Chocolate & weight loss?

Singapore
August 11, 2008 6:17am CST
I've heard of chocolates as aphrodisiacs but recently I read an article which reported that chocolates can have a slimming effect...I was so skeptical that I tossed it aside, but it has been playing in my mind. I mean, if something so sinfully good can have a slimming effect I must know how. Has anyone seen or heard anything along the same lines?
4 responses
jillhill
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
13 Aug 08
I have not heard that....I know dark chocolate is supposed to be good for you but if it helps to lose weight then I am willing to try it! LOL
brimia
@brimia (6581)
• United States
13 Aug 08
chocolate - prescription for dark chocolate :-)
I haven't heard that but, like the posts above, I agree that the caffeine probably has something to do with it and you should probably stick to the high cacao, dark chocolate which doesn't have all the dairy fat and sugar that the milk chocolates, etc do. The antioxidants are good for your heartI think a small amount wouldn't hurt to have regularly...boy a chocolate diet...sounds heavenly :-p
agent_alice
@agent_alice (448)
• Philippines
11 Aug 08
Dark Plain Chocolate are the best chocolate if you want to stay in shape, but don't eat too much. A small piece a day will be fine.
edwardzmmt
@edwardzmmt (24)
• Malta
11 Aug 08
Well, the caffeine in chocolate speeds up your metabolism, hence burning more calories, however the fat and sugar will obviously increse the calories.