Fitness guru-turned-chocolatier sue Berliner knows chocolate can be good for you. sue and her line of Bnaked Chocolates can be found at farmers’ markets throughout the Valley. Sue will happily fill you in on the nutritional benefits of her unique chocolates, seven different macaroons and a variety of fruit bars. Perhaps her most popular creation is her chocolate truffle – hard to believe it contains only three ingredients: organic raw cacao, maple syrup and cashews. Just as important may be the things that are omitted: sue’s products contain no dairy, no soy, no gluten and no refined sugars. Sue grew up in St. Louis, where she spent the bulk of her leisure time at the JCC, competing in racquetball tournaments and helping her father with his lines for the various JCC theater productions. She moved to Arizona in 1983 and founded sweat magazine in 1998. The magazine served the fitness community for 22 years, finally closing its doors in 2012. Sue was still driven to provide nourishment for those striving for healthy lifestyles. She simply changed from the written word to the taste-treat delights. “I’m committed to teaching that tasty and healthful ingredients can coexist,” Sue proudly states. She has regulars at each market who come not only for her products but also to learn more from Sue directly. In her “spare time,” Sue can be seen in the back of many local theaters, as she is one of the few certified audio describers in the Valley. audio description provides background and information during performing arts programs that can assist those who are visually impaired. Sue provides the service for Phoenix Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company and Detour Theatre Company. Check out your favorite farmers’ market for Sue and Bnaked Chocolates or visit her site bnakedChocolates.com.
