Thank you, this was so so helpful! Now I know what I am going to be giving lots of people for Christmas presents! I've tried to make chocolate before - but not really successful. This seems easy, and more importantly - healthy!
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome, and glad to hear you enjoyed it :) Here are two recipes with some specific measurements that can help to get you started and then you can modify and adapt from there for your needs or creative appeal: 1. Dark chocolate (www.evolvingwellness.com/post/vegan-chocolate-recipe) and 2. White chocolate (www.evolvingwellness.com/post/coconut-white-chocolate).
@MaxineWright-h6f7 ай бұрын
Benefits of cacoa
@noelhughes65894 жыл бұрын
This is the sort of video that makes KZbin great for research.
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear, thank you, Noel.
@alvinkim13055 жыл бұрын
Evita Ochel is terrific at explaining the information.
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alvin, I greatly appreciate that kind feedback.
@alegria1473 жыл бұрын
im currently studying holistic nutrition and i loooove watching your videos. your channel is a blessing
@Healthytarian3 жыл бұрын
You have chosen an excellent field of study! Holistic approaches allow us to see the "whole" picture - the big picture - and not just isolated parts which lead to incorrect or faulty conclusions. Congratulations and best wishes on your path :)
@thegarnersmusic12445 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting this video together. I learned a ton and feel very lucky to have stumbled upon your video. I'm battling gum disease and am doing a lot of research on which foods will be make me victorious. Turns out diet plays a huge part in maintaining a healthy month. 😄 I am looking forward to making my own chocolates now.
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome and I thank you for your nice feedback and comment. And yes indeed, the state of our body and health is a reflection of the state of our diet and lifestyle. Oral health and gum disease is directly connected to both the type of foods that enter our mouth and their effects on the teeth, gums and oral tissues, and also to the quality of the foods that create our body and new cells. Nutrient-deficient diets, those based on processed and refined foods, create all kinds of problems, so the more nutrient-dense you make your diet, the more you will help your body heal and support it most optimally. I offer lots of support for optimal eating here: www.evitaochel.com/post/nourish-your-body Best wishes!
@lawrencemoss4164 Жыл бұрын
☺Thank you "very much" I have been trying to figure out how to make "pure" chocolate for a long time. I grind my own beans. You are appreciated.
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome and thank you for your nice comment.
@CiciliaLynch-p4o9 ай бұрын
I really really enjoyed listening to your clear explanation about cacao. I'm 75 yrs old now / been drinking hot cacao every morning wd out sugar. Philippines
@Healthytarian9 ай бұрын
That is really nice to hear :) Thank you very much for your kind comment and best wishes for your continued health.
@midwestguy428 жыл бұрын
Awesome presentation! I just loved and enjoyed every part of this video!!! There ARE ways to make things like chocolate into something that can be beneficial for healthy living! All it takes is a little research, careful planning when choosing and gathering ingredients, and some education about cacao and all of its shapes and forms. Your video presentation sums it all up! And I will definitely refer to this whenever I want to make treats and desserts in a much more healthier perspective than I have done in the past! Information, education, and good preparation are the key elements into producing wholesome and healthy foods! Even the chocolate junk food myth we leaned upon for ages! Thank you for doing this video, my awesome and good friend! ;)
@Healthytarian8 жыл бұрын
+Michael Irwin You are so super welcome Michael, I am so happy to hear you liked it so much! I was hoping to get it out before the holidays, but amidst other tasks it took longer than expected....all good though, it is here now :) So thank you so much for your comment! Your gratitude and enthusiasm were such a joy to received. And absolutely, there are so many amazing, healthy and delicious ways in which a person can enjoy the various desirable attributes of chocolate, aka cacao. To your best health always!
@kaylantesterman4704 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making healthy so easy! I love your channel.
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
That is really nice to hear, thank you :)
@lionessinlight86672 жыл бұрын
You are amazing in simplifying and complicity. Thank you
@Healthytarian2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Thank you so much for your meaningful feedback and nice comments.
@BlueGrassBound.5 жыл бұрын
Great info! 💙💙💙💙 I've made quick chocolate treats with cacao powder coconut oil and natural sweeteners or fruit. I can't wait to try the cacao butter!
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :) Enjoy!
@kyles5513 Жыл бұрын
I have that same organic traditions cacao powder, I put some in my coffee in the morning and sometimes have a warm cacao drink with nothing in it in the evening. Love chocolate and love the fact this stuff is healthy too.
