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Chocolate is my weakness. I blame chocolate for those last 10 pounds I still had left to lose before getting pregnant with baby number 2. And self -control goes out the window when chocolate is in the house. Now there’s nothing inherently wrong with chocolate. In fact, it has some pretty amazing health benefits, particularly the dark chocolate variety. Anti oxidants (which attack free radicals) are one of the many benefits inherent in dark chocolate. So while I definitely don’t need to indulge in it, a little bit here and there may just be good for me!
Before I found out I was pregnant for the second time, I jumped at the opportunity volunteered to try out some chocolate samples from Celebrate Chocolate Truffles. These chocolates are unlike anything I’ve ever seen or heard of and they’re brand new! These dark chocolate truffles are designed to help you control your appetite. You’ll find ingredients in these truffles that you won’t find in others…like exotic fruits, oils, and nuts. These truffles pack a lot into one bite (or a few). Here is a bit more information from the site:
The delicate Celebrate chocolate blend is created from rare, 100+ year old Venezuelan highland cocoa trees, and rich coastal Guatemalan cocoa. The old plantations were cultivated organically before there was any other way. The ancient recipe enchants with exquisite honey from flowering banana trees, coupled to a touch of chile. Delivering powerful nutrition to your body with a sensationally unique taste, Celebrate Chocolate is accented with 59 concentrated whole foods – fruits, nuts, grains, and herbs. Cultivated sustainably, all are freshly harvested from pristine fields in southwestern Brazil.
I will be completely honest in saying that my husband was the one to try these. Because of the sheer number of somewhat exotic ingredients and the appetite suppression that go along with the chocolate, I decided it might be better to hold off until after the baby is born. All of the ingredients are natural, but many were new or unfamiliar to me so I thought I’d play it safe. My husband readily volunteered (actually, I had to stop him from eating them long enough to look at them and smell them). His opinion was that they were smooth and rich with an intense flavor. He also said they practically melted in his mouth. He prefers the taste of Celebrate Classics over Celebrate Creations because he’s not particularly fond of fruit and chocolate in combination. Just smelling them made me want to go out and buy a box of dark chocolate truffles! I also love the way they look. Each chocolate has an imprint of the fruit or nut that it is supposed to taste like!
Regarding appetite suppression…the company claims that eating 1-2 20 minutes before a meal will help curb your appetite, causing you to eat less. Honestly, my husband did not use these chocolates in that way. He used them more as a dessert, so of course he was full right after eating dinner and a couple of chocolates. So while I can’t comment on it’s effectiveness in suppressing appetite, I will say that losing weight is a very difficult process. In the past I’ve lost weight with programs that basically utilize the philosophy of portion control. Unfortunately, things that I would crave (like chocolate) would end up having more calories or fat then were allowed in the “plan.” When someone is trying to lose weight, the focus can easily shift to those foods that are considered “off limits.” I like the idea of allowing a bit of an indulgence (like chocolate) into one’s weight loss plan so that there is no feeling of deprivation (and subsequent diet failures when cravings are given into).
There truly is a “science” on how the chocolates work to suppress appetite, including the numerous health benefits. I’ll let you read all about it on the site! A 12-piece box retails for $19.95 and can be purchased directly from the site.
Win It! One of you will receive 2 mini boxes of Celebrate Chocolate Truffles. Simply leave me a comment with a flavor that sounds yummy and something you learned on the site (which is packed with information). Comments will close June 23, 2009 at 10 PM PST. One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.
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When I was pregant with my first, I actually coulndn’t eat chocolate during the first trimester. My hubby had bought me a bunch of really nice chocolates for our first Christmas together, but I couldn’t touch them without gagging! It was worth it in the end, though…
1) the Mountain Raspberry Truffles sound yummy!
2) Wow, talk about you’re ideal way to diet! The secret to Celebrate Chocolate? Begin with Criollo Cocoa; add three natural oils (Avocado, Macadamia Nut and Hemp Seed Oils); and Nutritia 59 Whole Foods. Nutritia 59 is the power of concentrated, natural plant nutrients from 59 whole foods. Combined, these ingredients: satisfy your hunger, cut your cravings, maximize your nutrition, increase your Omega 3/DHA, boost your antioxidants, naturalized your body, is 100% all natural and Low Glycemic! I have got to try these chocolates!!
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the light truffles sound yummy! i love that they are 100% natural!!
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I think the dark chocolate would be wonderful!
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I’d love to try the Dark Truffles! I learned that eating Celebrate chocolate can give you “smoother skin, silkier hair, stronger nails.”
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Id love to try chocolate that is good for you and helps you lose weight!
Darn, I am sitting here drooling already! I think my taste buds have esp and know that I am looking at chocolate. Thank you for the giveaway!! I subscribe to your feed via email.
I think I would enjoy the Roasted Almond Bit Truffles. I’ll definitely be checking back to learn about their “Scale Down” program…hmmm. Chocolates or Diets…so torn!
