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Fall in Love with Cacao Series: Superfood Health Benefits for Women
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In today's episode, our guest, Ale Forero, a transdisciplinary artist and researcher, discusses the unique health benefits of cacao for women and the importance of incorporating it into a wellness routine.
Here are the key takeaways from the conversation:
Health Benefits of Cacao: Cacao is rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, polyphenols, flavonoids, and vital nutrients such as magnesium and iron, making it a superfood for both men and women.
Cacao and Women's Health: Cacao plays a vital role in supporting women's health, particularly during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, where it helps balance hormones, reduce stress, and support serotonin production.
Importance of Ovulation: The podcast highlights the significance of ovulation for women's overall health, including its role in bone health, cognitive function, and immune system support, advocating for a holistic approach to women's wellness.
Intentional Consumption: Emphasizing the significance of intentional and mindful consumption, the discussion encourages women to create a nurturing ritual around consuming cacao, embracing its sensory and embodied experience.
Harmonious Recipes: Jangala incorporates additional harmonizing ingredients such as lavender, cardamom, reishi, and patashte into their cacao products, aiming to create a blend that supports gut health and overall well-being.
TLDR:
This episode delves into the transformative impact of cacao on women's health, emphasizing the need for intentional consumption and the incorporation of harmonizing ingredients to enhance overall wellness. Join us as we explore the profound benefits of cacao as an essential component of women's health and wellness.
Ale Forero is a transdisciplinary artist and researcher on cacao & women's health.
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Keywords
cacao, women's health, Jangala project, Mexican chocolate preservation, fermented cacao, health benefits, superfood, antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, polyphenols, flavonoids, magnesium, iron, hormonal balance, luteal phase, menstrual cycle, serotonin production, cortisol levels, fertility, ovulation, mesoamerican cosmovision, feminine polarity, holistic wellness, birth control, hormonal wisdom, intentional consumption, cardamom, lavender, reishi, patashte
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