CACAO NIBS - Healthy Snacks

Cacao nibs, or Cocoa nibs or Chocolate nibs, are perfectly roasted cocoa beans separated from their husks and broken into small pieces. Cocoa nibs are the essence of chocolate. Cocoa nibs brings all the benefits of adding chocolate in a diet (without any of the drawbacks of sugar, milk and fat). A 1 oz. serving of cocoa nibs contains only 130 calories and provides 10gof carbohydrate, 4g of protein and 12g of fat.

Studies have proven that cacao has twice the antioxidant levels of red wine and three times that of green tea. Cacao nibs contain 10 grams of antioxidants per 100 grams of beans. Health consequences of including cocoa beans in one’s diet can be: decreased blood pressure; improved circulation; better protection from free radicals and, better digestion

Cacao Nibs are a rich source of magnesium which helps relax nerves and muscles, builds and strengthens bones and keeps blood circulating smoothly. Cacao Nibs also contain substances that enhance physical and mental well-being such as dopamine and anandamide (also called the “bliss” chemical.)