@IolandeMelody How are you doing with seven hills cacao, we use it for hot chocolate drinks, but now are wondering about serving it as a more ‘intent and conscious’ drink. Cheers sis
Thank you for the informative video. I've been taking cacao for about a month now in the afternoon with a cup of coffee Mixed in with some whole milk And the endorphins are fabulous. I have been using it as a facemask Every other day and it clears your skin Every other day and it clears your skin up magnificently. Just take a tablespoon or so And put a few drops of water in it and mix it until it's spreadable with your fingers and when it's dry on your face Then wash it off and you will feel wonderful
The water should NEVER be too hot as it reduces theobromine and other good nutrients in cacao and all you’re left with is caffeine . Should be hot enough to dab your finger in. Hope this helps
@@nighthog1I’m not sure where I’ve read it before but learned a lot from a very good cacao sourcess Who works closely within ceremonial cacao farmers in Ecuador and sells it over here @cacaoamor . I’m hoping to do a course with her as there’s a lot more to this beautiful medicine 🤎🌱
Hmmm, unsur about this, because cacao is processed by drying by what they call low temperature, but this surpasses the temperatures of hot water as I've learned on other videos. Roasting is another matter and it destroys the benefits turning it into cocoa.
NEVER HEARD THIS BEFORE ANYWHERE so I'll continue doing it with VERY HOT WATER ! Otherwise it CLUMPS UP AND WONT DISSOLVE RIGHT just like Iolande said . I've been drinking it every night for almost a year and have noticed MANY BENEFITS so it MUST HAVE SOME NUTRIENTS LEFT !
I love the way you talk slowly and clearly. It gives off a very mature and confident vibe. The information provided was also on point. Keep going like that :)
Nice video. You're extremely easy to look at. I make my cacao drink with whole milk and honey and I have that drink every morning. It seems to give me energy and I don't understand how you can drink it before bed.
I was worried about the taste and when I made a cacao hot chocolate with Stevia I was blown away. It tastes way better than any hot chocolate I bought. It's SOOO worth it
I used to have a square of Lindt dark chocolate 90% and it always quickly gave me a headache. Now I know why, thank you for this 😄 I seem to have always suffered with headaches throughout my life at times.
Great informative vid. I've been eating and drinking cacao for 12 hrs, since my first trip to the Amazon where it is grown. I rarely drink coffee now. I prefer a cacao drink in the morning and before bed. Best not to overheat cacao; best way is to mix a heaped tsp with a small amount of your fav milk, stir until smooth then add warm/hot milk or water. Adding a dose of curcumin and a pinch of black pepper adds a tonne of heath benefits and tastes great! (I love to drizzle a bit of maple syrup sometimes😊
Many great points here for your audience on cacao consumption. Here in Trinidad and Tobago Cacao is grown locally so its very cheap. I usually add pure butter to my drink as part of my low carb high fat moderate proline diet.
Tip: use a mug, mix the cacao with a small amount of cold water or plant milk and get it to a smooth paste - consistency of toothpaste. Then your with your chosen liquid add it hot or cold slowly. No lumps!😄 (I use cold plant milk then microwave for 1min 30 secs stop and stir then another 20/30 secs.)
I was wondering if some could answer my question my cocoa says a 100% on the front but when I read the back it says contains 10-12 cocoa butter ,,, Question what is does that mean and is it a problem?
Not only are you so beautiful and was blessed with a angelic accent, you are exactly right about what u stated about Meditation. Meditation comes in many forms of everyday life. I loved that you had said, its not just sitting sound and closing your eyes. Cacao, is a gift from the Gods. It helps me maintain hunger, and keeps me in state of tranquility. I love it and i will always keep this in my life. Thank you for this video. Your very knowledgeable, continue queen.
Thank you for sharing your experience with cacao. I have only recently discovered it as well. I love it. I think it is a very comforting, satisfying drink… and the fact that it is so good & nutritious.. it is my new favourite beverage.. I think I prefer it mid morning.. as I didn’t sleep as well a few nights I took it in the evening.😋
It is recommended to take it in the morning cos it does contain caffeine unless ur someone who can drink caffeinated drinks all day without it keeping u up all night and it's a natural antidepressant, the best sourced cacao is from Peru, I buy a block it's alot more fresh and u are supposed to warm it up on the hob with water or with any alternative milks.
@@KM-wv2og ritual oils the guy who sells it is called Arri lovely guy xx he also sells an oil u can use all over ur body and blue lotus flowers u can use as a tea or smoke it.
I bought some spirulina, maca and cocoa the exact same ones as you got from Sainsburys. I am quite hyped even tho ive tried to better my health for years already. I had no headache at all after having this cocoa drink, thank you for your Legendary advice ❤
I have been doing this for about a week, and I so look forward to it. Thank you for breaking it down to its chemical base. I thought it might have been the tiny amounts of caffeine--good to hear it's other chemicals working in concert that produces the clear-headed effects.
I have recently started taking high flavanol organic cacao to improve my circulation. To sweeten it I use raw organic unprocessed honey. I understand it can also help men who experience erectile disfunction.
I'm going back to adding organic cacao to my daily routine. Gutu Kola is the best thing I've found for improving circulation. It works like a miracle. I prefer taking it in liquid form.
