Monday, December 13, 2010

CACAO Hot Chocolate

due to my extreme stomach problems, with no answers, one of the things i have had to give up drinking is coffee....... it HURTS to even type it:(
i think it's too acidic and therefore not doing my insides any favors.
ENTER CACAO!
i've been making hot Cacao, which essentially tastes like hot chocolate, but better.
AND it makes you HAPPY
no joke, the end of this post explains

HOT CACAO RECIPE:
8 oz. milk, soymilk or ricemilk- you choose
2 teaspoons sugar
2 heaping teaspoons raw cacao powder
NEXT UP:
heat 8 oz of your milk for about 2 minutes
mix in sugar, then mix in the cacao
stir vigorously and don't worry if the cacao clumps a little at the top. it's all good:)
keep a spoon in your mug & stir frequently when drinking, just to keep things from sinking to the bottom. delish!

WHAT IS RAW CACAO?
{Cacao contains a wide array of unique properties and minerals, including high levels of sulfur and magnesium. It may increase your focus and alertness and contains nutrients to keep you happy. Chocolate and cacao are often associated with love. All this is due to phenylethylamine contained in the cacao. Anandamide can be produced in the brain when we are feeling great, cacao makes anandamide stick around longer!}
(above info source & more about cacao)
soooooo, come on, get HAPPY & stay warm.
(sidenote: it is going to drop down into the 20's tonight here in florida so warm drinks are essential right now)
xox, rachel

2 comments:

  1. Glad you found a warm and tasty substitute for coffee. Enjoy!

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  2. I need to kick the coffee...I'd like to try this...sounds great and good for you!

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