Showing chocolates benefitsLose Weight with ChocolateFor many people, chocolates brain benefits extend to the suppression of appetite and weight control. This may also help to elevate mood in the long term, as excess weight and obesity are often causes of depression. Several theories explain ho chocolate might aid in weight loss:-It provides the appropriate amount of vitamins and minerals the body needs, thus decreasing the urges for added fuel.-It stabilizes blood sugar levels, reducing hypoglycemic episodes and binge eating behaviors.-it blocks the appetite center, tricking the mind into believing something sweet has been consumed, elevating ones mood.-It sugar, caffeine, and theobromine cant offer the increased energy needed for exercising.-Its MAO-inhibitor effects have been associated with decreased appetite and weight loss._It increases the bodys endorphin levels, naturally decreasing our urge to eat high-sugar, high-fat foods. The high one gets form the chocolate supersedes any enjoyment on would get from eating, so the focus shifts to eating for nutrition rather than pleasure._Phenyl ethylamine (PEA) improves mood, which in turn decreases food cravings. Food addiction is like drug addiction; consequently, cocoa can minimize food craving and addictions by delivering th right chemicals.-Some research suggests that bacteria in you stomach may play a role in obesity. For centuries, cocoa has been used as an antibacterial agent.-Cocoas flavonoid content can relieve inflammation, Chronic inflammation is associated with low leptin levels, which increases appetite. In addition cortical levels increase with elevated inflammatory chemicals that start to break down muscles, deposit fat in cells, and fuel the appetite.A recent study from Japanese researchers supports the idea of chocolate being a weight control tool, finding the regular consumption of coca was able to prevent obesity and weight gain in animal subjects.
