the power of real chocolate

As we enter the new year, we imagine many of you might be battling a little post-Christmas guilt. But if you’ve been savouring our chocolatiers’ bean-to-bar creations, we have good news — you shouldn’t be! If you stick to the good stuff, chocolate is actually a superfood.

Up until 400 years ago, cacao was consumed purely as a healthy elixir. It was treasured by the Mayans and Aztecs, who valued cacao beans more than gold. In fact, the plant’s name, Theobroma cacao, literally translates to “Food of the Gods”. While modern mass production has stripped chocolate of its nutrients and packed it with sugar and palm oil, “real” cacao remains a nutritional powerhouse.

Modern science has finally caught up with ancient wisdom. We now know that cacao is packed with antioxidants and flavonoids that support heart health, lower blood pressure, and fight inflammation. It helps balance cholesterol and can even boost your metabolism.

It’s also seriously good mood food. Cacao contains two incredible natural compounds: anandamide (the “bliss molecule”) and PEA (the “love molecule”). These stimulate feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, lifting your spirits naturally. The catch? You won’t get these benefits from a mass-produced bar. To treat chocolate as a health product, it needs to be minimally processed with a high cacao content (70%+).

For a healthy start to January, swap the sugar for cacao nibs or one of our single-origin bars. It’s one resolution you’ll actually want to keep.

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1. Cow & Cacao - Single Origin 70% Dark bean-to-bar chocolate offers significant health benefits due to its high cocoa content, rich in antioxidants like flavoniods and minimal processing. Having 30-60g daily boosts brain function, mood and insulin sensitivity.

2. Holy Cacao - Bone Broth A rich, nourishing blend crafted with grass-fed bone broth and ceremonial-grade cacao to support gut health, skin and overall well-being. Naturally rich in collagen, gelatin, minerals and amino acids, helping to restore from within. Did we mention, it tastes as good as hot chocolate?

3. Cow & Cacao - Cacao Husk Tea A by-product from our bean-to- bar chocolate. An antioxidant-rich tea that helps support heart health, digestion, mood and gentle energy. Naturally low in sugar, making it a great fix for when you want something 'chocolatey' without spiking blood sugar!

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the power of real chocolate

Posted in The Farm, News on 10 Jan 2026

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