5 Excellent Health Benefits of Organic Cacao Beans

Cacao beans have been used for thousands of years (since ancient Mayan culture) for their nutrition and healing properties. Today, cacao beans are counted as a superfood; high in flavonoids, antioxidants, minerals, bitter alkaloids, nutrients and other energy enhancing phytonutrients. Some of us still believe that cacao beans are high in fat, but studies have already proved that the omega 3 monounsaturated fatty acids in cacao beans are healthy fat and can help fight animal fat and high cholesterol levels.

For people who enjoy eating chocolate on a regular basis, cacao beans can be a far better option for them than average chocolate bars which are made of refined low-grade cacao liquor. Although cacao beans have numerous health benefits, here are 5 best of them, which are already scientifically proven.

1.      Improves Blood Pressure and Circulation

Cacao beans are rich in flavanols and thebromine that help in controlling blood pressure and enhance blood circulation by promoting strength, dilation and health of your blood vessels.

2.      Enhances Physical and Mental Well-Being

Raw cacao includes beta-carotene, leucine, alkaloids, proteins, lipase and leucine that work together to improve mental and physical states of human body. 

3.      Low Risk of Diabetes

Organic food such as raw cacao beans and green teas are very beneficial for controlling diabetes. Raw and unshelled cacao beans contain a rich amount of flavonoids which have anti-aging properties and can lower the negative effects of high blood pressure.

4.      Improves Visual Function and Promotes Healthy Skin

Research showed that cocoa flavanols helps in improvement of visual and cognitive functions. It increases the visual sensitivity and reduces mental fatigue. It also protects your skin from ultra-violet (UV) sunshine exposure and helps for glowy skin.

5.      Lowers the Risk of Colon Cancer

Raw cacao beans educe the inflammatory effect of digestive system, which can be a prime reason for colon cancer. Cacao beans are rich in polyphenols that can play an important role in protecting against colon cancer and colon diseases. 

We at Optimally Organic offer gentle and mild flavor unshelled cacao beans to our customers, which are incredibly nutritious and delicious. Our unshelled cacao beans are slowly dried and processed with highest quality checks, so that you can get only the best unshelled cacao beans from us. We offer unshelled cacao beans packets in 1 pound and 2 pounds sizes. Visit our website to order your unshelled cacao beans packet today and enjoy chocolate in a much healthier way.