path to wellness.
i.e. Kawa
KAWA coming from the word Kakawa (ka-KA-wa): an Olmec word, meaning cacao or chocolate. The word Cacao translates to, food of the gods. The Mayans and the Aztecs have used it for thousands of years for ceremonial and medicinal purposes. Not only is it a super food but a spiritual aid.
Borrowed from Spanish cacao, from Classical Nahuatl cacahuatl (“cacao bean”).
We believe in healing foods that nourish our bodies while tantalizing our taste buds, super foods that nurture our soul and living life with passion and integrity.
What does that mean to you?
It starts with what we eat. Without a healthy body we cannot have a healthy mind. From where we source our goods, to farms we enjoy working with, to how we connect with food and the earth from which it grows.
Mindful eating is a small step towards big change and i.e. Kawa is humbled and grateful to be on that journey with you!
health benefits.
Raw cacao can offer amazing health benefits for your entire body. The Incas considered it the food of the gods, an association that gave rise to the scientific name of the cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao, from the Greek words theo (god) and broma (drink).
Our cacao will help you realize that high-quality chocolate and cacao are, in fact, a fantastic, healthy compliment to your diet.
heart protection.
Flavanols are an anti-inflammatory and heart-protective antioxidant group found in cacao. Studies show they can protect against cardiovascular disease, reduce the risk of stroke, and help improve blood circulation! Cacao contains over 700 compounds and the complex antioxidants found in it (known as polyphenols) help reduce ‘bad cholesterol’ and prevent hardening of the arteries.
find your bliss.
i.e. Kawa cacao is a like walking on sunshine! It’s a great coffee replacement for sustained energy with no crash and a mood enhancer, facilitating “bliss chemicals” in the brain.
energy boost.
Mineral-rich cacao energizes the body without overstimulating the nervous system, giving you incredible long-lasting energy! Cacao also has one of the highest concentrations of magnesium found in natural foods, which can help combat fatigue. Magnesium also helps to protect against osteoporosis, reduces type II diabetes, and lowers blood pressure. Raw cacao powder (2tbsp) contains 52mg or 14% of daily value.
get your glow on.
Amazing overall body health such as rebuilding collagen for glowing skin, hair & nails; gut health and metabolism.
“A growing body of scientific evidence is becoming available to support that cocoa components with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory activities contribute to endogenous photoprotection and are crucial for the maintenance of skin health.” (Source: NCBI)
brain power.
Chocolate can induce positive effects on mood and is often consumed in times of stress to increase “feel good chemicals” in our brain. Flavonoids preserve cognitive abilities during aging in animals, lower the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease and decrease the risk of stroke in humans.
loaded with goodness.
Cacao has more antioxidants that blueberries and the highest plant based source of iron!