Carob is a delicious alternative to coffee or hot chocolate as it doesn’t contain caffeine. It has a definite chocolate-like flavor and is something that is recommend to those who may be looking for a healthier alternative or who can’t tolerate coffee or chocolate. Carob is originally from the eastern Mediterranean region, Northern Africa and the western part of Asia. Ceratonia siliqua or carob is also known as locust bean gum.
Consider trying carob if you are anxious and stressed. There are a subset of those with anxiety who are more prone to the anxiety-provoking effects of coffee and some very sensitive people may even find the caffeine in chocolate to be too stimulating.
In fact a 2002 study found that carob may actually have calming effects. It is also antioxidant rich, contains the polyphenol gallic acid which has been shown to help metabolic syndrome, it has been shown to lower total and LDL cholesterol, it has chemoprotective properties and helps with digestion.
From everywomanover29.com.
Carob Cinnamon Delight
Ingredients:
¾ cup of boiling water
1 Tablespoon carob powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon (if tolerated)
Coconut milk (full-fat) or fresh raw cream (if you can tolerate dairy)
Directions:
Boil the water, add carob and cinnamon and top up with coconut milk (or cream), stir and enjoy! The carob tends to settle a bit so you’ll probably need to stir it again when you’re half way through drinking it.
can you use 2% cows milk. A lot of people I see are using coconut milk. but when I used coconut oil my cholesterol went up. I do not know if coconut milk does that too.
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