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sheila I feature "W hen we discovered cacao and raw chocolate and realised it is easy to make, delicious and nutritious, we were hooked," Willow says. Willow, a former intensive care unit nurse, and Catherine a physiotherapist, had both long been interested in holistic therapies when they stumbled across the amazing benefits of raw cacao. The couple's business Roar Superfoods aims to educate the community on the value of eating foods that have powerful health benefits. "It all started in the Summer of 2008 with a collaboration between passionate and inspired individuals interested in leading edge nutrition," Willow says. "We wanted to help others on their journey toward radiant health by using simple, fun and delicious means." Their chocolate is their mantra defined. Willow says cacao contains more antioxidants than any other food. "To illustrate that point, cacao has an ORAC score of 95,500 per 100 grams, compared with goji berries at 23,500 and blueberries at 2,500," he says. "And the antioxidants in cacao beans are also highly stable and easily available to human metabolism, making it a wonderful immune booster and treatment option for the spectrum of human diseases." He says eating Roar chocolate promotes wellbeing. "It is wonderful for balancing brain chemistry, is a natural aphrodisiac and elevates mood and energy. It is a CHOCOLATE ROAR The low down High in antioxidants high in fibre Improves feelings of wellbeing Is satiating High in magnesium Provides long-lasting energy Removes sugar cravings Improves concentration Promotes weight loss Increases libido 30 SHEILA JULY 2012