Basking In The Awesome Chocolate

November 8, 2013

Below are the reasons why you should always save some space for chocolate on your plate.

  1. Chocolate is good for your heart.
    Daily consumption of chocolate may cut down one’s risk of suffering from a heart attack and even stroke.
  1. Chocolate can help you shed some unwanted pounds.
    People have this notion that chocolate makes you fat. It’s not always the case. Research has shown that a person who gets his chocolate fix on a regular basis is more likely to be slim than one who doesn’t. Turns out, a person who eats chocolate five times per week or more has a lower BMI (Body Mass Index) than those who eat chocolate less frequently.

  1. Chocolate helps in appetite control.
    Chocolate contains filling fiber, a natural appetite suppressant. Go ahead, give in to that sweet-tooth craving. You may eat fewer calories than if you cut it cold turkey.

We can find all the reasons to bask in the awesomeness of chocolate, but it’s essential to be smart about our consumption. Here are some tips for picking high-quality chocolate for you to retain all of its nutritional goodness.

  • The darker the chocolate, the more nutritional benefits you can reap. Pure chocolate could be a tad too bitter, which is why other ingredients are tossed into the mixture. However, the chocolate part of that bar is what contains the good stuff: fiber, magnesium, and antioxidants.
  • Create your own hot cocoa. To up the ante regarding the nutritional profile of your hot cocoa, buy unsweetened powdered chocolate, and add your own sweetener. Also, keep it as dark as you can handle.
  • Squeeze out your creative juices when it comes to cocoa. If you’re not crazy about eating a dark chocolate bar or drinking cocoa regularly, there are other options. Try sprinkling powdered cocoa in your oatmeal or cold cereal, for starters.
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