July 7th, 2010

Pure Organic Chocolate

Pure Organic Chocolate

Can you please comment on my food diary for today?


Breakfast:

Small piece of homemade healthy granola (nuts, seeds, organic maple syrup and local honey)
1 boiled egg
1 piece of brown toast
Green tea

Lunch:

1 Banana with 1 cube of melted 70% cacao dark chocolate drizzled over it
Dandelion tea
Vegetable juice (beetroot, carrot, ginger, apple)

Dinner:

Baked chicken breast (baked in lime and a teaspoon of olive oil)
Lettuce
Half a tomato
Small brown bun (bread)
Small portion of kidney beans, butter beans and chickpeas
Peas
Humous

Dessert:

Popsicle (homemade, just pure frozen orange juice)
Small piece of granola
Half a square of dark (70%) chocolate

Mineral water throughout the day

Did I do ok? Any improvements you would make?

Wow that not only lookks pretty healthy but sounds tasty too!
Homemade stuff is always better for you, and it always seems to taste better.
Your breakfast is good, youve got the right balance of carbs, protein, fruit and fats. The only thing your missing is dairy, which actually is a bit lacking throughout the whole day. Could you maybe have a low fat yogurt with your granola, or a plash of milk?
You lunch is probably the worst part of your day...only because you havent reaaly eaten enough!
Youve only had fruit with a bit of chocolate so more of a desert really! Your missing protein and carbs! Could you mabe have a nice tuna salad (or any other form of protein you like, lean meat, turkey, chicken, cheese etc) with some wholemeal crackers or ricecakes. That would still be healthy but nice and light too so youd still have room for your banana and chocolate!
Your dinner sounds fine, a perfect balance of all food groups and sounds delicious too! The dessert is great too, not too heavy and its healthy even though it a dessert!
So overall your diet looks pretty good, just a few improvement...
Add in more at lunch time and
Increase your dairy intake.
Good luck!

Benefits of Unprocessed Healthy Chocolate for Diabetics

When you suffer from diabetes, one of the hardest things to do is stick to that restrictive diet. You see other people eating whatever they want... whenever they want it. You would like a little luxury, too. It's so hard to give up those wonderful foods.

Here's where 'healthy and unprocessed' chocolate comes in. You can eat it without feeling guilty and without feeling like you're cheating on your restrictive diet. In fact, healthy dark chocolate is scientifically formulated to be good for everyone. It contains and maintains the antioxidant-packed nutrition of unprocessed cacao, which we've all been hearing so much about lately. The sugar in this type of chocolate isn't highly processed white sugar. It's sweetened with natural versus artificial ingredients, so you don't have to worry as much about blood sugar crashes as you do with processed sugars.

This healthy chocolate is a natural appetite suppressant, so no more starving between meals. You can get the same antioxidant health benefits from other dietary supplements, but none of those taste nearly as good. If you're used to taking a vitamin pill with a glass of water, this is not the same! Weird shakes or powdered concoctions are not nearly as exciting.

Healthy unprocessed chocolate is not the same as other kinds of chocolate. You don't get the same health benefits from those other highly processed chocolates packed with high-glycemic sugars. They might contain chocolate, but they don't contain pure, dark chocolate. This product is made of minimally processed cacao with other minimally processed, natural ingredients. Make sure you read all labels and look for 'unprocessed' chocolate.

Some other benefits of unprocessed chocolate for diabetics include improved mood, decreased inflammation due to arthritis or fibromyalgia, improved breathing, and improved memory. Unprocessed chocolate helps your body utilize sugars, decreasing the likelihood of other complications of diabetes such as vision problems, kidney problems, and amputations.

You may have heard that that the benefits of unprocessed chocolate for diabetics are minimal, and that eating it could actually damage your efforts to control diabetes. Keep in mind that there are always people who will eat too much of even a good thing. Unprocessed chocolate must be consumed in moderation, just like everything else. It's part of a balanced diet. Don't overdo it, and you won't ruin your diet.

European experts say that eating a moderate amount of dark healthy unprocessed chocolate could help control diabetes. Part of the reason this happens is because dark unprocessed chocolate helps you control your cravings and blood sugar levels between meals. The antioxidant effects are a super-sized bonus that can help every major organ in your body. Sounds delicious, doesn't it?

