Welcome to the Happy Here Heroes!
At Happy To Be Here, we’re thrilled to invite you to join our ambassador program. As a Happy Here Hero, you'll play a crucial role in spreading love, peace, and harmony through our pure, ceremonial-grade cacao products. Here’s everything you need to know about the benefits, health insights, and collaboration opportunities.
Benefits of Being a Happy Here Hero
- Earn 20% Commission: For every sale made through your unique link or code, you earn a 20% commission.
- Offer 20% Discount: Share a 20% discount with your audience, making it easier for them to try and fall in love with our products.
- Exclusive Access: Get early access to new products, special promotions, and insider information.
- Community and Support: Join a network of like-minded individuals and receive ongoing support and resources from the Happy To Be Here team.
Health Benefits of Cacao
Cacao isn’t just delicious; it’s packed with health benefits:
- Rich in Antioxidants: Cacao is loaded with flavonoids, which help reduce inflammation, improve heart health, and boost brain function.
- High in Magnesium: Essential for muscle and nerve function, magnesium in cacao supports overall health and well-being.
- Mood Enhancer: Compounds like theobromine and anandamide in cacao can improve mood and promote feelings of happiness.
- Women Deficiencies: Helps in preventing anemia and maintaining healthy red blood cells through its richness in iron.
Our cacao is sourced from Chiapas, Mexico, ensuring the highest quality and preserving its natural, ancestral purity. Learn more about cacao and Happy To Be Here in our educational blog here.
The History of Mayan Cacao and Our Criollo Lineage
Cacao’s story begins in the tropical rainforests of Mesoamerica, with the Maya civilization playing a pivotal role in its cultivation and cultural significance. The Maya were true pioneers in the utilization of cacao, considering it a divine gift from the gods and integrating it deeply into their social, economic, and religious practices.
Mayan Civilization (2000 BCE-1500 CE): The Maya believed that cacao was a sacred gift from the gods, especially the god of fertility and agriculture. They used cacao beans to create a frothy, bitter drink called "xocolatl," which was consumed during religious rituals, marriages, and social ceremonies. Cacao beans were also used as currency, demonstrating their immense value in Maya society.
Our Cacao Sourcing: At Happy To Be Here, we honor this rich heritage by sourcing our cacao from Chiapas, Mexico, a region historically linked to the Mayan civilization. Our cacao comes from the criollo lineage, known for its superior quality and rich flavor. The criollo variety is considered one of the finest and rarest types of cacao, prized for its complex flavor profile and lower bitterness compared to other varieties like forastero and trinitario.
Benefits of Criollo Cacao:
- Superior Flavor: Criollo cacao has a more delicate and nuanced flavor, often described as having hints of fruit, nuts, and spices. This makes it highly sought after by chocolate connoisseurs.
- Higher Nutritional Value: Criollo cacao is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, providing numerous health benefits.
- Preservation of Tradition: By choosing criollo cacao, we help preserve the traditional and ancestral methods of cacao cultivation, supporting local farmers and communities in Chiapas.
Ancient Uses of Cacao:
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Religious and Ceremonial Use:
- The Maya believed cacao was a gift from the gods, particularly the god of fertility and agriculture. It was used in sacred ceremonies, marriages, and religious offerings. The frothy cacao drink, "xocolatl," was consumed during these rituals, often mixed with spices like chili and vanilla.
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Economic Importance:
- Cacao beans were so valuable that they were used as currency, facilitating trade and paying taxes.
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Cultural Significance:
- Reserved for the elite, cacao was a symbol of status and wealth, enjoyed by the nobility and used to strengthen social bonds.
Learn more about the history of cacao here.
How to Use Cacao
Incorporating cacao into your daily routine is not only easy but also a delightful way to boost your health and well-being. Here are some creative ways to use cacao:
1. Cacao Drinks:
- Morning Ritual: Start your day with a cup of hot cacao. Simply mix our ceremonial-grade cacao paste with hot water, and a dash of honey.
- Cacao Smoothie: Blend a spoonful of cacao paste with your favorite fruits, a handful of honey, and a cup of raw milk for a nutritious smoothie.
2. Baking and Cooking:
- Baked Goods: Add cacao powder to your baking recipes, such as brownies, cookies, and cakes, to infuse them with rich chocolate flavor and health benefits.
- Cacao Sauces: Create a savory mole sauce or a sweet chocolate sauce using cacao paste to enhance your dishes with depth and complexity.
