Dark chocolate is one of the healthiest treats you can have whenever you want and not feel guilty about it. It’s a great afternoon snack choice and it can be used for baking different desserts. It has some amazing powers, such as reducing stress, making you feel happier, or preventing heart disease.
Fitness Benefits
Dark chocolate apparently has one fortunate side-effect—it can help you lose weight. According to a 2010 study, dark chocolate may help suppress appetite, which leads to consuming fewer calories and ultimately losing weight. According to Mackenzie Burgess, RDN, “some studies have also shown dark chocolate to be beneficial for weight loss, as it may reduce our hunger hormone, known as ghrelin, and boost our satiety,” as she told Popsugar.
Moderation
The important thing to keep in mind is that dark chocolate still has a lot of calories, so it’s all about portion control. A good serving size is around one ounce or 28 grams, which provides you 155 calories. Treating yourself to a portion of dark chocolate when you’re craving something sweet won’t mess up your weight loss plans and can ultimately help you achieve the goal. Over time, you’ll find yourself with less cravings and it will be easier to control food intake in general.
