Cocoa - Theobroma Cacao

Cocoa has nothing in common with the dark chocolate we know. This incredible bean grows on the world's most incredible food and nut trees - called Theobroma Cacao, which means 'food of the gods'. This name doesn't come without reason, cacao is one of the healthiest superfoods in the world, containing 400-500 different compounds.

Here are just a few of the goodies it contains:

IRON: Cacao is the highest natural source of iron, much more than red meat. This makes cocoa ideal for a vegan diet, which usually lacks iron. Iron also energizes your body, boosts your immune system and helps with concentration.

THEOBROMINE: In addition to caffeine, this compound acts as a stimulant and muscle relaxant. It energizes the body, boosts mood and lowers blood pressure at the same time.

MAGNESIUM: As one of the highest plant sources of magnesium, cacao keeps your heart and brain healthy and gives you clarity and focus.

ZINC: Zinc supports a healthy nervous and immune system.

PHOSPHORUS: This mineral is actually much better than calcium and is ideal for healthy bones and teeth.

ANTIOXIDANTS: Cacao is the highest antioxidant food in the world - 15 times more than blueberries, 20 times more than green tea, and 30 times more than red wine. Antioxidants improve blood flow and protect you from aging - that's why cacao is the world's long-life food.
But in addition to all these amazing ingredients, these are the two main

PHENYLETHYLAMINE: A well-known love chemical that's usually only produced by the brain, it gives you the happy and exciting feeling you feel when you're falling in love.

ANANDAMID: This blissful chemical makes you feel euphoric and therefore works as a natural antidepressant.