Carob, the Healthy Substitute for Chocolate

Carob

Since it was used to combat famine in the Spanish Civil War, few have remembered this legume, reviled as simple livestock food. Recent research on carob has linked its consumption to treatment for cancer, diabetes, cholesterol or premature aging, making it one of the most sought-after superfoods of the moment.

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