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"Production: carob seed flour is the ground endosperm of the seeds of Ceratonia siliqua. Not To Be Confused With; carob Tree, Jacaranda procera or Jacaranda caroba. Other Names: St. John's Bread, Locust Bean, Locust Pods, Sugar Pods ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Mucilages: chiefly made up of galactomannanes Proteins EFFECTS Carob is a dietary mucilaginous and binding agent; also an antidiarrheal. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Carob is used in dietary agents for acute nutritional disorders, diarrheal disorders, dyspepsia, entero-colitis, coe-liac disease, and sprue." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"Home Remedies A popular remedy for digestive difficulties (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting) is a drink made with one tablespoon carob powder mixed with one cup of liquid, such as water, oat, almond, or rice milk. Ground leaves and bark of the carob tree have been used to treat or reduce the symptoms of syphilis and other venereal diseases. Chemicals called tannins that are found in carob can bind to and inhibit the growth of bad bacteria. Throw Me a Lifesaver!" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Serves 2 Carob-Pecan-Banana Shake_ 2 cups rice or soy milk 2 bananas 1 cup ice cubes 3 tablespoons toasted carob powder 4 tablespoons toasted or fresh pecans 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons rice syrup (optional) Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serves 2 Cider Smoothie 8 ounces coconut milk 5 1/2 ounces apple cider 2 tablespoons granulated dates 1 1/2 ounces sunflower seeds 1/4 teaspoon vanilla pinch of cinnamon Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Chocolate (Carob) Custard: eliminate the almond extract and substitute XA cup carob powder. Add 2 more tablespoons of honey if needed. 2. Strawberry Custard: eliminate the almond extract and add 1 cup strawberry puree. Top with fresh berries. 3. Banana Custard: eliminate the almond extract and add IV2 cups fresh banana slices and a dash of vanilla. Top with shredded coconut. 4. Orange Custard: eliminate the almond extract and 1 cup water and add 1 cup orange juice. Fresh orange slices or mandarin oranges make a great topping." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"Chocolate Substitute Has Slimming Powers Are you familiar with carob? Most Americans aren't. It happens to be one of my favorite beans. Carob often appears as a chocolate substitute in health foods. But it's much more than a Mediterranean alternative to Amazonian cocoa. When researchers added carob gum to animal feed for 2 to 6 weeks, the animals that ate it lost more weight than those given carob-free feed. Like other beans, carob is a fiber-rich gut stuffer. It also lowers cholesterol and helps control type 2 (non-insulln-dependent) diabetes and heart disease." - James A. Duke, Ph.D., The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young (Get the book.)

"Arlena s Nourishing Truffles Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus 15 minutes to roll truffles Refrigeration time: 1 hour 1 cup organic shredded coconut 3 tablespoons local bee pollen (or toasted almonds, coarsely ground) 8 tablespoons organic carob and/or cocoa powder Vs cup hot water 10 tablespoons organic almond butter 5 tablespoons organic brown rice syrup 3 tablespoons organic vanilla extract 2 tablespoons organic agave nectar Combine 2A cup coconut and bee pollen (or almonds). Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine carob and/or cocoa powder with hot water." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Garcia AL, Gruendel S, Katz N, Koebnick C, Mueller C, Otto B, Speth M, Steinger J, Weickert MO. carob pulp preparation rich in insoluble dietary fiber and polypher-nols enhances lipid oxidation and lowers postprandial acylated ghrelin in humans. / Nutr. 2006 Jun; 136(6):1533-1538. Graubaum HJ, Grunwald J, Haber B, Harde A, Koebnick C, Zunft HJ. carob pulp preparation rich in insoluble fibre lowers total and LDL cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic patients. Eur J Nutr. 2003 Oct; 42(5):235-242. Peng G, Tsai AC." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Serves 2 Carob Banana Tofu Pudding_ 6 ounces banana, mashed 3 ounces peaches, sliced 3 ounces tofu, cut into bite-size pieces 4 ounces barley malt 6 ounces peach juice 1/2 ounce carob powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 heaping teaspoons Egg Replacer pinch of cinnamon Combine all ingredients in blender. Puree until smooth. Transfer to saucepan and set over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Chill for 45 minutes in refrigerator." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"A special extraction process is used to produce this meal from portions of the carob seed. carob seed meal consists of galactomannoglycans (about 88 %) and other polysaccharides (5 %) in addition to proteins and minerals. Its molecular weight is 310,000 daltons, signifying a high degree of polymerization (d.p. 19,000). A branched linear heteropoly-saccharide, it has a high water-holding capacity even in low concentrations (50 to 100 times its dry weight). Besides its use as an antidiarrheal, carob seed meal is also used as a component of low-calorie diets." - volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel, Rational Phytotherapy: A Reference Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists (Get the book.)

