Sugar blues

[DeniseGoldberg]

I use Luna Bars when I'm riding, but as an off-the-bike chocolate fix they just don't work for me. Instead I keep a bag of Dove chocolate (pieces). I find that eating just one piece satisfies my chocolate cravings and keeps me from rummaging through too many calories worth of other useless snacks. According to the "nutritional" information, the dark chocolate Dove pieces that I like are 210 calories for 5 pieces, which pegs my 1-piece treat at 42 calories. Not too bad... and Dogmama, maybe something like this can satisfy your craving but have less of a sugar-effect on your body.

Oh, and I've found that just any chocolate won't work - trying the same thing with something like Hershey's kisses doesn't satisfy me. I need decent quality dark chocolate (yes, you're right, I am fussy!).

--- Denise