Unleashing the Blissful Power of Vegan Raw Chocolate: Does Chocolate Really Make You Happy?
You might have heard people saying that chocolate makes you happy, but is this actually true?
Yes, it’s true!
Chocolate especially the delectable vegan raw kind, has the power to transport you to a state of pure bliss. Not only does it taste delicious, which causes the release of serotonin and dopamine in your brain, but it also contains a bunch of amazing nutrients that boost your health and mood.
So let's dive into the enchanting connection between chocolate and happiness!
The alchemical secrets behind chocolate's mood-enhancing superpowers lie within the cacao beans, the enchanted heart of all chocolate creations.
Cacao, most abundantly found in the realm of dark chocolate, houses three extraordinary ingredients that weave a tapestry of happiness:
🤎 Caffeine 🤎
You probably know that caffeine is a stimulant that can make you feel more awake and alert. It's naturally found in cacao beans and chocolate in small amounts. When you have caffeine, it can give you more energy and help you think better. That's why people like having it to feel motivated and focused.
🤎 Theobromine 🤎
Theobromine is a special compound found in cacao beans. It has a calming effect on the body, relieving muscle tension and promoting relaxation. It also helps improve concentration and increases energy levels, making you feel more focused and revitalised. Theobromine provides sustained vitality throughout the day, helping you face life's challenges with grace and resilience.
🤎 Anandamide 🤎
Anandamide, also known as the "bliss molecule," has the ability to counteract negative thoughts and emotions that can affect our well-being. When anandamide travels through our neural pathways, it acts as a shield against anxiety, fear, and anger, promoting emotional balance. By boosting our mood and inducing deep relaxation, anandamide becomes a valuable ally in our search for inner peace. Its presence in cocoa beans and chocolate offers a delightful source of comfort and happiness, allowing us to experience moments of joy and contentment.
With all these benefits, why then, are chocolate products often referred to as ‘junk food’?
The truth behind this is that milk chocolate that we often find in supermarkets does not truly represent the qualities of real raw chocolate.
It is produced as cheaply as possible, packed with sugar, milk, palm fat and all sorts of unnecessary and often harmful ingredients. These chocolate bars contain only enough cacao for it to be legally classed as chocolate.
No wonder chocolate has a bad reputation! The trick is to not mistake products made with quality raw cacao with the mainstream highly processed "chocolate" junk-food.
There are so many great vegan raw foods that you can prepare yourself.
Remember there is always a vegan alternative to any dish. It’s a great way to tune in with your inner chef and expand your cooking skills while experimenting with new flavours. This also applies to quick snacks and sweets.
Instead try our quality Raw Vegan Chocolate:
🤎 All of our ingredients are vegan (do not contain any animal products), sourced from sustainable agriculture and processed in their purest state.
🤎 Our products are completely free of refined sugar and only use highest-quality natural sweeteners, such as coconut palm sugar. You will NOT find any refined cane sugar in our products.
🤎 All our products are made according to the strictest organic procedures, ensured by international institutions. See certificates here.
🤎 We sprout the nuts in our chocolates to increases the nutrient-availability and make the nuts easier to digest. The process is 100% natural and done manually.
Are you excited to experience these amazing benefits for yourself?
Try our Raw Chocolate Bars - The creamiest raw chocolate you will ever find. Our bars are 100% organic, vegan, raw and free of refined sugar.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sanja is a well-being practitioner passionate about helping people create enchanted and healthful lives. Trained in yoga, anatomy, sound healing and fine art, she works to bring wellness into people's lives while inviting them create projects and businesses they believe in.
She is the founder of My Raw Joy, an artisanal food company with a mission to bring the healthiest and most delicious snacks to people across the world- enabling us to live nourishing lives without compromise.
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