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Hot Chocolate for Weight Loss? It Could Be True, Says Health Coach
It’s time to rethink your view of hot chocolate. According to Steve Bennett, a health coach, one cup per day could actually help you shed pounds because it is packed with fiber, which satiates hunger.
“Having more fiber in your diet makes you eat less and keeps you feeling fuller for longer,” Bennett said. “Cocoa powder, which should be the main ingredient in hot chocolate, is high in fiber.”
However, there’s a catch: it has to be unsweetened. To avoid the sugar-loaded store-bought hot cocoa on grocery store shelves, Bennett creates his own homemade beverage using 200 milliliters or about 3/4 cup of warm milk, two tablespoons of cocoa powder, and two teaspoons of stevia, a zero-calorie sweetener. His recipe is simple yet delicious and could help you stay on track with your weight loss goals.
Diets are all based on giving things up, and people don’t like it,” Bennett said. “If you put the fiber first, you can eat whatever you like afterwards but will end up eating less because you feel fuller.”
Fiber helps regulate the body’s digestive system by promoting good bacteria to thrive and adequate water absorption for a healthy bowel. According to Healthline, fiber could also reduce blood sugar spikes after eating a meal loaded with carbohydrates and potentially play a role in reducing the risk of colorectal cancer. However, experts caution that too much fiber can result in gastrointestinal distress such as gas and constipation if consumed without enough water intake.
If hot chocolate isn’t your thing or if you want to add more variety to your diet choices, there are plenty of other fiber-rich foods to choose from such as berries, beans
