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sbaker
06-05-2007, 03:17 PM
I know they say SOME caffeine is ok while pregnant, but im alway cautious. Does anyone know how much is in say..raw cocao powder and how much is safe? I tend to use a lot of it in shakes and i would hate to eliminate it all together, it seems a staple for me!
Shirleyh
06-05-2007, 09:23 PM
If you drink caffeine, drink from areopress maker from amazon. It is low acid. Caffeine in small amounts may be okay. Best to listen within.

If you take cacao, it is best to have alittle or get the powder one which is less acidity.

Enjoy!
sbaker
06-05-2007, 10:23 PM
i don't drink coffee. I was talking about just the cocao powder in shakes/puddings and such. I absolutly detest carob, so I just want to make sure i don't overdue the chocolate:)
Solace
06-05-2007, 10:48 PM
i don't drink coffee. I was talking about just the cocao powder in shakes/puddings and such. I absolutly detest carob, so I just want to make sure i don't overdue the chocolate:)

The caffeine in regular chocolate is added by man. RAW Cocao is amazing and YOU must try some- very healing ! You need to read THIS ;) http://www.wildernessfamilynaturals.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/Naked_Chocolate_Front_Cover_lg.jpg:D WATCH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1RuaqbtuHE
Solace
06-05-2007, 10:51 PM
HAY, I am listening to music really loud while posting sooo I just reread what you asked- duh :rolleyes: OK I thought you were asking if you could have it ????:confused: Anyways - I would say 2-4 tbls over the course of a day should be fine........................:p SORRY>>>>> !!!
sbaker
06-06-2007, 09:34 AM
thanks for the information! I knew it was good for me, just wasn't sure if that changed with pregnancy. I will have to read that book! I will use any excuse i can to eat the "raw food for real world" chocolate pudding:)
rawbeliever
06-07-2007, 09:51 PM
hmmm...I've tried the raw cacao, extensively, and felt it was more like a drug than a food. It's true that it has very little caffeine (it does have some, naturally, not man-added), but it also has other stimulating things in it like theobromine. You might want to test it in small amounts without any other foods to see how your body feels with it.