Healthy Chocolate Questions

Xocai Q & A 

A Healthy Chocolate, isn’t that a contradiction in terms?

Not really. For thousands of years pure raw cacao, or cocoa powder, has been recognised as one of the healthiest food sources on the planet. It is a very complex food made up of over 300 recognisable ingredients including highly potent antioxidants such as Flavanols and a very important compound called epicatechin. The Ancient Aztecs used it both for medicinal purposes and as a high powered energy drink and in recent years, science has rediscovered it as a nutritious super-food.   

How come then, that the chocolate that we know and love today, is so bad for us?

Because of the production process and all the unhealthy ingredients that are added to it. Around 300 years ago Europeans started adding sugar and milk to the raw cacao to make it more palatable to a wider audience and heating it all together was an important part of the production. Main brand confectioners today add even more artificial ingredients such as waxes and fillers and they swap the good fats found naturally in cacao (Cocoa butter) with bad fats! On top of this, the heating process involved in its production eradicates over 70% of the highly potent nutrients abundant in the raw cacao plant.

What is it that makes Xocai chocolate so different and healthy?

Xocai is a proprietary formulation of raw unprocessed cacao, mixed with Acai berries and Blueberries – three of the most antioxidant rich food sources known to man. They add no fillers, waxes, refined sugars, bad fats or caffeine and it is also gluten-free, non dairy and low glycemic. But the most significant breakthrough between Xocai and any other chocolate, is brought about by a unique and patented Cold Pressed production process – no heat is used in the making of its chocolate! This really is ground breaking because it means that the majority of the incredible antioxidant properties found in its raw ingredients are still present in the finished chocolate.

Does this mean it doesn’t taste very nice?

It is true that in the past, attempts at so called healthier chocolates have compromised quite a bit on the taste – but this is not the case with Xocai. It is made in Belgium and tastes delicious, just like the finest quality dark Belgian chocolate that you might find in any specialist chocolate shop. You certainly won’t tell from the taste, that one piece of Xocai chocolate is providing a third of your recommended daily intake of Antioxidants in one mouthful!    

How can I get hold of some?

 Xocai chocolate is not available in the shops but exclusively through a network of independent distributors. Most of our business comes via personal recommendation from people who eat the chocolate themselves.

Why are Antioxidants important to us?

Oxidisation affects our bodies in the same way in which an old car can rust away. In our body it has the effect of creating unbalanced cells or Free Radicals and it is this process which is a major cause of aging and degenerative diseases. Antioxidants in our body ‘latch on’ to these Free Radicals and cancel them out. Our body does produce its own Antioxidants but not enough to cope with our modern lives. The nutrition that we get from our diets is a fraction of those of 50 years ago and the pollution that our body is exposed to, the reverse. We have to supplement the shortfall to make our bodies function as they should.

What happens if we don’t get enough Antioxidants in our diet?

More and more, medical research seems to agree on the importance of maintaining a certain level of Antioxidants in our body. Scientists have linked aging and over 200 degenerative diseases to inflammation and oxidation. Dr. Richard Cutler, whilst Director of the Anti-Aging Research Department in Washington, USA went as far to say, “The amount of antioxidants that you maintain in your body is directly proportional to how long and healthy you will live”.

Can’t I just get all the Antioxidants that I need by eating fruit and vegetables?

Yes of course you can but you may have to eat a bit more than you imagine. Nutritionists recommend an intake of 10,000 units of Antioxidants a day, which you will get from eating as little as three pieces of Xocai chocolate. You would have to eat either 1.4 kg of black grapes, 1.1 kg of spinach, 1.1 kg of broccoli or 1 kg of brussel sprouts, to get the equivalent levels from fruit and veg. Which would you rather eat?

Of course you should still eat your 5-a-Day of fruit and vegetables, because they have some other nutrients and vitamins that healthy chocolate doesn’t, but at least you know that your antioxidants are covered.  

Will I actually notice any difference from eating Healthy Chocolate?

Yes you most definitely should do and the benefits will vary from person to person. This is because increasing your body’s antioxidants levels serves to strengthen and support all of the body functions. Some health benefits reported and supported by medical research into raw cacao and quality dark chocolate include; healthier cardiovascular function, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, reduced insulin dependency, improved respiratory function, better joint flexibility, better dental health, suppressing of cravings and supporting weight loss.    

Who is Healthy Chocolate really for?

-It is for everybody who loves chocolate but feels guilty about eating the regular, unhealthy chocolate brands.

-For everybody who is trying hard to diet and get fitter, but is being held back by their irresistible chocolate cravings.

-For everybody who understands that we need to somehow supplement the nutrients and antioxidants that our body needs - those that we no longer get from our daily diets.

-For everybody who is aware of the increasing scientific research about how eating quality dark chocolate can improve your health in a number of ways.

-For everyone that wants their chocolate to be Kosher certified, has high cholesterol, is diabetic or is a vegan or a vegetarian.

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