I have started to make a spread with peanut butter, cocoa, and protein powder. I am still experimenting but i think it tastes pretty good so far. Maybe I will incorporate raw honey into the mix and try that. I loved this video, I am a huge fan of dark chocolate so this is right up my alley. Thank you so much for sharing this info with us.
My friend produces cacao he receives it in blocks. I get the chopped up block brand is Mama Cacao it's ceremonial grade. Since using it around 20-30g per cup iv lost plenty of weight, quit substance sugar etc chocolate found myself more empowered it's replaced caffeine for me iv lost several stone of weight my family do not believe me it's that good 💚 I make it with half milk and water and froth it right up going to try honey today but i love thr raw taste it becomes sweet afterwhile not bitter 😁
Wow that’s amazing to hear! I’m so glad that you’re reaping so many benefits from it, also… if you’re happy to drink it without honey that’s more than fine (I only have it cause I used to have 2 sugars in my tea and needed a healthier replacement haha) x
@@IolandeMelodyI used to have 3 sugars lovely. I recently did a 3 day water cleanse and wow! I feel anew. I eat cacao raw you know it's my new treat and yup I don't crave chocolate anymore either !! Amazing isn't it.
@@IolandeMelody raw, unpasteurised honey is delicious and has a tonne of health benefits. I use Royal grade Yemeni Sidr honey and it's thick, creamy, chewy with hints of caramel and butterscotch - unbelievable 😋
I've been drinking organic powder cacao so I can open up my third eye which is the pineal gland of the brain. I do add coffee creamer and sugar to it. I don't know if those two extra ingredients will decrease the benefits. I will start using raw unfiltered honey instead of sugar. Thank you for taking out the time to make this video. Peace love and blessings 🙏 to you!
Glad to hear you’re already reaping the benefits 😊 I wouldn’t say the sugar would lessen the benefits however yes, honey is a MUCH better option. I couldn’t live without honey 🙏🏽 peace & blessings to you xx
@@boyoorm.7966yes you beat me to this comment, coffee creamers are inclined to have fructose plus other nasty things added, better taking honey out no sweetener at all if you can.
Instead of honey i use Erythrit (Monosacharid = no calories). I take the Cacao with Erythrit, instaed of coffee and dark chocoalte (100% sugarfree) because it is a much more satisfying 'Dessert'. It is my last 'comfort food' sence i devaloped intervall fasting with 2 meals a day. Mostly beef. My health is getting better. I am thankful.
I use a brand called Pink Sun for cacao powder. It’s also great value for money and they have tested that their products is also low in heavy metals like cadmium ☺️
I want to avoid all sugars of all times that cause inflammation so instead, I use Xylitol sweetener for everything including oil pulling for good oral health
Thank you, I have tried the brand from Costco. I really like it. I did not like that it's hard to mix. I'll have to try it with Hot water, and almond milk. I don't like Soy milk. Thanks again.
Me too! I no longer crave chocolate… but I crave my cacao nib tea 😂 … I started drinking it as a decaf coffee replacement (I was having a reaction, idk why). Benefits I’ve noticed from cacao: Gives me a calm energy, doesn’t make me jittery
I just started drinking this. I do a cup of Oatmilk, a large "teaspoon" of Cacao, and double the amount of raw organic honey. It tastes so good and satisfies my sweet tooth. Another recipe is one avocado, one banana and about half a Tablespoon of Cacao. Mix it up into a smooth consistency. Its like a pudding or "chocolate guac" lol. Also really good!
I love cacao in coffee when I have a headache. Cacao has theobromine that acts on the body like caffeine. If you translate theobromine into English it literally means food of the gods. Few months ago I was given the talk "WATCH YOUR CARBS" I quit the cereal for chia pudding with another healthy dose of cacao with a squirt of liquid stevia. That reduced my breakfast from almost 40 grams of carbs to 5-7 grams of carbs
It seems Amazon will not ship to the United States address do you have any other suggestions. I'm glad I came across your video very informative and thank you for your efforts. I will look at several of the other videos on your channel with anticipation
I've never really craved chocolate...but I do crave you, Iolande 😏😉 lol 😅🤣🤗😎. Actually, just yesterday I was craving something sweet while shopping at a local supermarket and I just bought a very small organic chocolate protein bar or whatever it was lol. It reminded me that I have chocolate only once every two months or less. But yeah, my body is definitely craving cacao, I couldn't find the brand you mentioned in this video on Amazon, so I just bought another organic brand. I'm gonna try out your recipe, too, and think of you every time I make it lol 💪😎😘😊
Hi ,I’m drinking coco and a few other drinks I may replace my coffee. I’m not sure about soy I understand it not good for your manhood. I use honey , Maca root powder , cinnamon with the coco.
i just started getting used to Cacao my self. even choclate bars 85% or more.. but as drinks goes 2 Tablespoons of cacao.. 1 teaspoon of cinnamon . and 1 teaspoon honey or coconut suger its lovely , and makes me fele much better no after a good week or 3 of use video tells a few things i suspected
Cardamon u must add it heaven on earth 😮 so yummy I can't drink it without it and a pinch of sea salt bit of date syrup to sweeten last but not least of course cinnamon 😉
Hello, I’m here in Tennessee, USA, and loved your video, your love of Cacao is evident and this product sounds really good. I plan to purchase it and drink it daily, morning and noontime. Is it ok to mix it with coffee and ad honey? I’m interested in getting my blood flowing all over my body, although I do not have any heart issues, just a blood flow issue. (I’m 80) Thank you, keep the videos coming.
