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The Benefits of Organic Raw Cacao Powder

To get a better understanding of the sweets available on the market, let’s take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about cacao and how the right type can fit into a balanced diet.

Is raw cacao powder the same as chocolate?

Everyday chocolate is made from cacao beans – the seeds that are grown on the Theobroma tree. With the more commonly recognised brands often blending ‘cocoa’ into their products – this being the residual processed powder leftover after pressing the fat content out of a whole cacao seed – raw chocolate makers often ground the whole, unfermented bean and pod into a finely ground powder to make it ‘raw’.

Is it healthy?

As less processed, unfermented products, many raw chocolate makers consider this to be a healthier alternative to the more heavily processed cocoa. As a minimally refined product, the powder is recognised for its high mineral content including iron, magnesium and calcium.

How can I have healthy chocolate?

By substituting highly processed alternatives – often laden with milk by-products and refined sugars – organic raw cacao powder can be a healthier solution to everyday sweet treats. Recognised for its mood-lifting qualities and blood sugar stabilising benefits, this product is a nutrient-packed superfood that can satisfy a sweet tooth and give you whole body benefits.

Everyday Health Benefits

If you’re looking to boost the nutritional content of your daily snacks, look to superfood-packed raw cacao to get you there.

From protein boosters to a midday pick-me-up, this product offers plenty of hearty benefits that curb your cravings and support your wellbeing.

How so? Here’s how you can incorporate a sweet hit into your daily life without packing on the pounds.

Smoothies: if you’re looking for a nutritious snack that will tie you over between meals, a smoothie sounds like a great way to go. From coffee to nut butter, superfood chia seeds and more, smoothies are a quick and easy way to grab a fast snack when you’re on the go.
Baking: if you’re into a regular baking routine, consider replacing cocoa powder with raw cacao to give your baked goods a rich chocolatey taste.
Beverages: instead of relying on sugar-heavy alternatives to brew a warm cup of cocoa, consider blending organic raw cacao, a sweetener of choice, hot water and milk to mix up a healthy hot chocolate.

Swapping out heavily processed treats doesn’t mean having to let your sweet tooth go. These powders and products mean that you can meet your health and wellbeing goals without having to give up a little bit of luxury.

Want to grab a sweet treat that will keep you on the move? Check out My Health Warehouse’s range of snacks and meal replacements, including honey, lemon myrtle and natural juices.