Xocai makes the seemingly remarkable claim that Healthy Chocolate does not contain caffeine, but many well meaning people will argue that chocolate naturally contains caffeine and deny this possibility. In a society that has always told us that chocolate naturally contains caffeine and where the chocolate industry repeats this claim, it’s no wonder we’ve been lead to believe it must be true.
There are two issues to consider where chocolate is concerned. First, theobromine is a readily found stimulant in both the cocoa bean and chocolate. If you were to compare the chemical structures of theobromine and caffeine, it is obvious they are related. However, these two chemicals are very different and cause very different reactions in our bodies. Theobromine is much more mild, slower acting and longer lasting as a stimulant when compared to caffeine. The point: nobody is denying there is a stimulant in your chocolate. What we are saying is that the energy you feel is from theobromine (and maybe sugar) and not necessarily from caffeine, which could be easily confused with theobromine as a chemical.
Second, what part of the fruit is used to make your chocolate? It actually makes a difference. The cocoa bean itself doesn’t contain any caffeine. However, cocoa beans are seeds found inside a pod (the fruit of the cocoa plant). The seeds are inside a protective membrane, similar to how apple seeds are encased inside the core of an apple. In the cocoa pod, this membrane contains caffeine. When making cocoa powder, manufacturers must choose whether they are going to grind only the seeds (cocoa beans) or if they are also going to grind up the protective membrane. Obviously, grinding up the membrane produces more powder per pod decreasing their cost to make chocolate; however, the cocoa powder is also of a lower quality and contains caffeine from the membrane.
Now, let’s look at Healthy Chocolate. Xocai is sold through direct or referral marketing. Like most products distributed in this manner, they are of very high quality because they depend on word of mouth and good reputation to sell their products. A lower quality cocoa powder would not contain the same concentrations of antioxidants Xocai prides itself on, nor would it produce as high in quality product as their distributors and customers have come to expect. Thus, Xocai does not grind the membrane into its cocoa powder, leaving Healthy Chocolate caffeine-free.
Hope that answers your question!
~Beth~
Welbyx
March 21, 2010 at 12:14 pm
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Beth Olivier (admin)
March 24, 2010 at 12:42 am
Hi Susan!
The problem with acai pills are the same with all vitamin and mineral supplements: our bodies just can’t absorb enough of the benefits in those doses. Pills also tend to include fillers to hold them together. These fillers have been approved as non-harmful, but we really don’t know. They certainly aren’t helping us with anything. Acai is a very high antioxidant fruit and many call it a super fruit, but it is really only beneficial when it retains its natural properties. That being said, powders made from acai that was freeze-dried at the source (such as what are used in Xocai Healthy Chocolate) have been found to be very high in antioxidants. It is possible that many acai pills are high in antioxidants and they may help you lose weight. If you are going to try these pills, I would recommend spreading the dose throughout the day, even if it means cutting the pills in half, to help your body better absorb the antioxidants. I would also caution that adding acai to your diet is not going to cause large amounts of weight loss by itself. You may lose some weight, but you won’t look like that magazine cover without careful control of your diet and a regular exercise routine. (I also wouldn’t be surprised if the picture had been altered some.) I wish you the best in losing weight. I know what a challenge it can be! If you have any other questions about health or weight loss, feel free to post them. I’ll do my best to answer.
~Beth~
Beth Olivier (admin)
March 24, 2010 at 1:02 am
Hi Welbyx!
I was checking out your Quick Weight Loss Tips blog. I really appreciate that you’ve made a special section for women trying to lose weight after pregnancy. The article 6 Simple Tips to Lose Pregnancy Weight is particularly well done. I know from experience how hard it can be to lose the post-partum weight and actually began eating Healthy Chocolate when I hit a set point and just couldn’t seem to lose the baby weight. While many of the general weight loss rules apply to women who have just had a baby, it’s a whole different perspective and it often gets over looked in the weight loss world. Thanks for your tips! I’ll be sure to remember your site after I have the next one.
~Beth~
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Beth Olivier (admin)
April 6, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Hey Grayfox!
Thanks for reading. This particular article is original content that I researched personally for the blog and all of the content on the main part of the website is also original. Some of the other blog entries, though, are pre-approved content that we then personalize. Our company works with ListPipe to create this content.
~Beth~
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