Today let us answer the most questions asked in the internet about cocoa, cacao, cocoa farming, and everything revolving around Theobroma.
DOES COCOA POWDER HAVE CAFFEINE IN IT?
Yes! cocoa powder has small contents of caffeine ranging from 0.1% to 0.5% depending on the cacao beans used and the degree to which the cacao beans were fermented
IS CACAO HEALTHY?
This is quite obvious right? Cocoa has been proven to have numerous benefits. Cocoa is packaged with antioxidants that help take care of your body i.e. cardiovascular, hair, skin, weight, etc. Cocoa also helps elevate your mood. It has “feel-good” properties. Taking cacao every day has been proven to save lives from hair loss and depression. Cocoa, in addition, slows down aging, controls asthma, fights cancer, and boosts immunity, among other benefits.
IS COCOA BETTER THAN COFFEE?
I will confidently say yes. cocoa is rich in nutrients and it is therefore the best substitute to coffee. Coffee is rich in caffeine. Coffee is also more acidic as compared to cocoa. Both drinks have no calories and therefore good for people losing weight.
IS COCOA AS HEALTHY AS DARK CHOCOLATE?
Cocoa powder and dark chocolate are both products of cacao. If you can find the bitter dark chocolate however then go for it. You will get more health benefits of the real organic cocoa.
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF TAKING RAW CACAO
Nausea, migraine, diarrhea, constipation, high blood pressure, and glaucoma are some of the said side effects that you can experience from taking raw cacao. All bodies react differently to everything; therefore, you should take caution before taking anything.