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
Great to hear and thanks for sharing your experience!
@pppaaattt46715 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the great info and ways to make choc.. I did and love to eat 1-2 as a treat.
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to hear, and thank you for your nice comment!
@VJWLPN18 жыл бұрын
Great information! I am so happy to learn more about Cacao. I was lost about how to use it in a healthy way or what it was really. Thank you!
@Healthytarian8 жыл бұрын
Great to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching and sharing your comment :)
@marwansherif6201 Жыл бұрын
Waw!!! This is truly a game changer. I thank you for the brilliant video. Now I can enjoy the benefits of chocolate without feeling guilty and without destroying my health. One small tip: I use RAW unprocessed honey for sweetening. It has valuable health benefits and nutrients and does not harm teeth like sugar. Thank you again, and I salute you for your effort and well explained video.
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
You are super welcome, and thank you for your beautiful comment and feedback. Yes, you can enjoy chocolate in a healthy way that actually helps, not hurts, your health :)
@UARELOVE10103 жыл бұрын
Wonderful informative video. I liked how you didn't have any fancy gadgets to make the chocolates.
@Healthytarian3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! And thank you so much for your nice feedback :)
@UARELOVE10103 жыл бұрын
@@Healthytarian You are welcome. I had actually placed an order from Amazon for a few gadgets after watching another youtube video and canceled my order after watching yours, so Thank you!
@Healthytarian3 жыл бұрын
@@UARELOVE1010 My sincere pleasure :)
@musingfoodie10415 жыл бұрын
Excellent information! Many thanks for sharing 🙏🏻
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! And thank you for your nice comment :)
@trishs.4326 Жыл бұрын
Great wealth of knowledge imparted 👍 thanks sooo much 😊
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, and thank you for watching.
@teperikaetr Жыл бұрын
Bought cacao nibs at the whole food store, which I love to munch in. One day I went to the Mexican store and I found the beans in bulk, I dont think is roasted. They sell them in Ziploc bags. I bought a bag to try them and I being eating a few, they taste delicious, they don't have a bitter taste like the coffee beans. I am planning on buyinf more cacao beans, roasted and melted to make my own chocolate bars.
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed all these natural cacao goodies :)
@twelveofthem6 жыл бұрын
Very Inspiring. I'm in the food truck business and I'm searching for some snack/dessert options to put on my menu.
@Healthytarian6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your feedback Justin. There are many super quick and easy treats you can make, that I have found are a big hit with people and appear very decadent. For example these walnut brownies (with or without the fudge) take minutes to make, store really well, and are super delicious (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKuTeGdnZruZnMk). Also, if you have a freezer with enough space for some frozen fruit, especially bananas, you can make people instant n'ice-cream using a Vitamix, like this one (kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3W3nXVpoq6jgJo) - dairy free, sugar free. The simplest (and one of my faves) is a frozen banana + peanut butter mixture. It is really cost effective, uses easy to get ingredients, and is so rich and delicious. (Will have a video with that demo soon.) Cheers!
@donniemoder14666 жыл бұрын
New to this. Thanks for the info, just had no idea how simple it could be, will try making soon.
@Healthytarian6 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome Donnie, and yes, very simple (and delicious!) indeed :)
@MrRbenlice5 жыл бұрын
This was very informative.
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Rosemary!
@sundaywalk63724 жыл бұрын
This was very educational. Thank you very much!
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@lmcognitio2049 Жыл бұрын
Interesting and educational video. Yes, like everything else out there, the problem is usually misconceptions, misinformation... If people got a little bit more information they would not only understand better but also benefit from a lot of great things like cacao which is not only healthy but that can also make our life more fun. I usually make my own healthy chocolate at home 🍫
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
Great to hear, and thank you for sharing your commentary.
@Jillyjogs5 жыл бұрын
Two questions please? One, can I use coconut sugar to make the chocolate? Also, the hot chocolate drink (I'd like to wean myself off coffee) can I make it with a nut milk or coconut milk? Thanks, I have subscribed :-)
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jillyjogs, it is a little tougher with granulated sugars of any kind, as they may not dissolve fully and leave some graininess, versus a liquid sweetener. You can try and see if it works for you. As for the hot cacao drink, absolutely. It is in fact one of the best ways to wean oneself off of coffee, as it is a dark, slightly bitter drink, so the resemblance is there for the mind to feel familiar. And yes, you can make it with non-dairy milk, which will make it light and creamy, or half -half hot water to non-dairy milk, etc. Enjoy!
