Ingredients
- 2 oranges, peeled and quartered, seeds removed
- 1 tbsp Flannerys Own Certified Organic raw cacao nibs
- 1/2 cup water
- Handful of ice cubes (about 6)
- 1-2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey (optional)
Preparation
- Place the oranges, water, and cacao nibs in the blender, and blend until liquefied. Add ice cubes and process on high for about 20 seconds, or until the cacao nibs are reduced to just tiny specks or smaller.
Nutritional Information
Flannerys Own Raw Certified Organic Cacao Nibs - Food of the GodsCacao beans are the seeds of an Amazonian fruiting tree and source of all chocolate and cocoa products. Our raw Nibs are from the best tasting premium Criollo variety and are simply the shelled and crushed chocolate beans.
Cacao is one of the most complex food substances on earth and raw Cacao products are a source of beta-carotene, amino acids (protein), Omega-3 EFA's, calcium, zinc, iron, copper, sulphur, potassium, and one of the best food sources of muscle relaxing, stress relieving magnesium. The antioxidant capacity of chocolate is well known, however the tradition of making chocolate with dairy inhibits these antioxidants.
Because 'Raw' Cacao Nibs do not contain any dairy, the antioxidant capacity is greatly enhanced and they are approximately 4000% higher in antioxidants than blueberries. Cacao is high in Magnesium which is known to increase the overall vigour of the heart muscle and decreases blood coagulation which lowers blood pressure and helps the heart pump more effectively, reducing the likelihood of blood clots and strokes.
Magnesium also balances brain chemistry and increases brainpower; it helps to create strong bowel movements, reduces menstrual cramping, relaxes muscles, increases flexibility, helps to build strong bones and increases alkalinity within the body helping to open up over 300 different detoxification and elimination pathways.