Well-I found out- With Celebrate’s Avocado, Macadamia nut, and Hemp seed oils added to Celebrate Chocolate, one bite begins a truly rich burst of full, satisfying, lasting flavor in your mouth. That is the way chocolate was meant to taste.
And Mountain Raspberry Truffles sound good to me!
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The chocolate covered almonds look great. Eat before you’re hungry – secret to losing weight.
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I would like to try the cocoa almonds
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The cherry vanilla sounds so good!
And cocoa boosts your antioxidants.
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My favorite flavor would be the cocoa covered almonds. I learned from the website that Celebrate Chocolates are accented with 59 concentrated whole foods!
Hubby would be all about the Roasted Almond Bit! I learned “Satisfy your hunger. Control your appetite. Cut your cravings. With Celebrate Chocolates you’ll eat less and succeed”. Thanks for the chance.
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Light chocolate truffles sound yummy! They use rare cocoa from trees over 100 years old!
I would love to try the Chocolate Covered Almonds, and I learned that chocolates made with paraffin & other waxes do not melt in your mouth!
I would cocoa covered almonds.Satisfy is not about hunger or about being
thinner.
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The Cherry Vanilla Truffles sound yummy.
I learned this, among other things: “Fruits, nuts, grains, and herbs
are naturally prepared for quick absorption.”
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The dark chocolate truffle looks great!
I learned if you wait until your hungry to eat you tend to consume 300 more calories.
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I like chocolate covered almonds.
The delicate Celebrate chocolate blend is created from rare, 100+ year old Venezuelan highland cocoa trees, and rich coastal Guatemalan cocoa.
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Cocoa Almonds sounds good. I learned that satisfying my hunger is about being in love again. Sounds good, but really, if there is chocolate around I won’t stop after just a few pieces. No way will it help me lose weight.
The flavor that I would like to try most? Dark Truffles
What I learned and loved: Celebrate Chocolate is accented with 59 concentrated whole foods – fruits, nuts, grains, and herbs. Cultivated sustainably, all are freshly harvested from pristine fields in southwestern Brazil. Savor nutrients.
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All the truffles sound delicious but given a choice I’d start on the Mountain Raspberry first. I learned that the chocolates increase the intake of Omega 3/DHA for improved heart & brain health. Thank you for the contest.
I’d love to try the Light Chocolate Truffles! I learned that their ingredients satisfy your hunger, cut your cravings, maximize your nutrition, increase your Omega 3/DHA, boost your antioxidants, naturalized your body, is 100% all natural and Low Glycemic.
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i would love the dark truffles
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Mmmm… the Mountain Raspberry Truffle probably sounds the best to me, but they all sound great. I also like the added benefits- especially the smoother skin, silkier hair, and stronger nails. Sign me up!
The have gift packs – double and triple celebration.
I didn’t know they made such cool things like the Celebrate Energy Gems.
Celebrate Energy Gems has all the right B’s, in the right proportions. Plus a blast of Vitamin C for superb antioxidant protection.
Sounds like something that would be appreciated at my house!
These chocolates Increase your Omega 3/DHA . Very heart healthy!
The Mountain Raspberry would be the flavor to try. As far as information from the site, found it interesting that fruits, nuts, grains, and herbs
are naturally prepared for quick absorption.
I bookmarked Celebrate Life Nutrition! I’d like to try the Mountain Raspberry truffles.
I would love to win this. I like the Light Chocolate Truffles. I learned that these increase your Omega 3/DHA. Thank you for the chance
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The Cocoa Covered Almonds sound yummy. Thanks for the chance.
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I want the cocoa almonds. I want to lose weight with chocolate.
Dark chocolate truffles sound yummy! You should eat before you are hungry!
“For the first time in history more people are dying worldwide from the effects of overeating than from malnutrition.” How depressing! Thanks for the giveaway!
They all sound great! http://www.celebratelifenutrition.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=412 I am a huuuuge sucker for dark chocolate.. yum!
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I want the cocoa almonds.
I want those coco almond and they make energy gems!
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24pc box – Celebrate Chocolate Truffles:
• 6 Light Truffles (62% cocoa)
• 6 Dark Truffles (73% cocoa)
• 4 Cherry Vanilla Truffles
• 4 Roasted Almond Bit Truffles
• 4 Mountain Raspberry Truffles
Yum!!
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I learned that they use Criollo, whic is the oldest variety, highest quality,
and rarest cocoa in the world (less than 1% of the world’s cocoa).
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Cherry Vanilla
I learned that while the nutritional sciences are classically based on vitamins and minerals, and more recently cholesterol, fats, and antioxidants, these tell a very small part of the complete nutritional story. Flavonoids, polyphenols, carotenoids, catechins, sterols, and the lesser known omega fatty acids, are all increasingly being seen by science as the complex foundation needed to not only better your health, but to prevent and even cure many diseases.
I would love to try the cocoa almonds. I found out on the site that chocolate can actually be good for your skin.
The Cherry Vanilla sound really good, and I learned that they are all natural.
