64 mg magnezu (16% RWS)
90 mg fosforu (9% RWS)
210 mg potasu (6% RWS)
5 mg miedzi (25% RDI)
5 mg manganu (27% RWS)
1 mg selenu (3% RWS)
28 g (1 uncja) kakao w proszku zawiera 8 g białka, co stanowi 8% zalecanego dziennego spożycia. Oczywiście kakao w proszku zawiera również wyżej wymienione minerały.
Niesłodzone kakao w proszku i kakao w proszku nie zawierają cukru.
Kakao jest bardzo bogate w błonnik (około 33%) i białko (około 20%), a także zawiera wiele aminokwasów.
Miąższ ziarna zawiera około 54% masła kakaowego, które zawiera witaminę E i jest bogate w witaminę K.
Ziarna kakaowca są najlepszym źródłem magnezu ( najbardziej brakującego minerału w naszej diecie ) i zawierają wiele innych minerałów, takich jak żelazo, wapń, miedź, cynk, potas i chrom.
Duży procent masła kakaowego stanowi kwas oleinowy, tłuszcz zdrowy dla serca, występujący w oliwie z oliwek .
Cacao powder (and cocoa powder) contain certain amounts of caffeine. The journal Nutrients reported that caffeine and theobromine are compounds called methylxanthines which have psycho-stimulant effects. Interestingly, research has shown that the caffeine content in cacao along with theobromine doesn’t cause insomnia or anxiety. (5)
Cacao powder is a rich source of polyphenols (natural antioxidants)
The greatest benefits from consuming cacao powder are due to its powerful antioxidants – polyphenols. Research into the medicinal properties of cacao shown that its polyphenols have strong antioxidant activity. (6)
Health Benefits of Cacao Powder and Cacao Nibs – Summary
Research has confirmed the benefits of cocoa beans. Raw cocoa beans are very rich in antioxidants (flavonoids), much more than berries, red wine, green tea and any other fruit, vegetable or nut.
The powerful antioxidants in raw cacao can reduce the incidence of several serious illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer.
Dark cacao powder have protective effect on the cardiovascular system and helps to reduce blood pressure and protect your heart.
The flavonoids in unsweetened cacao powder can improve insulin sensitivity, so may help treat symptoms of type-2 diabetes.
Pure cacao powder can also increase levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin causing you to feel better and help treat depression.
100 percent cocoa may seem to improve your brain function, and also act as a mild stimulant.
Raw chocolate powder (sugar free cocoa powder) may also reduce inflammation, blood clotting, helps blood flow, increases the good cholesterol (HDL) and decreases the bad cholesterol (LDL).
The Benefits of Cacao Powder
Let’s look in more detail at the amazing health benefits of cacao powder.
Cacao Powder Can Keep Your Heart Healthy and Help Prevent Heart Attacks
The naturally occurring polyphenols and flavonoids in organic, raw cacao powder have a protective effect on your heart.
Research into the cardiovascular benefits of consuming cacao has found that dark chocolate helps to lower blood pressure, inflammation, and lipids (a type of fat in blood). (7) Other studies have found that consuming around 25 g of flavonoid-rich dark chocolate with at least 85% cocoa content can help to keep your heart healthy. (8)
Other studies have shown that the levels of antioxidants in cacao help to relax you
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