What can I eat instead of chocolate when stressed?

[Anonymous]

When I get stressed out, I crave chocolate. But I am trying to eat healthier and lose weight but I get so stressed and soon all I can think of is that I want chocolate. are there any healthier alternatives to a candy bar but still getting a little chocolate taste? I can't do any fiber bars because for some reason they make me throw up even though they are so yummy. Tell me the healthiest thing you can think of with some chocolate taste (doesn't have to be all chocolate). I get this about 2 times every 2 weeks so it happens a lot.

[WoIIie]

There is always a substitute for anything you crave. Personally, I found that natural peanut butter and "strawberry preserve" (aka, healthy jelly) have curbed my cravings for sweets to almost nothing.

I haven't craved a chocolate bar in months since making the decision to stick to this amazing combo. The fatty, smooth taste of natural peanut butter satisfies the tongue's desire for fats (nuts are a good fat) and the cool, sweet jelly provides more than enough sweetness. They are kind of bad, but not nearly as unhealthy as chocolate.

If you want to cut out an unhealthy food from your diet, list 3 things you love about that food and try to find healthy alternatives that give you the same feeling.

[indelible]

Chocolate coated nuts.

OR, try some hikers mix - scroggin, basically nuts with dried fruit and some chocolate :).

[Asker]

Thank you!

[snowangle]

My personal favorite chocolate craving filler is Fiber One chocolate chip bars. It's too bad those upset your stomach. :( Yogurt covered pretzels maybe?

For something sweet with natural sugar, you might try eating fruit. I was a total chocoholic until I discovered the magic of cherries. I eat them like candy now. :D

[Asker]

yeah. I use to have a fiber bar when I really wanted chocolate but they kept making me sick even though they are so yummy. and yeah I do really like fruit and I love to eat it as a snack or for breakfast. I wish my school sold cherries cause I love them so much! I think that is one of the only fruits we don't have. and I do like pretzels, so I will try to find some yogurt covered ones. thanks!

[Anonymous]

Grapes

[fallingup]

When I crave sugar, I chew a piece of gum, drink something, or eat a filling but healthy snack (like nuts). If you absolutely MUST have chocolate, indulge in something small like a kiss, and try something else.

[fallingup]

Oh, sorry, you said you needed a chocolate taste... well, chocolate covered nuts, but those can be addicting.

If you can survive without the chocolate taste, I would recommend trying the first suggestions anyway.

[Asker]

Yeah I chew gum all the time.

[candlewax]

Try eating fruit or something sweet. I'll have moments where I crave chocolate/sweet. If I drink a glass of juice or have a piece of fruit, that craving goes away.

[ManaX]

Make some chocolate coated fruit, so at least you'll have something healthy when your eating something unhealthy.

[curiouschica]

What about plain coffee or hot chocolate (in moderation...and not too sweet)?

[Asker]

I don't really like plain coffee and I already drink a ton of water, orange juice, pop, lemonade, propel, etc every day so I'm looking more for an actual food that I can eat. Thanks though!

[curiouschica]

No prob...does it have to be sweet? Maybe you can trick your tastebuds with something salty...spicy...or sour!

[Asker]

I like salty. sour is good every now and then for something different. not big on spicy. but I will look into trying new things

[Anonymous]

try chocolate or chocolate chip granola bars, they are healthier but still fix my sweet tooth

[Anonymous]

Carob