Cacao versus Coffee

Are there those of you out there who have used cacao to successfully wean yourself off of coffee? Are you now free of the coffee habit and currently consuming cacao on a regular basis in place of coffee? What differences do you notice in the effects? How do you consume the cacao and how much of it do you consume? Thanks for the input.

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Permalink Reply by telefunken on January 7, 2009 at 1:46pm: I had the same thought this morning. I thought it might be a good idea to use Cacao strategically to get completely free of coffee. Then reduce Cacao to a relatively low level or make it an infrequent indulgence. Good question.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Michele on January 7, 2009 at 1:48pm: Exactly what I was thinking, Telefunken. So I came here to get some inspiration.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Burke Bryant on January 7, 2009 at 1:55pm: I'd stay away from both.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mica on January 7, 2009 at 2:13pm: I understand the similarities between the two but no waaay is cacao stronger (or harder stuff) than coffee as a stimulant. If I would have coffee in the afternoon I wouldn't sleep till 1-2am and then not very sound but I can drink a chocolate smoothie with heaps of cacao in it right before bedtime and no problems sleeping at all, some people might be more sensitive sure but it definitely hasn't got nearly as much caffeine than coffee has.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by telefunken on January 7, 2009 at 3:15pm: me too..

hi Mica dear!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by telefunken on January 7, 2009 at 3:20pm: sounds amazing Jack. How do you brew nettles? What source? Are you talking about Stinging Nettles or other?

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Sai on January 7, 2009 at 2:11pm: I've used cacao to ween myself off of cola before- avocado/cacao puddings, cacao mylkshakes etc. I was using a few large spoons of cacao per drink (big glasses, pint sized) plus a drizzle of two of agave. It definitely helped at the time! The taste combo of cacao and agave is very reminiscent of melted sugar in coffee or hot chocolate :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Raini on January 7, 2009 at 2:17pm: Coffee makes me want to die. Cacao makes me want some more.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Michele on January 7, 2009 at 2:21pm: So is that a good thing for you ... wanting more cacao?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Raini on January 7, 2009 at 2:35pm: No, a desire for anything but water and oxygen can't be a good thing.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Michele on January 7, 2009 at 2:38pm: I see ... so it's just an addictive substance for you. But still the negative effects for you are not as bad as coffee, right?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Raini on January 7, 2009 at 2:56pm: Right. I only get negative effects from cacao when i eat way too much of it. Same with any food. I used to drink so much coffee, now i wouldn't be able to have a shot of it without tearing my hair out.; ▶ Reply to This

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