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Why is cacao a plant medicine?

SCIENTIFIC FACTS

Nearly 1200 chemicals and nutrients. Most complex superfood in nature.

Thermogenesis – it tells our body to burn fat, not store fat. As cacao is a natural detoxifier, we need to drink plenty of water during the process and throughout the day.

Magnesium - relax bigger muscle, 40% in our heart and brain which helps with brain function, memory, and concentration

Copper - Together with iron, it enables the body to form red blood cells. It helps maintain healthy bones, blood vessels, nerves, and immune function, and it contributes to iron absorption.

Calcium - Improves bone health.

Manganese - Helps the body form connective tissue, bones, blood clotting factors, and sex hormones.

Zinc - it helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. 

Sulfur - to build and fix your DNA and protect your cells from damage that can lead to serious diseases such as cancers.

Iron - Makes hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Women need more iron to make up for the amount lose in their menstrual period.

Phosphorus – For bones and teeth. It plays an important role in how the body uses carbohydrates and fats.

Neurotransmitter- CHEMICALS THAT TRANSFER TO OUR BRAIN

Anandomine – Feeling of bliss

Serotonin - Helps with our well-being and creates resistance to stress

Dopamine - Feeling of pleasure and motivation

Norepinephrine- joyful and playful feeling that increase our blood pressure and helps break down fat and increase blood sugar which in the end provide a longer lasting energy to the body

Phenylethylamine – helps with excitement, awareness, change perception of time by gently slowing down

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Additional ingredients to make a delicious magically crafted cup of ceremonial cacao.

Monk Fruit Sugar – does not change the biochemistry of cacao like natural sugar would. Which will not rise our blood sugar level and give us a fast high and fast crash.

Cinnamon, Clove, Sage, Cardamom Spices - Antioxidants with anti-inflammatory. Antioxidants helps fight off good and bad “Free Radicals” so we need to maintain a balance from exposure to substance like air pollution, cigarettes, alcohol, toxins, too much or too little vitamins etc.

Vanilla extract – The smell of vanilla can calm our nerves and stress. Also great taste notes.

Himalayan pink salt – Brings all the flavors together, balances it and bring true sweetness out. Also helps balance our PH and reduce signs of aging.

Ginger – Many benefits here which includes helping with menstrual pain, reduce joint pains and stiffness, as well as improving brain function.

Rose powder – Anti- inflammatory as effective as aspirin or ibuprofen. Reduce inflammation around eyes and skin. Has anti-aging properties also is a great heart opener.

Blue lotus –Relax system and helps our nervous reduce stress and anxiety.

Chaga Mushroom - Helps to reduce oxidative stress, suppresses cancer progression, helps protect the immune system, reduced inflammation, increases physical endurance, can improve diabetic health, promotes cognitive function, can help relieve pain.

Reishi Mushroom- Strongly anti-inflammatory and tied to longevity, better immune function and mental clarity.

Collagen booster - Helps to support radiant hair, glowing skin, healthy nails, and may aid in repairing and restoring body tissues.

Cordyceps Mushroom- Mainly used for fatigue, exhaustion, protection of the liver, improving kidney function, alleviating respiratory illnesses and to enhance libido.

Lions mane Mushroom- Have been proven for antibiotic, anticancer, neuroprotective, fat- and glucose-lowering effects. This mushroom also protects against stomach ulcers, improves anxiety, cognitive function, and depression, and has anti-fatigue and anti-aging properties.

Mucuna, Dopamine Bean - Gentle balance effect on the brain and hormonal systems associated with its powerful compounds. Helps boost our mood and energy

Oat, Pea, Soy, Almond, Pistachio, Hemp, Non Dairy milk - Protein, Calcium, Vit D and Iron

***If you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed above, please email creativecacaoceremony@gmailcom Thank you, Kat