Prevention Magazine

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Great article, but not even Dove has what we have! They still heat and process their chocolate!

Mike Becchio's Story

Hi Stacia, it's Mike. I just wanted to write in my testimony for your healthy chocolate blog!

My wife, Dia, and I have been eating healthy chocolate for a few months now. We had a few things happen right off the bat! Our cravings for sugar and sweets almost disappeared overnight! Then we noticed that we felt incredible day in and day out (both physically and mentally), and we had a steady supply of energy all throughout the day, even when our 6 mo. old daughter was waking us up through the night! This was a huge advantage for Dia, as being a new mom drains a ton of energy!

After a little longer, I noticed how potent the anti-inflammatory properties were in the cacao. I didn't get sore after intense workout, and my back muscles were no longer hurting, even while doing daily lifting of packages at work! Wow!

Then, as icing on the cake, I noticed that my allergies were much better and both Dia and I lost between 5-10 lbs (neither of us are overweight, but we both had that pesky little bulge around the edges before)!

Needless to say, all this from chocolate is a dream come true! And we have no reservation recommending it for a large span of conditions because we have so many friends who have also experienced so many different successes in health with this product!

The Science of Chocolate

Watch this video for a great, quick overview of the benefits of healthy chocolate!
Science video

Stacia's Healthy Chocolate Experience

I thought it might be important to say something about my personal Xocai experience. I'll just give you a rundown of changes that's I've noticed in the last 3 months of eating the healthy chocolate:

• I've lost 2 pants sizes (not quite into the skinny jeans, but I'm satisfied).
• More sustained energy throughout the day!
• Don't crave the unhealthy carbs.
• No cramps last month (mine can be debilitating..especially since I can't take Ibuprofen or Tylenol)
• No depression for 3 months!!
• More willing to exercise lately (it seems I was allergic to exercise as well, but the chocolate appears to be lessening that allergy...a miracle?)
• My skin is improving in texture and there have been less breakouts.
• Recovery time from injury has improved tremendously (I crushed my fingers last night..they swelled up like a balloon...appeared like they were going to fall off, but today they are as good as new..not even a bruise)

Not too shabby, huh? :o) Remember to visit: idreamofcocoa.com to order your healthy chocolate, sign up for wholesale prices or request your free informational CD!!

Soy Protein; Why do we use it?

Soy is the protein source found in the protein bar. Excellent source of protein. There is no Soy Protein added to any other product. The allergen statement shows “May Contain” or “Contains” Soy because SOY is one of the 6 major allergens determined by the FDA and USDA in the 2006 Allergen Label Law that took effect January 1, 2006. Soy is common ingredient used in the manufacturing process of lecithin and there may be very small amounts used even in a flavoring system. The allergen statement is required for protection of children and adults suffering from severe allergies and should not be considered part of the ingredient declaration. There is no SOY added unnecessarily. This holds true for “Milk” as well. A disclosure is needed because some of our ingredients may contain trace amounts of cream extracts or other milk derivatives.

Are the Xoçai Nuggets sweetened with Sucralose?

No. The Xoçai™ Nuggets are considered a “Clean Product”, because they are not made with artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives, or Sucralose.

F A Q

1. Some Chocolate from different countries, have been found to contain heavy metals, does MXI test for or can they assure the purity of their chocolate?
   Yes, the chocolate is tested for all metals. And, the only metal that tests high is iron, and that’s good.
2. Are farmers receiving fair prices for produce?
   Yes
3. Are there independent auditors of the producers to ensure standards are met?
   Yes
4. Are there negotiations with producers to establish a fair price for products?
   Yes
5. Are producers paying employees fair wages and mindful of working conditions?
   Yes
6. Is there child labor (children under 16 years) working as employees for our producers?
   No, the MXI cacao beans are harvested from small, family farms to ensure that no child labor is used and that there is no use of pesticides.
7. Are MXI products Kosher?
   The Nuggets & Omega Bars are BCK or British Columbia (Canada) Kosher this will appear on our next packaging production.