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• Posted by victoriacastillo (Paranaque)
  On 5/7/2013 10:40 AM

I've seen some gorgeous Blanxart chocolate (including 88% chocolate) at Terry Selection just a few days ago.

For fruits, you can refer to the glycemic index in the Tools > Bonus link in your left column. If you're in Phase 1, stick to low-GI fruits. If you're in Phase 2, you can also include medium-GI fruits, in addition to low-GI fruits.

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• Posted by pinaysicmemanila (Paranaque City)
  On 5/7/2013 10:40 AM

Hello. victoriacastillo mentioned that we can replace the dark chocolate with avocado, can I do this if I am a type A? if yes, can i sprinkle some stevia powder on the avocado? thanks.

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• Posted by pinaysicmemanila (Paranaque City)
  On 5/7/2013 10:40 AM

aside from Lindt's 70% dark chocolate, what other brands can I buy?

you mentioned that i can substitute it with half an avocado? what other fruits pwede?

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• Posted by victoriacastillo (Paranaque)
  On 5/7/2013 10:40 AM

@ spoon101: Of course! It's recommended you eat AT LEAST 70%; 80% and 90% are even better (more antioxidants, less sugar). :-q The most I've tried was an 88% bar.

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• Posted by spoon101 (Pasig)
  On 5/7/2013 10:40 AM

Is it okay to eat 80% or 90% dark chocolate instead of 70%?

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• Posted by _p2903349_jlim (Quezon City)
  On 5/7/2013 10:40 AM

Thanks, I'll try Lindt, hope they have it at savemore.

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• Posted by Suzzell
  On 5/7/2013 10:40 AM

Yup vic is right! Lindt 70% dark chocolate is not that bitter compared to other chocs. My kids even love to eat that :)

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• Posted by victoriacastillo (Paranaque)
  On 5/7/2013 10:40 AM

Sadly, you can't substitute it with milk chocolate, which is high in sugar, which is restricted on this diet, especially in the first two phases.

You can substitute it with half an avocado, which Karen here at the BelleToday offices has been doing.

Chocolate is like wine; cacao beans' flavors can vary, like that of the grapes used in wine; and it also depends on the chocolate maker's recipe and roasting technique. Of those readily available in the Philippines, Lindt's 70% dark chocolate can be an introduction for you, if you're willing to try it out.