Why is Cacao Revered as "The Food Of the Gods" & The Golden Nectar!
- Rachel Anne
- Jul 1, 2024
- 3 min read
In Mayan and Aztec mythology, cacao held a profound connection to deities and celestial beings. The Mayans regarded the cacao tree as a bridge between the earthly realm and the divine, while the Aztecs revered it as a symbol of abundance and vitality.
They deeply believe in the plant spirit “Espiritu Cacao” (also referred to as mother cacao) to help heal the physical, emotional and spiritual body.
Contains essential minerals:
Iron is a mineral that the body needs for growth and development. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body.
Magnesium, can help improve your mood, sleep, exercise performance & blood sugar regulation.
Zinc a nutrient found throughout your body, helps your immune system and metabolism function. Zinc is also important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell.
Copper It helps your body make red blood cells and keeps nerve cells and your immune system healthy. It also helps form collagen, a key part of bones and connective tissue.
Chromium help keep blood sugar levels normal by improving the way the body uses insulin. It is also used for diabetes & high cholesterol.
Potassium is a mineral that is essential for all of the body's functions. It helps your nerves, muscles heart to function well, and also helps move nutrients and waste around your body's cells.
Manganese helps the body form connective tissue, bones, blood clotting factors, and sex hormones. It also plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. Manganese is also necessary for normal brain and nerve function.
Calcium also helps blood vessels move blood throughout your body and helps release hormones that affect many functions in your body.
Selenium Acts as a powerful antioxidant, may protect against heart disease, helps prevent mental decline, is important for thyroid health, boosts your immune system, may help reduce asthma symptoms.
Contains 3 bioactive & euphoric compounds:
Theobromine,
Anandamide
Phenylethylamine (PEA),
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI’s) to extend the release of feel good chemicals.
Low in caffeine:
Contains approximately 1.9mg/g; a 20g serve contains roughly the same amount of caffeine as a strong cup of tea.
Contains trace amounts of vitamins:
A, E, K1, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B9.
"Cacao opens the door. It's up to you to walk through it!." – Keith Wilson ( Keiths Cacao)
The Golden Elixir
Is referred to the secretion from your pineal gland during meditation, as you meditate more with Grandmother Medicine Ceremonial Cacao, the happy hormones start to be released and you then start to raise your vibration, through the quietness of your mind.
The Spiritual Side
On the spiritual side, cacao is regarded for its grounding and heart-opening qualities. The ceremony is designed to place you in a positive, uplifted state where you're open to embracing spiritual intentions as you connect more deeply with yourself, while nourishing your Mind, Body and Soul.
As I sit here writing this article, on a cold winters day, I find myself, sipping on a warm cup of Grandmother Medicine Ceremonial Cacao nourishing my Body, Mind and Soul, whilst warming my heart connection within myself.
With the rising up of the happy hormones and finding the state of bliss slowly engulfing me in the Spirit of IxCacao's loving and warm embrace.
Grandmother Medicine Ceremonial Cacao raw paste is a great tasting, high quality super food that has been produced by a small scale farming family on the edge of the Amazon Rainforrest in Peru, to ensure maximum nutritional value and taste.
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