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@jakedduck1 @bustrbrwn22
Boy I am glad you said that about cocoa Leonard, I was about to say it to Jen myself. My wife and I eat a lot of high cocoa content chocolate. I have read it is VERY good for you, very very good. Linda eats plenty and she does not in any way feel it is harmful for her PN. She adds a whopping spoonful of Trader Joes cocoa powder to her morning coffee every day also. She has to be careful not to eat too much chocolate late at night due to the theobromine content, but otherwise, it's very healthy as long as the sugar content is low. BTW, TJ's cocoa powder is a screamin deal and tastes WAY better than what Whole Foods sells at 3X the $$. Best, Hank
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Cocoa is good. We’ve been adding it to our coffee for years. I’m spoiled now. I can’t have a cup of coffee without it! Lol
@jesfactsmon. I read somewhere here in connect that cocoa powder is very high caffeine, I cannot tolerate caffeine at all. I can eat a little of TJ's dark chocolate and I have to eat it by noon so it doesn't affect my sleep. Ugh. Is there anything else that's just as good?
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Cacao, from which cocoa is derived, is supposed to be excellent for health! It should be very dark chocolate or cacao. It’s helpful for reducing ones risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. Very high in flavonoids. I use cacao nibs in order to not get the sugar. I grind it and put it in my morning protein shake. I started using it as my anti rejection meds make me prone to diabetes and hypertension. Be aware it is high in caffeine (hence some people get headaches from it) and may interfere with high blood pressure and diabetes meds.
Oh, and I meant to add that caffeine, and thus cocoa, does slightly worsen my tremors, but I take a low dose. And I figure I have the tremors anyway so I may as well enjoy my half a cup coffee and small amount of cacao in the morning! I’m hopeful the health benefits out weigh any risks.