Dark or semi-sweet chocolate can make you smarter and keep you healthy
Chocolate or, more specifically, cocoa powder made from ground, defatted cocoa beans, contains compounds that have the potential to protect against heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.
A new report analyzing 14 studies on chocolate, published in Frontiers of Nutrition, found that brain function may get a jump from the flavanols, or antioxidant compounds, in cocoa. In one study, participants showed an uptick in working memory 2 hours after consuming 773 mg of cocoa flavanols; in another, the antioxidant compounds appeared to counteract cognitive impairment from a poor night's sleep.
When you eat healthy, there is no need to diet - the pounds will drop off naturally.
Enjoy This Eating Tip: Melt ¼ cup of dark or semi-sweet chocolate. Drizzle over fresh strawberries for a belly-flattening dessert.
Enjoy this flat belly recipe with no deprivation! Repeat after me: No more dieting. Ever. Instead, learn how to eat clean—with zero deprivation!
Chocolate Pudding with Bananas and Graham Crackers
A creamy, sweet-tooth-satisfying dessert--and it's good for you!
Flat Belly Diet Recipes
TIME: 20 minutes + chilling time
SERVINGS: 6
3 whole graham crackers, crushed
1 lg ripe banana, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 Tbsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
3 cups 1% milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
1. DIVIDE graham cracker crumbs evenly among 6 custard cups or ramekins. Press into bottom. Top with banana, reserving a few slices for garnish.
2. MIX sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in large saucepan. Stir in milk. Whisk over medium heat until pudding thickens and comes to a boil.
3. COOK 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour into prepared custard cups. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Top each serving with 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips and garnish with reserved banana.
Nutritional Info Per Serving
391 cal, 7 g pro, 65 g carb, 4 g fiber, 15 g fat, 8.5 g sat fat, 6 mg chol, 150 mg sodium
Chocolate or, more specifically, cocoa powder made from ground, defatted cocoa beans, contains compounds that have the potential to protect against heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.
A new report analyzing 14 studies on chocolate, published in Frontiers of Nutrition, found that brain function may get a jump from the flavanols, or antioxidant compounds, in cocoa. In one study, participants showed an uptick in working memory 2 hours after consuming 773 mg of cocoa flavanols; in another, the antioxidant compounds appeared to counteract cognitive impairment from a poor night's sleep.
When you eat healthy, there is no need to diet - the pounds will drop off naturally.
Enjoy This Eating Tip: Melt ¼ cup of dark or semi-sweet chocolate. Drizzle over fresh strawberries for a belly-flattening dessert.
Enjoy this flat belly recipe with no deprivation! Repeat after me: No more dieting. Ever. Instead, learn how to eat clean—with zero deprivation!
A creamy, sweet-tooth-satisfying dessert--and it's good for you!
Flat Belly Diet Recipes
TIME: 20 minutes + chilling time
SERVINGS: 6
3 whole graham crackers, crushed
1 lg ripe banana, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 Tbsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
3 cups 1% milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
1. DIVIDE graham cracker crumbs evenly among 6 custard cups or ramekins. Press into bottom. Top with banana, reserving a few slices for garnish.
2. MIX sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in large saucepan. Stir in milk. Whisk over medium heat until pudding thickens and comes to a boil.
3. COOK 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour into prepared custard cups. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Top each serving with 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips and garnish with reserved banana.
Nutritional Info Per Serving
391 cal, 7 g pro, 65 g carb, 4 g fiber, 15 g fat, 8.5 g sat fat, 6 mg chol, 150 mg sodium
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