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I love Chocolate Covered Almonds so thats my choice,looks yummy!
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I would love the Cherry Vanilla truffles.
The delicate Celebrate chocolate blend is created from rare, 100+ year old Venezuelan highland cocoa trees, and rich coastal Guatemalan cocoa.
I’ll start with the Roasted Almond Bit Truffles.
I like the Cherry Vanilla Truffles.
I would love to try the Roasted Almond Bit Truffles. Yummy!
vanilla truffles sound delicious. Thanks for the chance.
Those Cherry Vanilla truffles sound awesome. Pretty much all of them. I just had images in my head of moving in with my boyfriend (40 days), and having a stash of these for us to have one of them when we get home from work. It would be our “lying on the bed talking and recovering from our day before making dinner and chasing 7 kids around”… a ritual for us.. AND an appetite suppressant.
While Avocado oil does so much for hair and skin, I had no idea!
I’d like to try the Dark Chocolate truffle!
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I think the dark chocolate would be awesome.
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This sounds like heaven…eat chocolate and lose weight? I like the Cherry Vanilla flavor–and the Chocolate Almonds. I thought this was interesting….Simply put, it shows how changes in what and when you eat can have a powerful, positive effect on your weight, and the other metabolic risk factors at the same time.
if you wait until you’re hungry to eat you’ll probably consume 300 more calories than if you’re not.
i like the mountain raspberry truffles!
I would love the dark chocolate truffle. I learned by looking around the site that they also have cocoa covered almonds which my husband would love.
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they all sound delicious but the dark chocolate would rock to try!!
The Mountain Raspberry flavor sounds yummy.
I love chocolate and these sound great, and Im loving the fact that they are
Delightfully 100% All Natural.
mmm mountain raspberry truffles.
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Celebrate Chocolate is accented with 59 concentrated whole foods – fruits, nuts, grains, and herbs
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I would love to try the Chocolate Truffles.
I learned that the old plantations were cultivated organically before there was any other way.
This prize is so perfect for me b/c I LOVE chocolate!!!
Mmm! I think the Mountain Raspberry Truffles sound yummy. This chocolate “Satisfies your hunger – with rich, never bitter, rare cocoa from an ancient recipe”.
i love chocolate covered almonds…great for heart and diet!
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The cocoa covered almonds sound delicious!
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I learned that their chocolate is a delicate chocolate blend is created from rare, 100+ year old Venezuelan highland cocoa trees, and rich coastal Guatemalan cocoa. Cherry Vanilla Truffles.
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love to try the dark truffles. amazing that eating chocolate can help you loose weight, and can be healthy for your hair skin and nails
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Satisfy your hunger – Rich, never-bitter, rare cocoa from an ancient recipe .
the Cherry Vanilla Truffles sound so good!
I learned from the website that Celebrate Chocolates are accented with 59 concentrated whole foods. The
Mountain Raspberry Truffles sound really good.
I think I’d like to try the dark choc. truffles. I learned that they have antioxidants.
cocoa covered almonds
The Roasted Almond Bit Truffles sound yummy. Celebrate chocolate is accented with 59 concentrated wgole foods-fruits, nuts, grains, herbs.
I really wanna try the Energy Gems! I love Jelly candy but I love chocolate MORE!
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Celebrate Energy Gems, Master Pack soumds great!
Celebrate chocolate blend is created from rare, 100+ year old Venezuelan highland cocoa trees, and rich coastal Guatemalan cocoa.
Thanks for the giveaway!
The dark truffles sound delicious. I learned that they use
Criollo, which is the oldest variety, highest quality, and rarest cocoa in the world (less than 1% of the world’s cocoa).
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I learned that these chocolates are supposed to cause “smoother skin, silkier hair, stronger nails.” I would like to try all the chocolate, especially the dark chocolate truffles.
I love the idea of the chocolate covered almonds- they are my favorite nuts and I like that they will be working for my health too!
The Chocolate Covered Almonds sound delish. I learned that these all natural chocolates cut your cravings, deliver quick satisfaction and maximize your nutrition .
The delicate Celebrate chocolate blend is created from rare, 100+ year old Venezuelan highland cocoa trees, and rich coastal Guatemalan cocoa
I like the Mountain Raspberry Truffles and I learned that they help control your appetite so you eat less.
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Plantations were cultivated organically before there was any other way.
I would most love to try the Dark Choclate tuffles becasue they are richer & higher in Flavoniods.
Dark Choclate in moderation is Good for your Heart!
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I want to try the light truffles. I learned that eating before you are hungry is a secret to losing weight.
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I’m going with the Cocoa Covered Almonds.
I learned that for the first time in history more people are dying worldwide from the effects of overeating than from malnutrition.
That is SCARY!
It helps you lose weight. I would like the light truffle.
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I learned that their chocolate is a delicate chocolate blend is created from rare, 100+ year old Venezuelan highland cocoa trees, and rich coastal Guatemalan cocoa. The Cherry Vanilla Truffles look very tasty!
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