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Potential Benefits Of Dark Chocolate

August 11,2020
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Dark chocolate may offer several potential benefits when it comes to weight loss.

Improves insulin sensitivity
Some research suggests that dark chocolate could help improve your body’s sensitivity to insulin, the hormone responsible for shuttling sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cells where it can be used for energy.

This can help decrease levels of insulin in the blood, which may be associated with increased weight loss and reduced fat storage.

Although more research is needed, some small studies have also found that dark chocolate may help improve blood sugar control.

This may help prevent spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels, which can lead to symptoms like increased hunger.

Decreases hunger and appetite

Studies show that dark chocolate may reduce cravings and promote feelings of fullness, which may help support weight loss.

In one study in 12 women, smelling and eating dark chocolate decreased appetite and reduced levels of ghrelin, the hormone that stimulates hunger.

Another small study in 16 people compared the effects of milk chocolate and dark chocolate and found that participants felt less hungry and more full and satisfied after eating dark chocolate.

Furthermore, they also consumed 17% fewer calories at a subsequent meal, compared with participants who ate milk chocolate.

Similarly, a study in 14 postmenopausal women showed that consuming dark chocolate led to greater reductions in food intake, compared with eating white and milk chocolate.

Still, more research is needed to evaluate how dark chocolate may affect appetite and food intake, compared with other foods.

Dark chocolate may help improve insulin sensitivity, reduce hunger and appetite, and enhance mood all of which may help promote weight loss.

chocolate may aid weight loss through several mechanisms, such as by improving insulin sensitivity, reducing hunger and appetite, and enhancing mood.

However, it’s important to keep in mind that dark chocolate is also high in calories and fat, and many varieties contain high amounts of added sugar.

For this reason, it’s best to select high quality products that are low in added sugar and contain at least 70% cocoa, as well as enjoy it in moderation as part of a healthy, well-rounded diet.

Fortunately, dark chocolate can be purchased in bite-sized, individually wrapped pieces, which might help promote portion control.

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