Cognitive Benefits of Cacao for Kids: Boost your Child’s Brainpower with Chocolate!
By Marnie Adams, Contributor @ Kids In Perth 18 Dec 2024
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Chocolate isn’t just a delicious treat – it can also be brain food for kids! Studies have shown that cacao, the key ingredient in chocolate, has numerous cognitive benefits, making it a perfect (and tasty!) addition to a child’s diet when consumed in moderation.
10 Ways Chocolate Supports Kids’ Intelligence
Improves focus – Research from the Journal of Nutrition shows flavonoids in cacao can enhance attention span.
Boosts memory – A Harvard Medical School study found that flavonoid-rich chocolate may support memory formation.
Enhances learning – The natural compounds in cacao stimulate neural pathways for better learning.
Increases blood flow to the brain – Studies indicate that chocolate improves circulation, boosting oxygen and nutrients to the brain.
Encourages problem-solving – The magnesium in cacao supports cognitive processing.
Reduces stress – A Swiss study found that dark chocolate lowers cortisol, promoting calmness.
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Supports emotional intelligence – Chocolate contains serotonin, improving mood and emotional regulation.
Protects brain cells – Antioxidants in cacao defend against oxidative stress, preserving brain health.
Improves math performance – A British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study linked chocolate consumption with better math test results.
Encourages creativity – Theobromine in cacao boosts mental energy and innovative thinking.
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Choosing the Right Chocolate for Kids
Opt for dark chocolate with a high cacao percentage (70% or more) to maximize benefits while minimizing sugar intake. Pure cacao nibs or milk chocolate with added nutrients are also excellent choices.
Top Picks from Margaret River Chocolate Company
70% Dark Chocolate Bar 100g | $8.95
A bar for those who like their chocolate dark and flavoursome, but not too intense.
Giant Milk Chocolate Freckle 150g | $9.95
An Australian childhood standard – just bigger and better! Giant Milk Chocolate Freckle handmade with Margaret River Chocolate Company premium milk chocolate and coated with colourful 100’s and 1000’s.
Fun and kid-friendly with just the right sweetness.
Top Picks from Margaret River Chocolate Company
Cacao Nibs – Sprinkle these on cereal or yogurt for a nutritious boost.
Dark Chocolate Coated Almonds – A brain-boosting combo of cacao and almonds.
Milk Chocolate Bars – Perfect for a balanced treat.
Hot Chocolate Mix – A cozy way to enjoy the benefits of cacao during winter.
Discover more at Margaret River Chocolate Company, and stock up on these brainy delights!
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Golden Honeycomb Nugget | $14.95
Margaret River Chocolate Company premium quality milk chocolate mixed with chunks of crunchy honeycomb, finished off with a golden dusting.
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From humble beginnings in a tin shed on a working dairy farm in 1999, The Margaret River Chocolate Company has grown to become a Western Australian tourism icon.
With a commitment to quality and innovation, The Margaret River Chocolate Company has won a legion of fans across Australia and around the world with generations of Western Australians having grown up with “the chocolate factory”.
Consistently the most highly awarded chocolate company at the annual Perth Royal Food Awards and featured in hundreds of local, national and international media articles, television series and on-line features.
Former PM John Howard referred to The Margaret River Chocolate Company as a "gold medal business" when he officially opened the Swan Valley factory in 2000 with a retail store in Perth city and, as well as, an online store soon to follow.
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Some of the many things you can see and do at the Margaret River Chocolate Company
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Did you know that the Margaret River Chocolate Company is the only privately-owned business recognised as a West Australian Icon in a special edition Monopoly board game?
For this Christmas, why not celebrate with W.A.'s most iconic chocolate brand?
Looking to do something different with the kids during School Holidays?
Check out their chocolate-making classes.
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Did you know that the Margaret River Chocolate Company is the only privately-owned business recognised as a West Australian Icon in a special edition Monopoly board game?
For this Christmas, why not celebrate with W.A.'s most iconic chocolate brand?
Looking to do something different with the kids during School Holidays?
Check out their chocolate-making classes.
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Gift Ideas
QUOKKA PLUSHIE WITH SINGLE MINI QUOKKA
$24.95
MILK CHOCOLATE PASTELLES (500G)
$19.95
AZTEC SPICE DRINKING CHOCOLATE TIN (250G)
$14.95
GIFT FONDUE SET MILK PASTELLE (100G)
$19.95
MILK CHOCOLATE MR BEAR (550G)
$31.95
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School Holiday / Birthday Fun
Junior Chocolatier Classes
Treat the kids to a chocolate making class or birthday party at the Margaret River Chocolate Company's Swan Valley factory.
For bookings, either click to call or submit a form from this blog article.
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Location | find your nearest Chocolate Factory/Store
Visit your nearest Margaret River Chocolate Company factory/store
Swan Valley
5123 W Swan Rd, West Swan WA 6055
Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday | 9am–4pm
Ph: (08) 9250 1588
Perth CBD
317 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday | 10am–5:30pm
Saturday | 10am–4:30pm
Sunday | Closed
Ph: (08) 9574 2491
Margaret River
415 Harmans Mill Rd &, Tom Cullity Dr, Metricup WA 6280
Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday | 9am–5pm
Ph: (08) 9755 6555
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Contact | Get In Touch
Have a question? Looking to book a Chocolate making class?
Looking to book a Chocolate Making Class / Birthday Party or... just have chocolate questions?
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Margaret River Chocolate Company | Swan Valley
5123 W Swan Rd, West Swan WA 6055
Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday | 9am–4pm
Ph: (08) 9250 1588
Margaret River Chocolate Company | Perth CBD
317 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday | 10am–5:30pm
Saturday | 10am–4:30pm
Sunday | Closed
Ph: (08) 9574 2491
Margaret River Chocolate Company | Metricup
317 Murray St, Perth WA 6000
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday | 10am–5:30pm
Saturday | 10am–4:30pm
Sunday | Closed
Ph: (08) 9574 2491
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