Out of control appetite? Study: Eating 30 grams of pure dark chocolate a day will not cause cravings

It’s cold in winter, and you can’t resist the urge to eat? Before your cravings get out of control, try a few pieces of dark chocolate. French heart/nutrition experts pointed out that according to a Dutch study, eating 30 grams a day, about 2 to 4 pieces of 100% dark chocolate, can help reduce the appetite-stimulating growth hormone, thereby achieving the goal of controlling appetite!

In his book "Activate the Body's Self-Healing Power without Taking Medicine", French heart nutritionist Federico Sadmer pointed out that if you have problems controlling your appetite, you might as well do a very simple experiment: when you start to want to eat some greasy sweets or salty foods, first chew 2 to 4 small pieces of 100% dark chocolate, you will find that the urge to eat will suddenly stop, and you will not feel any frustration or discomfort. In addition, studies have confirmed that eating pure dark chocolate can not only control appetite, but also has the following 3 major benefits that can help you lose weight and lower blood pressure.

Effect 1: Control the urge to eat

Scientific research has confirmed that eating dark chocolate can control appetite, not because of psychological factors, but the result of the operation of physiological mechanisms. Growth hormone increases when you are hungry and decreases after a meal. According to a Dutch study, after the subjects inhaled the aroma of dark chocolate and ate 30 grams of dark chocolate, the appetite-stimulating growth hormone in their blood decreased significantly and their appetite was also greatly reduced.

Effect 2: Eating pure dark chocolate can lower your BMI

In addition to temporarily suppressing hunger, pure dark chocolate also has the effect of reducing weight. A recent American study shows that people who have a regular habit of eating dark chocolate are actually thinner than those who do not eat dark chocolate. Although pure dark chocolate contains 540 calories per 100 grams, researchers observed that people who ate dark chocolate had a lower BMI than those who did not eat dark chocolate.

Effect 3: Improve blood vessel flexibility and lower blood pressure

The French, who like to enjoy high-fat foods, have a cardiovascular disease rate twice as low as Americans. Why is this happening? The reason is that in addition to the fact that the French drink red wine with every meal, France is actually the country with the largest consumption of dark chocolate in the world. A German study pointed out that chocolate can promote blood circulation and thus improve the softness of blood vessels. Eating two pieces of dark chocolate regularly every day can help lower blood pressure.

【Health Tips】:

There are many benefits to eating dark chocolate, but it should be noted that you must eat "100% pure" dark chocolate to be effective. If you choose dark chocolate with a purity of 85% or 90%, you may not achieve the above results. It is recommended to put a few pieces of pure dark chocolate in your bag, office or home. Whenever you feel the urge to eat, eat a few pieces of pure dark chocolate in moderation to control your appetite.