{"id":15836,"date":"2015-12-10T13:17:59","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T21:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/?p=15836"},"modified":"2021-07-19T07:06:59","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T07:06:59","slug":"the-benefits-of-raw-cacao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-raw-cacao\/","title":{"rendered":"DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: The Benefits of Raw Cacao"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE:<br \/>\nThe Benefits of Raw Cacao<\/h2>\n<h4>by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD<\/h4>\n<p>We love cacao, not just for the holidays, but as a healthy way to treat yourself (in moderation of course). Cacao, or dark chocolate, is typically raw, fermented and then dried. This process helps to retain as many nutrients as possible. And the only difference between nibs and powder is that the fat has been pressed out of the powder. So feel free to use both in your desserts, just make sure it\u2019s organic.<br \/>\nHere are some of the benefits of this delectable, Dolce-Approved topping. (And remember its cacao, NOT cocoa, which is processed, refined and holds little nutritional value.)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Chromium<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022\tHelps regulate blood sugar<br \/>\n\u2022\tRegulates liver detoxification<br \/>\n<strong>Coumarin<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022\tNatural blood thinner and can help with blood pressure regulation<br \/>\n\u2022\tHelps suppress appetite<br \/>\n<strong>Magnesium<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022\tProtects the heart and cardiovascular system<br \/>\n\u2022\tHelps to relax the muscles and improve peristalsis, which improves digestion<br \/>\n\u2022\tBeneficial for bone health<br \/>\n\u2022\tThere\u2019s enough magnesium in cacao to cure an acute deficiency<br \/>\n<strong>Anandamide<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022\tThis is a hormone that is naturally produced after exercise, and helps us feel good and satisfied<br \/>\n\u2022\tThis is found naturally in cacao<br \/>\n<strong>One of the richest sources of antioxidants<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022\tHelps reduce your risk for cancer and fights off free radical damage<br \/>\n\u2022\tActs as a natural anti-inflammatory<br \/>\n\u2022\tPacked with potassium, selenium, and B vitamins<br \/>\n\u2022\tContains over 300 compounds<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/shop.thedolcediet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DolceDiet-ShopLogo.png\" alt=\"DolceDiet-ShopLogo\" width=\"412\" height=\"121\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DolceDiet-ShopLogo.png 412w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DolceDiet-ShopLogo-300x88.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DolceDiet-Apparel-1280x600-938x440.png\" alt=\"DolceDiet-Apparel-1280x600\" width=\"620\" height=\"340\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16120\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE: The Benefits of Raw Cacao by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD We love cacao, not just for the holidays, but as a healthy way to treat yourself (in moderation of course). Cacao, or dark chocolate, is typically raw, fermented and then dried. This process helps to retain as many nutrients as possible. 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