I nibble atleast 10 pieces of whole roasted cacao while sipping my cup of no-sugar dark coffee in the morning. I’m not sure if there’s any adverse effect but it’s just a great combination for me.
Am just about to start drinking Cacao using powder, however still looking whether Cacoa paste is even better. Eat porridge every day with sliced bananna, blue berries and honey. Honey is never from a super market because just like coco is highly processed having been heated to high degree, plus filtration taking out pollen and enzymes, so you might as well eat sugar... Purchase honey locally by looking up local bee keeping associations. `there are always bee keepers listed who sell their own produced honey. Taste delicious and like Cacao is excellent for health, plus it's great for staving off colds! Looked up reviews for Seven Hills Wholefoods and has a lot of 1 star reviews. They claim foods are sourced in Europe, however according to reviews a lot are from China!
Good video and I'm going to try this drink but No Soy For Me! Soy & its products are known to cause inflammation for a lot of people. I'll add a combination of Almond Milk & Oatmilk to my drink. In my opinion the Target Brand Good & Gather Almond Milk has the best flavor. Chobani Extra Creamy Oatmilk is my absolute favorite of all the not cows milk products 😋
Great video, thanks for the info. I' ve heard that protein in milk disrupts the absorption of some of the nutrients of the cacao. Would you know if this is any different for soya milk?
Glad you enjoyed, that’s interesting to hear and realllly makes you think, because majority of chocolate products are milk based lol. I’m unsure whether soya has the same effect, but I’ll probably research it soon x
Good video. You also have to be careful with Cacoa Powder as much of it can contain toxic metals, but, there are brands that are safer in that regard. Volupta Organic is a safe brand; Costco in the US often carries it as does amzn. Of course there are others, do you research on it.
Thanks.. Great video ..Did you check the ingredients of your soya milk? I think it contains some kind of oil not so great for your health.. also soya is problematic, mm.. look it up ..Thanks
im so confused i thought i was drinking cocao but i checked and its cocoa but its just 100% nothing added, its bitter without any added sweetener. i need to find cocao powder, i think my one im drinking is healthy, its just 100% cocoa powder
Is cacao bad for hireditry hemochromatosis i no you can drink cocoa for iron overload tea and coffee is good also to gelp block iron absorption i can't find anything about cacao only cocoa
That's so interesting, only two?😮 I just received my raw chocolate, because I read about it and hope that it heals my body. Do you have any suggestions, experiences, advices?🙏
I'm a beekeeper. Honey is not just sugar, it contains enzymes with antibiotic qualities and other health benefits like building immunity to pollen (helping with hayfever). If you heat honey it becomes sugar because the enzymes are killed during heating above 40 degrees Celsius.
@@hayleygoogle7831 absolutely has benefits that doesn’t come with plain sugar. However it’s the exact same affect as sugar. Sugar is sugar. Like you said you get the benefit but after that the sugar is 100% identical to sugar. Sugar is sugar, you can get it out of honey
@@treystarkey4345 Yes, I see your point, fair enough. The statement you made sounds like you're saying all sugars are the same, but it's not so black and white hey. I think having anything in balance is okay. Too much of anything is not good. I choose natural sugars like honey or unrefined cane sugar (brown), or even chew on the actual sugar cane stems. Natural sugar is going to be way better than refined obviously. So honey is an extra special sugar! Hurrah!😁
Pouring boiling hot water onto the cacao directly will almost certainly destroy the flavonoids and antioxidants. You are better off missing the cold ingredients in a blender and then drinking, cold would be best but can warm gently with the caveat the heat will destroy flavonoids and antioxidants
I went on a cacao fast. At the end of it..i had visited paris france...louvre 7 days straight. I honestly dont know how it happened. God talks to you if u have a 20 bean smoothie. It just happened. The entire paris trip. I ate cacao beans w dates in my hands. For 2 weeks. I saw Versailles. I ran out of money in paris. Had a great place to stay at a penpals house. Nuts. It truly was a miracle. Its sooooo good
I love cacao hot chocolate i have tried it drinking everyday but i stop because my monthly period became late and my breast hurts i dont know why but as soon as i stop drinking it after 1 week my period came out...i still drink hot cacao chocolate but only twice a week 😊 even if i love it 😊 because if i drink everyday it does affect my period...i dont know to others but its my body and that how it react..how i wish i can drink it everyday but unfortunately i dont think its a good idea for me 😊 cacao is good for my skin but what can i do now i just drink moderately 😊
I appreciate this comment, everyone’s body is different and you should always listen to what your body tells you 🤍 If you’re looking to balance hormones, may I suggest checking out my video on maca, it helped to balance my hormones massively xx
I drink cocoa every day love it . I probably have 3 or more cups aday. Yes I keep away from sugar . I may try drinking before bed . Great video BUt so I’ve been lead to believe Soy milk isn’t healthy not unless your in Japan where soy comes from .
Not sure where you got the information regarding decaf drinks. You didn’t specifically mention decaf coffee, but I know for a fact that all that is used in the Swiss Water decaf process is water, and they definitely do NOT add something to make you drowsy.
