Ayurveda, literally translated, means the science or knowledge of life. What in heavens could have common with chocolates, considered a sinful indulgence by dentists and religious fanatics worldwide? The answer is simple. It is the sugar in a processed chocolate that is harmful to the teeth, not the chocolate itself that comes from Cacao bean.

 Cacao beans were used by ancient Mayans as a staple grain over 1500 years ago. In fact, there were battles fought for Cacao beans with different tribes!

 Consider this. Ayurveda prescribes natural herbs that are good for the body. So, if Cacao bean was unprocessed and used as a powder without addition of milk, however, with some herbs like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamoms and ‘nuts’, and without sugar, it is actually works as an Ayurvedic health supplement.

 Consider the facts. Chocolate, when unprocessed has antioxidants that destroy  free radicals which cause aging. Chocolate beans give us cocoa butter which helps in moisturizing and is also an ant aging agent. Cacao bean, which is chocolate in its raw state, has antibacterial agents that combat tooth decay.  Dentists of the world, are you listening?? Chocolate is also aromatic and stimulates our digestive Agni or fire when eaten in raw unprocessed state without addition of milk.

Cacoa beans in unprocessed form without sugar and fat are great for Kapha Body Types.  

 At, Sofia Raj, Dark chocolates are custom made (limited edition only) with Ayurvedic herbs, no milk, just the bitter dark chocolate with natural sweetener like raisins or fruits. We also make DIET Chocolates using substitute sugar and ‘low fat’ butter. These have a lower shelf life so are made to order only.

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