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The Chocolate Therapist
by Julie Nygard
Chocolate shop owner and author Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) dishes all things chocolate, from recipes to health benefits to chocolate secrets and everything in between...critical party facts every chocolate lover should know. Enjoy!
Episodes
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The 5 Most Challenging Things About Owning a Chocolate Shop
Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard shares her 5 most challenging things about owning a chocolate shop. There's also an episode about her 5 favorite things, so make sure you listen to both if you're thinking about starting your own shop! Julie owns The Chocolate Therapist all-natural chocolate shop...
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My 5 Favorite Things About Owning a Chocolate Shop
Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard shares her 5 favorite things she likes about owning a chocolate shop. There's also an episode about the 5 biggest challenges, so make sure you listen to both if you're thinking about starting your own shop! Julie owns The Chocolate Therapist all-natural chocolate...
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5 Awesome Ways to Eat Chocolate at Breakfast
Chocolate for breakfast??! Chocolate shop owner and Nutrition Educator Julie Nygard shares why she eats chocolate in the morning and what she likes about it. You'll learn 5 ideas on how you can incorporate chocolate into your morning routine as well. Julie owns The Chocolate Therapist all-natural...
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How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs at Home
Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop and author of "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate," guides you through a step-by-step process to make all-natural, delicious hot-cocoa bombs at home. Learn the tricks of the...
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10 Delicious Ways to Eat Cocoa Nibs
Cocoa nibs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world, but they're definitely on the bitter side. Chocolate shop owner and author Julie Nygard shares 10 creative ways to add this extraordinary food to your diet. Julie has given a TEDx presentation on the health benefits of chocolate is...
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9 Great Reasons to Eat Chocolate During the Pandemic
Chocolate sales are up all over the world as people use comfort foods to navigate through stressful times. And why not enjoy it guilt-free? Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) shares 9 fun reasons why you need to eat a little chocolate every day (if you aren't already!) to...
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10 Easy Ways to Make Yourself Happier
Chocolate shop owner and nutritionist Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) shares 10 easy ways to make yourself happier. Depression is at an all time high during the pandemic, but there are simple things you can do to change your brain chemistry to naturally stay happier. Julie is also the…
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How to Make a Chocolate Mask at Home
It's fun, easy, healthy and say what?....it involves chocolate?! Yes! Learn how to create your own chocolate mask at home with chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist). Get the secrets on why chocolate is good for your skin and how to take advantage of yet another way to enjoy...
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Top 10 Favorite Chocolate Bars in the World
Tired of politics and pandemics? Check out these party-perfect facts! Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) shares the top 10 best-selling chocolate bars in the world along with interesting facts including when they were launched, who produces them, the convoluted dynamics…
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Will Eating Chocolate Every Day Make You Fat?
Chocolate seems to get a bad rap for "raising cholesterol" and "causing weight gain," among other negative concepts. But once you know the facts about fats and chocolate, you can enjoy a little every day guilt-free, without gaining weight. Author Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist: A User's...
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Why Many Women Would Rather Have Chocolate Than Sex
In a study of over 1500 women, a UK chocolate company discovered that 52% of women would choose chocolate over sex. That's powerful stuff! What's going on in the brain when we eat chocolate? Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop, reviews the chemistry behind cravings,...
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How to Ship Chocolate, Even in Summer
Sending chocolate through the mail could almost be called an art form. You can't just throw it in a box and hope for the best. Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) shares her shop's four secrets to successful chocolate shipping throughout the year, even in the heat of…
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National Chocolate Calendar Review - Funny!
There are 22 national chocolate holidays in each year. Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard observes the calendar's oddities and oversights in this entertaining podcast, including a gaping 6-week stretch without a holiday, back to back holidays, two-in-one holiday days, the fact that brownies are...
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7 Unique Make at Home Chocolate Projects
Let's make chocolate! Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop, shares 7 easy make-at-home chocolate projects to do while you're stuck at home during the pandemic. They're fun, most are great for kids, and much different than your average chocolate project. Full...
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Breaking Chocolate News - 2020
Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop and author of 2 books about chocolate shares fun facts about the latest trends in chocolate. Take a moment of reprieve from politics and pandemics for some entertaining information that will make you smile. Buy Julie's book "The...
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Top 5 Chocolate Gifts for Father's Day
Dad's love chocolate too! Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard presents five fabulous chocolate gifts for dad, or anyone for that matter, in just 5 minutes. Chocolate and beer? chocolate and whisky? a flourless chocolate torte? Even if your dad isn't a major chocolate fan, educate him with some of...
