Cinnaberry74 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I've got organic raw cacao nibs by Nativas Naturals. Are these approved since they don't have soy, sugar, dairy? Only thing on the ingredients list is Certified Organic Cacao. Also.... where can I find turkey bacon with no sugar? I went to Sprouts and Trader Joe's and all brands have sugar. I don't eat pork. I don't start until May 1st, but I'm preparing my pantry and menus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted April 18, 2014 Moderators Share Posted April 18, 2014 Regarding cacao - http://whole9life.com/2010/09/the-great-cocoa-debate/ Regarding turkey bacon, you may not be able to find compliant turkey bacon. I never have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnaberry74 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thank you,Tom! Gee, so I guess I'm between a rock and hard place with that cacao, huh? Lol. I'm kinda siding with the pro-cacao stance. After all, there's no sugar in them! . Bummer on the turkey bacon. Sigh.... I'll make some ground turkey crumbles for the egg muffins . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeannimal2626 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 From what I read on the cacao debate post - if you're using the cacao to substitute your daily Hershey Bar fix - then its not a good idea (IE - eating it by the spoonful post dinner) if you're using it as a spice (I believe there is a chili recipe that uses cacao powder - and a few meat rubs I have use cacao powder and chili) then it would be an acceptable addition. It is compliant - so I understood the post as "use with caution" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators LadyM Posted April 19, 2014 Moderators Share Posted April 19, 2014 I agree with Leeann, and I can throw in my experience: I found myself during my first W30 last year falling into a bad snack habit in which I made a kind of trail mix with cacao nibs, sunflower seeds, and raisins. Discovered a FWOB in no time flat. For me, the general rule is I don't eat anything hand-to-mouth in that way and I stay in safe territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharynF Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I was quite ill during my last Whole30 and I managed to stick to a compliant diet which made me very happy. One of the things I did have was a mug of cocoa made with a teaspoon of 100% certified organic cocoa powder and hot water. It was such a lovely change from 'thin' drinks like black tea and coffee and really helped me feel better. I regularly eat 85% or 90% chocolate off Whole30 so maybe the sugar free leap wasn't so great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipitie Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Just curious why you are only interested in turkey bacon? I've found both sugar free pork and beef bacon on US wellness meats and they are both delicious. If you're getting healthy pastured meat, there are health benefits in the extra fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnaberry74 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Just curious why you are only interested in turkey bacon? I've found both sugar free pork and beef bacon on US wellness meats and they are both delicious. If you're getting healthy pastured meat, there are health benefits in the extra fat We don't eat pork due to my hubby's religious preferences . I can do beef bacon, but like the taste of turkey better (I'm not much of a red meat eater). If I do red meat, I get grass fed. I'm thinking of trying a local butcher or at the farmer's markets. Where do you get yours from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnaberry74 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 As for the cacao debate, I'd use it in food mostly for flavor. I probably couldn't eat them straight, but I use them in paleo baking mostly now. I like them for health benefits, but I can omit them ofr a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipitie Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Ahh makes sense. Here is where I get the beef bacon - This stuff is good! http://www.grasslandbeef.com/Categories.bok?category=Grassland+Beef%3ABeef+Bacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lain14 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 How I see cacoa nibs: I think I want chocolate. I'm majorly PMSing and my usual 10/10 self control skills are MIA on a beach somewhere letting my time of the month have full control. I initially bought cacoa nibs (not on whole30, but whole30-esque) to see if it could help my craving in a healthyish way since I hate date flavor (the base of every paleo treat). To my surprise, the taste of 100% cacoa nibs is so nasty/strong, that one little piece can make my cravings vanish. Chocolate now seems disgusting to me after consuming the smallest amount. (Process needs to be repeated, because sometimes I think "maybe its not that bad"). Probably not good for the whole30 way of thinking, but I definitely think it shows you the concepts in It Starts With Food regarding the empty food that tastes better in your mind and is supernaturally sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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