Member Comments for the Article:Chocolate: A Not-So-Guilty PleasureA Love Affair with Good Reason86 Comments
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7/31/2012 6:07:43 PM
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Please, Spark People, could we avoid the concept of "GUILTY" pleasures, etc., etc.? My nutrition is lifestyle based - I'm not into a 'diet' mentality and Sparks actively encourages us to embrace a healthy lifestyle rather than a diet. It would be great if this message were consistent through out all the site's messaging. |
7/31/2012 11:57:10 AM
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I couldnt control myself before with junk food and 'treats', so in the end just eliminated them from my diet / eating habits in total. I do think chocolate has some benefits but then again it is mostly sugar. I was surprised when one of my ex boyfriends put dark chocolate in his porridge because he was a super healthy personal trainer, run 25 miles a week kind of guy, which made me think a bit of it and now again is good. I just dont want a little bit to turn into a lot every day! I think next time I have oats, I might add one square of dark chocolate. I will savour and enjoy it but not see it as a sin to eat or as a treat cause it might then become a comfort food when I.m down! |
7/31/2012 11:04:56 AM
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I dislike the poll, because it doesn't leave the option for us that don't like chocolate - it gives me terrible headaches. I've never been drawn to it. |
7/31/2012 9:37:23 AM
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I've lost over 20lbs so far and I eat a serving of dark chocolate almost everyday! I just make sure to count it in my calories:) |
7/31/2012 7:37:05 AM
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Chocolate is one of my biggest weaknesses, but also one reason why I remain sane! Even with making smart food choices, I allow myself a small morsel of chocolate every now and then. And it tastes GREAT! I'm glad to know that its health benefits are discussed :-) Having worked in the chocolate industry for a holiday season, I also know the science behind the magical stuff, and have a deeper respect for it. And oddly enough, that did a lot to curb me from over-indulging! |
7/31/2012 1:01:52 AM
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I have a similar experience - reputation of chocolate is worse than the effect it really has. I'm a dark chocolate convert, and like to go for Lindt 70% or 85%. The usual very sweet milk chocolate is not so appealing anymore. I've also discovered that taking a square or two off from a 100g bar of chocolate is easier, than to control portions with snack bars of milk chocolate. So now, I directly go for 100g bars of quality dark chocolate, and I enjoy it even more, then before. |
12/24/2011 8:17:37 AM
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Dark Chocolate Covered Banana Babies (frozen chocolate covered bananas)! The perfect food. You can't eat it quickly, the chocolate is of the best, melt in your mouth quality, and it's half a banana. It doesn't get any better. |
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SOARHEAD
11/29/2011 2:46:16 PM
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To increase my intake of dark chocolate to ejoy the discussed health benefits, yet keep calories to a minimum, I have started drinking home-spun hot chocolate. I ordered few bags of high end Dutch cocoa powder from an online gourmet chef site. Modifying a hot chocolate recipe from a leading US chocolate mfr, I used skimmed milk and half sugar, half Splenda. Also slightly increased the amount of cocoa powder. Incredibly delicious and hopefully a lot healthier than consuming equivalent volumes of chocolate bars (after all, moderation there is not easy...). |
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6/29/2011 6:56:33 PM
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I have been dating chocolate for a long time. The day I am in a healthy relationship I could easily give up chocolate. Ha, at least I think I could. |
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TAMMYMCCOY1
6/28/2011 8:15:52 AM
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6/27/2011 3:27:38 AM
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I'm one of those strange unheard of women who is utterly disinterested in chocolate. When someone gives me a box of assorted chocolates, I go through it looking for those containing my true love (caramel) and give the rest to my chocolate-loving friends. If I were told I could never have it again, I'd shrug. A life without caramel, however? I'd cry a few tears over that.... |
6/26/2011 10:47:15 AM
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I like the 70% and 85% dark chocolate prevably with almonds.This combo gets my motor running. |
12/24/2010 5:45:42 PM
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I shudder when I think of dark chocolate, though. On the rare occasions I got constipated as a little kid, Mom would give me two little squares of chocolate Ex-Lax. Dark chocolate tastes like that hideous stuff; milk chocolate does not. Going to choose MILK chocolate every time, and boy, do I love that stuff! |
12/24/2010 11:37:22 AM
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How timely! Our family tradition is to have a chocolate fondue on Boxing Day (December 26). It's only once a year; it's fruit we dip in the chocolate, and I try to eat 2 pieces of "bare" fruit for every one dunked in the pot. This year, in order to include a vegan in the family, we will be using very posh chocolate (the cheap kinds have milk fat instead of cocoa butter) and soy cream. It's great fun to be decadent on rare occasions! |
12/24/2010 5:55:59 AM
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Yay, dark chocolate! The issue with milk - and any dairy - is that the proteins bind with the antioxidants which makes it difficult for the body to absorb them. |