Callebaut Cacao Nibs

Top 10 Health Benefits of Cacao Nibs

What are Cacao Nibs?

Cacao nibs are where all chocolate starts, Cacao nibs are actually the bean after it has been roasted, taken out of its husk and broken into little pieces.

Improves cellular health

Cacao nibs have more antioxidants than other superfoods ,Antioxidants are vital to our health because they fight damage to our cells done by free radicals. cacao nibs have almost 4 times the antioxidants of dark chocolate!

Provides feel-good chemicals

Cacao nibs prompt the brain to release serotonin, a feel-good hormone.  They also contain anandamide, an amino acid often referred to as the “bliss molecule” and the compound phenylethylamine. Phenethylamine triggers the release of endorphins and other happy chemicals in the brain. These brain chemicals elevate mood and stabilize it, including during a woman’s menstrual cycle. 

Protects cardiovascular system and heart

Cacao nibs contain flavonoids, which are anti-inflammatory antioxidants that protect the heart and the arteries in your heart and brain. Flavonoids thin the blood and prevent clots. They help prevent heart disease, stroke, lower blood pressure and improve circulation. Cacao also contains over 700 compounds and the complex antioxidant polyphenol, which together lowers LDL or “bad” cholesterol and raises HDL or “good” cholesterol.

Prevents premature aging

The polyphenols that protect your heart are in the same family as the antioxidants found in red wine and green tea. They protect cells from oxidation, which keeps you feeling and looking young. 

Weight Lost/ Control Appetite

The cacao nib contains MAO which naturally suppresses your appetite. MAO is often added to weight loss products. The additional benefit is that naturally-occurring MAO allows serotonin to continue circulating at a higher rate than other appetite suppressants. That’s good for keeping you from getting grumpy while working to lose weight. 

Resets metabolism

We now know that the pesky stress hormone, cortisol, makes us retain fat that we would rather shed. The properties in cacao nibs reduce cortisol in the bloodstream, heighten fat-burning and even improve the microbial activity in the gut.

Prevents tooth decay

The crystalline extract found in cacao nibs strengthens tooth enamel and is even more effective than fluoride at preventing cavities.

Improves cognitive function

Various compounds, including flavonoids, found in cacao nibs increase blood flow to the brain, which improves memory, reaction time, problem-solving and attention span. This additional blood flow lowers the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia as we age. 

High in fiber

The amount of fiber in cacao nibs is astounding! There’re 9 grams in just a one-ounce serving! fiber is also important for keeping your blood pressure at a healthy level and your blood glucose levels stable.

Magnesium-rich food

Cacao is one of the highest natural sources of magnesium. Magnesium also fights type II diabetes and osteoporosis and naturally lowers blood pressure. Magnesium is vital to over 300 functions in the body, including controlling blood glucose, synthesizing proteins and regulating blood pressure. Magnesium is vital for mental health and a healthy, active brain. Deficiencies in magnesium have been linked to ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, and schizophrenia.

Potassium-rich food

cacao nibs improve heart health and keeps our cardiovascular system happy and healthy. Potassium has been proven to help regulate blood pressure and lower risk of heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and cancer.

Callebau 可可碎粒 是 可可豆压碎而成，是制成巧克力前的100%可可果粒。它食物膳食纤维丰富，可帮助减轻便秘,它含大量天然抗氧化物，能有效消灭游离基,游离基是一种加速衰老，发炎和引发其他疾病的化学物，此外，可可有助改善血压、心血管健康、胰岛素敏感度，高密度脂蛋白及防止心血管疾病等，在减肥的朋友也可以当零食吃来控制食欲

Callebaut 可可碎粒是100%不经加热、不含糖分的。

控制食欲的零食

可可能够提高脑中血清素的浓度，从而稳定情绪，控制食欲

保护神经系统 

可可富含有一种名为「白藜芦醇」的抗氧化物，在红酒中也可以找到。 白藜芦醇能穿透脑血屏障，保护神经系统，防止神经细胞受损。 

促进心血管健康 

可可内的一氧化氮能放松血管，减低血压，从而保护心脏，减低患心血管病或中风的风险。 

抗衰老，抵挡毒素 

可可是强效抗氧化剂，能修补游离基造成的损害，减低换上若干癌症的风险。 事实上，生机可可的抗氧化物占其重量一成，浓度远高于巴西莓 、 枸杞和蓝莓！ 

提升情绪 

可可能提高若干神经传递素的水平，产生幸福快乐感。 同时，可可含有苯乙胺 －这正是当我们热恋时，脑部会释放的一种化学物质！ 怪不得我们都爱巧克力了！ 

蕴含丰富矿物质 

可可含大量镁、铁、钾、钙、 锌 、铜和锰。 

可可碎粒有一个很特别的质感：香脆但柔软，像夏威夷果仁，味带甘，美味可口。

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