Creative Nature Peruvian Cacao Nibs, voted ‘Best Organic Product of 2007’, are raw (to keep the nutritional qualities alive) and therefore undergo thorough quality checks.
Originating in Central America, Cacao beans were so revered by ancient cultures they were used as money, so for these people money really did grow on trees!
Cacao beans are the raw ingredient that all chocolate is made from. The antioxidant capacity of chocolate is well known, however the tradition of making chocolate with dairy inhibits these antioxidants. BecauseCreative Nature 'Raw' Cacao Nibs do not contain any dairy, the antioxidant capacity is greatly enhanced.
Cacao is also high in Magnesium which is known to increase the overall vigour of the heart muscle and decreases blood coagulation which lowers blood pressure and helps the heart pump more effectively, reducing the likelihood of blood clots and strokes. Magnesium also balances brain chemistry and increases brainpower; it helps to create strong bowel movements, reduces menstrual cramping, relaxes muscles, increases flexibility, helps to build strong bones and increases alkalinity within the body helping to open up over 300 different detoxification and elimination pathways.