Healthy Chocolate Snacks

Chocolate is one of the most popular sweet treats in the world. What many do not know is that chocolate indulgence can also be good for health. Chocolate not only improves mood, increases relaxation and enhances the feeling of well-being, it also has anti-oxidant properties, which can help fight off many diseases, according to Momscape.com. Does this Spark an idea?

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Moderation
- Too much of anything is not good. Healthy chocolate snacks are available but moderation and careful selection will help keep you make wise choices. Dark chocolate has more heart healthy benefits than milk chocolate and candy coated snacks contain more sugar than non-candy coated ones.
Chocolate Covered Snacks
- Chocolate covered strawberries, pretzels, nuts and raisins are good snack choices. These snacks provide fiber and carbohydrates for a qucik energy boost. Dark chocolate is a healthier coating if available.
Hot Chocolate
- Have a steaming cup of low-fat hot chocolate. It will take a while to sip and the chocolate liquid will fill you up and satisfy your chocolate craving.
Chocolate Yogurt
- Chocolate yogurt is an excellent snack because it has lots of calcium and many essential B vitamins. You can enjoy it frozen or from the container.
Chocolate Granola
- Granola snack mix drizzled with chocolate is a healthy and portable snack with lots of fiber. You can make you own or buy a bag.
Fudge Pops and Chocolate Pudding
- Many chocolate fudge pops are refreshing, low fat and rich-tasting. Make your own with little effort or whip up some calcium rich chocolate pudding in a snap.

Homemade fudge pops

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