Ethan Swift

About Ethan Swift

Cacao: The Healthiest Thing After Water

Citing renowned ethnobotanist Chris Kilham, I firmly believe that cacao is the healthiest thing one can consume after water. Cacao, especially in its purest form, is packed with antioxidants, flavonoids, and essential nutrients that contribute to stress relief, improved brain function, heart health, and reduced diabetes risk. This belief has driven my mission to educate people about the importance of consuming real chocolate – that is, chocolate with minimal ingredients, free from additives and harmful substances.

Proposed Episode Idea
The Health Benefits of Real Chocolate

Ideal Months: October, December, or February (ideal for chocolate-related content)

Key Points:

Health Benefits: Stress relief, improved brain function, heart health protection, diabetes risk reduction.
Real Chocolate: Should contain only 2-4 ingredients. Dark chocolate should primarily include cacao and sugar; milk chocolate should have cacao, milk powder, and sugar.
Concerns: Widely available chocolate in the U.S. often contains up to 10 ingredients and harmful levels of cadmium and lead, highlighting the need for more regulation and careful sourcing of cacao.
Potential Guests
Ethan Swift (Hilo, HI)

Owner of Island Shark Chocolate
Founder of Chocolate Sommelier courses and Pono Cocoa, a charity aimed at stopping child slave labor in the cacao industry.
Island Shark Chocolate
Pono Cocoa
Why Choose Me?
My unique combination of expertise in human rights and cacao health, along with my extensive experience in teaching and advocacy, positions me as a compelling guest for your podcast. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping your audience understand the deeper benefits of cacao and the importance of ethical consumption.

I am available for a free discovery call to discuss this proposal further and answer any questions you may have. Additionally, I invite you to watch a free webinar I have hosted to gain more insights into my expertise and proposed topics.

I look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you and creating an engaging and informative episode for your listeners.

Warm regards,

Ethan Swift
Certified Human Rights Consultant, Certified Chocolate Sommelier, Certified Slave-Free Chocolate & Cacao - Farmer