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Where Do You Hide Your Chocolate?
Anyone who loves chocolate knows the importance of keeping their prized stash deeply hidden. After querying thousands of people, chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard reveals some of the best-of-the-best hiding spots, along with funny stories and extreme measures people take to hide their chocolate....
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How to Make Gourmet Indoor S'mores
Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop, shares valuable tips not only on how to take your s'mores to the next level with eclectic, clean ingredients, but also how to make them any time right in comfort of your own home. Use your imagination and get outside the s'more...
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7 Critical Facts Every Chocolate Lover Should Know
Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop, shares 7 valuable secrets she's discovered during her 15+ year adventure in the chocolate business. From health benefits to hiding spots, this fun podcast will give you the skills needed to carry an educated discussion about...
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Awesome Chocolate Trends - 2019
Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop and author of numerous books about chocolate, shares her favorite trends happening in the chocolate industry. There's good news for milk chocolate lovers, sustainability and global growth. Keep yourself up to date in chocolate with…
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How to Make Frozen Chocolate Port Truffles
Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate company, shares her accidental discovery of how to make this decadent Port/chocolate dessert. While experimenting with a recipe she learned from a Swiss chef, she left her truffles in the freezer far too long. Not one to waste even a morsel...
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10 Fabulous Chocolate Festivals
Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop in Littleton, Colorado, reviews 10 of the country's top chocolate festival. Whatever your chocolate interest, there's a festival out there to make sure you experience the best of everything in a single location. From wine and...
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How Much Pot is in a Pot Brownie?
Sounds like a perfect world--chocolate and THC, deliciously combined into a mouth-watering brownie. But how much THC are you actually getting? New research shows that for some reason, when you mix THC and chocolate together it's difficult to get an accurate reading of the potency. Host Julie...
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Assorted Chocolate Review - The Chocolate Therapist Website
Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop, reviews the shop's Assorted Chocolate Collection, discussing the differences between their chocolate and other chocolates available on the market. The Chocolate Therapist products don't have sugary, dye-filled centers, but…
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Toffee Review - The Chocolate Therapist Website
Host Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop, reviews the shop's 1st place award-winning toffee. Everything in the shop is made with all-natural ingredients, and the toffee is also gluten-free and made without corn syrup. Buy Julie's book The Chocolate Therapist here or…
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Chocolate Bar Review - The Chocolate Therapist website
Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop, hosts a one minute(ish) review of The Chocolate Therapist's chocolate bars. All the shops products are made from all-natural ingredients, free from dyes, preservatives or artificial ingredients. The bars are also soy-free and...
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Sea Salt Caramel Review - The Chocolate Therapist
Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop, hosts a 1-minute review of one of the shop's top selling products, the sea salt caramels. The shop makes all-natural chocolate free from dyes and preservatives, and the caramels are also corn-syrup free. Buy Julie's book The Chocolate...
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Can Chocolate Help Depression?
Author Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) responds to a recent article titled "No, Chocolate Won't Cure Depression." She discusses what chocolate does in the brain, how it can help elevate your mood, how much to eat and what kind of chocolate to eat. And the article review? Listen for…
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Five Amazing Chocolate Desserts
Over fourteen years in the chocolate industry has led host Julie Nygard through thousands of chocolate indulgences--in the name of research, of course. In this podcast she shares her top desserts ever, why she loves them, and challenges you to come up with your top 5 as well. It's a bit like...
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I Ate Chocolate Every Day for 14 Years - Here's What Happened
When host Julie Nygard set out to write a book about the health benefits of chocolate, she decided to eat chocolate every day as part of the plan. She fully expected to gain a lot of weight, but much to her surprise she didn't. She shares her story and the adventures involved with writing her…
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How to Throw a Chocolate and Wine Pairing Party
Host Julie Nygard teaches chocolate and wine pairing classes 8-10 times a month at her shop The Chocolate Therapist. On this podcast she shares the step by step strategy on how to have your own successful gathering for your friends, neighbors, coworkers or just you and your sweetie. Julie is also...
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Top Tips for Attending a Chocolate Festival
Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop in Littleton, Colorado, has not only attended dozens of chocolate festivals as a vendor but has also as a consumer. A true chocolate lover, she's honed the skills for chocolate festival attendance perfection by watching people tackle…
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Does Eating Sugar Cause Arthritis?
Trying to find a solution for hip pain, host Julie Nygard (author, The Chocolate Therapist) discovers what big pharmaceutical manufacturers of arthritis drugs hope we'll never know--that eating sugar might be one of the root causes of arthritis issues. Find out how to test your body with...
