Cacao Beans

[Shirleyh]

I was wondering if cacao beans helps a person keep raw? Does the caffeine bother anyone?
I did raw food in 2001 for six months, and cacao beans was new. I used carob powder.

[Ama]

Some people love cacao some stay away from it due to the caffeine. I personally love it but I try not to have it too late or I may be up at night. Some get jittery from cacao so they stick with carob. If your curious about the taste you can always give it a shot and see how you like it. I think it makes a much more intense chocolate taste (I personally don't care for carob). It's great in smoothies, puddings and cookies!

[Shirleyh]

Thanks very much!

[Solace]

If you can read Naked chocolate by David Wolfe, its WELL worth it;) . Cocao has so many Trace minerals ontop of all the vitamins ITS MAGIC ! The caffeine in it is different the coffee-type caffeine - its the Food Of The GODS:p :D

[Shirleyh]

Thanks! I was reading more about cacao beans, and it is suppose to be healthy. I will wait a bit before trying it. Thanks very much!