Valentine's Day Chocolate
Finding it difficult to avoid chocolate on Valentine's Day? There's no need to avoid it completely — a little dark chocolate is OK starting in Phase 2.
The following are general guidelines for year-round chocolate consumption.
Darker is better. Plain chocolate bars are often labeled with a percentage of cacao (50 percent, 70 percent, etc.). The higher the percentage, the more antioxidants it contains.
Limit milk chocolate consumption. This variety tends to contain a lot of sugar.
Less is more. Don't overdo it when eating chocolate. While it may contain beneficial compounds, it can still be a diet buster. One good way to limit intake is to melt a small amount of chocolate and use it as a fruit dip (Phase 2). The fruit will help fill you up faster. Check the Foods to Enjoy and Avoid list for recommended fruits.
Treat chocolate as a treat. Eating it only on special occasions like Valentine's Day will help ensure that you don't compromise weight-loss efforts.
The following are general guidelines for year-round chocolate consumption.
Darker is better. Plain chocolate bars are often labeled with a percentage of cacao (50 percent, 70 percent, etc.). The higher the percentage, the more antioxidants it contains.
Limit milk chocolate consumption. This variety tends to contain a lot of sugar.
Less is more. Don't overdo it when eating chocolate. While it may contain beneficial compounds, it can still be a diet buster. One good way to limit intake is to melt a small amount of chocolate and use it as a fruit dip (Phase 2). The fruit will help fill you up faster. Check the Foods to Enjoy and Avoid list for recommended fruits.
Treat chocolate as a treat. Eating it only on special occasions like Valentine's Day will help ensure that you don't compromise weight-loss efforts.
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