"Serves 2 Sunny Rice Pudding_ 3 ounces mango 3 ounces brown rice, cooked 5 teaspoons carob powder 1 1/2 ounces sunflower seeds 1 ounce date sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 11/2 ounces dates 2 heaping teaspoons Egg Replacer Combine all ingredients and puree until smooth. Transfer to saucepan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Chill in refrigerator for 45 minutes." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"All vegetables: carrots (raw), beets (raw), squash (raw) Fruits: low-glycemic fruits-blueberries, raspberries, cherries, fresh and unsweetened cranberries, pomegranate, goji berries, grapefruit, lemons, limes Condiments and sweeteners: mesquite, cacao, carob Bee pollen granules Grains: quinoa, buckwheat, millet, amaranth, spelt Fermented and cultured foods: apple cider vinegar, miso (non-soy), sauerkraut, probiotic drinks Notes: Phase 1: no grains, not sweet or fermented Phase 1.5: grains stored less than 90 days, low-sweet fruits, and fermented food Phase 1." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Apple and/or banana, strawberries, et cetera 1 (or several) tablespoons hemp protein powder 1 teaspoon greenfood concentrate powder Optional—add one or more of the following: Flavoring, such as cinnamon or oil of orange Vi teaspoon powdered enzymes Rice protein powder carob powder This is very concentrated food. Drink it slowly, and mix it thoroughly with saliva in the mouth. This nutritious combination contains everything to live on and build health in your body." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Chia Smoothie 1 cup chia seeds 7-8 cups blessed water Optional: 1 cup ice Optional ingredients: Add superfood nutrition with cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, licorice root powder, mesquite, carob, stevia, superfood green powders, spirulina, chlorella, blue green algae, and/or maca. Also, 2-4 cups of any fresh green can be added to make a super chia green smoothie. (Note: If adding greens, use less water.) Place seeds in blender, with any or all of the optional ingredients listed. Fill halfway with water, add ice, and blend to a creamy consistency." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"A special extraction process is used to produce this meal from portions of the carob seed. carob seed meal consists of galactomannoglycans (about 88 %) and other polysaccharides (5 %) in addition to proteins and minerals. Its molecular weight is 310,000 daltons, signifying a high degree of polymerization (d.p. 19,000). A branched linear heteropoly-saccharide, it has a high water-holding capacity even in low concentrations (50 to 100 times its dry weight). Besides its use as an antidiarrheal, carob seed meal is also used as a component of low-calorie diets." - volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel, Rational Phytotherapy: A Reference Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists (Get the book.)

"In the 1st century AD, the Greek physician Dioscorides wrote that carob acted to relieve stomach pain and settle the digestion. carob was important in the rituals of the early Christian Church. Pulp from the pods has long been used as a sweet food and for making alcoholic drinks. As a flour, this pulp forms the basis of most cocoa-flavored drinks. Medicinal Actions & Uses carob pods are nutritious and, due to their high sugar content, sweet-tasting and mildly laxative. However, a decoction of the pulp is also Carob is both a nutritions food and a medicine." - Andrew Chevallier, The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.)

"Edensoy carob Soymilk (www.edenfoods.com) Extras for Cooking • Annie's Organic yellow mustard (www.annies.com) • Annie's Organic horseradish mustard • Apple cider vinegar • Bionaturae organic extra virgin olive oil (www.bionaturae .com) • Bionaturae tomato paste • Bionaturae crushed tomatoes • Bionaturae strained tomatoes • Eden Organic sauerkraut • Creamy and whipped Earth Balance butter (www .earthbalance.net) • Herbs: Fresh or dried organic nonirradiated herbs, especially basil, clove, fennel, garlic, parsley, turmeric." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.) "Carob Edensoy Milk (vvww.edensoy.com). • Edward and Sons (www.edwardandsons.com) makes great organic brown rice snaps and other wholesome vegetarian snacks. The brown rice snaps comes in flavors like vegetable, cheddar, toasted onion, salsa, and black sesame. • Mary's Gone Crackers (www.marysgonecrackers.com) crackers with caraway seeds are excellent. • Late July (www.latejuly.com) also has great organic crackers in classic rich or classic saltine flavors. Try the crackers with organic almond butter and an organic kosher dill pickle for an extra treat." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"V2 cup unsweetened carob chips 1/2 cup walnuts (optional) Cream together almond butter, tahini and all other liquid ingredients. Stir sea salt and baking soda into flour. Add flour mixture and oats to liquid ingredients. Mix thoroughly, and then add carob chips and walnuts. Drop on greased cookie sheet and press down with fork. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes. • I highly recommend using insulated cookie sheets for baking. They are great stress reducers. Cookies come out perfect every time - no burning or sticking! • Substitute carob chips with raisins for a healthier version." - Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C., If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! The No-nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle (Get the book.)

