Benefits of Raw Cacao

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Hello, Terri,

 

Cacao in its pure, organic raw form is a truly amazing food. Contrary to popular

belief, its theobromine and caffeine are inactive until the bean is cooked. When

raw, these chemicals are completely neutral. This explains why I've never

experienced a headache after consuming a large amount of cacao in a smoothie or

other dessert. I've only suffered headaches or stomach aches from eating

traditional cooked chocolate, ie. Hershey's, M & M Mars & other popular candy

companies' products.

 

I enjoy using cacao most often in fruit smoothies, comprised of 6 medium organic

bananas, 4 organic dates & sometimes an organic apple, 3 sun-dried (albeit

conventional) Greek figs and/or 2 Tb of raw organic mesquite powder. I typically

use 1/4 cup cacao nibs, but 2 Tb works just as well. You can use it in any

dessert recipe where you'd otherwise use raw carob & it literally tastes at

least as good as the junk food you may have enjoyed on Halloween in the past.

 

Bon appetit,

David ;^)

 

>Greetings all,

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>I've just been reading about the incredible benefits of raw cacao and

>as  I have access to the fresh pods I'd really like to start getting

>this superfood into my diet. Does anyone have any info or links as to

>the best way to prepare and store it raw?

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>Thanks

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>Onelove

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>Terri

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