Chocolate does your Heart Good!

Have you tried our Paleo monkey? It’s loaded with almonds, cacao, bananas, and a honey. Cacao, which is the raw material used to make chocolate, has a number of potential health benefits. Here are a few examples of studies that have investigated these benefits:

Cardiovascular health: A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that consuming dark chocolate (which is high in cacao content) daily for two weeks improved blood vessel function in healthy adults. This improvement in blood vessel function could potentially lead to lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease.
Cognitive function: Another study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition found that consuming a high-flavanol cocoa drink improved cognitive performance in healthy adults. Specifically, the study found improvements in tasks related to attention, processing speed, and working memory.
Mood improvement: A study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that consuming a cacao drink high in flavanols improved mood and cognitive performance in adults with symptoms of depression.
Blood sugar control: A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that consuming a high-flavanol cocoa drink improved insulin sensitivity and reduced blood sugar levels in healthy adults.