3. Snacks and Treats:
- Energy Balls: Mix cacao powder with dates, nuts, and seeds to make delicious and healthy energy balls.
- Homemade Chocolate: Melt cacao paste and combine it with coconut oil and a natural sweetener like maple syrup or honey to create your own homemade chocolate bars.
4. Ceremonial Use:
- Cacao Ceremonies: Prepare a ceremonial cacao drink and set an intention before consuming it. Use this time for meditation, reflection, or connecting with others in a shared experience.
By incorporating cacao into your daily routine, you can enjoy its numerous health benefits and create moments of bliss and connection.
More Blogs on Cacao
Nutritional Benefits of Cacao
Cacao is celebrated for its rich flavor and numerous health benefits, including high antioxidant content, mood-enhancing compounds, cardiovascular support, essential minerals, cognitive function improvement, anti-inflammatory properties, weight management, and skin health, making it a superfood for overall well-being.
The Benefits of Magnesium and Why Cacao is a Superior Source
Magnesium, vital for muscle and nerve function, bone health, energy production, heart health, mood, and blood sugar regulation, is abundantly found in cacao, making it a superior source of this essential mineral due to its high magnesium content and bioavailability.
Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Women and How Cacao Can Help
Cacao, rich in magnesium and iron, alongside natural remedies like sunlight, honey, and raw milk, can help address common nutrient deficiencies in women, including iron, magnesium, vitamin D, and calcium, promoting overall health and well-being.
Why Cacao Paste is Superior to Cacao Powder: The Happy To Be Here Difference
Cacao paste retains natural fats and offers a balanced nutritional profile with superior flavor, making it a better choice over cacao powder, which lacks the richness and comprehensive health benefits found in minimally processed cacao paste.
Cacao: Food of the Gods
Cacao, revered as the "food of the gods" by ancient civilizations like the Maya and Aztecs, offers modern health benefits including high nutrient density, rich antioxidant content, mood enhancement, and heart health, making it a timeless superfood.
The Sacred History of Cacao and Its Mayan Roots
Happy To Be Here sources its cacao from Chiapas, Mexico, preserving the ancestral purity of the criollo lineage, which dates back to Mayan culture, ensuring a superior product that honors the sacred and historical significance of cacao.
Comprehensive Overview of the Health Benefits of Cacao
Cacao is a nutrient-dense superfood rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, magnesium, and other essential minerals, offering numerous health benefits such as improved cardiovascular health, enhanced cognitive function, anti-inflammatory properties, and support for weight management and skin health.
Happy To Be Here Embracing the Present Moment
Happy To Be Here’s ceremonial-grade cacao enhances presence through cardiovascular benefits, anti-inflammatory and de-stressing properties, mood-enhancing compounds, and communal experiences, making every moment more mindful and joyful.
Three Reasons Cacao Makes You Feel So Good
Theobromine, phenylethylamine (PEA), and anandamide in cacao boost mood, energy, and feelings of pleasure and bliss, helping you enjoy the present moment more fully and fostering connections with others.
Collaboration and Sharing Ideas
As a Happy Here Hero, you have numerous ways to share and collaborate:
- Social Media Posts: Share photos and stories of how you incorporate our cacao into your daily routine. Tag us @HappyToBeHere and use hashtags like #HappyHereHero and #CacaoLove.
- Reels and Stories: Create fun and educational reels or stories showcasing recipes, health tips, or behind-the-scenes looks at your cacao rituals.
- Collaborative Videos: Work directly with our team to create engaging content. This could include live demos, Q&A sessions, or collaborative recipe videos.
- Blogs and Reviews: Write blog posts or detailed reviews about your experience with our products, highlighting their benefits and unique qualities.
- Host Events: Organize cacao ceremonies or wellness workshops for your audience, introducing them to the rich heritage and health benefits of our products.
Getting Started
- Sign Up: Join our ambassador program by filling out the application on our website here.
- Receive Your Kit: Once approved, you’ll receive a welcome kit with our cacao products and promotional materials.
- Promote and Earn: Start sharing your unique link/code with your audience and earn commissions on every sale.
We’re excited to have you as a part of our community, spreading the joy and health benefits of pure, ceremonial-grade cacao. Let’s work together to make the world a happier, healthier place!
For questions or support, contact us at love@happyherecacao.com.
