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Chocolate is a legit superfood! CLICK RIGHT HERE to get the quick run down on it’s powers and how to get the best stuff for your body
Below are my top 3 chocolate recipes. Enjoy and Share with others. OH! comment below and let me know what you think:)
This video tells you the science behind cacao’s bliss chemicals. Below the video get links to great products, recipes & more info on your body’s Endocannabiniod System. Relax your body and mind while becoming stronger!
Chocolate does indeed make us feel blissed out. It is actually an ANANDAMIDE.
Ananda = Internal Bliss in Sanskrit
Anandamide is an endocannabinoid. That means that once in the human body it works with our natural Endocannabanoid System to keep us healthy and balanced.
Here is some research from the Cannabis Nurses Network How to support the Endocannabinoid System without Marijuana
“Cocoa powder contains three constituents that are structurally similar to endocannabinoids.
70% or higher dark chocolate or raw cacao are higher in these cannabinoid-like compounds. Cacao is rich in anandamide-like molecules, an endocannabinoid that is naturally produced in the human brain and regulates mood, memory, appetite, and pain perception.
Anandamide is known as the “bliss” neurotransmitter because it causes a euphoric “high” when released — it is often called the body’s natural version of THC. Plant-derived anandamide-like molecules (as found in cacao) lingers in the body, drawing out the joyful feeling longer than an average runner’s high. This is also why women crave chocolate during their monthly cycles, due to their anandamide levels being deficient”
Here is more great info on chocolate and Anandamide by the man that literally wrote the book on chocolate NAKED CHOCOLATE, David Wolfe:
Anandamide in Raw Cacao & Raw Chocolate
In 1996, just a little over a decade after the discovery of neurotransmitter PEA compounds (love chemicals) in chocolate, researchers discovered the bliss chemical “anandamide” in chocolate. And, as far as I know, chocolate is the only food to contain anandamide. Anandamide is an endogenous ligand that your body produces when you feel a workout “high.” It is a natural pleasure molecule that fits into the cannabinoid receptor sites of the cells of the nervous system. Anandamide has been associated with improving motivation and increasing pleasure. A study published in July 1998 indicated that anandamide inhibits human breast cancer cells.
So here’s what you do! Enjoy chocolate with my guide CLICK HERE for BEST CHOCOLATE videos + products to buy. You only want the highest quality and small amounts to reap the benefits you want:)
CLICK HERE for more info on Anandamide
Enjoy!!
CBD derived from the marijuana plant AND chocolate derived from the cacao bean both give our human bodies relief and relaxing properties.
Fun Fact: CBD & Chocolate enhance the female sex drive:) These tools below might come in handy this February! CLICK here for research article on Endocannabiniods and female sex drive
That’s effing awesome:) CLICK HERE for info on the Endocannabiniod system
I love tapping into both CBD and Chocolate. With both of these, you should not use too much. A little goes a long way.
I made a guide on THE top chocolate resources, what to get, how much to have etc.. CLICK HERE for that
Below are the 3 CBD tools I use weekly.
It’s for vaginas and people who love vaginas:) Serums and lubricants that have CBD in it. This keeps delicate tissue young & relaxed with healthy blood flow.
How to Use:
Apply 3-5 pumps after bathing, before bed, after sex, when PMSing or menstruating, postpartum, or anytime your quim is in need of some tender loving care.
Dosing:
~1.5-2mg CBD per serving.
Size:
30ML / 1.0 FL OZ (50MG Hemp CBD)
Ingredients:
Apricot Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, MCT Oil, Calendula, Olive Oil, Damiana, Tea Tree Oil, Violet, Hemp CBD (Full Spectrum Hemp Flower Oil).
QUIM smooth operator = Whenever I have self play time or sex.
How To Use:
Shake before use. Apply 4-6 pumps to the clitoris, vulva, vagina, and beyond 😉 For best results, apply 5-7 minutes before play time, game time, or you time.*
Dosing:
~3-4mg CBD per serving.
