6 Ways Dark Chocolate Can Help You Lose Weight

We would tend to think the opposite. And yet... According to studies, dark chocolate can help you lose weight . It is a sweet treat that contains, in fact, many health benefits . Sigoji, a Belgian artisanal chocolate maker, explains how quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content contributes to weight loss.

Does chocolate make you lose weight?

Obviously, not all types of chocolate are conducive to weight loss . White chocolate and milk chocolate are, in fact, sweeter and are therefore not necessarily recommended when trying to lose weight. Dark chocolate , however, contains much less sugar . But if you want to benefit from all its virtues , it is essential to select quality dark chocolate with a high cocoa content , that is to say at least 70%. If it contains raw cocoa, it is even better. This has not been roasted, which allows certain components such as flavonols to be preserved, which promote weight loss.

The 6 benefits of dark chocolate to contribute to weight loss

Concretely, how does dark chocolate help you lose weight? This is done in six different ways:

• It reduces stress : high stress can increase cortisol levels and stimulate appetite. To avoid this, it is therefore necessary to manage it. Chocolate helps to encourage the production of serotonin in the brain, which improves mood and reduces the feeling of stress .
• It reduces the risk of inflammation : chronic inflammation can, in fact, lead to greater resistance to insulin, which encourages people to eat more.
• It regulates appetite : Chronic inflammation can also generate excess production of the hunger hormone ghrelin, which encourages overeating. But studies show that eating dark chocolate helps reduce appetite and ghrelin levels.
• It helps reduce body fat : Dark chocolate is high in flavonoids, bioactive compounds found in cocoa beans. However, according to one study, women who followed a diet rich in flavonoids had a reduction in body fat levels .
• It boosts metabolism : Dark chocolate contains plant-based fats, also known as monounsaturated fats. Research indicates that consuming them can help boost metabolism, allowing the body to burn calories and fat more efficiently .
• It is an excellent appetite suppressant : as such, it helps to avoid unhealthy snacking and therefore contributes to maintaining your weight .

How much dark chocolate per day to lose weight?

It is obvious that as with all good things, you should not abuse chocolate if your goal is to lose weight. To enjoy all the benefits of dark chocolate , it is recommended to eat about 30 grams per day.

More information on the benefits of dark chocolate?

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