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Healthy Chocolate and Weight Loss
Weight loss and chocolate? Whenever I talk about it, the first thing I hear is, "Are you crazy? You CAN'T lose weight with chocolate!" Before I did all my research on chocolate I might have agreed with them. With the right type of chocolate - unprocessed, dark cocoa - anyone can definitely can lose weight, keep it off and even improve other areas of their health.
Dozens of academic studies have concluded that cocoa and dark chocolate-based foods can decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, improve insulin sensitivity and other diabetic symptoms, relieve inflammation, fight depression, increase energy, improve breathing and even decrease your appetite.
Various studies suggest that dieting in general actually leads to INCREASED WEIGHT gain and other health problems over the long run.
I've listed only a few of the benefits of dark, unprocessed chocolate, given by Dr. Stephen Warren, M. D. from his research:
1. Dark Chocolate is loaded with key neurotransmitters like tryptophan, serotonin and dopamine. Often, eating is an emotional experience associated with depression or boredom. Unfortunately the more you eat, the more depressed you become. These nutrient chemicals in cocoa can lower the risk of depression, as well as suppress one's appetite and block the pathway that leads to food cravings. Additionally, phenylethylamine (PEA) improves mood, which in turn decreases food cravings. Food addiction is like drug addiction; consequently, cocoa can minimize food cravings and addictions by delivering the right chemicals.
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2. Fiber in cocoa is linked to decreased weight. Fiber helps block some fat absorption as well as a feeling of fullness.
3. Cocoa's flavonoid content can relieve inflammation. Chronic inflammation is associated with low leptin levels, which increases appetite. In addition, cortisol levels increase with elevated inflammatory chemicals that start to break down muscles, deposit fat in cells and fuel the appetite.
4. Cocoa also contains anandamide, often called the "bliss chemical," because of its involvement in the generation of motivation and pleasure. Like PEA, it greatly influences mood.
5. Cocoa's various vitamins and minerals provide essential nutrients that boost energy levels and aid in recovery from exercise.
6. Research shows that dark chocolate and cocoa-based foods help stabilize blood sugar levels. They also increase insulin sensitivity and proper glucose metabolism, meaning if the sugar in your blood is being utilized properly, it doesn't convert into fat.
7. Numerous studies show that dark chocolate can improve heart health. A recent Dutch study found that elderly men who regularly consumed chocolate had less cardiovascular-related and overall deaths than their non-chocolate counterparts.
8. Though it may seem a contradiction, consumption of dark chocolate can decrease your desire to eat more sweets, which in turn lowers your overall appetite. An added benefit is that energy and blood sugar levels are improved with less snacking and fewer sweets.
9. Some researchers suggest that bacteria in your stomach may play a role in obesity. For centuries, cocoa has been used as an antibacterial agent.
10. Chocolate is a histamine blocker, helping decrease stomach acid and possibly improving digestion.
11. Theobromine, found in abundance in cocoa, is associated with weight loss and increased energy.
12. Studies show that individuals who consume dark chocolate and cocoa-based foods tend to lose weight and have increased energy.
Not All Chocolate is Healthy
It's important to note that, when it comes to conferring weight loss benefits, dark chocolate reigns supreme. To benefit from antioxidant properties and cocoa's polyphenols, stick with products that are 60 percent cocoa and avoid alkalinization or Dutch process chocolate.
Although it may seem counterintuitive, eating dark chocolate can actually help us achieve our weight loss goals.
(Always consult with your physician when starting a new weight loss program. Information contained herein is not to be taken as medical advice. No therapeutic or medical claims are either implied or made.)
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good time of year to come out with that :D
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I eat a ton of it.
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Yes chocolate is great. Like any food that tastes good.
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What sort of chocolates do you guys enjoy?
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I have chocolate everyday, I LOVE chocolate
not all kinds though, Dark Chocolate tastes HORRIBLE!!!! it shouldn't be called chocolate, i hate it >:(
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What sort of chocolates do you guys enjoy?
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if you can eat tons of it and still be in a caloric deficit then more power to you.
at the end of the day it is all about will power and self control. If you allot X amount of calories per day I don't see why it can't come from chocolate once in a while.
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i prefer dark and white chocolate to the horrible milk chocolate that is popular in the uk. Don't really eat much of it but I make a great white chocolate cheesecake.
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that "milka" with the hazelnuts in it looks very nice
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i prefer dark and white chocolate to the horrible milk chocolate that is popular in the uk. Don't really eat much of it but I make a great white chocolate cheesecake.
white chocolate is delicious as well
you have to be kidding me, how do you prefer dark chocolate over milk chocolate? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
am i the only one who thinks dark chocolate tastes horrible?
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wavelength you why do you always need to post those food pics, are you dieting or something, fuck off
its really pissing me off
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Healthy Chocolate and Weight Loss
Weight loss and chocolate? Whenever I talk about it, the first thing I hear is, "Are you crazy? You CAN'T lose weight with chocolate!" Before I did all my research on chocolate I might have agreed with them. With the right type of chocolate - unprocessed, dark cocoa - anyone can definitely can lose weight, keep it off and even improve other areas of their health.
Dozens of academic studies have concluded that cocoa and dark chocolate-based foods can decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, improve insulin sensitivity and other diabetic symptoms, relieve inflammation, fight depression, increase energy, improve breathing and even decrease your appetite.
Various studies suggest that dieting in general actually leads to INCREASED WEIGHT gain and other health problems over the long run.
I've listed only a few of the benefits of dark, unprocessed chocolate, given by Dr. Stephen Warren, M. D. from his research:
1. Dark Chocolate is loaded with key neurotransmitters like tryptophan, serotonin and dopamine. Often, eating is an emotional experience associated with depression or boredom. Unfortunately the more you eat, the more depressed you become. These nutrient chemicals in cocoa can lower the risk of depression, as well as suppress one's appetite and block the pathway that leads to food cravings. Additionally, phenylethylamine (PEA) improves mood, which in turn decreases food cravings. Food addiction is like drug addiction; consequently, cocoa can minimize food cravings and addictions by delivering the right chemicals.
Source?
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am i the only one who thinks dark chocolate tastes horrible?
Yes.
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wavelength you why do you always need to post those food pics, are you dieting or something, fuck off
its really pissing me off
Why is it pissing you off?
I was only answering the question. :)
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this one looks nice
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damn that makes me want to cum
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Source?
copy, paste, google
learn how to use google for falklansminship
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Milka is so damn tasty!
So creamy.
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What sort of chocolates do you guys enjoy?
this hits the spot. :D
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this hits the spot. :D
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a bunch of dark chocolate zombies in here :o
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copy, paste, google
learn how to use google for falklansminship
lol. ok
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MILK CHOCOLATE FOR THE WIN!
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Source?
www.ihavealoadofchocolatetopeddle.com
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this hits the spot. :D
Yeah I enjoy the 80%+ cocoa varieties of chocolate.
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chocolate is great stuff, it just sucks when you feel like getting some and there is a fine woman working the register... makes me feel like such a queer buying it, it's one of my secret pleasures ;D
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PEA will fuck you up!
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chocolate is great stuff, it just sucks when you feel like getting some and there is a fine woman working the register... makes me feel like such a queer buying it, it's one of my secret pleasures ;D
Just hit on her, then she'll know you aren't gay. Plus you might get lucky.
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I'm gonna go KILL the bag of chocolate chips... are you happy now?
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gotta get some brownies now.
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If you can now please explain to me what you mean by "unprocessed chocolate" ? ::)
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Anyone had pure criolo chocolate?