Caffeine contained in pure dark chocolate can suppress appetite and promote human metabolism. Moderate intake of chocolate can produce satiety and effectively control appetite. Among all chocolates, dark chocolate has the lowest sugar content and fat content, but its caffeine content is higher than milk chocolate.

The cellulose in pure dark chocolate can promote intestinal peristalsis and help gastrointestinal digestion, while isoflavones can inhibit the secretion of chloride ions in the intestine and relieve diarrhea symptoms.

Choices of chocolate:

1. At present, the main ingredients of chocolate on the market are generally divided into "cocoa butter" and "cocoa butter substitute". When buying, try to buy chocolate made of natural "cocoa butter". The higher the cocoa butter content, the higher the polyphenol content. In addition, try to choose chocolate with low sugar content.

In terms of color, the darker the chocolate, the healthier it is. Dark chocolate is better than dark chocolate and dark chocolate is better than white chocolate. In terms of ingredients, pure dark chocolate is better than other ingredients, and nut chocolate is better than preserved chocolate. So in principle, try to choose pure dark chocolate when eating chocolate. The higher the cocoa butter content, the better, and more than 50% is the best. At the same time, it is best not to eat more than100g of chocolate every day, otherwise there may be the risk of energy exceeding the standard.

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