Magnesium in Keith’s Cacao: Benefits, How Much, and How to Use It in Ceremonial Practice
If you’ve ever felt that beautiful wave of calm after sipping a cup of Keith’s Cacao, there’s a good reason for it. Beyond the heart-opening energy and rich, velvety taste, one of the hidden treasures in each cup is magnesium — a powerhouse mineral that your body absolutely loves and needs.
Many people come to ceremonial cacao because of how it makes them feel: grounded, connected, and clear. But what’s actually happening inside your body when you drink this sacred cacao? Let’s explore why magnesium is one of the biggest gifts that Keith’s Cacao offers and how it helps restore balance from the inside out.
Why Magnesium Matters So Much
Magnesium is often called the relaxation mineral, and it’s no exaggeration. It’s responsible for over 300 essential biochemical reactions in the body — from regulating muscle and nerve function to supporting a steady heartbeat and helping you feel calm and clear-headed.
Yet, according to research, around 80% of people in the UK are magnesium deficient. Our modern diets (often heavy on processed foods and caffeine, and low in minerals) can leave our bodies running on empty. When you’re low in magnesium, you might notice symptoms like tiredness, anxiety, muscle cramps, poor sleep, or even heart palpitations.
When we think of balance and selfcare, magnesium deserves a front-row seat. It helps to:
- Reduce stress and anxiety by regulating cortisol levels
- Ease muscle tension and fatigue
- Improve sleep quality by activating the body’s parasympathetic nervous system
- Support heart and brain health
- Balance hormones and support PMS and menopausal symptoms
- Boost energy levels by helping convert food into fuel
It’s quite literally the mineral that helps us exhale — to slow down, soften, and reconnect.
How Much Magnesium Is in Keith’s Cacao?
Keith’s Ceremonial Grade Cacao is rich in magnesium — one of the highest plant-based sources on Earth.
In one ceremonial dose of around 42 grams of Keith’s Cacao, you’ll find approximately 210 milligrams of magnesium. That’s around half of the recommended daily intake for most adults.
To put that into perspective:
- A cup of ceremonial cacao gives you more magnesium than a handful of almonds or a large serving of spinach.
- Unlike many supplements, cacao’s magnesium is naturally bound to other plant compounds that make it highly bioavailable — meaning your body can actually absorb and use it effectively.
It’s a delicious, heart-opening way to nourish your body on a cellular level.
The Feel-Good Science Behind It
When magnesium enters your bloodstream, it starts to relax your muscles and calm your nervous system. You might notice your breath deepening, your shoulders softening, or your mind becoming clearer. That’s not coincidence — that’s chemistry.
Magnesium works closely with your brain’s neurotransmitters to regulate mood and promote feelings of calm and happiness. It even supports serotonin production, often called the feel-good hormone.
Combine that with theobromine, the natural gentle stimulant in Keith’s Cacao, and you have a perfect blend of uplift and relaxation — alert yet calm, open yet grounded. It’s a unique balance that coffee simply can’t provide.
Why Ceremonial Grade Cacao Is Different
Not all cacao is created equal. Most commercial chocolate or cocoa powders are heavily processed, stripped of their natural oils and minerals (including magnesium), and often filled with sugar.
Keith’s Cacao is different. It’s 100% pure, unroasted, hand-peeled, and sun-dried in the Guatemalan rainforest. This gentle process preserves every bit of the cacao bean’s natural goodness — including its full magnesium content.
That’s why people often describe ceremonial cacao as a plant medicine for the heart. You’re not just drinking chocolate; you’re receiving nutrients, energy, and wisdom straight from the Earth.
Magnesium and the Heart Connection
Cacao has long been known as a heart-opener, and magnesium plays a big part in that. This mineral supports the electrical activity of your heart, helping it beat with steady rhythm and strength.
When you drink Keith’s Cacao in ceremony, your heart isn’t just opening emotionally, it’s literally being nourished physically. Magnesium helps blood flow more freely, easing tension and allowing oxygen to reach every part of your body.
That’s why, after a cacao ceremony, many people say they feel a warmth in their chest, a glow of love, or even gentle tears. It’s both the emotional and physiological effects of magnesium and cacao working together.
Magnesium and Emotional Wellbeing
In today’s busy world, we’re constantly “switched on”. Stress, caffeine, and screen time all deplete our magnesium stores, leaving us anxious, restless, or burnt out.
Keith’s Cacao offers a beautiful antidote. When you drink it, magnesium helps your body release tension and drop into a calmer state — the perfect foundation for meditation, reflection, or deep conversation.
That’s why we often begin cacao ceremonies with a few moments of stillness. It allows the magnesium to begin its work — to quiet the mind and open the heart. From there, you can listen more deeply to yourself and to life.
The Perfect Daily Ritual
You don’t need to wait for a ceremony to enjoy these benefits. Many people (myself included!) drink a smaller daily dose of Keith’s Cacao as a morning or afternoon ritual.
A 15–20 gram daily cup still offers a wonderful magnesium boost — enough to support your mood, focus, and energy naturally throughout the day.
It’s a gentle, holistic way to bring balance to your nervous system and create mindful moments of connection in your everyday life.
How to Enjoy Keith’s Cacao
To prepare your cacao:
- Chop or grate your cacao block into small flakes (around 42g for a full ceremonial dose or 15–20g for a daily cup).
- Add hot water (not boiling) and blend or whisk until smooth.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne if you wish; both help circulation and absorption. I like both!
- Sit quietly, breathe, and set an intention before your first sip.
When you drink with presence, the magnesium and the spirit of cacao can do their full work, physically, emotionally, and energetically.
Join a Cacao Ceremony with I AM BEING
If you’d like to experience the deeper power of Keith’s Cacao — not just for its magnesium benefits but for its spiritual and emotional healing — I invite you to join one of our cacao ceremonies at I AM BEING.
In these gatherings, we combine cacao with Reiki, meditation, breathwork, and sound to guide you back to yourself. Each ceremony is a journey — reconnecting you to your heart, your body, and the calm wisdom within.
Every sip of cacao becomes a moment of healing and presence.
You can also purchase Keith’s Ceremonial Grade Cacao directly through me, ensuring you receive genuine, high-quality cacao straight from Keith’s trusted Guatemalan source.
Whether you drink it at home or share it in community, you’ll be nourishing your body with magnesium and your soul with connection.
Magnesium is one of the most important nutrients in the human body and cacao is one of nature’s most delicious ways to receive it.
Keith’s Cacao brings together science and spirit: the mineral magic of magnesium with the heart medicine of cacao. When you drink it consciously, you’re not just fuelling your body; you’re nurturing your whole being.
So next time you prepare your cup, take a moment to feel gratitude for the magnesium-rich cacao in your hands and for the way it helps you return to balance, calm, and love.
Being,
Gizelle Renee xx
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