cacao benefits

Beginning as a symbol of fertility and sexual enhancement in Mayan times, this once-sacred beverage has become the token aphrodisiac of love, pleasure, and romance across the modern world. Indeed, Pure Ceremonial Cacao, such as Keith's Cacao, contains a truckload of naturally occurring chemicals that influence our mood, energy, blood flow, and even sexual function.

Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of hot chocolate without compromising your health! In this blog post, we unravel the secret behind the healthiest hot chocolate in the world and why it should be a daily ritual. Bid farewell to the sugary, processed versions that dominate grocery store shelves and say hello to Keith's 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao.

Indulge in the science-backed bliss of real chocolate with Keith's 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao, unlocking the power of phenylethylamine (PEA), the "love molecule." PEA, naturally present in Cacao, acts as the brain's primary love chemical, releasing feel-good hormones like dopamine and serotonin.

Have you ever wondered about the difference between Ceremonial Cacao and Cocoa powder? Here's a comprehensive comparison outlining all the steps from sourcing to end product that make the difference between Cacao and Cocoa and why your superfood smoothie or favorite chocolate bar won't give you the same blast of unique nutritional compounds and blissful euphoria as a cup of Keith's 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao!

Explore the intriguing role of Ceremonial Cacao as a plant medicine, entheogen, and ally in spiritual development. Learn how it gently interacts with the mind, enhancing emotional and spiritual work without hallucinogenic effects. Discover its historical significance in rituals and, its modern-day role in heart-opening practices, its synergy with psychedelics and other plant medicines.

Over the last decades, science has made remarkable progress in understanding some of the molecular mechanisms behind the proven health benefits of consuming pure, minimally processed Cacao. In our world, that would be Keith's 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao! Read about the science that proves theobromine's beneficial effects on the body and mind, which come without the undesirable side effects of its sister/rival stimulant caffeine.

Chocolate craving is often taken to be part and parcel of the dreaded PMS symptoms – it is neither questioned nor particularly understood. Yet, there is a good reason many premenstrual women reach out for anything chocolate. Read on to find out why and how Cacao can support a healthy menstrual cycle.

Biohacking, the optimization of one's physiology, often with the goal of enhancing longevity, energy, and overall well-being, involves pushing the limits of the human body and mind to achieve peak performance. Meditation, intermittent fasting, and supplements are part of every biohacker's essential arsenal. Ceremonial Cacao may be the most powerful of these resources. Let's take a look at why.

Susy's journey with Ceremonial Cacao and Sound began as a deep need to find peace within herself and has grown into a way of life and a vocation that impacts the hearts, minds, and souls of others. Knowing that healing is possible when we remember our loving essence, Susy is impassioned to help others experience the alchemical union of Sound and Keith's Cacao.

Craving novel experiences and adventures? Whatever it is you are drawn to –wilderness expeditions, world travel, rock climbing, mountain biking, surfing– this is the perfect time to use Ceremonial Cacao to tune out of the mundane and into a life of vim and vigor. So grab a cup –or thermos– of Keith's Cacao, get set, and go!

There is an essence, a spirit, behind everything that manifests in physical form in our world. We seem to have forgotten, but we all have the ability to align ourselves with Nature and tap into the energy of plants and animals. Connecting with Cacao as a plant spirit, guide, and teacher through mindfulness, ritual, and ceremony, we are reminded of the interconnectedness of our world, of our Oneness with the Earth. 

Not surprisingly, Cacao and Yoga are at the top of the list of natural ways to reach a state of full-body bliss. Both Yoga and Ceremonial Cacao abet a natural union between body, mind, and spirit that's hard to match. Pairing them amplifies their power to open the heart, expand the mind, and land in the infinite intelligence of the body. Here's a little insight into the benefits of Cacao and the teachings of Yoga to help us understand why.

Keith's Cacao has been Susy's companion and aide, "the most beautiful tool" that has helped her connect to her own body and to her baby throughout her pregnancy. Helping her stay connected to her heart, Cacao lovingly held her as she "opened to receive and look at all the things that come up in the journey of becoming a mother."

Motherhood is a journey that begins before conception and lasts forever. From pregnancy to childbirth and postpartum, from breastfeeding to child rearing and nurturing family connections, Keith's Cacao is an invaluable companion every step of the way into parenthood and beyond.

Daniella had already been drinking Ceremonial Cacao daily for two years before becoming pregnant. She kept her morning ritual of mindfully preparing and drinking her cup of Keith's Cacao every day through all three trimesters, she experienced a blessed, smooth pregnancy with no morning sickness, no heartburn, very little cravings, and loads of energy - all under an overall sense of calmness.

Jennifer Tonin lives and works in a fast-paced, high-demand corporate environment in Milan, Italy, a country with a reputation for being Europe's coffee capital. Jennifer's challenge was introducing Keith's Cacao into the workplace as a replacement for the endless espressos to maintain focus, increase productivity and enhance creativity. The results were quite extraordinary!