Why is cacao so good for you?

Cacao is known as a Superfood. It is high in antioxidants (higher than most foods), high in magnesium (which helps with muscle relaxation, which is why an enhanced feeling of relaxation occurs for most people) and is a vasodilator (which strengthens the heart and improves circulation).

It is also high in amino acids (such as tryptophan – my favourite) that help produce neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine. These neurotransmitters can help boost our mood and bring about a euphoric state.

It increases nutrient availability to the brain, and as it is not heat treated or heavily produced, it maintains its vitamins, minerals and other healing compounds.

It not only helps us on a physical level, but also helps us connect to the spiritual qualities inside us and cacao.

Cacao is a powerful plant medicine that has been used for thousands of years for it’s heart opening, high vibration, divine, conscious connection. The Goddess Ixcacao comes as a guide, a teacher and a healer, a facilitator to work alongside you.

Allowing you a deeper connection to your heart space, connecting you to your true path, live in alignment and go deeper into your healing, if you are willing to follow the path there. It will open your heart, raise your vibrations and connect you to yourself and those around you. Inspiring others along the way to heal and live their best lives.

Ceremony is a way to connect with community, inspire and experience the journey with others. Ceremony also sets the space for the ritual of this divine plant medicine to journey with you.

Together they work in harmony to expand your heart, connect to your soul and inspire creativity.

Basic Recipe

26-52gm Cacao Paste

200ml Water

50ml Plant Milk (optional)

Pinch cayenne pepper

Pinch sea salt

Natural sweetener – honey, maple syrup, coconut syrup to taste (optional)

Spices or herbs to taste if desired

Add cacao (chopped) and water to pot and heat on the stove until melted. Add salt and cayenne pepper then add plant milk to get the desired consistency (optional). Add sweetener to taste (use as little as you can).

If adding spices, add when adding salt and cayenne.

You will know when it is ready! Trust your intuition.

Sip mindfully, allowing the energy to drop you into your heart.

You can also add to blender and blend until smooth.

Store in a cool, dry place, in an airtight container.