If you’re a chocoholic, there’s nothing worse than being diabetic too! You probably dread the arrival of the festive season, sneak in a few candies when no one’s looking and suffer guilt pangs the rest of the day.
Today there’s no reason to despair – you can have your chocs and eat them too! Gone are the days when you had to scour the market for diabetic friendly or weight-watcher friendly chocolates. Life-style diseases have become such a chronic problem in many countries that products suited to people with diabetes and hypertension have flooded the shelves. Awareness of health and fitness has become a priority for most people today and moderation is the name of the game. With sugar free confectionery emerging as a popular option, diabetics and weight-watchers can indulge to their heart’s content.
Sugar free chocolates are made almost exactly like the normal chocolates, the difference being that instead of sugar, an artificial sweetener like malitol, sorbitol or isomalt or other kind of sugar replacers are substituted. These sweeteners provide the taste of sugar and only get partially absorbed into the system so there is relatively less increase in the blood sugar levels. Artificial sweeteners also prevent tooth cavities and give you just about half the calories that regular sugar does, without your having to sacrifice the taste and flavor. Hence sugar free sweets and desserts are a blessing in disguise for those with a sweet tooth.
Earlier, the taste of artificial sweeteners used to be a big issue as they left a bitter after-taste but with new research and developments in this sector, they’re almost like the real thing. Most big brand chocolate companies, specialty chocolate manufacturers, home-made chocolate suppliers, hotel chains, gourmet food stores and your neighborhood candy store today stock sugar free chocolates.
Sugar free chocs come in all the flavors and options that your regular candy box is filled with. Whether it is fruit ‘n’ nut, praline, truffles, white chocolate, liqueur, milk or dark chocolate, bitter, fudge, semi-sweet, mint or cacao – or any other flavor you can think of, it’s available in sugar free too. This is great news for both givers and receivers of chocolate during the festive season. Gifting chocolates is no longer a dilemma. You can safely pick up candy boxes for your whole family without worrying about their health and well-being.
A great option is to buy your sugar free dark chocolate on-line. Many suppliers offer temperature controlled packaging, attractive hampers with cards or flowers as add-ons, soft toys, perfumes and special messages to make up a complete gift. You can browse some of the on-line catalogs and select the one that’s best suited to the occasion, your budget and the message you want to convey.
Chocholik’s awards winner chefs are making valentines day gift for her in the form of chocolates with great hard work and determination. Send delicious chocolate covered dried fruits and make him falling in love with you again.
Willoughby Davis