Not sure why this is occurring, if it persists take a break from cacao, also if you are on any form of medication it may be interacting negatively with that? Xx
Wow, Iolande I had no idea! Also, not sure how I missed this video, but I'm glad it showed up on my feed today. Anyways, speaking of weight loss, I was able to get off ice cream and potato chips and next I'll be off the chocolate thanks to you! I stopped buying chocolate bars, but then I got hooked on those chocolate morsels; ya know the ones ppl use to make chocolate chip cookies. Well, I routinely end up eating half a regular size bag of those little buggers, lol. Not too smart. Yeah, I figured out that half bag is about 840 calories. Holy moly and I'm consuming just about everyday. Definitely addicted. 🤦♂️ So I'm gonna take the plunge and dive into cacao powder (haha). I'll do that via your Amazon link. 🔗 Thanks a mil and take care, dear girl. Ly,b!! ⛔🍫🍃😘
So happy to hear about your progress! Well done 🙏🏽 I’m chuffed for you! I do think the cacao will help massively to overcome the choc cravings… and as for the sugar cravings, try switching to honey and see if that helps, it worked for me 🙏🏽🤍
@@IolandeMelody Ah haha I'm absolutely chuffed that you're chuffed for me. 👍😍 Hey, I learned a new British word, lol, I had to look it up. Just one question; do you use raw honey or just the regular stuff? Thx🍯😀
Hey guys! Here’s the link to the Cacao Powder: amzn.to/47eb8Ag
You must be a super sales person, the link shows it out of stock 3/3/24
@IolandeMelody How are you doing with seven hills cacao, we use it for hot chocolate drinks, but now are wondering about serving it as a more ‘intent and conscious’ drink. Cheers sis
I’m still using sevenhills.. infact.. I’m currently drinking their cacao now 🥰 I personally think it’s a good brand xx
cheers sis, if you're ever looking for one in Glossop, hopefully in the next few days it'll be on the menu. Big hugs@@IolandeMelody
Nice video! I sure wish you would take those fingernails down my back. 😃
Australia, I mix 3Heaped teaspoons of cacao powder, room temp water, and drink !
Yes, a room temp water, not a hot water, you just have to stir it a little longer
Thank you for the informative video. I've been taking cacao for about a month now in the afternoon with a cup of coffee Mixed in with some whole milk And the endorphins are fabulous. I have been using it as a facemask Every other day and it clears your skin Every other day and it clears your skin up magnificently. Just take a tablespoon or so And put a few drops of water in it and mix it until it's spreadable with your fingers and when it's dry on your face Then wash it off and you will feel wonderful
I usually mix cacao with Greek yogurt and honey to make a brilliant dessert which resembles chocolate pudding. All the best
OMG! I do this too! I have it for breakfast lol
Sorry your yogart and honey are sugar carb bombs 😢
@@kayg20 Me too and LOVE IT. So yummy and healthy eh.
The water should NEVER be too hot as it reduces theobromine and other good nutrients in cacao and all you’re left with is caffeine . Should be hot enough to dab your finger in. Hope this helps
Can you give your reference to this? Would love to know more.
@@nighthog1I’m not sure where I’ve read it before but learned a lot from a very good cacao sourcess Who works closely within ceremonial cacao farmers in Ecuador and sells it over here @cacaoamor . I’m hoping to do a course with her as there’s a lot more to this beautiful medicine 🤎🌱
Hmmm, unsur about this, because cacao is processed by drying by what they call low temperature, but this surpasses the temperatures of hot water as I've learned on other videos. Roasting is another matter and it destroys the benefits turning it into cocoa.
Thanks. It does help. Funny that it is the same with honey.
Hot water strip the nutrients from it.
NEVER HEARD THIS BEFORE ANYWHERE so I'll continue doing it with VERY HOT WATER ! Otherwise it CLUMPS UP AND WONT DISSOLVE RIGHT just like Iolande said . I've been drinking it every night for almost a year and have noticed MANY BENEFITS so it MUST HAVE SOME NUTRIENTS LEFT !
Very interesting about the connection between chocolate and a lack of magnesium. That is totally me!
I love the way you talk slowly and clearly. It gives off a very mature and confident vibe. The information provided was also on point. Keep going like that :)
Thank you 🤍 it means a lot to hear this type of feedback cause I never know if talking slower is a virtue or not nowadays 😂 x
@@IolandeMelody trust me it is. Whoever doesn’t like it it just means they are not at peace with themselves
@@IolandeMelodyDefinitely.
I would pay her to read a book to my children at nap time.
I would love for her to read my children a good book at nap time.
Nice video. You're extremely easy to look at. I make my cacao drink with whole milk and honey and I have that drink every morning. It seems to give me energy and I don't understand how you can drink it before bed.
There is caffeine in cacao so that makes sense
Cacao has changed my life as well 😁🙌🏽
I was worried about the taste and when I made a cacao hot chocolate with Stevia I was blown away. It tastes way better than any hot chocolate I bought. It's SOOO worth it
yes, i make it with a thick slice of butter and a bit of milk powder then i add some sweetener like xylitol, its sooo delicious. excellent for keto
Stevia makes you infertile.
I used to have a square of Lindt dark chocolate 90% and it always quickly gave me a headache. Now I know why, thank you for this 😄 I seem to have always suffered with headaches throughout my life at times.
Got mine delivered today, tried it for first time and now love it the way you said to prepare it, thanks ❤
Great informative vid.
I've been eating and drinking cacao for 12 hrs, since my first trip to the Amazon where it is grown.
I rarely drink coffee now. I prefer a cacao drink in the morning and before bed.