Pure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
Pure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
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Our Chocolate Brownie Bar is made with fair trade organic, virgin cocoa meeting the highest quality standards on the market. We combine this with California Deglet Noor dates which provide fiber, potassium, and magnesium – nutrients that respectively, can help stabilize blood sugar, maintain healthy blood pressure, and build strong bones.

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  • Case of 12, 1.7-ounce individually wrapped bars (total of 20.4 ounces)
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100% Pure Nourishing Body Cream, Organic Dark Chocolate Mocha 7.5 oz (213 g)
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All Natural, 100% Vegan, Gluten freeLuxuriously rich, nourishing body cream immediately softens, hydrates and makes your skin more healthy and vibrant. Dark cacao is rich in potent anti-aging antioxidants. Unrefined cocoa butter immediately soothes and heals dry, dehydrated skin. Highly concentrated with Vitamins C & E. Truly, 100% Pure- there is no alcohol, synthetic chemicals, chemical preservatives, artificial fragrances or any other toxins.

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Chocolate Paradise, Organic Pure Kona Blend Coffee Pods, 18 Pods, From Aloha Island Coffee
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Chocolate Paradise KONA-PODS from Aloha Island Coffee are the answer for every coffee lover who also loves chocolate!We carefully blend our Organic 100% Pure Kona Coffee with our hand selected Organic Pure Hawaiian Tropical Coffee to create our luxurious blends!We add a generous amount of our Chocolate Fudge flavor to make our Chocolate Paradise Pods like having a chocolate bar in your coffee cup!If you love a great cup of rich, dark roast coffee with a touch of chocolate flavor, you will fall in love with out Chocolate Paradise Coffee Pods.Each Pod is individually sealed for freshness. Be sure to try our French Vanilla, Hazelnut, and Cinnamon Hazelnut Coffee Pods too!Box of 18 Chocolate Paradise Pods!

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  • Chocolate Paradise KONA-PODS from Aloha Island Coffee are the answer for every coffee lover who also loves chocolate!
  • We carefully blend our Organic 100% Pure Kona Coffee with our hand selected Organic Pure Hawaiian Tropical Coffee to create our luxurious blends!
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Throw Blanket in 100% Premium Bhaju Pashmina Cashmere 4 Ply 50x100 (Dark Chocolate LC018)
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New for this upcoming Winter season, is this beautiful throw blanket done in our premium 4 ply 100% Bhaju grade pashmina wool. You will stay warm and cuddly with this soft throw blanket wrapped around you!Measures 50 x 100".Available in 4 color options: Black, Mocha, Nearly White and Creamy Ivory.Hand-Woven in Nepal where the highest quality cashmere comes from and dyed with eco-friendly natural vegetable dyes.

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Top New York chef and restaurateur Matthew Kenney and his partner, Sarma Melngailis, had been thinking of opening a Moroccan restaurant. But one night they were invited to a raw food restaurant -- and it changed their lives. They instead opened Pure Food and Wine, a restaurant devoted to creative, tasty raw food, and it has been drawing rave reviews. Dishes such as Zucchini and Green Zebra Tomato Lasagne, Golden Squash Pasta with Black Summer Truffles, and Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with Vanilla Cream have given raw food a sexy new appeal. The decision to go raw was shocking at first for these two ex-carnivorous chefs, but they soon found that preparing and eating raw food made them and their guests feel their physical best. Melngailis noticed a difference almost immediately -- "Light, clean, natural, and alive foods make you feel light, clean, and more alive. And sexy." This new way of life has changed their outlook on eating and cooking and connects them to the world around them. As Kenney says, "Raw foods and the lifestyle associated with it are so compelling and complex that we will be forever learning and growing. Already it seems that we have discovered some of the magic that life offers." In this lushly photographed book, Kenney and Melngailis share some of that magic -- and show that preparing and eating raw does not mean bland, unsatisfying, or impossibly time-consuming meals. Using dehydrating, Vita-Mix blending, a nuanced understanding of spices, and unprecedented creativity, they explore a whole new outlook on raw food that transfers beautifully and easily from their kitchen to yours -- no matter what your present diet. And you'll immediately begin to reap the benefits of healthful, delicious, life-giving raw food.