"As an option, pour the mylk back into blender and add spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, cardamom, licorice root powder, mesquite, or carob). You can also add superfood green powders, spirulina, chlorella, blue green algae, and/or maca to boost the nutritional content. Mylk will keep 2-3 days if stored in a glass jar or pitcher." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Add melted carob chips and vanilla, mixing well. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Blend just until smooth. Fold in walnuts. Place batter in a greased and paper-lined 9 x 12-inch cake pan. Bake until done—approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool on rack and dust with powdered sugar. break it down . . . Calories: 160; Total fat: 8g; Saturated fat: Ig; Cholesterol: 25mg; Sodium: 120mg; Total carbs: 22g; Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 8g. Carrots SUCH A BABY! Did you know . . . most "baby" carrots were once longer carrots that have been trimmed to size?" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Carob: carob powder and any other botanical astringents (see Diarrhea, p.366, and Colitis, p. 341) can also help to control the diarrhea associated with food poisoning. It is important not to completely stop diarrhea, as it is the body's way of ridding the system of toxins that are causing the food poisoning; use the herbs listed above to alleviate some of the symptoms until your body recovers. CO 387 GALLSTONES DIAGNOSIS Gallstones, a consequence of gallbladder disease, are formed in the gallbladder, a small organ positioned near the liver." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Health Benefits Sweet, light, and dry, carob is alkaline in nature. It nourishes the lungs. carob contains tannin (as does cocoa), and because tannic acid reduces the absorption of protein through the intestinal wall, it may depress the growth rate of young animals. It is therefore recommended that carob be used in moderation, especially in children's diets. Carob is an excellent source of calcium, containing more than three times as much calcium as milk. An extraordinarily rich source of potassium, it also has vitamin A and B, as well as other minerals." - Rebecca Wood, The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"In a mixing bowl, combine carob and/or cocoa powder with hot water. Stir until completely dissolved. Add remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate mixture for an hour. Roll into 1 -inch balls and set on tray lined with unbleached waxed paper. Dip each ball into coconut mixture. Store finished truffles in the refrigerator and enjoy up to 7 days." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Graubaum HJ, Grunwald J, Haber B, Harde A, Koebnick C, Zunft HJ. carob pulp preparation rich in insoluble fibre lowers total and LDL cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic patients. Eur J Nutr. 2003 Oct; 42(5):235-242. Peng G, Tsai AC. Effects of locust bean gum on glucose tolerance, sugar digestion, and gastric motility in rats. ] Nutr. 1981 Dec;lll(12):2152-2156. Carrots http://pIantanswers.tamu.edu/pubIications/vegetabletravelers/ carrot.html Baybutt RC, Hu L, Molteni A. Vitamin A deficiency injures lung and liver parenchyma and impairs function of rat type II pneumocytes. J Nutr." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"A meal made from carob seeds makes a safe, natural antidiarrheal that is particularly useful in infants, toddlers, and children. A special extraction process is used to produce this meal from portions of the carob seed. carob seed meal consists of galactomannoglycans (about 88 %) and other polysaccharides (5 %) in addition to proteins and minerals. Its molecular weight is 310,000 daltons, signifying a high degree of polymerization (d.p. 19,000). A branched linear heteropoly-saccharide, it has a high water-holding capacity even in low concentrations (50 to 100 times its dry weight)." - volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel, Rational Phytotherapy: A Reference Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists (Get the book.)

"Some healthcare professionals recommend 15 grams of carob powder is mixed with applesauce (for flavor) when given to children. carob can also be used for treating adult diarrhea. While fiber (page 512) from dietary or herbal sources is often useful for constipation, it may also play a role in alleviating diarrhea. For example, 9-30 grams per day of psyllium seed (page 732) (an excellent source of fiber) makes stool more solid and can help resolve symptoms of non-infectious diarrhea." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "Some trials have used up to 15 grams of carob powder for treating diarrhea (page 163) in children.3 Adults should take at least 20 grams a day for treating diarrhea. The powder can be mixed in applesauce or with sweet potatoes. carob should be taken with plenty of water. Please note that infant diarrhea must be monitored by a healthcare professional and that proper hydration with a high electrolyte fluid is critical during acute diarrhea." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"John's Bread. carob Bean Gum. A thickener and stabilizer in cosmetics and foods. Also used in depilatories. A natural flavor extract from the seed of the carob tree cultivated in the Mediterranean area. The history of the carob tree dates back more than two thousand years, when the ancient Egyptians used locust bean gum as an adhesive in mummy binding. It is alleged that the "locust" (through confusion of the locusts with carob) and wild honey, which sustained John the Baptist in the wilderness, was from this plant; thus the name St. John's Bread." - Ruth Winter, M.S., A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients (Get the book.)

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