Best not to overheat cacao; best way is to mix a heaped tsp with a small amount of your fav milk, stir until smooth then add warm/hot milk or water.
Adding a dose of curcumin and a pinch of black pepper adds a tonne of heath benefits and tastes great! (I love to drizzle a bit of maple syrup sometimes😊
Many great points here for your audience on cacao consumption. Here in Trinidad and Tobago Cacao is grown locally so its very cheap. I usually add pure butter to my drink as part of my low carb high fat moderate proline diet.
Butter you want to give yourself a heart attack?
@@shan5445do your research...he's actually eating the healthiest diet
@@shan5445the new theory is high carbs and sugar are the real enemy of the heart not proper butter
What i do is add coconut nectar super healthy low gi and mix it with that make a clump ie then add cold water.
Tip: use a mug, mix the cacao with a small amount of cold water or plant milk and get it to a smooth paste - consistency of toothpaste. Then your with your chosen liquid add it hot or cold slowly.
No lumps!😄
(I use cold plant milk then microwave for 1min 30 secs stop and stir then another 20/30 secs.)
Oh wow thank you so much for this tip! I’m going to try this tonight 🥰
For the love of God and all that is Holy, please do not microwave cacao. Or, you're totally negating any nutritional value by microwaving cacao.
Thanks for the advice! @@mikamusic4503
Plant milk?? 😮
I was wondering if some could answer my question my cocoa says a 100% on the front but when I read the back it says contains 10-12 cocoa butter ,,, Question what is does that mean and is it a problem?
Not only are you so beautiful and was blessed with a angelic accent, you are exactly right about what u stated about Meditation. Meditation comes in many forms of everyday life. I loved that you had said, its not just sitting sound and closing your eyes. Cacao, is a gift from the Gods. It helps me maintain hunger, and keeps me in state of tranquility. I love it and i will always keep this in my life. Thank you for this video. Your very knowledgeable, continue queen.
Thank you for this lovely comment 🥰 it’s amazing to hear from likeminded souls like yourself 🤍
Thank you for sharing your experience with cacao. I have only recently discovered it as well. I love it. I think it is a very comforting, satisfying drink… and the fact that it is so good & nutritious.. it is my new favourite beverage.. I think I prefer it mid morning.. as I didn’t sleep as well a few nights I took it in the evening.😋
It is recommended to take it in the morning cos it does contain caffeine unless ur someone who can drink caffeinated drinks all day without it keeping u up all night and it's a natural antidepressant, the best sourced cacao is from Peru, I buy a block it's alot more fresh and u are supposed to warm it up on the hob with water or with any alternative milks.
Wow 😮😮 could you let me know the name or where I can vuy some please?
@@KM-wv2og ritual oils the guy who sells it is called Arri lovely guy xx he also sells an oil u can use all over ur body and blue lotus flowers u can use as a tea or smoke it.
im just waiting on mine getting delivered,i ordered it then seen your video,,its the exact one you have in link,
It is good all the way around. Great accent by the way!!
Hehe thank you 😊
Was looking up cacao and I found your video! Great work 😊🙏🏾
Cacoa helped me get over my chocolate cravings too!
I add cacao to my black coffee every day. I love cacao.
I bought some spirulina, maca and cocoa the exact same ones as you got from Sainsburys. I am quite hyped even tho ive tried to better my health for years already. I had no headache at all after having this cocoa drink, thank you for your Legendary advice ❤
Hehe this was me when I first learned about these superfoods 🥰 hope it brings you lots of good energy 🙏🏽
Eat a small bit of cheese to manage the oxalate in cacao, I read it helps.
What could I eat instead of cheese if I'm vegan?
@@Smithers4 Vegan diets are high in oxalates and full of so much unnatural ingredients I would not worry about a bit of cacao.
Or can u just add milk with it
The Aztecs drank it with just water tho traditionally
A teaspoon in my morning coffee is great. Pure cream, and palm sugar, as a sweetener. A dash of Ceylon cinnamon once in a while is a kick!
Is it difficult to sleep if you take cacao at dinner or close to bedtime.
I have been doing this for about a week, and I so look forward to it. Thank you for breaking it down to its chemical base. I thought it might have been the tiny amounts of caffeine--good to hear it's other chemicals working in concert that produces the clear-headed effects.
I have recently started taking high flavanol organic cacao to improve my circulation. To sweeten it I use raw organic unprocessed honey. I understand it can also help men who experience erectile disfunction.
I'm going back to adding organic cacao to my daily routine. Gutu Kola is the best thing I've found for improving circulation. It works like a miracle. I prefer taking it in liquid form.
Thank you for the info!!!
Love the way u talk remind me of Sydney back in the day. Thanks for the info
Yep. I like you already ✅️ down to earth, informative, to the point anddddddd a vibe! Its rare to see English videos too so thanks for the link 😇
Ahh thanks 🥰 xx
I have started to make a spread with peanut butter, cocoa, and protein powder. I am still experimenting but i think it tastes pretty good so far. Maybe I will incorporate raw honey into the mix and try that. I loved this video, I am a huge fan of dark chocolate so this is right up my alley. Thank you so much for sharing this info with us.
