including high blood pressure and
diabetes. There is also sound research stating that cocoa has immune stimulating effects, can be used adjunctively to treat cancer, help oxygenate the brain and promotes detoxification of industrial chemicals in the body.
properties. It may not impart immortality to us yet, but it is certainly immortalized in human history. How wise the ancient peoples were to realize the powerful and far reaching implications of this amazing plant. Modern research is beginning to prove what the ancients already knew: raw organic cocoa is truly a gift from the gods.
Quick Healthy Organic Cocoa Drink: 1 heaping tablespoon unsweetened
raw organic cocoa powder mixed in hot water. Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper and/or pinch of cinnamon and/or pinch of pure xylitol/erythritol or stevia Enjoy.
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