Cocoa: Food of the Gods | Simon Waslander | TEDxUniversityofGroningen

Besides writing research papers about numerous financial topics, Simon Wallander is investigating the important question of how to improve the health of people. He presents a solution to this problem that is both brilliant and unexpected.

[alohafeels-hawaiianchocola]

Cacao is the food of the gods indeed :) so I’d like us to also recognize the hard working farmers that makes it possible for everyone to obtain this magical food. Dirt poor isn’t something we should exploit for our own abundant health, that’s not healthy. But apart from that I appreciated this talk - thank you

[MaverickLee]

“Cacao” generally refers to the unaltered, whole seeds of the cacao fruit, while “cocoa” is powder made from grinding and pressing roasted cacao seeds.

[jpm]

I think his message it accurate to a point except the Kuna Indians have perfect blood pressure mostly likley because they don't sit in cubicles or bombarded with junk food commerical on their TVs every day. They probably dont eat much processed foods and walk alot. They also probably do very physical labor in order to eat and survive unlike in America. Yes cacao helps but it cannot reverse the unhealthy lifestyle of the modern western man.

[Debo]

I really appreciate everything you said about cocoa. But saying it will be cheap because of slave labor is not ok. It needs to be Fair Trade Certified, kind and generous with appreciation toward the farmers.

[retribution]

The raw unprocessed powder costs more than the processed. Never understand that. It's not cheap here. It's an expensive "superfood". It's bitter but quite drinkable. I view it as medicine which rarely tastes delicious.

[Tmerity]

Its CACAO...KA-KOW. Cocoa doesn't exist. Some dude who, I believe, worked for Hershey's, spelled it wrong like 100 years ago and the misspelled name has stuck.

[TheBeardedSandman]

"It's quite bitter and quite frankly, I've tried it, it tastes really bad..."

Me sitting here sipping a cup of 100% brewed cocoa with no sugar and just a bit of whole milk...

Yes... quite yucky sir... sip sip...

[seandmaccormack.]

Thank God for Coacoa brought up on the plant, my mothers from Samoa she would feed us on the nutritional value it had 40x mag 40x iron Than greens.

[kouam]

I can't believe this Ted Talk was so underrated..

[jackreacher]

Very high % cocoa Taste great if one enjoys bitter foods like myself. Very bitter foods are very healthy

[ograro]

Very eye-opening revelation. Thank you, sir.

[raffaellabrizuelasigurdard]

dirt-cheap is an insult to work exploitation in the non-industrial nations. child labour and unfair trade so think what words you're using before promoting this drink of the gods. they won't be happy you taking advantage of its origins. overall informative presentation.

[warriorstyles]

Drink every time he says "It gets even better"

[mulletsnmoustaches]

Can't beat an 'Aztec coffee' in the morning..
Hot Cocoa mixed with dried psilocybin mushrooms 😙👌

[jg]

Choc bars over 70% & coca powder soaked in oats over night with maple syrup or honey are my favourites.
Now the benefits are truly amazing watching this video too 🙏🏽🫶🏽🙏🏽

[patrickrankin]

Thanks, growing cacao and working on the best way to get it to market in with all it’s natural nutrients intact.

[kennethdarby]

In the UK its called Coco but spelt Cocoa and i drink it instead of Coffee and Tea because they stain my teeth, and Cocoa doesn't. Made with hot milk and slightly sugared it tastes great and being healthy is a bonus.

[ThelmaRosemusic]

Amazing how many people don't know the difference between Cacao and Cocoa😄

[kellyspratt]

1) This hurt my heart every time he mispronounced cacao - the subject of the whole presentation 🙊
2) 2000 cups a day is almost 1.4 cups per minute so definitely not true and irresponsible to infer that it’s fine to exceed the recommended daily dosage
3) Cacao is a superfood but he didn’t mention most of the reasons (nutritional composition) which make it so beneficial
4) Raw cacao is not dirt cheap! I consume it about 3 times per week and it’s an expensive treat.

[starfox]

Stop eating fast food, stop drinking alcohol, stop smoking. Exercise everyday, eat whole foods, drink water, meditate to relieve stress, get at least 7 hours of sleep daily