I use coconut water and I blend it and drink it with the honey
My friend produces cacao he receives it in blocks. I get the chopped up block brand is Mama Cacao it's ceremonial grade. Since using it around 20-30g per cup iv lost plenty of weight, quit substance sugar etc chocolate found myself more empowered it's replaced caffeine for me iv lost several stone of weight my family do not believe me it's that good 💚 I make it with half milk and water and froth it right up going to try honey today but i love thr raw taste it becomes sweet afterwhile not bitter 😁
Wow that’s amazing to hear! I’m so glad that you’re reaping so many benefits from it, also… if you’re happy to drink it without honey that’s more than fine (I only have it cause I used to have 2 sugars in my tea and needed a healthier replacement haha) x
@@IolandeMelodyI used to have 3 sugars lovely. I recently did a 3 day water cleanse and wow! I feel anew. I eat cacao raw you know it's my new treat and yup I don't crave chocolate anymore either !! Amazing isn't it.
@@IolandeMelody raw, unpasteurised honey is delicious and has a tonne of health benefits. I use Royal grade Yemeni Sidr honey and it's thick, creamy, chewy with hints of caramel and butterscotch - unbelievable 😋
@@DanielHKhalidI prefer organic dark amber raw maple syrup. Which I use in my lemon drink and in tea as well.
What an excellent video, thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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I've been drinking organic powder cacao so I can open up my third eye which is the pineal gland of the brain. I do add coffee creamer and sugar to it. I don't know if those two extra ingredients will decrease the benefits. I will start using raw unfiltered honey instead of sugar. Thank you for taking out the time to make this video. Peace love and blessings 🙏 to you!
Glad to hear you’re already reaping the benefits 😊 I wouldn’t say the sugar would lessen the benefits however yes, honey is a MUCH better option. I couldn’t live without honey 🙏🏽 peace & blessings to you xx
@@IolandeMelody Most coffee creamers contain unhealthy chemicals
Opening your 3 eye will lead you to hell. What you really need is Jesus.
@@boyoorm.7966yes you beat me to this comment, coffee creamers are inclined to have fructose plus other nasty things added, better taking honey out no sweetener at all if you can.
Instead of honey i use Erythrit (Monosacharid = no calories). I take the Cacao with Erythrit, instaed of coffee and dark chocoalte (100% sugarfree) because it is a much more satisfying 'Dessert'. It is my last 'comfort food' sence i devaloped intervall fasting with 2 meals a day. Mostly beef. My health is getting better. I am thankful.
You might wanna reconsider that. Just Google it.. There are many research saying how that sweetener is shit, can cause heart problems.
Hi, is there any benefit of drinking cacao powder and black coffee together?
I use a brand called Pink Sun for cacao powder. It’s also great value for money and they have tested that their products is also low in heavy metals like cadmium ☺️
Thank you, great information.
Reserch issues with soya milk x I add organic cinnamon, turmeric & black pepper to the organic cocoa and honey or maple syrup ❤
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What is the best sugar alternative to blend with the cacao ( hot chocolate) ? Monkfruits , stevia , honey ? Great in depth video
I personally would recommend honey , I’d avoid stevia and all artificial sweeteners… they’re worse than sugar xx
And thank you 🥰🙏🏽
@@IolandeMelody ty, and not to mention you are very pretty, definitely subscribed to your channel 🤗
I want to avoid all sugars of all times that cause inflammation so instead, I use Xylitol sweetener for everything including oil pulling for good oral health
Thank you, I have tried the brand from Costco. I really like it. I did not like that it's hard to mix. I'll have to try it with Hot water, and almond milk. I don't like Soy milk. Thanks again.
Im from philippines.. i harvest our cacao trees and dried the seeds under the sun, grilled it and grind.. so i have fresh chocolate drink
OK I'm moving to the Philippines.
Thanks for your video, iolande I’m gonna try cacao. By the way … love your hair!
James.
Me too! I no longer crave chocolate… but I crave my cacao nib tea 😂 … I started drinking it as a decaf coffee replacement (I was having a reaction, idk why).
Benefits I’ve noticed from cacao: Gives me a calm energy, doesn’t make me jittery
Beautiful. Love your eyebrows!
Thank you 🥰
I also like her fingernails .. they are so HER.
@pinkaholic09 love you 🤍
I just started drinking this. I do a cup of Oatmilk, a large "teaspoon" of Cacao, and double the amount of raw organic honey. It tastes so good and satisfies my sweet tooth.
Another recipe is one avocado, one banana and about half a Tablespoon of Cacao. Mix it up into a smooth consistency. Its like a pudding or "chocolate guac" lol. Also really good!
Is it true that the cacao does have a content of lead in it which is not good for you?
I love cacao in coffee when I have a headache. Cacao has theobromine that acts on the body like caffeine. If you translate theobromine into English it literally means food of the gods.
Few months ago I was given the talk "WATCH YOUR CARBS" I quit the cereal for chia pudding with another healthy dose of cacao with a squirt of liquid stevia. That reduced my breakfast from almost 40 grams of carbs to 5-7 grams of carbs
Can you mix it in iced coffee ?? I like my coffee cold .
Great question!
