The Truth About Cacao: Ceremonial, Powder, and Nibs Compared

Join Dr. Irminne Van Dyken as she discusses the fascinating world of cacao. If you thought all cacao was the same, think again! We're exploring the unique differences between ceremonial cacao, cacao powder, and cacao nibs.

Are you curious about which type of cacao is the healthiest? Or maybe you want to know which one can boost your mood and energy the most? Stay tuned to learn the surprising truths about these three cacao superstars and help you decide which one belongs in your pantry.

In this video, we'll cover:
00:00 Introduction
00:39 History and traditional uses of cacao
00:57 The detailed production process from bean to final product
05:03 Nutritional benefits of ceremonial cacao, cacao powder, and cacao nibs
08:27 Specific health benefits of each type of cacao
09:52 Potential concerns and how to choose the best quality cacao
12:31 Delicious ways to incorporate each type into your diet

Whether you're a cacao enthusiast or just starting your journey, this video has something for everyone. Don't forget to share your experiences with cacao in the comments below—I’d love to hear which type you prefer and how you use it!

[ahiabaemmanuel]

A brilliant TEACHER. Your explanations are clear and methodical ❤

[mikechambers]

An excellent and informative presentation, as usual. It is interesting and important to learn about such a valuable and useful product. Very concise and professional as usual. Thanks from the UK.

[megabaneen]

best on the tube.. Thanks for taking the time for us. Love your channel

[RonayeTanner]

Wow such an informative video! Thank you for all this great information. I watched it right until the end. The only thing I have not tried is ceremonial cacao, until today I never knew about this product. You are a great speaker thank you so much.

[marygracetabotabo]

You are so beautiful and good explainer on the benefits of cacao

[LolitaLicayan]

I love to drink cacao coffee..thank you knowledge about benefits of cacao

[andrewknieriem]

I like the animals that appear then disappear in the background

[saraswatkin]

Thank you you for this indepth informative video, love the domestic animals in the background. I read about how the ancient Mayans and Aztecs used Cacao to benefit them. I had no idea it contained cadmium which is also contained in gold jewellery which is a posonious metel also causing cancer. Have they not found a way to remove this metal from Cacao as its destructive to every organ in the body.

[williamhenry]

Another GREAT podcast. Love the dog & chicken I'm the background. I pictured you in a large waterfront home.

[melissag.]

Could you do a video about the noni fruit?

[jjjames]

Oxalates?! Cmon guys just have some dairy bc the calcium binds them b4 gets to liver, maybe get some cheese in a mixed meal b4 ur choco dessert? Outstanding video, I love cacao nibs & 100% bar & pure cacao butter as lotion & cacao powder in shake, as an internal sunblock, all great stuff!

[ScottSummerill]

There are some online 3rd party reports listing safe and unsafe cacao products. Lead can be a contaminant in addition to cadmium.

[stayawakenhealthy]

I LOVE to add 100% Raw Organic Cacao with my morning coffee with raw real "local" honey and LOVE it. 💕💕Around 2pm for an NRG boost I'll make a straight Raw Cacao with Honey and it's loaded with Niric oxide which is GR8 for blood flow. 🚀🚀Thanks for the FAB Vid Dr Van Dyken. 🙏🙏Pete Nth NSW Oz.

[paulb]

I would like to know about the butter! Sounds like it might be very healthy with the high fat content!

[roydameron]

What do you know about the nitric oxide dump exercise routine? Good idea?

[melanieweber]

Very nice and interesting, but I missed information about raw chocolate. Many thanks.

[stan]

Thanks for the info!🦃 I would like to hear information about oxalates in cacao. I use nibs sparingly due to concern of kidney stones. I wish cacao manufacturers would include oxalate information on label.

[robwilcox]

Thx for da vid!😻 Any thoughts on raw vs roasted nibs?

[jupiter]

Good vid but the bell sound is seriously annoying especially whilst listening on headphones. Please remove the bell in future videos or use a different subtle sound.

[nizahe]

Isn't roasting destroying active substances in nibs?