This in turn helps lower blood sugar levels naturally and actually helps your body use your insulin.
As a result, it helps decreaseinsulin resistance, which we see in bang out 2 diabetes.
For those who ate dark chocolate with a high concentration of flavonols, the effect was greater.
To reap the most health benefits from chocolate,Harvard T.H.
Chan School of Public Health suggestschoosing a bar that contains 70 percent cocoa or more.
Often, Simos says, the cocoa content will appear in plain sight on the front of the packaging.
More research is needed.
Cacao nibs contain iron and minerals likemagnesium, theU.S.
Department of Agriculture(USDA) notes a plus for people with diabetes, she says.
Unsweetened cocoa powder contains virtually no sugar.
Just check the ingredients label to confirm the carbs per serving stay beneath that 15- to 30 g-range.
To serve her diverse patients, she demonstrates cultural sensitivity and knowledge of customary food practices.
Franco is also a corporate wellness consultant who conducts wellness counseling and seminars for organizations of every size.
She created the sports nutrition rotation for the New York Distance Dietetic Internship program.
She is the chair of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’sRegistered Dietitian-NutritionistMember Interest Group.
Stephanie Bucklin is a freelance writer based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
In her spare time, she also writes childrens books.