It seems Amazon will not ship to the United States address do you have any other suggestions. I'm glad I came across your video very informative and thank you for your efforts. I will look at several of the other videos on your channel with anticipation
I've never really craved chocolate...but I do crave you, Iolande 😏😉 lol 😅🤣🤗😎. Actually, just yesterday I was craving something sweet while shopping at a local supermarket and I just bought a very small organic chocolate protein bar or whatever it was lol. It reminded me that I have chocolate only once every two months or less. But yeah, my body is definitely craving cacao, I couldn't find the brand you mentioned in this video on Amazon, so I just bought another organic brand. I'm gonna try out your recipe, too, and think of you every time I make it lol 💪😎😘😊
Hi ,I’m drinking coco and a few other drinks I may replace my coffee. I’m not sure about soy I understand it not good for your manhood. I use honey , Maca root powder , cinnamon with the coco.
Soy = estradiol?
How do you drink so much cacao at night? Doesn't it contain stimulant almost like coffee?
i just started getting used to Cacao my self. even choclate bars 85% or more.. but as drinks goes 2 Tablespoons of cacao.. 1 teaspoon of cinnamon . and 1 teaspoon honey or coconut suger its lovely , and makes me fele much better no after a good week or 3 of use video tells a few things i suspected
Cardamon u must add it heaven on earth 😮 so yummy I can't drink it without it and a pinch of sea salt bit of date syrup to sweeten last but not least of course cinnamon 😉
Hello, I’m here in Tennessee, USA, and loved your video, your love of Cacao is evident and this product sounds really good. I plan to purchase it and drink it daily, morning and noontime. Is it ok to mix it with coffee and ad honey? I’m interested in getting my blood flowing all over my body, although I do not have any heart issues, just a blood flow issue. (I’m 80) Thank you, keep the videos coming.
Thank you so much for this. I make mine the same, except with half and half (soymilk is bad for men). Seeing for video was very validating.
Do you really need to put milk in the cacao or can you just drink it only with water and honey
I love it and I’m keto so I use liquid stevia or monk fruit
I nibble atleast 10 pieces of whole roasted cacao while sipping my cup of no-sugar dark coffee in the morning. I’m not sure if there’s any adverse effect but it’s just a great combination for me.
Great info in describing Cacao from a stunning young lady!
awesome review - I am going to try some - please if you can review mushroom coffee - I would like to know your thoughts - thanks Roland
Am just about to start drinking Cacao using powder, however still looking whether Cacoa paste is even better.
Eat porridge every day with sliced bananna, blue berries and honey.
Honey is never from a super market because just like coco is highly processed having been heated to high degree, plus filtration taking out pollen and enzymes, so you might as well eat sugar...
Purchase honey locally by looking up local bee keeping associations. `there are always bee keepers listed who sell their own produced honey.
Taste delicious and like Cacao is excellent for health, plus it's great for staving off colds!
Looked up reviews for Seven Hills Wholefoods and has a lot of 1 star reviews. They claim foods are sourced in Europe, however according to reviews a lot are from China!
What a carb sugar bomb !! 😮
Good video and I'm going to try this drink but No Soy For Me! Soy & its products are known to cause inflammation for a lot of people. I'll add a combination of Almond Milk & Oatmilk to my drink. In my opinion the Target Brand Good & Gather Almond Milk has the best flavor. Chobani Extra Creamy Oatmilk is my absolute favorite of all the not cows milk products 😋
Thanks for your video.. also you look really good. ❤
I drink 4 Table Spoon of Cacao Powder. 2 Table Spoon in the mornjng and 2 in the evening. Is it okay?
I have roughly 4 cups a day too, so I would say yes 🤍
@@IolandeMelody Periodt. Thanks sis. It's refreshing to me that a UA-camr replies to her people down below. All my worries are gone thanks to you. 💓
Awww I’m glad it put your mind at ease 🙏🏽 Have a lovely week Xxx
Can you add collagen peptides to it?
Great video, thanks for the info. I' ve heard that protein in milk disrupts the absorption of some of the nutrients of the cacao. Would you know if this is any different for soya milk?
Glad you enjoyed, that’s interesting to hear and realllly makes you think, because majority of chocolate products are milk based lol. I’m unsure whether soya has the same effect, but I’ll probably research it soon x
Yes I heard that one too. I always drink the cacao with just hot water.
new research shows that the proteins in milk can actually increase bioavailability!
Good video. You also have to be careful with Cacoa Powder as much of it can contain toxic metals, but, there are brands that are safer in that regard. Volupta Organic is a safe brand; Costco in the US often carries it as does amzn. Of course there are others, do you research on it.
Sorry for being so forward, but where are you from. I love your accent.
I started drinking cacao. On my first week.
Try cacao from the Philippines
What is wrong with organic 100% soy soymilk?
I made a magnesium oil spray, thus eliminating the deficiency and my body only absorbs what it needs.
What about the lead and cadmium levels?
Be careful about the source of your cacao. Heavy metals can be a problem in cacao. Make sure the brand you choose tests for heavy metals.
Does Cocao have lower levels of Oxilates?
Thanks.. Great video ..Did you check the ingredients of your soya milk? I think it contains some kind of oil not so great for your health.. also soya is problematic, mm.. look it up ..Thanks
im so confused i thought i was drinking cocao but i checked and its cocoa but its just 100% nothing added, its bitter without any added sweetener. i need to find cocao powder, i think my one im drinking is healthy, its just 100% cocoa powder
Is cacao bad for hireditry hemochromatosis i no you can drink cocoa for iron overload tea and coffee is good also to gelp block iron absorption i can't find anything about cacao only cocoa
Does anyone recommend a quality brand in the united states
Cacao also increases stem cells in the blood. 2 cacao drinks per month doubled the stem cells during a study ❤
That's so interesting, only two?😮
I just received my raw chocolate, because I read about it and hope that it heals my body.
