People with diabetes may have specific nutritional requirements, since they are at increased risk for heart disease, stroke and high cholesterol. It is best to speak with your physician about your cholesterol levels and how CocoaVia® products fit into an appropriate diabetic diet. Consuming plant sterols may be one way to help maintain cholesterol levels within the normal range, but blood sugar levels and body weight must be monitored and maintained.

CocoaVia® Brand Heart Healthy Snacks are available at an increasing number of retail stores. Use our handy Store Locator to find a store convenient to you that carries them. Because of their heart health benefits, CocoaVia® Brand Heart Healthy Snacks will most likely be found in the retailer's "Nutrition/Energy Bar" section. Or, if you prefer the convenience of buying online, you can place an order now.

This product, like any food, should be consumed in moderation as part of an overall healthy diet. CocoaVia® Snacks can be enjoyed as a substitute for other foods that may not provide heart health benefits. Per serving, each CocoaVia® Snack contains 1.1–1.5 g sterol esters (0.7–0.9 g free sterols). Research demonstrates that consuming more than 3 grams of plant sterols (~5 g as sterol esters) per day provides little additional cholesterol lowering benefits.

All of the CocoaVia® Snacks Bars are 80 calories per serving. All of the CocoaVia® Chocolate Bars are 100 or fewer calories per serving. The CocoaVia® Chocolate Covered Almonds contain 140 calories per serving. Since each pre-portioned serving is packed with heart healthy flavanols and plant extracts, you can eat a relatively small portion and still reap the benefits. That means fewer calories compared to a regular, larger-sized chocolate bar.

If you are allergic or sensitive to certain foods or ingredients, you should always read the ingredient statement and any allergen statements to ensure the product does not contain ingredients of concern to you. Some CocoaVia® Snacks contain nuts and other allergens which are clearly indicated in either the ingredient listing on the label or just below it in an Allergy Information statement.

Numerous studies indicate that sterols are safe and effective in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. However, it is recommended that you speak to your pediatrician about making changes to your child's diet.

CocoaVia® is the first snack of its kind to combine real heart health benefits with real chocolate pleasure. The health benefits come from a combination of natural cocoa flavanols and plant extracts called sterols. All CocoaVia® snacks are guaranteed to contain at least 100 mg of cocoa flavanols, natural ingredients which have been shown to enhance vessel and platelet function and may support heart health.

Yes, CocoaVia® Snacks can be consumed as part of a healthy diet. Clinical studies have shown that individuals with normal circulating cholesterol levels can help maintain those healthy cholesterol levels by consuming plant sterols, thus creating a dietary strategy for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. The cocoa flavanols in CocoaVia® may help maintain heart health and healthy blood flow.

The pre-portioned CocoaVia® Dark and Milk Chocolate bars range from 2 grams to 7 grams of fat per serving — which is less than most larger-sized chocolate bars. The Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins contain 6 grams of fat per serving. The Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds contain 11 grams of fat per package, but the majority of the fat comes from the almonds — which are rich in monounsaturated fat and are considered a "good" fat.

Each serving of CocoaVia® provides 1.1 to 1.5 grams of plant sterols. The FDA has said that 1.3 grams of plant sterols a day are needed to show a significant cholesterol-lowering effect if eaten at two different times a day with other foods and incorporated into a diet that's low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

You may have heard that a higher percentage of cocoa means that the product contains more heart healthy flavanols. When it comes to heart health and cocoa flavanols, the most important factor is whether the naturally occurring flavanols have been preserved or maintained in the final product. Seeing 30%, 50% or 70% cocoa on the label does not guarantee that it has higher levels of cocoa flavanols.

CocoaVia® contains 1 gram to 3.5 grams of saturated fat per serving. But it's important to remember that the saturated fat in cocoa butter is made up of approximately equal parts of stearic, oleic and palmitic acids. This combination doesn't act like a saturated fat, and research supports that the cocoa butter in chocolate does not raise blood cholesterol like other saturated fatty acids.

Each of our two licensed bakers lists dietary exchanges on the order form so diabetics can make informed choices. For more information, check the bakers' Web sites:

No, antioxidants are not the same as flavanols. Antioxidants are compounds which can slow or prevent the oxidation of other molecules. While flavanols have been shown to have some antioxidant-like effects, it is a true understatement to refer to them as solely antioxidants.

Levolar Forte™ is a dietary supplement only and despite of what you may have heard or read in the medical journals is not being promoted as a treatment. Regardless of how Levolar Forte™™ is being used in other countries, in America, there are strong federal laws (FDA) which prohibit a manufacturer from even a suggestion that it could be used for a disease state.

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You may leave a snack at childcare, in a container marked with your child's name on it. Or, you may bring a snack from the snack break area over to your child in childcare. It is fine for a parent to come into childcare at any time to check a blood sugar, visit, or bring a snack - we simply ask that you not bring your child in and out of the area, as that makes it difficult to keep track of so many children. Snacks for everyone in the conference will be offered from 10:00-10:45 a.m.

There are snack and soda machines on center. Students may purchase snacks at the Student Store. Non-perishable items may be purchased by students and kept in their lockers.

Yes, most diabetics can, if their sugar level is under control. Always check with your doctor first, before any procedure is done. A topical numbing cream is used, but comfort levels vary for each individual. The benefits far outweigh the discomfort you may experience.

If you have poor circulation or diabetes, avoid circular garters. Do not expose your feet to very hot or cold water and do not sit with crossed legs. Never attempt to cut corns or callouses. Do not smoke, as this seriously hinders blood circulation to the legs and feet.

Each serving of Beano® itself contributes an extremely small number of calories (less than five) to your diet and would be expected to have an insignificant effect on blood glucose. However, Beano® is a natural source food enzyme that works by breaking down indigestible sugars into simpler, more digestible sugars. As a result, it has been estimated that the use of Beano® will produce an additional two to six grams of carbohydrates for every 100 grams of food treated by Beano®.

In most cases, yes, although it is important to consult your physician first. Because OPCs can counteract vision and circulation problems associated with Diabetes, many Diabetics have made OPCs part of their diet.

Clinical studies have shown that honey is a better choice for diabetics than sugar. Honey requires lower levels of insulin compared to regular white sugar and does not raise blood sugar levels as rapidly as white sugar, due to the fructose it contains. However, diabetics should always consult with their doctor first before including honey in their diet. Every diabetic needs to ask their doctor how much honey is o.k. for them to use as a sweetener in tea or on toast.

If you were to compare the sugar in Biometics products and the sugar in fruit and vegetables, you would find that they are identical. The sugar found in Biometics products is fructose, which is a simple sugar that is found naturally in honey, fruits, and parts of plants.

a Diabetic myself, with an A1c of 5.7, anything you can find on this site is good. What you do have to watch out for is "simple" carbohydrates" because they will spike your sugar level and drop quickly. Eat only "complex" carbohydrates. True "whole grain" products are also very good, although they are not as low in calories as some of the other low carb foods, but they will not impact your sugar. If you go by the Glycemic Index, keep within the foods with a low index.

Absolutely! They are sugar free. One serving contains fewer Net Impact carbohydrates than a single starch or fruit exchange. Plus, each serving is low in saturated fat.