Bigrig737 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'm not understanding chocolate. I figured it's def not paleo however is in a lot of recipes. What's up with this. Theres def sugar in it no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted January 13, 2015 Moderators Share Posted January 13, 2015 Pure cocoa powder - includes no sugar or dairy - is acceptable during a Whole30. Any recipe that includes dark chocolate or something like that is not a Whole30 recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted January 13, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hi Bigrig, Paleo is not the same as Whole30. Paleo is a flexible term that can encompass dairy, sweeteners, chocolate etc depending on who is writing the recipe. You won't find chocolate in a Whole30 recipe...with the exception of cocoa powder (watch for non compliant ingredients like baking powder which tends to have cornstarch in it). Cocoa powder is used as a spice/seasoning in some chili and pork recipes and that's fine because it's a natural product that isn't sweetened. Cocoa powder is NOT allowed to be combined with anything like dates and coconut milk or bananas to make a chocolately confection. Does that help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrig737 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Yes it does. I thought whole 30 was the same as paleo. Did not know this. I'll have to do more research. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Yes it does. I thought whole 30 was the same as paleo. Did not know this. I'll have to do more research. Thanks!! Start with the Whole30 program rules here: http://whole30.com/whole30-program-rules/ The Whole30 Can I Have Guide is a good next step: http://whole30.com/2013/06/the-official-can-i-have-guide-to-the-whole30/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amysmith2009 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 You may want to also read the book It Starts With Food. It helps explain the science behind a whole 30. If you're looking to learn about Paleo in general Everydaypaleo.com is great, google Rob Wolff paleo (he's awesome and super smart), and also look at Mark's Daily Apple (google it). These are great getting started resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namaste Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Chocolate powder not only use in many recepies but also has many other health factors. Chocolate balance the Blood pressure level. It Balance Heart beat. It regenrate the mood.It is good in test.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrie_anng Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Is 100% cacao powder ok to mix into my coffee?? I mixed in this morning with some nutmeg, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Is 100% cacao powder ok to mix into my coffee?? I mixed in this morning with some nutmeg, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Great Whole30 recipes at Clothes Make The Girl blog (also her cookbooks Well Fed & Well Fed 2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mergthemagnificent Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 would a moderator please check our Cocoa Manna for me? It is a good hot chocolate for "cocktail hour" for me...here's the link: http://www.cocoamannabrew.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted February 20, 2015 Moderators Share Posted February 20, 2015 would a moderator please check our Cocoa Manna for me? It is a good hot chocolate for "cocktail hour" for me...here's the link: http://www.cocoamannabrew.com/ It looks similar to Crio Bru or Choffy, which are fine. Always check your ingredients and make sure they haven't added anything non-compliant to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthintheDesert Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 would a moderator please check our Cocoa Manna for me? It is a good hot chocolate for "cocktail hour" for me...here's the link: http://www.cocoamannabrew.com/ That sounds fascinating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mergthemagnificent Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks a bunch, Ruth and Shannon - I just ordered the sampler kit from Cocoa Manna - and each kind is 100% cocoa from cocoa beans - a couple have some added spices, but nothing non compliant. I'm using it to replace an afternoon post lunch coffee habit - trying to just plain get off coffee entirely - and sometimes at night for "cocktail hour". For those with chocolate withdrawal, this is a stiff replacement - but not a substitute for exploring the chocolate addiction . If anyone wants to explore: www.cocoamannabrew.com. I don't work for these guys...just got a sample in Whole Foods a few weeks ago...but still had to purchase online later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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