Cacao beans contain plant compounds that can aid in various aspects of health. The health benefits of eating raw cacao include: Cacao beans and powders contain high levels of potassium.

The beans are pulled from the pods and are ... better memory recall and heightened focus. Feeling sluggish? Eat some raw, organic cacao — it’s has naturally occurring caffeine (although ...

Our first “job” was to plant raw cacao beans in small bags filled with rich soil, covering them with wood ash to discourage pests and provide fertilizer. We then placed these bags in the ...