Monday, May 11, 2009

Cacao


Organic Raw Cacao Beans
I like mixing these with raw nuts. It takes getting used to the taste. It is VERY bitter and actually does not taste very good, but when they are mixed with other nuts they are good. They have lots of great benefits. 1 oz 4 grams protein, 9 grams fiber, and 8% for iron.

Information from http://www.navitasnaturals.com

The Power of Cacao

Cacao contains a naturally rich supply of antioxidants, and is also an excellent source of dietary fiber. In addition, cacao is known to be one of the highest dietary sources of magnesium, contains an impressively high iron content, and also possesses many other essential minerals in significant quantities.


SUGGESTED USES

  • SMOOTHIES
  • DESSERTS
  • CHOCOLATE DRINKS
  • TRAIL MIX

BENEFITS

  • IRON
  • DIETARY FIBER
  • MAGNESIUM
  • POLYPHENOLS
  • FLAVANOLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Organic Certification Kosher Certification Raw Certifications



I really like the cacao raw chocolate nibs much better than the beans.
1 oz has 4 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber! 6% for Iron.
I like to put them on top of Greek Total Zero Yogurt.
Although, this may look like an ice cream dessert with chocolate sprinkles it is not quite like that. However, it is great for sweet cravings and taste like a healthy dessert to me.

and it is even better with Greek yogurt, cacao nibs, and crushed up cashews
I love this.

The brown rice from Trader Joe's is great because it sticks together.

Easy way to get my vegetables in my topping my brown rice with stir fried veggies
  • asparagus
  • zucchini
  • carrots
  • cabbage
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp tamari
  • 2 cloves garlic
The coconut oil makes such a big difference in making it tastes really good.
I love these brown rice and veggie bowls because they are quick and easy.

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