@jeyasiva172 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and healthy chocolate , thanks
@Healthytarian2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome and thank you for your nice feedback!
@miabeia31174 жыл бұрын
I make a hot cacao latte in the morning, using coconut or almond milk and liquid stevia! So delicious!
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear, Linda. Thanks for sharing.
@ColinsCity Жыл бұрын
i usually buy vegan chocolate because i can't eat dairy, raw chocolate has a much more robust flavour and it's not bitter, when i first tried cacao nibs i thought they were going to be more bitter than cocoa powder but i was really surprised by their fruity aroma and flavour.
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience with chocolate!
@stephenmichaels44785 жыл бұрын
Very good and well structured video. One question about daily consumption, though: you said raw cacao shouldn't be eaten daily. Why is that ? What's wrong with eating 10-20 raw cacao beans everyday ?
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen, thank you so much for the nice feedback. With regards to consumption, cacao beans, much like coffee beans, are quite medicinal and potent in their chemical structure, and this is the main reason why we don't want to overdo either. When it comes to the plant kingdom, some plants act strongly like foods and small medicines (i.e. most fruits and vegetables), some plants are about half-half food-medicine (i.e. most leafy greens and herbs), and some act strongly like medicines and should not be used as "foods" (implying daily, regular, or high quantity use). If we apply it to a simple example, it would be like taking a drug on a regular basis. It is one thing if and when we need it, but quite another to use indiscriminately. In the case of cacao, there are many compounds to consider and understand their potential side effects. For example, the effects of high amounts of theobromine, as well as many of the alkaloids that cacao contains. It can have mild to strongly toxic effects, and be stressful to the liver. It can also be over-stimulating for the system as a whole, and be hard on the cardiac system and adrenal glands. Although you will get people out there sharing all kinds of things about cacao and promoting eating lots of it, that is the same thinking as what we see with coffee and the results of the latter are obvious all around us in society. When we abuse a food that is meant to be a medicine, we experience more of its negative, rather positive benefits. In the end, something I am passionate about teaching is that we have to respect nature. Today we are so disconnected from nature and all the plants and fungi, and either fear them or abuse them. When we learn to strike a wise balance, then we get the best results. So with cacao, a little goes a long way :)
@SRoyalty6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as usual, thank you.
@Healthytarian6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the feedback :)
@perfectthink3746 Жыл бұрын
Thanks you Well done you have good charisma...
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind feedback.
@jodrew18456 жыл бұрын
That looks amazing. I may adapt chocolate making as a new pastime.
@Healthytarian6 жыл бұрын
It is quite fun, and delicious, indeed :) Thanks for watching and sharing your comment.
@Spgal7 жыл бұрын
Wow... fantastic video! Thank you!
@Healthytarian6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Susan. Thank you for your feedback.
@spondillyumptious65245 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a great video, Evita! Do you have any suggestions on how to make healthy white chocolate?
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
You are so very welcome :) And yes, I've put together this recipe for white chocolate that you can experiment with and adjust to your liking: www.evolvingwellness.com/post/coconut-white-chocolate
@ready2learn3047 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video. Great info. Thanks!
@Healthytarian7 жыл бұрын
Great to hear. Thank you for your feedback.
@allallema5 жыл бұрын
great and beautiful video !! gracias you are so nice to watch :) Love my raw cacao and cacao nibs , I just need to put my Hands in cacao butter Mau
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind feedback :)
@dostupnoeznanie2 жыл бұрын
Tank you for the interesting video!
@Healthytarian2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.
@retribution9993 жыл бұрын
Excellent. You didn't say have the ancient Aztecs ate the cacoa. I just bought some and make a simple drink with the powder and hot water.
@Healthytarian3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment, Clive.
@lcp195811116 жыл бұрын
Very Helpful and Informative. Thank You.
@Healthytarian6 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thank you for watching and sharing your comment Lisa.
@MarkTitus4203 жыл бұрын
Thank so much for this. I usually take about one tablespoon of raw 100% cacao and in a mug and about a half teaspoon of sugar, because it’s so bitter without it, and pour boiled water to make my own hot cocoa. Is doing any of this cancel out any of the health of the raw cacao?
