I can't eat milk chocolate anymore...

[LuvingLife]

...it's terrible! But I believe I finally found the reason to why I may be breaking out. It's all acne-related, so no allergic reactions thank God, I cannot consume milk chocolate as much anymore though. Two weeks ago, I have had a small chocolate craving, and I ate some milk chocolate to kill the craving. The next day I had a minor breakout, but didn't really think anything of it, (I am taking acne pills now but the pills are still so new that it hasn't had a chance to fight off the bacteria like it should.) Last week I had a dermatologist appointment and my derm. explained that milk chocolate is one of the underlying causes of why I may be breaking out (one of many, most of it is due to hormones). So he advised I stay away from milk chocolate, but that if I consume dark chocolate I should not have any trouble in the future.

 

Here is my dilema though, where do I find good quality dark chocolate!!?? I am not a big fan of dark chocolate, but my friend told me it can be quite delicious if you consume the good quality kind. Where can I find good quality dark chocolate?

 

TIA!:001_smile::bigear:

[snickelfritz]

I am a milk chocolate lover, switching over to dark chocolate.

 

I find that I do better with the dark chocolate when it is flavored. I buy a dark chocolate bar that has a light flavoring or tiny bits of things and break off a square at a time. One bar will last me a week....unless it's a bad week.:D. I like:

 

--orange

--almonds (these are tiny bits of almond, not like an almond joy)

--mint

 

I've been trying a different bar every week. Whatever I can get at Wal-Mart, Whole Foods, or the grocery store from the section with the specialty candy bars. The one I got this week is 72% cocoa, which is about as strong as I can stand it. My preference would be around 60%, but I don't buy that low.

 

I want to try one of the chili pepper flavored ones. I might have to get 2 bars that week, in case it's a total bust.

[Mrs_JWM]

I love the chili ones! There's one that has the same name as my daughter, so tht's my favorite because it make me laugh. :D

 

The bacon ones are really good, too...in my opinion! YMMV! :lol:

[Rebecca VA]

Green and Black brand Dark Chocolate Bars with Ginger are scrumptious! I could eat them forever. I actually feel healthier after eating them, not sick and bloated the way I do with low-quality candy.

[Susan in TN]

Aldi's - inexpensive and imported from Germany.

 

Whole Foods - very expensive, organic.

[zookeeper]

You need to change your screen name then. ;) I'd seriously be in mourning without milk chocolate!

[LuvingLife]

I am a milk chocolate lover, switching over to dark chocolate.

 

I find that I do better with the dark chocolate when it is flavored. I buy a dark chocolate bar that has a light flavoring or tiny bits of things and break off a square at a time. One bar will last me a week....unless it's a bad week.:D. I like:

 

--orange

--almonds (these are tiny bits of almond, not like an almond joy)

--mint

 

I've been trying a different bar every week. Whatever I can get at Wal-Mart, Whole Foods, or the grocery store from the section with the specialty candy bars. The one I got this week is 72% cocoa, which is about as strong as I can stand it. My preference would be around 60%, but I don't buy that low.

 

I want to try one of the chili pepper flavored ones. I might have to get 2 bars that week, in case it's a total bust.

 

Yum, that sounds delicious! I love almonds and nuts and things like you mentioned, so I will be looking more into them the next time I got to a store. Thank you so much!

 

You need to change your screen name then. ;) I'd seriously be in mourning without milk chocolate!

 

Lol, I have learned to come to terms with this terrible dilema of mine. My dermatologist said I can eat it, but never too much, and I still break out. But I am thankful for a good alternative!:)