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What Makes ChocamacaTM the Healthiest Chocolate? Organic! Pure! Fortified with Wildcrafted Amazon Herbs!

So is chocolate healthy? According to Healthcentral.com, high quality organic dark chocolate may indeed have solid physiological benefits. The polyphenols, procyanidins and catrechins appear to have antioxidant properties that may reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cancer. UC Davis scientists report, "Regular intake of cocoa components may contribute to a lower thrombotic (blood clot) risk."

In addition chocolate may reduce oxidation of dangerous LDL cholesterol. In moderation it has been shown in a study to increase longevity and we all know the active mood-altering effects of this favorite treat. It acts as a mild aphrodisiac as well as helps fight depression. Scientists at the Neurosciences Institute in San Diego discovered that biologically active ingredients of chocolate also target a substance in the brain known to produce "internal bliss," one of the most common reasons for eating chocolate.

And good news for woman, the high magnesium content in cocoa has been shown to help with premenstrual symptoms justifying the natural craving for chocolate at that time.

But not all chocolate is created equal. In today's chocolate market only 2 tenths of 1% of the chocolates out there are organic. Most mass processed chocolates combine refined sugars, artificial flavors and cheap high cholesterol polyunsaturated fats and hydrogenated oils. Their final product is 10 - 20% authentic and mostly a "chocolate filled" product which is much higher in fat, calories and unnatural, unhealthy additives.

In comparison, pure organic premium chocolate is typically 50 -70 % cocoa solids and contains natural sugar, and no vegetable oil. Therefore it has fewer calories and more health benefits.

The Next Step in Chocolate - Fortified with Rainforest Herbs

Recently the Amazon Herb Company, a cutting-edge health enterprise, has introduced a new chocolate product, Chocamaca^TM. Fortifying organically grown dark chocolate with wild-crafted Rainforest Herbs, this tasty treat goes the next step in offering a healthy chocolate indulgence.

CHOCAMACATM ingredients: Maca: Grows in the high Andes. Increases energy, stamina and mental clarity. Good for endocrine system balance, longevity and fertility. Kiwichi: Grain from the Andes rich in nutrients. Blue Green Algae: Fresh water algae stimulates immune system. Increases mental clarity, energy and concentration. Elevates moods. Marine Fucus: Harvested off the coast of Brazil, bladderwrack encourages weight management , stimulates lymphatic circulation and balances blood glucose levels. Camu Camu: A small Rainforest fruit containing up to 1.5% of pure vitamin C which may be up to 4,000 times the amount found in an orange. Suma: An adaptogen for energy and longevity also used for relief of nervous tension and fatigue. Catuaba: Provides physical energy, improves memory and acts as a potent aphrodisiac. Muira Puama: An Amazonian tonic for overall health and a mild stimulant for the nervous system. Provide sexual energy.

Herbs, such as Muira Puama, Maca, Fucus and Suma add properties such as endocrine system support (hormone balance), blood sugar balance, athletic endurance, and immune system enhancement. Camu-camu, harvested in the Amazon and found in Chocamaca^TM, has more vitamin C than any other natural plant in the world known today. And a high-altitude grain from Peru, Kiwichi, adds additional protein and amino acids to each tasteful bite. This, I believe is the healthiest and most natural chocolate product available.

Not only can you enjoy it guilt-free, (it is only 30 calories) you can feel good about your chocolate habit because each bite contributes directly to Rainforest preservation (see: Can Eating Chocolate Really Save the Rainforest?).