Size:
30ML / 1.0 FL OZ (100MG Hemp CBD)
Ingredients:
Aloe Vera, Sorbitol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Plant-Derived Emulsifiers, Sunflower Oil, Hemp CBD (Full Spectrum Hemp Flower Oil), Mixed Phospholipids, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Potassium Sorbate, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Peony Root Extract, Passionflower Extract.
*Test on a small patch of exposed skin, before applying to your quim. We recommend consulting your physician before using while pregnant or breastfeeding.
#2. FAIRWINDS Deep Sleep Tincture
I use this 2-3 x a week. It soothes the body and mind, assisting with occasional sleeplessness – without residual grogginess the next day.
Deep Sleep supports:
#3. SKIKAI CBD Cream. For achy joints and muscles
This CBD Cream is a thick and rich, non-greasy, colorless and odorless cream. Use on target areas for a focused effect.
500 mg of purified CBD isolate in each 2 ounce jar. This is 250 mg per ounce.
Q: Chocolate is good for you? A: Over 80% Cacao chocolate is good for you. Read that again… Cacao, not Cocoa.
CACAO is the amazing bean itself found in the earth’s most nutrient dense areas (Amazon, Peru…) The beans ground down- still Cacao. Once we treat it and add sugar to it, it becomes Cocoa!
That sugar takes away the superpowers of the Cacao. Hello Inflammation! sugar confuses our human bodies and kicks up an immune response.
Below is a list of the best stuff for you to use:) Scroll below the products to see “Cacao’s 4 Top Jaw Dropping Benefits”
CLICK HERE for my 3 top recipes
Below are great options that you can easily find in stores (Try Whole Foods, Amazon and Co-ops)
#1 Honey Mama CLICK HERE I love this because the sweetener is RAW HONEY.
#2 fav = TAZA Wicked Dark, 95 % dark You will not be able to find any chocolate bar without ANY sweetener in it, if you do- you will most likely hate the taste.. hence the sweeteners.
#3 = Raw, Organic Cacao Powder. Ingredients should only say: Cacao.
Cacao is the ONLY Non Cannabis plant that contains Anandanide. This is a cannabonoid endorphin found in the human body after we exercise (this includes sex) This is why we feel relaxed + a little high after exercise and sex. Cacao also delivers this to us. AMAZEBALLS! Anandamine, is a “trigger mechanism for endorphin release.” Psychology Today
3. Theobromine = A close chemical relative to caffeine. Cacao actually has very little caffeine. It has more theobromine! Unlike caffeine, this is not a nervous system stimulant = good! Theobromine dilates the cardiovascular system, making the heart’s job easier.
4. Tryptophan = nutrient that creates serotonin production. We all want more serotonin. This is the neurotransmitter that reduces anxiety. It helps humans instantly feel calm, handle stress better & sleep better. It is similar in structure to melatonin and DMT.
More of cacao’s nutrients:
Choc bar – like Taza = 3x a week max @ 1 thumb size. Twice a week for weight loss OR
Hot Choc – 2 x a week – 12 ounces max (recipe makes 2). Once a week if your goal is weight loss
OR Honey mama – 1/3 a package twice a week. once a week if your goal is weight loss
Bre’s Cocoa Recipe Serves 2
OR instead of Four sigmatic packet add in:
Directions
CLICK HERE for science behind why Cacao is awesome for you + my go to treats
You already know chocolate has tons of health benefits – I’m not gonna waste you time with that. But it’s still not great to eat every day !… right?
Think again:) If you get the right stuff you totally can. So what’s the right stuff? It’s super easy– ya just gotta know the ONE powerful word to look for, this word changes everything!!
Stay Tuned, in one week (Wed, Aug 2nd) I’m releasing a brand new podcast episode with one of the most healthy chocolate makers around. I can’t wait for you to hear how this place got started and what they have for you. I can’t wait!!
Have fun with the guide for now- Mwah!
Chocolate is actually great for your health.. IF it’s big on quality and low on quantity.
Just like some friends, you can find yourself hanging out with the wrong kind. Before you know it you’re feel drained and wanna go take a nap.
Cool thing is, just like awesome friends, you can feel inspired, strong and happy.
It all depends on the quality you pick to hang out with. Read More
