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Carob

Ceratonia siliqua

Nutritional Food

Carob is a naturally sweet, caffeine-free cocoa alternative. It’s used for ‘chocolate flavor’ without the stimulant kick, and its fiber can support digestion and blood sugar-friendly routines (depending on the form).

Key Benefits

Caffeine-free cocoa alternative (good for evening or sensitive folks).
Contains fiber that can support digestion and steadier sugar response.
Often used as a gentler option for people who don’t tolerate chocolate well.

Common Issues It May Help With

Caffeine sensitivity routines.
Chocolate intolerance or reflux-trigger routines (for some people).
Digestive regularity support routines.

How To Use (Simple)

Powder: use like cocoa in drinks, baking, and oats.
Mix with warm milk or nut milk; add cinnamon or vanilla.
Choose unsweetened carob powder when possible (sweetened products spike sugar).

Taste / Notes

Sweet, roasted, cocoa-like but milder and more caramel-ish.

Evidence Level

Good food-based support via fiber and polyphenols; not a drug—think ‘better swap’ more than cure.

Cautions

Watch added sugars in carob mixes/candies. If you have diabetes, treat sweetened carob like any other sweet. If you have IBS, high-fiber intake may cause gas/bloating.

Interactions

No major known interactions in normal food use.

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