Lose Weight with Raw Chocolate (Cacao)

Raw chocolate accelerates weight loss.

Raw chocolate also goes by the name of raw cacao. It is sold as:

• processed bars segmented into squares or oblongs
• nibs (which is the center of hulled raw chocolate) and can be eaten raw or added to recipes
• powder that can be mixed into liquids

A bowl of Raw Cacao powder.

It is the chocolate bar that is mainly used for weight loss after exercise as recommended in Steps to Losing Weight with Raw Chocolate (Cacao). To qualify as useful in weight loss, a chocolate bar must have a cacao content over 70%.

Raw chocolate enables weight loss because:

• It is low-calorie and satisfying but sweet and rich enough to stop cravings for desserts and other carbs , which in turn causes weight loss
• It improves insulin sensitivity, which assists your body in absorbing nutrients and turning carbohydrates into energy instead of accumulations of fat
• The flavenols in chocolate improve cognitive function and mood, which makes one more inclined to exercise and less inclined to eat high-carb or sugary treats that causes fatigue and mood swings
• It is a potent source of magnesium, which improves mood and helps relax muscles so workouts and recovery from workouts is less painful
• It is a great source of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that is good for heart health
• Is a low fat source of high quality protein, which helps support muscle growth and the fat-burning process
• Is a good source of fiber, which causes weight loss by cleaning waste from the colon
• It contains polyphenols that reduce inflammation of the joints and muscles

Cacao nibs are the center of hulled chocolate husks.

You will lose up to two pounds a week on this diet, which is most effective used in conjunction with exercise, Raw chocolate and exercise work synergistically to lower insulin resistance, which causes the endocrine system to work more efficiently and the pounds to drop off dramatically because food is turned into glycogen (fuel for the body) instead of fat. The higher the cocoa content in the bar, which can be as high as 99%, the more effective it will be as a fat burner, but also the bitterer it will be in taste.

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   Shop for a supply of good quality raw, organic chocolate bars with at least 70% cacao content that do not have "processed with alkali" on the label

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   Chocolate bars that are processed in this way have less flavones, the anti-oxidants responsible for many of the health benefits associated with eating raw cacao including weight loss.) #Chocolate brands that do not contain alkali are Alter Eco, Chocolove, Intense Dark, Godiva, Green and Black Maya Yo Yo, Lindt, Pascha, Taza, Sweetriot, Vivana and Valrhona.

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   Exercise four times a week for one hour

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   The exercise should be alternated between aerobic and anaerobic exercise. You should aim to burn at least 500 calories per workout.

   

   Eating raw chocolate after you exercise helps you lose weight.

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   Eat 200 grams of raw chocolate after each work out

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   This is roughly one third of a large chocolate bar. This allows your body to improve the way it accepts insulin.

   

   a block of raw chocolate bar squares.

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   Eat 200 grams of raw chocolate every time you feel a craving

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   The chocolate will be lower in carbs, at 240 grams and much lower in fat then many other snacks that satisfy a sweet tooth.

   

   Instead of eating a whole piece of chocolate cake, satisfy your cravings with chocolate squares instead.

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Here are some additional ways to incorporate raw chocolate into your diet to help you lose weight. Keep in mind that cooking cacao tends to spoil some of the antioxidants, flavenols and polyphenols in it, so many of these recipes and ideas are inspired by raw vegan cooking techniques.

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   Make a dairy-free raw cacao weight loss drink

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   Blend two cups of coconut water, one tablespoon of coconut oil, three heaping tablespoons of finely ground cacao powder and a teaspoon each of cinnamon and turmeric. Add a dash of pure vanilla, ground cayenne and pink sea salt and pour over ice. The spices in this drink lower blood sugar and fight inflammation along with the cacao. The cashews prevent hunger and are a good source of protein for muscle-building. The coconut water is deeply hydrating at the cellular level and helps flush out toxins.

   
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