October 18, 2007

Chocolate contains essential trace elements and nutrients such as iron, calcium and potassium, and vitamins A, B1, C, D, and E Cocoa is also the highest natural source for Magnesium. Magnesium deficiency is linked with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, joint problems and pre-menstrual tension (PMT or PMS).
Plain dark chocolate products containing a minimum 70% or more cocoa solids are the healthiest and the best way to satisfy a craving for chocolate, without consuming too much sugar and saturated fat or HVO. The Pasta-Chocolate Diet (Fad Diets)
The Chocolate Diet is a decreased calorie diet that focuses on the consumption of liquid chocolate diet shakes as a snack. Besides Chocolate it also includes pasta and popcorn. This sounds like the tastiest diet ever. Each day is the same, you have to use different lowfat pasta sauces and different varieties of fruits to make it less monotonous.
The Pasta-Chocolate Diet basically focuses on Pastas (spaghetti, rigatoni, elbow noodles, shells, linguini, fettuccine), Pasta sauces (low-fat, low sodium, non-meat, but could contain occasional skinless white meat pieces); Salads w/low-calorie, fat-free dressings (No croutons); Vegetables; Fresh fruit; Popcorn (air-popped, no butter or salt); Alternate toppings include non-fat butter substitutes, vegetable seasonings, garlic powder, soy sauce, vinegar, cayenne, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese; Chocolate (1 ounce); and Water (2 quarts per day).
The following items are to be avoided while on the Pasta-Popcorn-Chocolate Diet: Alcoholic beverages, Salt, Sugars (artificial sweeteners are okay), Oils, Oily fruits (avocados, olives, coconuts), High sugar fruits (raisins, figs, dates), Fried foods, Dairy products, Red meats, Nuts and seeds, and unauthorized snacks (chips, junk food, candies, cakes, pies, etc).
Labels: Chocolate, Diet and Fitness, Fad Diets