@Healthytarian3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome and thank you for watching. Your method of making a "hot coco" drink is very common and as far we we currently know there is no problem in doing that. Most of the ancient usage of cacao was also done with hot water. The more important thing to make this drink as healthy as possible is to use the least refined sweetener. So if you are using white or brown sugar, it would be more healthful to switch to unrefined cane sugar or use date sugar, etc.
@rawtinanlal63047 ай бұрын
Good information
@Healthytarian6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your positive feedback!
@divinelivity11115 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my sister
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!
@vinniscarboni40952 жыл бұрын
Very nice indeed 👍
@Healthytarian2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly, Vinni.
@rodolfovirtucio32174 жыл бұрын
Great information God bless you
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@crownlaurus2610 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic and informative video 👍🏾
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you :)
@babarafzal63404 күн бұрын
Excellent
@teperikaetr Жыл бұрын
I have the silicone tray that you use in this video. I boufht it at the Michael's craft store.
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
That is great!
@lovecraftwithme4 жыл бұрын
Lovely, thank you!
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ann10338 жыл бұрын
Someone told me that chocolate is good for people with gout. What's your take on that? Of course I mean the real cocao. Also, would double boiling be better or do you think the lowest stove setting will not compromise much of the goodness of the cocao? Thanks!
@Healthytarian8 жыл бұрын
+Ann I am not really a proponent of the "one food fix" ideology that is very common today. All disease stems from and is helped by a variety of lifestyle factors. With respect to gout, it would be of more value for the person to focus on the overall quality of their diet (especially removing meats, processed foods, and alcohol) and focusing on a highly-quality, nutrient-dense, acid-alkaline balanced diet based on whole, plant foods. (Chronic acidity from foods, unmanaged stress/emotions and other lifestyle factors plays a big role in gout.) And so in addition to this, the mental and emotional state of being must also be addressed. In the case of gout, as any similar condition (arthritis), it is valuable to examine our approach to life in terms of how "rigid" vs "flexible" we are in our thinking and actions, as well as addressing unresolved anger and "inflaming" emotions. But with regards to cacao specifically, it has potent anti-inflammatory benefits, which may help with gout. It also has valuable vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can be helpful as well. In general, chocolate and cacao are acidic, but upon digestion, some regard cacao as more alkaline forming. So in the end, as always, our body will be the best authority as to whether something will work for us or not. It doesn't hurt to try in this case, and see what, if any, effect(s) may be experienced. As to the melting method: at the beginning I started with the double boiling method, and later moved to the lowest heat setting as I found it produced the same result for me (slow, gentle melting). What I've learned will be the big determining factor here will be the type of stove we have. With an electric stove, we can get away with the lowest setting, with gas stoves not so much (they tend to produce a higher heat even on low and one that is harder to control due to the presence of the open flame).
@unsunday85076 ай бұрын
You are good 👍and❤😊 videos thank you love it
@moviedude226 жыл бұрын
This channel really is really a gem. Is raw cocao fat or water soluble? I
@Healthytarian6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that great feedback. As for raw cacao, it is more fat-soluble, as it dissolves smoothly in the cacao butter (a fat), but it mixes very well if you make a "hot coco" drink with water, though it will not fully dissolve in water.
@kondalaraovepada369 Жыл бұрын
SSS super information....🎉
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 🙂
@sliceinher7 жыл бұрын
you are amazing. subbed!
@Healthytarian7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video :)
@twist2shout6 жыл бұрын
I am so raw I eat cacao beans without removing the husk. Is the husk bad for consumption? Is it a matter of taste? the husk is bitter..
@twist2shout6 жыл бұрын
I now read about it and found that the shell may be high on heavy metals. I will stop eating the beans with the shell I guess.
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
It will all depend on the quality of the cacao bean and your preference. Either way, one must be cautious with all parts of the cacao bean, as it is more of a medicinal food.
@mungomidge10905 жыл бұрын
great stuff
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MsEva94702 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you l will triad👏😊
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome!
@royg78 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Healthytarian8 жыл бұрын
+royg7 My pleasure!
@braumenheimer9607 Жыл бұрын
You're saying not to have too much cacao, but I heard that way back when kings in Mexico would drink 40 cups of this stuff a day or something like that. Is that inaccurate?
