I am one of the few raw foodists who 

believe and teach that raw cacao seeds are 

toxic and should be avoided. 

 

At least if you are deceived into believing 

it is not toxic, then consume cacao only as a snack

and not as a "superfood." 

 

I have many videos on my site about why

I don't believe it is healthy at all to consume cacao. 

 

I'll briefly explain now that the cacao fruit itself 

is wonderful and contains many vital nutrients. 

Animals in nature actually consume the fruit 

and then spit out the toxic seeds. Sadly, the seeds

don't go to waste (as they should). Then man comes 

to market the seeds as a "superfood" and we

know the story from there. 

 

If you really want to enjoy something healthy

with a chocolate flavor, try carob pods. 

 

Carob pods are delicious by themselves compared to 

cacao seeds (Yuk!) and if mixed with the same 

raw sweeteners they are just as delicious and 

versatile as cacao. 

 

Another fun fruit that is healthy and tastes great

that you may have never heard of is the black 

sapote, also known as chocolate pudding fruit. 

 

In this video, my daughter Noa and I enjoy 

some freshly picked black sapotes from a friend's

yard. 

 

 

Have a great raw day!

Raw Paul