What's Soy Lecithin Doing in My Chocolate?


Updated 10/26/10 2:32 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

What's Soy Lecithin Doing in My Chocolate?

I've been trying to eat more chocolate, only because it has antioxidants, can lower blood pressure, and can even soothe a cough. Well, I'm also addicted, but that's beside the point. I was checking out the label of a bar I picked up and noticed soy lecithin in the list of ingredients. Is it something I should avoid? To find out read more Read more

Cocoa Crisis: Allergic to Chocolate?


Updated 01/03/12 8:09 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

How Common Is a Chocolate Allergy?

Last week, a friend invited me over for dinner to meet her new guy, and I brought some of my refreshing chocolate sorbet. When I arrived all smiles and ready to ask a million questions as any good friend would, I couldn't believe what I found out — this new beau could not have cocoa. That's right — allergic to chocolate! After hearing that, I was the one asking him a million questions. Read more