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of inaccuracies in what our history tells us. All too often, stories are passed down inaccurately or blatantly changed in order to suit a certain narrative. For this reason, I always encourage people to think critically and logically. I don't know anyone who can drink 40 cups of any beverage in one day, without having serious digestive issues, even if they are doing a liquid fast, nevermind if they try to combine that with meals during the day. There is only so much space in our stomach, and only so much digestive processing our bodies can do before they start to have issues. The story is that native cultures in Latin America used cacao products to a great degree, but there is no certainty about what that meant in most cases. ALSO, and the biggest thing to keep in mind, is that native cultures respected plants and knew how to work with them for their wellbeing. Currently, modern people are completely disconnected from the wisdom of nature and have no idea what they are doing with their foods or drinks, or how to use medicinal plants. It is one of the reasons why were have a society completely addicted to coffee for a good example, thinking it is a good drink, while they are abusing the substance against themselves. Likewise, even if we knew the exact amount ancient cultures consumed, we cannot get away with consuming the same amounts today for the very reasons I mentioned above. Modern humans are leading extremely unnatural lives that are completely disconnected from the laws of nature and based on a high degree of stress and chaos. Any substance that is a "stimulant" is a bad idea in today's times for people, yet they seem intent of using them and burning themselves out mentally, emotionally, and physically further nonetheless. Cacao has a lot of health benefits, but the quality of the cacao will make all the difference to what it does to our health. Likewise, one has to consider their own health status when considering consuming high amounts of cacao. For example, cacao is very high in oxalates, and if one is at risk for kidney stones or has poor kidney health, then consuming cacao is not a good idea, especially in high amounts or on a regular basis.
@braumenheimer9607 Жыл бұрын
@@Healthytarian GODDAMNIT! I'm up to six ounces cacao powder with cayenne pepper and cinnimon mixed into spring water a day dancing around in the kitchen four HOURS like a cartoon character in the middle of a RAVE or something thinking I was MOVING ON UP to this whole FOOD OF THE GODS thing and do. What the HECK am I supposed to do now?
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
@@braumenheimer9607 If you are serious about that amount, then for the sake of your liver and kidneys, take a break from cacao in your diet altogether. That is an excessive amount to say the least, and anything done in excess never works out to our advantage.
@alpanarana6396 жыл бұрын
Hi, Great info, thanks. But are these chocolates shelf stable, I mean can they be kept at room temp. or good for shipping . Thanks.
@Healthytarian6 жыл бұрын
Hi Alpana, these chocolates are shelf-stable and can be shipped as long as the temperatures are cooler. Otherwise, in very warm or hot temperatures they are prone to melting. I have shipped some to family or friends, but only during the cooler fall and winter months. Thank you for your feedback.
@donnawoodford66412 жыл бұрын
Are cocoa nibs healthier than the chocolate you made? An acquaintance has an organic cocoa farm business a few miles away. She grows cocoa, and makes and sells chocolate bars adding only cane sugar. I didn't want chocolate with cane sugar. So, I asked her for nibs. She was hesitant to sell me cocoa nibs, saying that's not something she usually sells. Her price was $15 for 8 ounces which I think is a bit steep, There was no added shipping cost, since she occasionally comes to market in town, and I picked up the order in person. She was interested in knowing what I do with cocoa nibs. I told her that I sprinkle a small portion over cereal (oatmeal). She says nibs are good with yogurt, but maybe not as yogurt is dairy. For a treat, I add nibs with coconut oil and blue agave. A spoonful of the mix is usually quite satisfying. Since buying nibs one time from this farmer, I have found another source closeby that charges less money for a slightly larger supply. I hope my nibs mixture, which I don't hear, is healthy. Wouldn't honey neutralize and sweeten the somewhat bitter taste of cocoa nibs, and be very healthy to consume? TY.
@Healthytarian2 жыл бұрын
Hi Donna. Cacao nibs are just crushed cacao beans. Therefore, they are closer to the original whole food and almost not processed at all in any way. You can enjoy them as part of your meals with a little healthier sweetener of your choice, like raw honey, as you mentioned. The chocolate I am making here is a little more processed than the natural cacao nib, however the most natural choice if we want to enjoy a food that is like "common chocolate". So they are essentially two different forms of natural cacao that will give you a chocolate experience.
@markw67454 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid well done
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Mark. Thank you!
@David.-zr5ph3 ай бұрын
I use Ceremonial cacao raw blocks,250g £15
@Healthytarian3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@natashayerkovich66026 жыл бұрын
Great info thanku
@Healthytarian6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful to hear Te. Thanks for your comment.
