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Sunday, November 6, 2011

Curbing Chocolate Cravings - Tips and Advice

Sunday, November 6, 2011
Everyone has felt the craving at some point in time. Some people more than others, but we have all had a craving for chocolate.

I have friends that can't leave a block of chocolate half eaten. As if their subconscious was able to convince them that the chocolate would spoil if not eaten within a few hours of the wrapping being opened. Other friends of mine have confessed that they can resist chocolate until there is a bar or block in their fridge. Then because it is there they feel compelled to eat the chocolate, be it over a much larger amount of time. I must admit that I too have had moments like these.

So how do you stop yourself from consuming large quantities of chocolate?

Firstly you can go cold turkey. The idea here is that the longer you maintain your will power the less and less you will crave chocolate. This does have merit and can work if you are willing to stay the course. Unfortunately there are not any chocolate quitting patches to help you along the way.

You can also try having chocolate as a treat. Whenever you manage to complete a milestone, have a chocolate. You may find that you are more willing/capable to complete the chosen task. Just don't set the task too easy e.g. putting on a load of washing.

My favourite way to combat cravings is to have one or two pieces of fine chocolate. Fine chocolate is made using cocoa butter instead of oils like compound chocolate. Because of this fine chocolate will cost more but the taste is well worth the cost. For one piece of chocolate to satisfy your cravings you need to learn how to taste chocolate like a connoisseur. Place the chocolate on your tongue and hold it in your mouth without chewing. Cocoa butter melts at 34 degrees Celsius, your body temperature is 36 degrees Celsius. As the chocolate melts push it against the roof of your mouth to release the flavours inside. Try to isolate what flavours you can taste.

By doing this one piece of chocolate can last up to five minutes. You will appreciate the chocolate more and learn which flavours you prefer.

Try these three ways of curbing your chocolate cravings and you will probably find that you will be able to appreciate chocolate all the more. Just remember the saying "everything in moderation".

Nathan Jackson is the owner of Montavon Chocolat. A boutique chocolate manufacturer using French chocolate and European recipes to create unique flavours.

Montavon Chocolat is located on the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia. http://www.montavon.com.au/?page_id=54

By Nathan L Jackson

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