{"product_id":"ceremonial-raw-cacao-500g","title":"Ceremonial Raw Cacao | 500g","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eCacao has been revered for thousands of years in Mesoamerican cultures, where it was used in ritual drinks, ceremonies and offerings to the gods. Its sacred role inspired the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus to name the plant \u003cem data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eTheobroma cacao\u003c\/em\u003e in the 18th century, meaning “food of the gods.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eIts unique qualities come from a compound called theobromine, a gentle cardiovascular stimulant that increases circulation and creates a feeling of warmth, openness and calm alertness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eCeremonial cacao is also naturally rich in minerals and plant compounds that nourish the body:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eSupports the nervous system, helping muscles relax and easing tension. Magnesium also plays an important role in energy production, mood regulation and healthy sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eIron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eEssential for the formation of red blood cells and healthy oxygen transport throughout the body. Adequate iron levels support energy, vitality and cognitive function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eAntioxidants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eCacao is high in polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress. They support cardiovascular health, healthy circulation and overall longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eCalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eImportant for strong bones and teeth, calcium also supports nerve signalling, muscle contraction and a healthy heart rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eMood-supporting compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eCacao contains natural compounds such as tryptophan, phenylethylamine and anandamide precursors. 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