@pamelakitchens55494 жыл бұрын
I bought the nibs how can I turn them into chocolate
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
Hi Pamela. Nibs are not going to work to make the kind of chocolates I show and describe in this video. To make chocolate, you need to buy the cacao butter and cacao powder separately and combine them. Nibs are best for sprinkling onto meals, such as adding to oatmeal bowls or smoothie bowls. They can also be blended as part of smoothies, to make chocolate smoothies. But again, to make "real chocolate" you need different cacao ingredients, as per the video.
@ksandra.o15148 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the chocolate recipe I will try 😁
@Healthytarian8 жыл бұрын
+sandi ortega My pleasure, and thank you for your comment!
@joannehung2417 Жыл бұрын
Any ingredient you would recommend to replace maple syrup? on behalf of those diabetics.
@Healthytarian Жыл бұрын
If the diabetic person can consume sugar alcohols (most can and this is what a lot of diabetic foods include), then xylitol would be the best replacement. It tastes and looks like sugar, but is not sugar and does not digest anything like sugar. You can find it at natural health food stores and online easily if you live anywhere in North America.
@allanmarks21502 жыл бұрын
I just discovered and bought my first cacao. It is a solid block and its label says - 100 percent pure ceremonial grade fine ground cacao. Is this product the same as cacao nibs? As far as getting this cacao into my diet - to me it tastes good enough to just eat and follow with a little water.
@Healthytarian2 жыл бұрын
Hello Allan. It sounds like you bought a block of "cacao paste". Cacao comes in many forms, including powder form and paste form. Cacao nibs are quite different, they are just the cacao bean broken down into smaller pieces.
@nancyforster91793 жыл бұрын
Hi great video :-) can you please send me some recipes for chocolate camp where to buy the cacao mixture or nips
@Healthytarian3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your feedback, Nancy. I am not sure what you mean by "chocolate camp"? And where you can buy pure cacao powder or nibs will all depend on where in the world you live. If you are in a country where Amazon is available, then that is usually the easiest place to source these. Otherwise, all natural health food stores will have some form of pure cacao products. And if you live in a country where cacao is grown, it will be present in local stores and markets.
@kbinco5 жыл бұрын
good video. I am wondering where you would get those silicone trays from? I can't wait to get started making my own chocolate!
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the feedback Kevin. You can easily get those silicone trays from Amazon here: amzn.to/2Gvh3rs Pretty much any of their worldwide locations will have them. Some home and kitchen stores also now sell various such silicone molds. Cheers!
@carolcrawford27138 күн бұрын
what is cacao butter?
@allauvarova77056 жыл бұрын
Are cacao beans better to buy? It is less processed and you can make cacao powder from it by yourself. Am I right? Please could you explaine if I am not.
@Healthytarian6 жыл бұрын
Cacao beans are great, but if you want to make your own cacao nibs, not chocolate as I share in this video. Sure, you can powder them, but they will not likely be ideal for the chocolate, as the bean includes the cacao butter, and then you'd be mixing it with more cacao butter, which is the oils of the beans. The raw cacao powder and cacao butter are extracted from the cacao bean, and then when you bring them together, they make chocolate in the manner we are most used to.
@graceg19715 жыл бұрын
do you have any recipes for raw cacao smoothies on your channel? I can't find any. I have a whole bag of organic raw cacao powder and tried adding it to a smoothie, but they do NOT All taste good with raw cacao. Please make a video with some possibilities
@Healthytarian2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion, Grace.
@ashmansukhani39288 ай бұрын
Cacao butter, cacao powder and some maple syrup
@Healthytarian6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@desperado7776010 ай бұрын
Should you have cacao powder hot chocolate and add to smoothies every day to alleviate high BP OR high cholesterol ?
@Healthytarian10 ай бұрын
Cacao is not the kind of substance that one "should" eat every day. A little here and there is good, but everyday may not be ideal or desirable for many people. Everyday foods that one should depend on primarily should be fruits, vegetables, legumes/beans, and whole grains. Things like cacao, as I share in the video are more medicinal and an "accessory" to one's diet, not part of the main foundation.
