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Health Benefits of Ceremonial Cacao
Health Benefits of Ceremonial Cacao
Cacao beans are the seeds of the Theobroma Cacao tree, Theobroma literally meaning "food of the gods" (from Greek, theo - "God" and broma - "food"). It is one of the... Read more...
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Cacao, Cocoa and the Dutch Processing
Dutch processed cocoa is Cacao solids that have been treated with an alkalizing agent to reduce the natural acidity of Cacao, giving it a less bitter taste and darker colour.... Read more...
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The Discovery of Chocolate
When the conquistadors arrived in Mexico, they met the Aztec emperor Moctezuma. The latter offered them pots of chocolate mousse, and they discovered the taste of chocolate and its sweetness... Read more...
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Cacao as an Antidepressant
Researchers have suggested that for many people, having too little of certain substances in the brain (called neurotransmitters) could contribute to depression. Restoring the balance of brain chemicals could help... Read more...
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The Secret of Kuna
The Kuna community, an indigeneous tribe located in Panama, is one of the few populations in the modern world that do not struggle with heart-related health conditions and cancer -... Read more...