What chocolate to choose and how much you can eat per day without harm to your health

Chocolate can be part of a healthy diet if you choose a quality product and observe moderation. About the useful properties of delicacies and a safe portion told the Russian nutritionist Daria Rusakova, writes sb.by.

According to the expert, preference should be given to dark chocolate, which contains at least 70% cocoa:

“It is important that the composition was natural cocoa butter, and the amount of sugar remained small. Nuts can be a good addition to chocolate. They contain healthy fats, antioxidants, zinc and other substances necessary for the body. In addition, nuts may increase the feeling of fullness.”.

The nutritionist recommends limiting yourself to about 20-30 grams of chocolate per day. Do not eat a whole tile at a time: even a useful product in large quantities increases the caloric content of the diet and sugar content.

“If sweets are contraindicated or a person tries to reduce their amount, hot cocoa without sugar may be an alternative. Maximum benefit and minimum added carbohydrates, concluded Daria Rusakova.

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