Farmers and workers are guaranteed the Fairtrade Minimum Price for their crop. It means they are more likely to be able to cover household costs like education, food and healthcare. A low calorie hot chocolate drink, made with water will be lower in sugar, saturated fat and calories. Skipping on the whipped cream or switching from whole milk to a skimmed milk could reduce the total fat and energy content. They also receive an additional Fairtrade Premium, which they can choose to invest in their communities and to fight the effects of climate change. In recent years, the price of cocoa beans has slumped. Disease and age are damaging cocoa trees, while climate change is making crops harder to grow. What difference does choosing Fairtrade make?

That said, celebrations such as Easter and Christmas only come once a year, so don’t worry about the odd one or two indulgences as these will not affect your long-term diabetes management. Can I eat ‘diabetic’ chocolate? The added sugar is chocolate counts as ‘ free sugars’ which we all need to keep an eye on whether we are at risk of diabetes or live with diabetes. On average chocolate confectionary contains 50g sugar per 100g.Instead of 'diabetic' chocolate, try choosing good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa is best). It has a stronger taste than milk chocolate, so you are likely to eat a bit less. Sugar, Barley Malt Extract (25%), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder (10%), Whey Permeate ( Milk), Glucose Syrup, Coconut Oil, Skimmed Milk Powder, Stabilisers (E412, E466, E340ii, E339ii, E452i), Anti-Caking Agent (E551), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulphate, Milk Proteins, Emulsifiers (E471), Flavouring Into Maltesers? Into cake bars? Into mint chocolate? Then you'll love these bad boys! They're mint flavoured sponge cake bars, topped with a malt cream containing crunchy Maltesers and minty pieces all covered in chocolate. The same government healthy eating guidelines apply, that all children limit their daily free sugar intake to:

Compatible with Dolce Gusto instant coffee machines, these stunning Maltesers Hot Chocolate Pods are ideal for a relaxing warm drink. Birthday parties and festive celebrations such as Easter and Christmas are a fun time for children. Having diabetes doesn’t stop them from being part of the fun. We've made the table below so you can see how some popular brands compare for carbs, sugar, saturated fat and calories. Coffee and chocolate - has there ever been a tastier combo? And the best part is... mocha Maltesers are usually only available in Australia. But thanks to GB Gifts, you can now get them in the UK.Try choosing cocoa powder and granulated sweetener to reduce the sugar of your hot chocolate at home, or choose lower sugar versions from supermarkets. Your top chocolate tips We do not recommend 'diabetic' chocolate. Diabetic chocolate is just as high in fat and calories as ordinary chocolate, it can still raise blood sugar levels and is often more expensive than regular chocolate. I have four children, all of them mad about malteasers. I have bought this as a weekend winter treat and it did not disappoint Here's something you never thought you'd need in your life until you discovered it existed: vanilla shake Maltesers.

Note that rice milk and oat milk are slightly higher in carbohydrate compared to cow’s milk. You may need to account for this if you adjust your insulin if you’re having a large serving size. Chocolate is a treat food so will be high in energy, sugar and saturated fat, even in small portion sizes. If we eat these foods frequently and in large amounts this could lead to unintentional weight gain making it more difficult to manage our blood sugar, blood cholesterol and blood pressure. Hot chocolate drinks can be delicious enjoyed on a chilly evening or during a long walk with friends, but they’re also high in sugar. Ask if they have sugar free version of their usual syrups, or a dust of cinnamon or cocoa powder would have less free sugars too. Noel: “If you crave chocolate, buy a quality bar with a high cocoa content, break it into squares and store it in your fridge or freezer. Then when you really want an occasional treat, help yourself to a square. Because it’s cold, it takes longer to melt in your mouth.”And just when you thought the Maltesers Teasers bars couldn't get any better, a minty one turned up Down Under. Chocolate tends to be put in a prime position in shops and put on special offer, which increases our temptation even more. Decide how much you are going to eat and put the rest of the chocolate away, out of reach. This should help prevent you from having 'just one more piece' and eating more than you planned to. Sometimes we reach for treat foods like chocolate when we feel low or need comforting, it’s important to think about what may be driving this feeling. This is set by Hotjar to identify a new user’s first session. It stores a true/false value, indicating whether this was the first time Hotjar saw this user. It is used by Recording filters to identify new user sessions.