Heal Me With Chocolate Podcast
Sweet Deceptions: The Secret Lives of Sugar Replacements
What natural sweeteners can be used in chocolate to avoid blood sugar spikes?
Dr. Beata Lerman reviews alternatives to sugar in chocolate making. She discusses how fiber helps slow sugar absorption, resulting in a gentler impact on blood sugar.
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May 27, 2025
The Hidden Dangers in Your Chocolate: Sugar, Oils & Additives Explained
What really happens to chocolate before it lands on your grocery store shelf?
During this episode, you’ll learn what’s inside a common chocolate bar. Dr. Lerman explains how modern chocolate processing removes most cacao butter to sell it for other uses, then substitutes cheaper oils and additives.
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Chocolate As Medicine: Creating Luxury Chocolate that Loves You Back
Why would a cancer researcher turn to chocolate as a tool for better health?
Dr. Beata Lerman opens up about her journey from gene therapy and cancer research to developing food as a form of medicine. After being diagnosed with cutaneous T cell lymphoma, she began investigating the relationship between sugar and disease.
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May 13, 2025
Welcome to Heal Me with Chocolate
Heal Me with Chocolate is hosted by Dr. Beata Lerman, scientist, cancer survivor, and founder of Sinless Treats Chocolate. Each episode explores the intersection of food, health, and science, focusing on how ingredients like sugar and processed additives affect the body.
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