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Dagoba Organic Chocolate
100% Kosher
Healthy Chocolate! I know is that possible???? Come enter the world of Dagoba Chocolates. A chocolate high in antioxidants and low in sugar content enhanced with flavor of various nutrient quality enriched ingredients, such as berries, spices, and herbs to bring a heightened experience to delight your palate. Actually chocolate especially dark chocolate has many health benefits. The beginnings of the chocolate bar starts with the cacao bean pod (pictured on left).
Health Benefits of Organic Chocolate
Antioxidants
· Cacao is high in antioxidants - phenols - which fight free radicals that harm body tissue. Per ounce, chocolate has more antioxidants than fruits, vegetables, tea or wine. 1.5 oz of dark chocolate contains as much antioxidants as 5 oz. of red wine. (Cornell University)
· Higher cacao content means higher antioxidants. Dark chocolate has twice the antioxidants of milk chocolate. Cacao powder has almost twice the antioxidants of dark chocolate. (Ag. Research Service)
· Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) measures total antioxidants. A comparison of ORAC levels per 100 gram serving shows chocolate is a clear winner (US Dept of Ag/American Chem Society).
Dark chocolate - 13,120
Milk chocolate - 6,740
Prunes: 5,770
Raisins: 2,830
Blueberries: 2,400
Blackberries: 2036
Kale: 1,770
Strawberries: 1540
Spinach: 1260
Broccoli: 894
Other Dagoba Organic Chocolate Health Attributes
· Cacao has been associated with decreased diabetes & blood pressure (American Heart Association)
· Cacao is rich in B1, B2 and D vitamins, and magnesium and iron.
· Cacao is a proven vasodilator, helping increase stamina during exercise. (Athens Medical School)
· Cacao is cholesterol free. Its phenolic properties may also block oxidation of LDL cholesterol.
· Chocolate is shown to reduce depression and stimulate euphoria – due to phenylthylamine.
· Serotonin, a well-studied neurotransmitter, is thought to instill calm and relaxed feelings. Chocolate helps boost serotonin levels, a factor that is believed to explain chocolate cravings.
· Some researchers believe that serotonin is related to premenstrual syndrome (PMS), explaining premenstrual chocolate cravings.
· Stearic acid, chocolate’s predominant saturated fat, has neutral effects on blood cholesterol.
· The European Board of Health lists chocolate as a pre-digestive aid.
· 1.4 oz of chocolate has as much caffeine as a cup of decaf coffee.
· Chocolate is incorrectly viewed as a common allergen. A recent study showed that only one out of 500 people who thought they were allergic to chocolate tested positive. Allergic reactions to chocolate products are more likely due to milk or other ingredients.
Beneficial Effects of Dagoba Organic Chocolate
Chai – Ginger and chai spices aid digestion
Dark 59%, Pacaure, Milagros, Los Rios, New Moon 74%, Eclipse 87% – antioxidant rich, increases with cacao percentage
Roseberry – Raspberries and rosehips offer vitamin C, and are said to warm lovers’ hearts
Lavender – Lavender instills calm, blueberries offer antioxidants
Mint – Mint aids digestion, Rosemary brings relaxation
Lime – Citrus is uplifting
Mon Cherri – Berries offer vitamin C, high in antioxidants
Conacado – soy lecithin free and higher in antioxidants
Xocolatl – Chilies help fight cancer, Maca is a Peruvian root compared to ginseng, Nibs are high in antioxidants
Nibs, Cacao powder – 100% pure cacao, maximal antioxidants
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