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Raw Cacao Is Protective of the Heart And Other Chronic Diseases

By Aqiyl Aniys | November 6th, 2015 | Modified - November 6th, 2015

The chocolate we are accustomed to eating is made of cacao powder, sugar, fat, milk, and other ingredients. It is the cacao powder that makes chocolate healthy, while the sugar, fat, milk, and other ingredients make it unhealthy.

In the case of the heart the cacao powder is protective because it increases the flow mediated dilation in the arteries. Flow mediated dilation is one of the best measures of arterial function, and the level of dilation is a predictor of cardiovascular mortality.

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A teaspoon of cacao powder significantly boosts arterial function within hours of consumption. Milk chocolate on the other hand inhibits the antioxidant properties of the cacao and basically renders it useless.

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About Author: Aqiyl Aniys

Aqiyl Aniys is the author of the book Alkaline Herbal Medicine, the Alkaline Plant Based Diet book, and the children's book, Faith and Justice eat an Alkaline Plant Based Diet." He received a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, a BA in Organizational Behavior and Communications from NYU, worked as an elementary school teacher, and studied social work. He enjoys boxing, kick boxing, cycling, power walking, and basically anything challenging, and his alkaline plant-based diet supports all that he does. Learn more about transitioning to avegan diet using the Dr. Sebi nutritional guide.