Why you might want to drink your chocolate
Why you might want to drink your chocolate
The good news this week is that scientists have discovered a way of reducing the fat content of chocolate...but the bad news is that it may take some time for anyone in the food industry to start manufacturing it. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/9979787/Fruit-juice-can-replace-half-the-fat-in-chocolate.html
So what should we do meanwhile? One solution is to drink the chocolate instead of eating it in a bar. A bar of, for example, Green & Black’s 85% is more than 50% fat, while their drinking cocoa is less than 25%. Cocoa also contains a high ratio of protein to carbohydrate, making it the better choice for anyone looking to balance blood sugar, which in turn can help regulate hormones, mood, and weight.
Another benefit is that one cup is quite satisfying, so you are unlikely to be tempted to just have one more piece as you would with a bar.
A word of caution though…a high cocoa content means high caffeine, so fertility patients, pregnant mums, and anyone prone to anxiety or sleep difficulties shouldn’t overindulge. Oh and don’t confuse cocoa with drinking chocolate which has far more sugar.
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Nutrition in grams per 100 |
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85% cocoa bar |
Cocoa powder |
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Fat |
53.5 |
22.6 |
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Saturated fat |
32.1 |
13.2 |
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Carbohydrate |
22.2 |
12.5 |
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Sugars |
13.8 |
0.4 |
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Protein |
9.2 |
22.5 |
To make a rich dark chocolate drink
Mix a dessertspoonful of good quality cocoa with enough milk, or oat, rice, or soya milk to make a smooth paste, then top up with hot water, and stir. If you prefer a sweeter taste you can use more milk.
For both acupuncture and nutritional advice to assist fertility, pregnancy and general health contact
Liz Jeannet 01908 613213 liz@tcmspace.com
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