I ate 15 pounds (7kg) of cocoa...
In the last 3 years, I’ve eaten 15 pounds of cocoa. Sometimes food is not only delicious, but also excellent for you. 100% pure cocoa is one of those foods. I consume cocoa daily.
You’ve heard me speak about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil which accounts for 15% of my daily calories. Cocoa made the cut as well. Importantly, however, not all cocoa is the same, lower quality versions can be harmful to you. In the past few years, we secured the world’s highest quality premium cocoa.
Get it from Blueprint or somewhere else. I’m good either way.
Here’s what to look for:
- 100% pure cocoa
- Undutched (this retains the natural acidity of cocoa beans)
- Tested for heavy metals like lead and cadmium
- High flavonols
- Undutched (this retains the natural acidity of cocoa beans)
- Tested for heavy metals like lead and cadmium
- High flavonols
Before you head out and buy cocoa off the shelf, be aware that many have dangerously high levels of heavy metals which are bad for your health. We rigorously test our suppliers. You can view our testing results online.
The health benefits of cocoa are supported by scientific evidence. For example:
- Cholesterol support
- Healthy levels of triglycerides
- Support for blood sugar levels
- Mood support
- Heart health
- Executive function and speed
- Long term memory
- Healthy levels of triglycerides
- Support for blood sugar levels
- Mood support
- Heart health
- Executive function and speed
- Long term memory
Mix your cocoa into coffee, consume it as hot chocolate, and add to your protein shake. It’s decadent and a treat.
Bryan
Disclaimer: this blog is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician.
