Chocolate and weight

The chocolate is consumed in reasonable quantities: the average consumption of 7 kg / person / year, or 20 g per day, or about 2-3 squares of chocolate.

Scientific studies conclude that regular consumers of chocolate does not suffer more overweight than those who do not or rarely chocolate.
In addition, nutritionists recommend eating chocolate with bread for children snacks and also in the context of a restrictive diet in small quantities, to keep a touch of pleasure, thus avoiding the frustrations regime.

Nutritionists say it is often possible to incorporate the chocolate as part of a reduced calorie diet.

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Several arguments are advanced ...
• First, the hedonic value associated with chocolate. It is important to preserve the notion of pleasure to eat during a diet. Chocolate is the ultimate pleasure food. It is for many of us the bomb that explodes in sensory mouth! Its virtues psycho, thanks to theobromine it contains, but also relaxing and anxiolytic with phenylethylamine it contains, are well recognized.

• In one scheme, a touch of fantasy is often desirable and necessary to achieve greater involvement of the candidate (e) to dieting. The moderate consumption of chocolate can therefore avoid the frustration consequent upon repeated deprivations. The risks and cravings are reduced. They are often detrimental in the context of a restrictive regime.

In conclusion, moderate consumption of chocolate in a plan is quite feasible and even beneficial, provided to indulge without going overboard.