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Cacao Powder, A Superfood


Cacao is an awesome superfood, packed the antioxidants and all of the good stuff we need to assist with our mood, weight struggles, energy loss, heart problems and more.  

I personally use raw cacao in my plant based smoothies, coffee, almond milk -- you get the point.  The taste is a little bitter, unlike cocoa or a chocolate bar, but it's an additive when I'm mixing in my drinks.   I also use cacao in a few of my facials, lip scrubs, and body butters.  It's a natural ingrediant that goes a long way and serves so many purposes.  

So Daily Super Food Love site shares a long list of suggestions on how to use your cacao, in case you were needing a few more ideas!




What's the difference between cocoa, and cacao??  I've wondered the same thing, see link below from One Green Planet!


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