Cacao Nibbles

Aside from being crunchy and healthful, Cacao Nibbles are:

• Wheat and gluten-free
  
• Rich in antioxidants
• All-natural with no preservatives, sulfites or artificial colors or flavors
• Come in a 5 oz. portion-control tub, allowing you to enjoy chocolates daily over a period of time.
• Produced by people who believe you should be able to eat chocolate every day as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Cacao Nibbles are a sumptuous sweet and a satisfying snack. They're a perfect party food and are an excellent snack complement to a warm cup of coffee or tea, or glass of wine. Chocolates are easy to take with you, so you'll have them handy when you need a snack boost at the office, on the trail or in the car.

Flavors

What's in Cacao Nibbles? Only what needs to be. Cacao Nibbles are a distinct, well-balanced blend of: high-quality dark chocolate, cacao nibs, quinoa and unsweetened dried fruits. We seek out the best, natural ingredients, selected for their great taste and health benefits.

Cacao Nibbles come in four tasty varieties: apricot cranberry, date coconut, blueberry lavender plum and mango apple.

Health Benefits of Cacao Nibbles

Cacao Nibbles are made of dark chocolate, cacao nibs, quinoa and unsweetened fruit—all foods with health benefits. Both dark chocolate and quinoa are considered superfoods. Please see ingredients and Nutrition Facts labels.

Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate & Cacao Nibs

Dark chocolate and cacao nibs not only taste good, they're also good for you. They give energy and were historically considered an aphrodisiac. Here's a breakdown of what's in dark chocolate and cacao nibs:

Antioxidants: Antioxidants are compounds that help eliminate "free radicals," which are the molecules that damage cells. Free radicals are known to trigger heart disease. Dark chocolate is one of the most concentrated sources of antioxidants of any food. In fact, dark chocolate sits at the top of the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) scales, a measure adopted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to calculate the total antioxidant capacity of foods.

Flavonoids: Naturally occurring in plants, flavonoids provide the body with protection against chronic diseases, including heart disease. Flavonoids have also been shown to keep blood vessels and the cardiovascular system healthy. Some researchers believe dark chocolate provides more heart-health benefits that any other flavanol-rich food, including green tea, red wine and blueberries.

Stearic & Oleic Acids: Dark chocolate contains these two fatty acids. Stearic acid has the ability to neutralize cholesterol while oleic acid carries cholesterol-lowering abilities.

Phytochemicals: These are natural chemicals that come from plants. In this case, the cocoa plant. They are studied frequently for their health benefits and many believe they go well beyond those of vitamins and minerals. Many phytochemicals are now known to block disease.

Penylethylamine (PEA): PEA helps elevate your mood. This is the same chemical that gives you a "runner's high" during exercise.

Epicatechin: This antioxidant is very healthy, protecting LDL cholesterol from being dangerously oxidized.

Plant Phenols: In this case, cocoa phenols, counter artery-clogging plaque and help lower blood pressure.

Essential Minerals: Dark chocolate contains high amounts of copper, iron, as well as magnesium, potassium and manganese.

Fiber: The relatively high fiber content in dark chocolate makes for better absorption of all these ingredients.

For more information about chocolate, visit the Chocolate Manufacturers Association website.

Health Benefits of Quinoa

One of the ancient staple foods of the Incas, quinoa is called "the mother grain." It is a high-energy grain that, because it's easy to digest, is an ideal endurance and fitness food.

Protein: Quinoa is the highest protein of any grain (16 percent) and, unlike other grains, is a complete protein with an essential amino acid profile similar to milk.

Calcium: Quinoa has more calcium than milk.

Essential Minerals: Quinoa is a very good source of iron, phosphorous, B vitamins and vitamin E.

Health Benefits of Dried Fruits

Dried fruits are nutritive and the natural sugars make it a delicious sweet snack food. In addition, dried fruits tonify the spleen-pacreas, help build muscles and nurture body mass.

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