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Interview: Zach Adelman and Navitas Naturals discuss maca, cacao, Incan berries and goji berries Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Actually, the cacao products generally are very susceptible to microorganisms when you harvest the beans -- they're covered in this pulp, you see. The important thing is to get it from the harvesting into the drying stage as fast as possible. This keeps the fermentation level down as well as helps to keep the microorganism count very low -- and it comes in surprisingly low. Mike: What do you do to honor the farmers who are growing this cacao? Do you have any fair trade recognition? Adelman: We're actually going through fair trade certification right now.

Mike: How do you make sure that there isn't mold or fungus in the cacao? Adelman: Every time we get a shipment from Peru -- our partners in Peru -- we send it off to a food lab. They test for microorganisms: Mold, E. coli, and all these kinds of things. Actually, the cacao products generally are very susceptible to microorganisms when you harvest the beans -- they're covered in this pulp, you see. The important thing is to get it from the harvesting into the drying stage as fast as possible.

Super Healthy Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Included in this wonderful holiday chocolate package is Sunfood's raw, organic whole cacao beans. All chocolate is made from the cacao bean. The raw cacao bean is one of nature's most fantastic superfoods due to its wide array of unique properties, many of which are destroyed or corrupted by cooking. High in magnesium, Vitamin C and iron, enjoy these whole beans straight out of the bag, in a smoothie or dipped in your favorite sweetener. For the ultimate chocolate treat, enjoy a Fortina raw chocolate bar or one of two raw Sacred Chocolate hearts included in this package!

Interview: Zach Adelman and Navitas Naturals discuss maca, cacao, Incan berries and goji berries Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Our partner company in Peru is led by an agricultural engineer that was trained in England -- he's Peruvian -- and he's become instrumental in going around to these agricultural families in all the different regions of Peru and helping them convert their lands into organic farms so they can produce cacao, maca and other products for us. But, they own their own land, and we pay them a fair wage. Some companies will go in there and buy the land from people and then control the people more. We're into educating them and helping them develop the products and providing an economic source for them.

101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! David W. Grotto, RD, LDN See book keywords and concepts

Chocolate (Theobroma cacao) A "DOG-GONE" SHAME! Did you know . . . chocolate may be healthy for humans but the antioxidant theobromine found in chocolate can be toxic to dogs, cats, parrots, and horses? What s the Story? Chocolate comes from fruit pods of the cacao tree. (Cacao is the Aztec word for "chocolate.") The pods contain seeds that are turned into a paste called chocolate liquor. Many chocolate products are made from the liquor. There are three varieties of cocoa available today: Criollo, Forastero, and Trinitario.

The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide Brigitte Mars, A.H.G. See book keywords and concepts

The species name cacao is the Olmec name for the plant. The common name chocolate derives from an Aztec name for this plant, chocolatl. Also Known As English: cacaotier, chocolate, cocao, food of the gods, devil's food, theobroma Finnish: kaakao German: kakaobaum Portuguese: cacau Swedish: kakao Part Used Seed Physiological Effects Aphrodisiac, antioxidant, cardiotonic, diuretic, emollient, laxative, nervous system stimulant, nutritive Medicinal Uses Cacao increases levels of serotonin and endorphins in the body.

Cacao seed is used in the treatment of anemia, angina, appetite loss, asthma, and insufficient breast milk. The cacao seed is certainly edible, as history has proven. The Aztecs were the first to prepare cacao as the delicous cocoa beverage enjoyed around the world today. Cocoa was the "love tonic" of Montezuma II, who is reputed to have drunk some fifty cups daily before visiting his harem of six hundred women.

Topically, powdered calamus can be used as a snuff to relieve nasal congestion (this may cause In some cases cacao may cause heartburn or an allergic reaction. Since it contains caffeine, it should be used only rarely by pregnant women and can aggravate insomnia, anxiety, irritability, and breast cysts. cacao also contains oxalic acid, which can inhibit calcium absorption and promote kidney stones. Range and Appearance The cacao tree, native to Central and South America, grows to 15 to 20 feet in height in the wild, though when under cultivation it is kept shorter.

PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition Thomson Healthcare, Inc. See book keywords and concepts

Production: Cocoa seeds consist of the seeds of Theobroma cacao, which have been removed from their shells, fermented and lightly roasted. Cocoa consists of the testae of Theobroma cacao. Cocoa butter is the hard fat obtained from the ripe cocoa seeds of Theobroma cacao. After removal of the germ-roots and the shell from the seeds, the seeds are removed from the shell and crushed. The cocoa fat is squeezed out at a temperature of 70° C to 80° C and allowed to cool.

Interview: Zach Adelman and Navitas Naturals discuss maca, cacao, Incan berries and goji berries Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Navitas Naturals offers maca powder, cacao powder, golden power Incan berries and Goji berries, which are all some of the best superfoods available in the world today. Zach Adelman with Navitas Naturals is going to give you an introduction to some of these products. Zach Adelman: Hello everyone. We've got an excellent group of products here, and we'll start with the goji berry -- which is one of the hottest products here today at the show. The goji berry is a very nutritious dried berry that grows up in Tibet and Mongolia. We like to call ours an authentic Tibetan berry.

