Fall in Love with Cacao Series: Regenerative Cacao: Bean to Bar Consciousness

Wellness As A Way of Life

Welcome back to Wellness As A Way of Life, where we delve into the world of holistic wellness, featuring knowledge, wisdom, and inspiration for female leaders and founders. In this episode, we explore the unique Fall in Love with Cacao series, offering insights into sustainable cacao production, the journey from cacao to fine chocolate, and the vision for creating a regenerative culture.

Cacao Regenerative Culture: We discuss the creation of agroforestry systems with cacao farmers, fermentation workshops, and the production of fine flavored cacao, chocolate bars, and drinking chocolate.

Ethical Sourcing: The importance of direct trading, balanced relationships, and the avoidance of exploitation in the cacao industry is emphasized, with a focus on environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

Cacao Fermentation Process: The craft of fermentation as a pivotal step in decoding the aroma and flavor complexity of cacao, leading to the creation of various cacao-based products.

Future Research and Education: The project's long-term vision involves conducting research, spreading knowledge, and creating a bridge between rural and urban contexts, with a focus on social and environmental justice.

Impactful Self-Care: The podcast identifies the ripple effect of purpose-driven sustainable wellness practices and the significance of self-care as a tool for sustainable energy, confidence, and holistic wellness.

TLDR: Through sustainable cacao production, ethical sourcing, and a vision for regenerative culture, this episode sheds light on the holistic benefits of cacao, emphasizing the importance of mindful consumption and ethical trade in the wellness journey.

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Ale Forero is a Women’s Health Researcher, 4th generation of cacao farmers working in the field of education currently working on her Masters in Rural Development while focusing on education for the Jangala Cacao Project.

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wellness, cacao, chocolate, Chiapas, Mexico, ecosystems, sustainable agriculture, women's health, rural development, origin cacao, fermentation workshops, agroforestry systems, direct trading, regenerative agricultural practices, agroforesty agricology, trustability, fermentation process, direct sourcing, organic farming, holistic wellness, cacao bean, cacao butter, ethical sourcing, minimal ingredients, small batch, social innovation, environmental justice, health benefits, women's health, natural gynecology, research

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