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Stevia Natural Sweetener - Good or Bad?
Stevia is currently the media darling of sugar-substitute sweeteners, marketed as an "all-natural sugar-free" sweetener and used in many popular low glycemic and sugar-free products. Author Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) digs a little deeper to find out what it really is, how it's made…
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2019 Top Chocolate Trends
Chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) reveals the top trends in chocolate for 2019. Sneak peak--if you haven't tried chocolate and wine or beer yet, it's time for a quick trip to your local chocolate shop and liquor store. Julie is also the author of The Chocolate Therapist....
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5 Easy-Make Healthy Chocolate Treats
"The Chocolate Therapist" chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard shares 5, easy-to-make at home chocolate treats that are much healthier than your average go-to dessert. Now THIS is education! Julie is also the author of The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of...
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Can Diabetics Eat Chocolate?
Julie Nygard, author of "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate" shares how diabetics (type II) can include a little chocolate in their every day diet without spiking blood sugar. While you should never go against your doctor's advice, you can...
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Chocolate and Memory Loss Research Review
Julie Nygard, author of "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate " reviews the research on chocolate and memory. The news is good provided you stick to one ounce of 70% dark chocolate (or higher) per day and no more. Binging is not advised! Julie…
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How Dark Chocolate Helps the Skin
Julie Nygard, author of "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate " shares the secrets of how dark chocolate helps the skin. Learn how to make your own healthy hot chocolate as well as how to make a chocolate mask. Julie is also the owner of The...
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How to Make Your Own Frozen Hot Chocolate
Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop in Littleton Colorado, shares the shop's secret recipe for blending your frozen hot chocolate, along with tips on adding extra flavors and how to turn it into a fun adult beverage. Julie is also the owner of The Chocolate Therapist...
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5 Fabulous Chocolate and Cheese Pairings
Julie Nygard, author of "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate" reviews five amazing pairings of two of the world's most adored foods: cheese and chocolate. She even throws in a couple of wines you might want to add as part of the adventure.…
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Why We Eat Chocolate for Stress
Host Julie Nygard, author of the book "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate" reviews what's in chocolate that makes us naturally want it when we're stressed, how much to eat, and what to look for on the labels for a good quality bar. Julie is...
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Does Chocolate Cause Migraines?
Host Julie Nygard, author of "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate" discusses different types of headaches and migraines and why chocolate might be a trigger. She also reviews what to look for on the ingredient labels for the purest chocolates....
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Is Chocolate Gluten Free?
Host Julie Nygard, author of "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate" discusses chocolate, gluten and the gluten-free lifestyle. Good news for chocolate lovers! Julie is also the owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop. Enjoy! Buy Julie's...
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Dark Chocolate and Insomnia
Julie Nygard, author of "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate" reviews the ingredients in dark chocolate that might be keeping you awake. Learn how to strategize your chocolate indulgence as well as additional tips on things you can do to get a...
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How I Started a Chocolate Shop
Julie Nygard, owner of The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop in Littleton, Colorado, describes how she started her chocolate shop. She also covers the challenges of starting a business, as well as techniques she used to get through adventures of starting a business she knew nothing about. Buy...
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The Chocolate Therapist Book Review
What in the world is "The Chocolate Therapist" Author Julie Nygard spent 25 years studying nutrition and has been in the chocolate business for 14 years. She merged her passions in a book titled "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate." In this...
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How to Make Chocolates to Pair with Wine and Spirits
Chocolate shop owner and author Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) share the technique on how to create amazing chocolates to pair with wine, whisky, beer, coffee, tea and more. Learn where to get the best chocolate, where to get flavoring oils made to pair with chocolate, how to bowl temper...
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How to Bowl Temper Chocolate
You don't need an expensive tempering machine to make beautiful chocolates. Quickly learn how to temper chocolate perfectly, hosted by author and chocolate shop owner Julie Nygard. This is Episode 8 in the series called "What Are You Doing with Your Chocolate Today?" Buy Julie's book The…
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Best Ever Sipping Chocolate
Host and author Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate) shares how to make one of her favorite healthy chocolate snacks. Julie also owns The Chocolate Therapist chocolate shop, where part of the 'long, hard' day begs the question…
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Chocolate shop owner and author Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) dishes all things chocolate, from recipes to health benefits to chocolate secrets and everything in between...critical party facts every chocolate lover should know. Enjoy!
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Chocolate shop owner and author Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) dishes all things chocolate, from recipes to health benefits to chocolate secrets and everything in between...critical party facts every chocolate lover should know. Enjoy!
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