Plants of the four winds - The magic and medicinal flora of Peru Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon See book keywords and concepts

Usos: Protection del Mai - Uses: Protection from Evil Cacao Theobroma cacao L. Familia: STERCULIACEAE - Family: STERCULIACEAE Partes usadas: Cascara de la Fruta, seca - Plant parts used: Fruit peel, dried Administration: Oral - Administration: Oral Preparacion: Hervir lOg de cacao en 11 de agua por 2-3 minutos. Tomar caliente, 1 taza 3 veces al dia por 1 mes. - Preparation: Boil 11 of water and add lOg of cacao. Boil 2-3 minutes. Drink warm, 1 cup 3 times a day for 1 month. Usos: Inflamacion de los Rinones - Uses: Inflammation of the Kidneys Te Camellia sinensis (L.

Natural Health Solutions Mike Adams See book keywords and concepts

It's called cacao. This is the bean out of which chocolate is made. If you eat raw cacao—that is, unprocessed, unsweetened cacao—then you will probably find yourself feeling really great. I love to eat cacao and I'm fully aware of the way it changes my moods. A lot of people also report the same benefits from eating the maca herb. Maca is also from South America, and it's an energizing, mood-stabilizing herb that is now gaining popularity. There are some great products that use maca, in particular Ruth's Hemp Foods, which offers a hemp-protein-plus-maca product that is simply outstanding.

Raw, "empowered" chocolate products launched by Empowered Foods; full review of sensational product line Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

It isn't just a chunk of processed cacao powder pressure formed with some refined sugar... this is a creamy-textured cacao blend that combines raw mesquite pod meal, agave nectar, vanilla and other ingredients to create what I can only call a "perfect blend." The mesquite pod meal, by the way, helps reduce blood sugar spikes and is well known as an anti-diabetic food. (I eat the mesquite pods right off the trees here in the desert, but I admit it's an acquired taste if eaten alone.

Interview: Raw food guru David Wolfe explores the healing energy of living foods Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

For example, we brought raw, organic cacao beans into the general commerce. After 500 years being out of the market, people didn't even know what it was. Mike: Yes! I'm so glad you did, by the way. Wolfe: Can you imagine what life is like without chocolate? That's what cacao beans are. It's the raw nut that chocolate is made out of, and once you've found out about it, it's a life-changing thing. It's like, "Whoa, wait a second -- not only is chocolate good for me, but it can be a major part of my diet with no side effects and it's all fun.

Super Healthy Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

All chocolate is made from the cacao bean. The raw cacao bean is one of nature's most fantastic superfoods due to its wide array of unique properties, many of which are destroyed or corrupted by cooking. High in magnesium, Vitamin C and iron, enjoy these whole beans straight out of the bag, in a smoothie or dipped in your favorite sweetener. For the ultimate chocolate treat, enjoy a Fortina raw chocolate bar or one of two raw Sacred Chocolate hearts included in this package! Sacred Chocolate is infused with love, peace and gratitude.

Healthy Superfood Gift Baskets Launched by Transition Nutrition Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Some focus on berries, others on chocolate, and their largest gift basket, the "Abundant Health Basket" contains raw organic Coconut Oil, cacao Butter, cacao Nibs and even organic Vanilla Beans! (See complete details below.) Give healthy gifts this year What's really great about these gift baskets from Transition Nutrition is that they make it easy to give your family, friends or coworkers something healthy for a change.

101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! David W. Grotto, RD, LDN See book keywords and concepts

According to the Mayan and Aztec legends, cacao was discovered by the gods in a mountain in South America. The cacao tree is believed to have originated in the foothills of the Andes in the Amazon, and in South America. From there, the Mayans brought the cocoa tree to Central America. The first documented commercial shipment of cocoa beans occurred in 1585 between Veracruz, Mexico, and Seville, Spain. The first cocoa beverage outside of South and Central America was served in Italy in 1606. Soon after, cocoa spread throughout Europe.

Healthy Superfood Gift Baskets Launched by Transition Nutrition Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Some focus on berries, others on chocolate, and their largest gift basket, the "Abundant Health Basket" contains raw organic Coconut Oil, cacao Butter, cacao Nibs and even organic Vanilla Beans! (See complete details below.) Give healthy gifts this year What's really great about these gift baskets from Transition Nutrition is that they make it easy to give your family, friends or coworkers something healthy for a change.

The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide Brigitte Mars, A.H.G. See book keywords and concepts

Montezuma is said to have paid his soldiers, laborers, and civil servants in cacao beans, and they continued to be used as a form of currency in Mexico until 1887. Cacao is valued for its nourishing oils and antioxidant properties, and it is often used in soaps, skin-care products, hair-care products, and cosmetics and as a base for boluses and suppositories.

Healthy Superfood Gift Baskets Launched by Transition Nutrition Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

The Raw Chef Basket: All raw goodies for the Live-food-Chef, includes: 4 oz raw wild-crafted Irish Moss 8 oz raw organic cacao Nibs 16 oz extra-virgin raw, organic Coconut Oil 16 oz raw, organic Agave Nectar 8 oz Royal Himalayan Convenience Salt Shaker Raw Cacao-Goij Brittle (2 oz) Price: Check the TransitionNutrition.com website

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