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?
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It is for everybody who loves chocolate but feels
guilty about eating the regular, unhealthy chocolate
brands.
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For everybody who is trying hard to diet and get
fitter, but is being held back by their irresistible
chocolate cravings.
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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.
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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.
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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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For, everyone that loves chocolate!
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