We all like a little sweetness after a meal- or during and after for some of you! Chocolate seems to be a "comfort food" for many. That being said, a small bit once in a while isn't a bad thing. In fact, chocolate consumption has some healthy benefits. Traditional chocolate is one of the most concentrated sources of natural antioxidant plant compounds, called flavonoids.When choosing chocolate, keep it simple by following these 2 rules:
- As with anything, keep your portion sizes in moderation
- The darker the better (shoot for a MINIMUM of 70& cacao). It may take a while to adjust to the taste, but you'll get used to it. You'll son realize how oversweetened milk chocolate its once your taste buds adjust to the darker variations.
Here's a chart I picked up from Precision Nutrition to help you pick your chocolate variation:
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