Warrior Cacao Pods with Maca are made with organic cacao and organic maca sourced from South America. These pods are portioned pieces of cacao blended with other natural ingredients that can be used to make into a hot cacao drink.
Take 1 pod and mix it with 1 cup of freshly boiled hot water.
Allow the pod to sit for a few minutes in the hot water before briskly whisking to mix.
Add a tsp of honey to sweeten.
The cacao used in Warrior Cacao Pods is called cacao paste.
Cacao paste comes from grinding whole cacao beans into a paste which means it includes the cacao butter [good fat] which is extremely nutritious for the body.
The maca used is a gelatinized maca, however it contains no gelatin. That's just the name given of how it has been processed. This form of maca is better for digestion and nutrient absorption.
Some health benefits of Cacao and Maca
Cacao is a highly complex superfood that contains over 300 molecules such as flavonoids, including catechin, epicatechin and procyanidins predominate in antioxidant activity. Also found are minerals including magnesium, iron, copper, potassium, phosphorus and mood enhancing chemicals Anandamide and Phenylethylamine [PEA] which is also made in the brain. PEA aka the love molecule because it helps the release of endorphins, aids in weight loss and helps reduce depression. Anandamide aka the bliss molecule as it helps produce a happy feeling mood, inhibits anxiety and pain. Cacao is excellent for cardiovascular health, muscle recovery as it is a rich source of Magnesium which is the essential mineral for heart and muscles. Cacao also contains Theobromine which is very similar to caffeine but is a milder stimulant and last longer than caffeine and works in a different way. This chemical functions as a vasodilator which means it works to widen the blood vessels allowing for better blood flow and helping lower high blood pressure.
Maca is powerful healing superfood known for its nourishing effect on the hormonal system. Maca is known as an adaptogen. An adaptogen is used to help our body cope better during stress, fatigue and anxiety. It works to restore health back to the hormonal system. Balancing hormones for both men and women. Maca boost energy, stamina and endurance so it's great for endurance sports and to boost energy.
Maca is a source of amino acids, phytonutrients, fatty acids, the B vitamins, plus Vitamin C and many minerals. It also contains fiber.
By Connie Duncan
Naturopath and Medical Herbalist
B.H.Sc {Comp.Med}, Adv Dip.Nat., Adv Dip.Med Herb
References:
Critical Review in Food Science and Nutrition-The effects of cacao rich products on depression, anxiety, and mood.
Theobroma cacao L by Federica Oritiz
Maca! Adaptogen and Hormonal Regulator by Beth M Ley- BI Publications 2003
Friendly reminder - the information provided here on this blog page for Warrior Cacao, is for information only purposes and is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure any disease or medical health problem. If your think you have a serious health problem then seek advice immediately from your health care provider.
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