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Marty Champions · « **on:** April 11, 2009, 03:34:44 PM »

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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.

Marty Champions · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:35:18 PM »

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.)

io856 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:38:36 PM »

good time of year to come out with that

The True Adonis · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:39:15 PM »

I eat a ton of it.

wavelength · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:39:28 PM »

Yes chocolate is great. Like any food that tastes good.

io856 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:42:35 PM »

What sort of chocolates do you guys enjoy?

ASJChaotic · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:43:27 PM »

I have chocolate everyday, I LOVE chocolate
not all kinds though, Dark Chocolate tastes HORRIBLE!!!! it shouldn't be called chocolate, i hate it

wavelength · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:44:17 PM »

Quote from: io856 on April 11, 2009, 03:42:35 PM

What sort of chocolates do you guys enjoy?

Red Hook · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:47:25 PM »

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.

Saxon · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:50:03 PM »

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.

wavelength · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:51:03 PM »

io856 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:53:18 PM »

that "milka" with the hazelnuts in it looks very nice

ASJChaotic · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:53:51 PM »

Quote from: Saxon on April 11, 2009, 03:50:03 PM

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?

wavelength · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:54:12 PM »

EL Mariachi · « **Reply #14 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:57:10 PM »

wavelength you why do you always need to post those food pics, are you dieting or something, fuck off

its really pissing me off

burn2live · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2009, 03:57:47 PM »

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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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