tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502200800903049682.post4630412262669630027..comments2023-10-09T03:33:36.755-07:00Comments on Vegan Chicks Rock: Raw Chocolately AwesomenessSaraJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134629427434209960noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502200800903049682.post-46603659280444232862011-04-04T20:04:19.212-07:002011-04-04T20:04:19.212-07:00You might be surprised at just how healthy raw foo...You might be surprised at just how healthy raw foods can be, Anonymous. You're making blanket statements without considering the ingredients. Not all fat is bad. Sure, cakes of any kind have calories, but I think we all know that dessert is an optional part of our diets. <br /><br />This particular cake is made ONLY from walnuts, cacao nibs, cacao powder, sea salt and dates. Walnuts are very high in Omega-3 fats which are good for you and can actually help reduce bad cholesterol levels. They're also a very rich source of vitamin E, manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. That's not even mentioning the fiber and protein. Cacao (especially the nibs) are high in antioxidants, vitamins E, C, D, A and B1, potassium, magnesium and calcium. Dates are a really great source of fiber, potassium and especially iron. Yes, dates have higher levels of natural sugars than the nuts and cacao, but since it's not a processed, refined sugar, it's much more easily digested by your body and causes a much slower glycemic spike. Here's a link with some great information about how the body processes fruit sugars in relation to processed sugars: http://chestofbooks.com/health/natural-cure/The-Hygienic-System-Orthotrophy/Fruits-Part-2.html<br /><br />The frosting on top is made of ONLY dates, agave nectar, avocado and cacao powder. Agave nectar is still a sugar, granted, but much, much better for you than processed sugars. It's sweeter than sugar, but has a much, much lower glycemic index. This too doesn't cause the sharp rise and fall of blood sugar levels. Avocados are a good source of fiber, vitamins C, E, K, B vitamins, potassium and copper. Avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fats which can also help reduce cholesterol and boost the immune system among other things.SaraJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134629427434209960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502200800903049682.post-8947916276933355152011-04-03T17:04:24.687-07:002011-04-03T17:04:24.687-07:00It does look good, but I think you're playing ...It does look good, but I think you're playing a little fast and loose with the term "good for you". That cake is really high in fat and calories, and probably fairly high in sugar too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502200800903049682.post-31994895166246945452011-01-05T07:55:28.113-08:002011-01-05T07:55:28.113-08:00i'm curious about raw foods but i don't ha...i'm curious about raw foods but i don't have any of the fancy equipment either. i'll have to check out that ani phyo book. the cake looks fantastic!sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259977525667468906noreply@blogger.com