@desperado7776010 ай бұрын
@@Healthytarian Dr. William Li, scientist, researcher, medical Dr , best selling author who has impacted over 30 disease treatments with his studies says two cups of hot Cacoa drinks per day. after two months you have large health heart benefits
@Healthytarian10 ай бұрын
Let me understand this.... you came here to ask me if a person "should have cacao everyday" and when I give you an answer that is based in logic and the laws of nature, and not based on money and sales, like many of these "celebrity doctors" and the misleading information they preach, you come back and tell me that some guy says it is because he has some more letters after his name that make him sound more trustworthy to you. Wow, how unfortunate what has happened to people today. Please re-consider next time before you comment to not waste people's time to answer you if you are just trying to promote or push other agendas.
@desperado7776010 ай бұрын
@Healthytarian wow, you are really rude. Dr Li is not selling Cacao. He mentioned no brand od cacao. A study was conducted that he cited. Can you with all your KZbin expertise cite anything that says you should not take it daily?
@Healthytarian10 ай бұрын
Scott, please re-read my reply and notice that I did not say that he is selling cacao. Nothing like that at all. You assumed and implied that, and you also chose to come here to my channel, ask me questions, and when you don't like my answers, you call me rude. Very interesting to observe, and so sad. I have been around long enough in the field of science, health, and nutrition (not "KZbin expertise" as you try to imply), for over 25 years, and know the patterns and the tactics of these "celebrity doctors". That is the problem that I was trying to explain to you. The celebrity doctor you are referring to is nothing new in the field of "fad diet" books. These types of celebrity docs are all too common and trying to sell a name and status for themselves by trying to get people to buy into their "miraculous health claims" and "fad diets". I have seen too many people's health destroyed by such tactics and by following the advice of such celebrity doctors. So pardon me, if my reply showed some frustration to your reply (not rudeness as you tried to imply) but after all these years it is really sad to see how the same patterns of these "miracle health claims" continue and how easily people fall for their wild and outlandish claims in their desperation to heal themselves or help their health. You do not need any study to prove the health concerns of consuming too much cacao. It is common knowledge to everyone who learns the basic chemistry of cacao. When you learn about its chemical and biological properties, such as the very high oxalate levles, which can be a serious risk factor in high or regular amounts for people with or at risk of kidney disease, you quickly understand why consuming too much cacao is not a good idea. Or when you learn that cacao contains numerous compounds that have stimulating properties, which can be a problem for people with adrenal problems and certain thyroid problems, and even for some anxiety sufferers. Or when you learn the fact that a lot of cacao today has serious heavy metal contamination concerns, which can cause various health risks and problems associated with those. This information is all out there, known for decades, and freely, and widely available for you to find, if this topic interests you further.
@rebeldengakosb85013 жыл бұрын
Is it ok to drink raw cacao beans daily?
@Healthytarian3 жыл бұрын
That depends on your health status and the amount of the cacao you would use. As I share in the video, cacao is a medicinal food and one should use it with care and awareness, not like a common food. It is not like a fruit or vegetable, which you would want to eat daily. It should be used much more conservatively and I would definitely not use more than a flat teaspoon of pure cacao per drink. Otherwise, you will create a very acidid environment in your body and can increase the risk factors for certain conditions that are aggrevated by cacao's strong medicinal properties.
@websurfer15855 жыл бұрын
Can organic raw coconut oil be used in place of the cacao butter?
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
Not at all. Cacao butter and coconut oil are two very different substances and act very different, especially when it comes to making proper chocolates.
@Oregon-p4w6 жыл бұрын
what would be the ratio of cacao PASTE to cacao butter? (in weight)
@Healthytarian6 жыл бұрын
Hi Diane, I actually do not use any cacao paste to make my chocolates. I use solely cacao butter with cacao powder. I have never actually (yet) weighed the amount of the cacao butter, as I eye how big of a chunk or chunks I want to use for the amount it will melt into (about half a cup), and then I stir in about 3 to 4 heaping tablespoons of coconut powder. (I modify as needed by taste, before I pour into my molds.) So far I only have an exact by weight recipe for my white chocolate, which you can find here: www.evolvingwellness.com/post/coconut-white-chocolate
@orianashamoun5 жыл бұрын
Thank you ^_^
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure.