Pure Bar Organic Chocolate Chip Trail Mix, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
Pure Bar Organic Chocolate Chip Trail Mix, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
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Our Choc Chip Trail Mix Bar (my daughter’s favorite) is made with fair trade, organic, raw cacao nibs meeting the highest quality standards on the market. Raw cacao is so rich in antioxidants that it scores even higher than green tea or red wine in ORAC levels. We also include raw sunflower seeds which are high in vitamin E, omega 3s, protein, fiber and minerals.

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Navitas Naturals Organic Raw Chocolate Powder, Cacao Power, Mayan Superfood, 16-Ounce Pouch (Pack of 2)
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King of cacao. Raw chocolate - the new red wine. Cacao is increasingly being consumed for its nutritive and health enhancing properties as it has been in many cultures for thousands of years. Cocoa beans (theobroma cacao/raw chocolate) are the source for all chocolate and cocoa products. Our certified organic, raw cacao is the premium criollo variety. Theobroma literally means food of the goods - so called from the goodness of the seeds and Mexican named the pounded seeds chocolate cacao is increasingly being consumed for its nutritive and health-enhancing properties, as it has been in many cultures for thousands of years. Cacao contains many chemicals that enhance physician and mental well-being, including an incredibly rich supply of magnesium. Other essential minerals present in Cacao are calcium, zinc, iron, copper and potassium. Cacao also contains more antioxidant flavonoids than red wine, green tea and blueberries. Navitas Naturals vegan cacao nibs are unprocessed, certified organic, raw, peeled cacao beans. Our premium cacao beans come directly from the farmers who cultivate them. These farmers grow their crops on their own land, using sustainable methods that have been used for generations. These cacao beans are guaranteed to be free of heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides. USDA organic. Certified organic by Skal International. Imported form Peru. Packed in the USA.

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  • Made from pure, 100% natural cacao powder
  • Certified organic, vegan; a good source of minerals such as magnesium, iron, copper, and calcium
  • Mix into chocolate ice cream, smoothies, or yogurt; an antioxidant-rich supplement with antiseptic, diuretic and soothing properties
  • Navitas Naturals products come directly from the farmers who cultivate them and are free of heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides
Larabar Jocalat Food Bar, Pure Organic, Chocolate, 1.7 oz, (pack of 12)
Larabar Jocalat Food Bar, Pure Organic, Chocolate, 1.7 oz, (pack of 12)
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USDA organic. Fair trade certified cocoa. Organic. No added sugar. 90% raw. Non-GMO. Certified gluten free. Dairy free. Soy free. Vegan. Kosher. Chocolate has been celebrated throughout time as a food of joy and enlightenment and now the makers of Larabar pass on the gift of Jocalat to you. Named after a centuries-old word for this cherished treasure, Jocalat is chocolate in its purest form. Harmonizing with fruits and nuts, it is a healthy indulgence you can feel good about eating. All organic. No added sugars. Free of gluten, dairy and soy. With Jocalat, we're committed to the use of Fair Trade Certified chocolate and organic ingredients, doing our part to sustain the planet as well as the lives of farming families whose labor and love go into every Jocalat bar. Enjoy the gift, Lara. Creator of Larabar. Good source of vitamin E. Good source of fiber. Cholesterol and sodium free. Provides 3 g of Omega-6 fatty acids. 1 serving of fruit according to the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. Certified organic by Quality Assurance International. Made in USA.

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Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bars, Coconut and Chocolate, 2.2-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
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Organic and kosher, All Natural ingredients including cashews, dates, almonds, sprouted flax, Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Peanut free factory, good source of omega 3 and 6, contains trace minerals and vitamins, 6-8 grams of protein, no preservatives, non-GMO, fiber-rich, 82.2% raw

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Cocoa Butter (100% Pure) 7 Ounces
Cocoa Butter (100% Pure) 7 Ounces
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Cocoa Butter is an all-natural vegetable fat derived from cocoa beans. Also called Theobroma oil, Cocoa Butter is one of the most stable fats known and has a very mild chocolate flavor and aroma. Christopher Columbus is believed to have brought the first cocoa beans back to Europe as part of the treasures of the New World.

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