Cacao/cocoa/chocloate

[Springtime]

Few questions (I'm feeling rather inquisitive tonight...:p )

- What's the difference between cacao and cocoa? English is not my first language, and I find these words rather confusing

- So I've been reading lots of posts where people say that your body craves what it needs best, like, if I just Have to have oranges all day I might need extra vit C. So I'm having some major peroid/pms chocolate cravings going on right now, and I wonder if the cacao/cocoa plant contains something that eases pms/period problems, and my body just knows that and craves it?

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[Veganforlife]

Cacao and cocoa are one in the same thing. I think cacao is referred to more in the raw world. Cocoa is roasted, processed.
Oh yes! Cacao is a comfort/soothing food - at least I think so!

[Selena]

Cacao increases seratonin (sp?) levels, our feel-good hormone. This is why women often crave chocolate when pms'ing. Grains, like pasta and bread, do the same thing. Eat raw cacao and get your seratonin raw ;)

[misslinda]

Are we to assume that the white and choc cacao nibs are both similar in the stimulant effects?

Has anyone tried both to make a determination?


:)

[Faithfullyfit]

Have you read "Naked Chocolate" by David Wolfe and Shazzie? You would not believe all the information on nutritional benefits of RAW Cacao. Indulge that craving girl!!!!!:D

[tvillemom]

I love chocolate...so I NEEEEED to buy RAW cacao powder, or nibs right?? so far, I haven't invested in it:o I've been using organic cocoa, but I guess it's roasted?? Anyway....I do feel the need to indulge in chocolate during "that time". Thanks for the info.
Wendi

[StudentforLife]

My friend in San Francisco just mailed me a bag of raw cocoa powder for my birthday. I love her!


I put some in my green smoothie that I'm drinking right now. It's certainly making me happy!

[Missrawdiva]

I put cocao powder in my green smoothie every morning.. now I dont miss those frapacinos at Starbucks!!!

[misslinda]

Are we to assume that the white and choc cacao nibs are both similar in the stimulant effects?

Has anyone tried both to make a determination?


:)


anyone have any experiences or info? :)