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sheltielady
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I am reading Steven Buhners latest book on coinfections with bartonella and mycloplasma. One of the items that you can have is dark chocolate. I have 86%dark chocolate, one small square 5grams of sugar once a day. Is this okay.
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It's probably better not to eat any chocolate at all because it is high in Arginine, and this is an amino acid that bart and Myco both love. Same thing with nuts. They are also both high in fats if you are paying attention to the Fry bug (Proto).

But what the hey! I do too, and it doesn't bother me.....so I have a little bit each day just to satisfy my taste buds. I like the Green and Blacks 88%. I just let it dissolve in my mouth without chewing it, and a small piece will last about 5 minutes that way.......mmmmmmm

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I eat Green and Blacks Organic 85%. Love it!!
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Oh I love chocolate but it doesnt love me. Id say stay away..

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I've always eaten dark chocolate. When I was sick, and now that I'm better.

I do notice I crave it less if I supplement magnesium.

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That is good to know. I just made brownies with prune puree (no fat), cocoa, egg whites and coconut palm sugar. I have to have these treats or life is just too bland.

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Equal Exchange has the best 80% I've found - Panama Extra Dark.

Just 3 grams of sugar in a serving (of just under an ounce).

Organic. No soy. No GMO ingredients. No gluten.

It seems sweeter and smoother than most at that high of a number. The higher the number, the better for health and less sugar but some can be bitter. So, look around for a brand that is high but also smooth and has a richness to it.

One ounce (or maybe two ounces sometimes) a day is my mental health insurance, for sure. And for my HEART.

The label does not say so but their website indicates it is gluten-free, a very important point to consider.

Look for sales and then if stores have any discount days, if you buy a dozen bars (a case), you can get 10% off, sometimes.

It's not cheap but it's so vital to my well being on many levels. And a little will go a long way.

NUTS will make the "event" last longer, too, and provide key nutrients to carry the chocolate goodness on for hours.

You can read reviews here:

http://shop.equalexchange.coop/chocolate/chocolate-bars/organic-chocolate-bar-extra-dark-panama.html
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I have been making dark chocolate brownies for over 5 yrs and use coconut oil instead of veg oil.You have to use less coconut oil than veg oil because the coconut oil is richer. Great for an antibacterial, antiparasitic and antifungal effect. I do think the brownies act like a binder as well.

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I cheat every now and then and have the Ghirardelli 86% chocolate...I've noticed I feel especially bad afterwards- I get exhausted almost right away, like I'm about to drop and all symptoms get worse....its soo weird...I was a chococholic my whole life....
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I don't consider it cheating at all. It's on my food plan and will always be. But not all brands work as well . . . and there were times when I had to stick to

cocoa powder, coconut oil and a touch of stevia.


Ghiradelli (and most commercial brands also) makes me feel ill, too. I tried to find their ingredients for the Intense Dark 86% Cacao Midnight Reverie Bar . . . and they don't seem listed on their site, and could not find with a Google advanced search either.

If you have a wrapper, check ingredients. There may be a clue there as to why. If a site will not list their ingredients, that never sits well with me.

Or, it could be that even that little amount of sugar is too much for you, if Candida is in the picture.
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Here's that link. Can anyone else find an ingredient list?

Also check for gluten.

http://www.ghirardelli.com/store/shop-products/collections/intense-dark/intense-dark-86-cacao-midnight-reverie-bar.html

Oh. Here's a chart from their site. Enlarge for easier reading:

http://www.ghirardelli.com/sites/default/files/about/Allergen-Reference-20121001.pdf

It is NOT gluten-free. SE - shared equipment. THAT could be why.

Also contain soy, likely not GMO-free as it's not organic - and does not say the source of that soy or how it's emulsified. That can also make a difference. Lack of a clear ingredient list makes it harder for the consumer.
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Gael, will you please post your dark chocolate brownie recipe? It sounds Delicious!
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This inspired me to pull out my Buhner co- infection book, couldn't find dark chocolate or chocolate in the index,

so started searching through the book (and now wondering if I should take Houttonyia again for additional gut healing hmmm)

finally found dark chocolate under Choline - mycoplasma depletes this almost entirely from host body, he lists food sources,

but the dark chocolate is toward the end of the list.
He VERY strongly emphasizes the infections take nutrients,
and they must be replaced.

This book
http://www.amazon.com/The-Paleo-Chocolate-Lovers-Cookbook/dp/193660812X/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

listed on Amazon with a sneak preview gives a great education on dark chocolate.

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Hey..thank you for al the input! Yes moderation is the key. Love to get brownie recipe. Loosing strength in my left arm and hand.

Ahah ....I will have my sister whip up recipe, once glm1111
has a chance to post it.

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It's cheating if you have yeast issues .. for sure. But you know ME! [Big Grin]

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What is life without a bit of chocolate once in a while?

[Big Grin]

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MannaMe,

I used to bake the brownies from scratch using real dark chocolate. Was too much of a hassle for me and opted to use one of the dark chocolate box mixes. I like Betty Crocker the best, but the others are okay also.

I just follow the instructions and only use a little less than 1/3 cup of coconut oil even tho the recipe may call for 1/4 cup of veg oil. I also bake in a buttered glass pan for 35 minutes at 325. Your oven and pan may vary, so you would have to adjust accordingly.

I find along with the benefits of the coconut oil, it makes the brownies richer and chewier. Oh, and I also add moist raisins for baking.

I read that raisins have lots of benefits and are effective against strep. Google raisin health benefits.

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