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Default Sugar Free Chocolate from Cocoa Powder

"Steve Freides" > wrote in message
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> Cheri wrote:
>> "Steve Freides" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> elementsresto wrote:
>>>> W;1832452 Wrote:
>>>>> I would like to make my own sugar free chocolate from cocoa powder.
>>>>> I don't
>>>>> want any milk due to lactose intolerance. I don't want any flour,
>>>>> and I
>>>>> definitely don't want any sugar. I will use Stevia and Erythritol
>>>>> (a sugar
>>>>> alcohol that metabolizes in a way that is almost zero calories) as
>>>>> the sweeteners. Are there any good recipes out there for this?
>>>>>
>>>>> I have found some decent chocolates online that match the above
>>>>> general list
>>>>> of ingredients, but they are extremely expensive. I'm looking to
>>>>> lower
>>>>> cost and also learn about chocolate making.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> W
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Got a good idea here. I'm also cutting off my sugar intake since my
>>>> blood sugar level is getting high and it's alarming.
>>>
>>> At the risk of opening Pandora's box, I must ask if you're shooting
>>> the messenger here - are you overweight? If you're not overweight,
>>> plain, old sugar, candy, etc., every now and then won't hurt you. It
>>> might not be good for you, but in moderation, it needn't be
>>> avoided completely by most healthy people - and if you're
>>> overweight, you're not healthy by definition.
>>>
>>> Sorry but I had to ask.
>>>
>>> -S-

>>
>> If his numbers are high he should be cutting down on carbs no matter
>> how much he weighs.
>>
>> Cheri

>
> If his numbers are high and he's overweight, he should
>
> Lose weight to solve the long-term problem, and
>
> Cut down on foods that raise his blood sugar to treat the short-term
> symptoms.
>
> -S-


Who said anything about being overweight, except you? He should control
carbs now if numbers are high.

Cheri