Do you have any suggestions, experiences, advices?🙏
So glad the thumbnail was not clickbait…. I hate it when the person in the thumbnail has nothing to do with the video
Have you looked into heavy metal content in cacao? Could you let us know if you've learned anything about that?
The vater should not be over 41 degrees vhen mixing
Idk bifore bed bicase it gase coffein and lots of stimulis
Ceremonial Grade Cacao gives you wings!
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Question, how much cacao per serving
One heaped teaspoon x
What about unsweetened tablea cocoa?
Sugar is sugar, honey is sugar
I'm a beekeeper. Honey is not just sugar, it contains enzymes with antibiotic qualities and other health benefits like building immunity to pollen (helping with hayfever). If you heat honey it becomes sugar because the enzymes are killed during heating above 40 degrees Celsius.
@@hayleygoogle7831 absolutely has benefits that doesn’t come with plain sugar. However it’s the exact same affect as sugar. Sugar is sugar. Like you said you get the benefit but after that the sugar is 100% identical to sugar. Sugar is sugar, you can get it out of honey
@@treystarkey4345 Yes, I see your point, fair enough. The statement you made sounds like you're saying all sugars are the same, but it's not so black and white hey. I think having anything in balance is okay. Too much of anything is not good. I choose natural sugars like honey or unrefined cane sugar (brown), or even chew on the actual sugar cane stems. Natural sugar is going to be way better than refined obviously. So honey is an extra special sugar! Hurrah!😁
@@hayleygoogle7831 100% agreed
It's not the same. Honey is a higher quality sugar that burns differently in your body
So Dutched cocoa is probably not as healthy?
I go bonkers over the flavour.
Pouring boiling hot water onto the cacao directly will almost certainly destroy the flavonoids and antioxidants. You are better off missing the cold ingredients in a blender and then drinking, cold would be best but can warm gently with the caveat the heat will destroy flavonoids and antioxidants
I went on a cacao fast. At the end of it..i had visited paris france...louvre 7 days straight. I honestly dont know how it happened. God talks to you if u have a 20 bean smoothie. It just happened. The entire paris trip. I ate cacao beans w dates in my hands. For 2 weeks. I saw Versailles. I ran out of money in paris. Had a great place to stay at a penpals house. Nuts. It truly was a miracle. Its sooooo good
What a cluster F of a poorly written paragraph. That was all over the place. Is it hard to type in a straight jacket in a padded cell?
I love cacao hot chocolate i have tried it drinking everyday but i stop because my monthly period became late and my breast hurts i dont know why but as soon as i stop drinking it after 1 week my period came out...i still drink hot cacao chocolate but only twice a week 😊 even if i love it 😊 because if i drink everyday it does affect my period...i dont know to others but its my body and that how it react..how i wish i can drink it everyday but unfortunately i dont think its a good idea for me 😊 cacao is good for my skin but what can i do now i just drink moderately 😊
I appreciate this comment, everyone’s body is different and you should always listen to what your body tells you 🤍
If you’re looking to balance hormones, may I suggest checking out my video on maca, it helped to balance my hormones massively xx
@@IolandeMelody I will thank you 🤗
I drink cocoa every day love it . I probably have 3 or more cups aday. Yes I keep away from sugar . I may try drinking before bed . Great video BUt so I’ve been lead to believe Soy milk isn’t healthy not unless your in Japan where soy comes from .
Not sure where you got the information regarding decaf drinks. You didn’t specifically mention decaf coffee, but I know for a fact that all that is used in the Swiss Water decaf process is water, and they definitely do NOT add something to make you drowsy.
Thanks cacao is better right?
Yup x
@@IolandeMelody i am getting headache by taking small 1 spoon
Is it common
Not sure why this is occurring, if it persists take a break from cacao, also if you are on any form of medication it may be interacting negatively with that? Xx
Appreciate your presentation... Lets get it straight. Is it COCO MADE YOU or COCOA MADE YOU????
Drink it before bad ? 😮
Wow, Iolande I had no idea! Also, not sure how I missed this video, but I'm glad it showed up on my feed today. Anyways, speaking of weight loss, I was able to get off ice cream and potato chips and next I'll be off the chocolate thanks to you! I stopped buying chocolate bars, but then I got hooked on those chocolate morsels; ya know the ones ppl use to make chocolate chip cookies. Well, I routinely end up eating half a regular size bag of those little buggers, lol. Not too smart. Yeah, I figured out that half bag is about 840 calories. Holy moly and I'm consuming just about everyday. Definitely addicted. 🤦♂️ So I'm gonna take the plunge and dive into cacao powder (haha). I'll do that via your Amazon link. 🔗 Thanks a mil and take care, dear girl. Ly,b!! ⛔🍫🍃😘
So happy to hear about your progress! Well done 🙏🏽 I’m chuffed for you!
I do think the cacao will help massively to overcome the choc cravings… and as for the sugar cravings, try switching to honey and see if that helps, it worked for me 🙏🏽🤍
@@IolandeMelody Ah haha I'm absolutely chuffed that you're chuffed for me. 👍😍 Hey, I learned a new British word, lol, I had to look it up. Just one question; do you use raw honey or just the regular stuff? Thx🍯😀
@ChuckDeCarlo regular stuff is fine 😊 🙏🏽