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The more you know about cacao, the more you will fall in love with it, not only with your heart but also with your mind. The Cacao Guide gives you more information about this magical drink.

Beneficial nutrients in cacao

Cacao can become a daily personal ritual or a special, festive ceremony. The sweet and loving energy of cacao will help you to open your heart, release your emotions, strengthen your health and draw creative inspiration. Cacao contains plenty of health benefits:

  • Theobromine: hence the scientific name of the cacao tree - theobroma cacao. Theobromine has been shown to lower blood pressure, raise good HDL cholesterol and improve lung function, cerebral blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain, as well as being an antioxidant that effectively reduces inflammation.

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  • Tryptophan: essential amino acid and precursor of serotonin. Serotonin is well known for its ability to combat stress and improve mood, sleep, relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety and regulate pain thresholds.

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  • Phenylethylamine (PEA): this is a compound that our brain naturally releases when we fall in love. PEA stimulates the central nervous system and helps to release the body's natural opiate-like compounds called endorphins.

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  • Anandamide: an endogenous cannabinoid found naturally in cacao and the human brain. It helps protect the body against stress-induced psychiatric illnesses such as depression, anxiety and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).

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  • Antioxidants: flavonoids, polyphenols, epicatechin: all have anti-inflammatory properties and help the body to scavenge free radicals, as well as improving blood circulation.

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  • Fibre: improves digestion and helps maintain a healthy gut.

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  • Different dosages 

    Recommended doses:

    ● 10 g for lucid dreaming, taken in the middle of the sleep cycle.
    ● 20 g for sensitive or long-term cacao users.
    ● 25-30 g - to be taken before engaging in light aerobic activities such as yoga, dancing, cardio training or general physical activity training in the gym.
    ● 30-35 g - for meditation or to stimulate creativity.
    ● 35-40 g - standard ceremonial dose (for working with your inner self).
    ● More than 40 g, side effects such as nausea, dizziness and diarrhoea may also occur, only experiment if you know what you‘re doing.

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  • How to prepare your first cup of cacao?

    There are endless ways to make the perfect cup of cacao. You can start with this simple recipe and then let your creativity run wild. The human body has an intuitive sense of what it needs, so listen carefully and your body will be your best guide in choosing the right proportions. 

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    Jums prireiks:

    ● 20-30g kakavos
    ● 180ml karšto vandens
     ● Saldiklio (medaus, rudojo cukraus, klevų sirupo ar pan.) ir/arba prieskonių (kajeno pipirų, cinamono, vanilės, bet kokių kitų mėgstamų prieskonių) pagal skonį.

    Virdulyje pašildykite vandenį, suberkite kakavą ir pasirinktus prieskonius į indą. Blenderiu arba ar rankiniu plaktuvu viską tolygiai išplakite. Supilkite į mėgstamą puodelį ir mėgaukitės magiška kakava!

    Patarimas: Do not use boiling water! Turn off the kettle before it boils and let the water cool for a minute before pouring on the cacao.

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