@shaikhashaikha34574 жыл бұрын
Can I substitute the cocoa butter with other ingredient? It will be difficult for me to find it where I live 🙁
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
Not really, as the foundation of chocolate is the *cacao* (both the butter and powder or paste). As I mentioned to a previous viewer who asked the same, you can try using *coconut butter* (not oil), but it will not produce the same texture (hardness and smoothness) of chocolate; it will be more softer, like a fudge. My advice, therefore, is to always focus on eating wholesome plant foods that are most native to your area and easiest for you to get, and not stress or go out of your way to get things that aren't. There are many amazing whole plant food treats that can be made without depending on chocolate.
@shaikhashaikha34574 жыл бұрын
@@Healthytarian couldn't agree more, thank you so much for the reply 💚
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
@@shaikhashaikha3457 My pleasure :)
@nikhiljohn74735 жыл бұрын
Is cacao butter healthy for us ????
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
Everything is relative. Healthy compared to what? Healthy in what amount? Healthy as part of what kind of a diet? In general, cacao butter is not something that you want to eat a lot of or eat regularly. It is a high saturated fat food ingredient and should be kept to a minimum. For example, consume it as part of a small chocolate treat from time to time.
@rosemaryworsley3574Ай бұрын
cacao powder how much for smoothie pls?
@HealthytarianАй бұрын
Typically, you would use anywhere from 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon per serving of raw cacao powder, depending on how light or strong you would like the "chocolate" flavor to be.
@rosemaryworsley3574Ай бұрын
@@Healthytarian I tend to use when loose stools as I find it helps return bowel to normal :)
@shanigan69295 жыл бұрын
Can I use the raw beans that's grounded up.
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
The whole cacao beans contain the cacao butter and the cacao powder. They will work differently therefore, than the separate cacao powder and cacao butter that is used to make these chocolates. There are many forms of the cacao: cacao beans, cacao nibs, cacao paste, cacao powder, cacao butter, and cacao liqueur, and they all serve slightly different purposes in the chocolate-making process. You can definitely try making it with the ground cacao bean, but you will get a slightly different result that may or may not be to your liking.
@allallema5 жыл бұрын
@@Healthytarian, Just watch your video , reading some comments now , such a good answer , you are so good and nice :) gracias again , Mau
@kingmufasa89292 жыл бұрын
If you dont temper it melts😕
@Healthytarian2 жыл бұрын
The less we process our food, the more naturally it behaves. As I share in the video, you just store them in the fridge and enjoy when you like.
@SufficientSpirulinaАй бұрын
Scientific citation problematizing GMOs?
@serahbrandenn4346 жыл бұрын
I have that silicon mold!!!!!!!!
@Healthytarian6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Hopefully you can experiment with it to make some of these delicious and healthy chocolate treats :)
@suz84814 жыл бұрын
Hi I have made these twIce, so simple . I find them a little bitter , any suggestions please and also has anyone tried adding some nuts etc ..before cooling .
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
Hi Suz. Great to hear you have experimented with making your own healthy chocolates. If they are a bit too bitter, you just need to add more maple syrup. Before you pour them into your molds and have them set, taste the liquid chocolate mixture to see if it is to your liking, and adjust maple syrup as needed. As for adding nuts, yes you can. You can add any nut or seed, or even raisins, which will add a lot of natural sweetness to them, or other dried fruit, like chopped date pieces or goji berries. I recommend placing the nuts or dried fruits into the mold, first, and then pouring the chocolate in. This way you know each chocolate has some of them. But you can also stir them into the liquid chocolate mixutre and pour into the molds from there. Just be sure to grab some of them on your spoon as you go, as the nut or fruit pieces will settle to the bottom and not be distributed to all the chocolates evenly. Enjoy!
@batiaoraul35554 жыл бұрын
our cooperative produce raw fermented beans from organically grown cacao
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@Norman921515 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for setting me straight on conventional chocolate. What a downer.
@Healthytarian5 жыл бұрын
It is unfortunate indeed Norman, but that is the nature of our processed food society. Everything is made to last as long as it can, be as cheap as it can, and be as addictive as it can. This is why it is up to us, individual consumers, to make the best educated choices for ourselves. The good news, as you saw in the video, is that when it comes to chocolate, there is no shortage of enjoying it in healthy and wholesome ways :)
@rawtinanlal63047 ай бұрын
Trinidad and Tobago produce the best cocoa beans in the world it is the most expensive beans in the world market the trinitario beans makes the best chocolates in the world
@Healthytarian6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing that info to expand on this topic.
@quinettgreen6656 жыл бұрын
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@catymune18125 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Very informative. Thank you.
@Healthytarian4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Cat, and thank you for your feedback.