CAROB & Healthy Foods (900 grams) : 2 lb , Organic Carob sticks, Gluten Free, Vegan.

Carob pods are a naturally sweet and healthy alternative to chocolate.
The pods can be ground into a powder, such as cocoa powder, or soaked in hot water or chewed to make tea.

Carob has a taste similar to chocolate and is a great alternative as it has the following properties:

lots of fiber
antioxidants
small amounts of fat and sugar
no caffeine
no gluten
and you can still enjoy your favorite desserts like fudge, chocolate milkshake and cake.


* Carob is an excellent alternative to chocolate, especially if you have digestive or nutritional problems such as gluten intolerance.

* In addition, people who add carob to their diet have seen benefits such as weight loss and reducing stomach problems. Because carob is naturally sweet, it can help satisfy your sugar cravings.

If you're on a diet and have a hard time giving up chocolate, you can use carob instead of chocolate in a 1-to-1 ratio in cooking. You can also use carob pieces for the chocolate chips.



lower your cholesterol
reduce your risk of heart disease
relieve stomach problems
to treat diarrhea


* If you are lactose intolerant or have chosen to go vegan, carob is also a great dairy-free alternative.

Carob is also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Carob has vitamins A, B-2, B-3, B-6.
It also has minerals,
Copper
calcium
manganese
potassium
magnesium
zinc
selenium

Carob is also high in fiber, pectin, and protein.