Best proven supplements to add to shakes/smoothie

[48cantCstraight]

The best super food is pure cacao powder. I usually throw that in mine as well.

Is there a difference between cacao powder and cocoa powder? Hersheys cocoa powder is way cheaper than cacao powder, but it looks like it's made from the same stuff.

[El-blanco]

Is there a difference between cacao powder and cocoa powder? Hersheys cocoa powder is way cheaper than cacao powder, but it looks like it's made from the same stuff.

It is. They both come from the cacao bean. The difference is in the how each powder is produced. The process cocoa powder goes through makes it tastier but it also changes its composition and dilutes it's powerful benefits. That being said it's not bad for you, it's just not as good as cacao powder.

[jaded]

Pretty big difference



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[48cantCstraight]

It is. They both come from the cacao bean. The difference is in the how each powder is produced. The process cocoa powder goes through makes it tastier but it also changes its composition and dilutes it's powerful benefits. That being said it's not bad for you, it's just not as good as cacao powder.

Interesting, thanks for the link. I ran out of chocolate protein powder and I'm stuck with about 5 pounds of vanilla which tastes like shyt, so I've been looking for something to add to my shakes to make it taste better and I might try this out.

[El-blanco]

Interesting, thanks for the link. I ran out of chocolate protein powder and I'm stuck with about 5 pounds of vanilla which tastes like shyt, so I've been looking for something to add to my shakes to make it taste better and I might try this out.

Lol I feel your pain. I bought a 5 pound tub of chocolate peanut butter before and it was absolutely terrible. The only thing with cacao powder is that it doesn't taste all that great, it's not bad, but I don't think it will fix your problem entirely.

[Redd Foxx]

The Kiva cacao on Amazon is wonderful. From Equador (where the best cacao is grown) and is cheaper than the other equadorian cacao I've found.

There's plenty of other good ones, I've just been having great luck with this one in both shakes and desserts.

[48cantCstraight]

Lol I feel your pain. I bought a 5 pound tub of chocolate peanut butter before and it was absolutely terrible. The only thing with cacao powder is that it doesn't taste all that great, it's not bad, but I don't think it will fix your problem entirely.

Haha yea man there are so many bad flavors out there. I feel like plain chocolate is the only one that's bearable. Once I finish off this tub of hell I'll go back to chocolate.

And even if the cacao might not help the taste I'm gonna try it out anyway. I'm always looking for stuff that I've never tried before and this sounds like it'll be worth it. You can use powders like that for lots of different things and I've already got some ideas running through my head.

[Nubia]

Chia Seeds and Hemp Protein

This reminds me, I need to buy a new blender. My NutriBullet finally died on me.

[El-blanco]

I'd also like to add that half an avocado is also excellent to add to a smoothie. It's particularly good if youre restricting calories. The fat in it keeps you full for hours in between meals and it's got a full range of nutrients in it.

[Nubia]

Load that **** up with spinach too. People think it'll be nasty but honestly if fruit is the base of your ingredients you won't even taste it.