{"id":68008,"date":"2023-09-19T11:24:17","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T11:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/likecelebwn.com\/?p=68008"},"modified":"2023-09-19T11:24:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T11:24:17","slug":"nutritionist-reveals-the-6-best-chocolate-bars-if-youre-trying-to-lose-weight-and-the-ones-to-avoid-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/likecelebwn.com\/lifestyle\/nutritionist-reveals-the-6-best-chocolate-bars-if-youre-trying-to-lose-weight-and-the-ones-to-avoid-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutritionist reveals the 6 best chocolate bars if you\u2019re trying to lose weight \u2013 and the ones to avoid | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
IT'S no secret that Britain is a nation of chocoholics, with eight million of us eating the sweet stuff daily.<\/strong><\/p>\n But there\u2019s even more reason to celebrate because if you\u2019re aiming to lose weight, you don\u2019t need to miss out.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Instead, it\u2019s about choosing the right choc to help you cut calories.<\/p>\n And you can even get a health boost along the way, according to nutritionist Sophie Trotman.<\/p>\n Here are the bars she\u2019d recommend buying if you\u2019re trying to shed a few pounds \u2013 and the ones to sidestep.<\/p>\n But as a general rule, the healthiest options are lower in sugar and contain less ultra-processed ingredients like flavourings and preservatives.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This bar is high in cocoa content, which means it\u2019s lower in sugar and contains more antioxidants, Sophie said. <\/p>\n "Dark chocolate can be more satisfying, helping to reduce the chance of overeating," she added. <\/p>\n "Being organic, it\u2019s free from many additives and preservatives."<\/p>\n Bag this bar, which is 109 calories per 18g serving, at Sainsburys for \u00a32.45.<\/p>\n <\/picture>EAT UP <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>DEEP BREATH<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>WALK THIS WAY <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>ASK DR JEFF <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n "Lindt\u2019s high cocoa percentage ensures a lower sugar and calorie content than compared to milk chocolate," Sophie said.<\/p>\n Thanks to the rich flavour, you\u2019ll satisfy your cravings with a small portion too. <\/p>\n Two squares comes in just over 100 calories.<\/p>\n Stock up with this one at Tesco for \u00a32.45.<\/p>\n For a more affordable option, Sophie recommends this Aldi chocolate. <\/p>\n It comes in five individual 152-calorie bars that "make it easier to moderate intake". <\/p>\n Get yours from Aldi for \u00a31.39.<\/p>\n Sophie said: "With 100% cocoa, this chocolate has no added sugar making it a top choice for weight loss."<\/p>\n Again, its intense flavour can curb sweet cravings, so it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll be satisfied after a small piece and won\u2019t be tempted to gobble up a whole bar.<\/p>\n The nutritionist noted that "while it may take some getting used to, its nutritional profile is top-notch for chocolate lovers". <\/p>\n You can get this bar from Waitrose for \u00a33.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not used to the taste of dark chocolate, this is the perfect bar to ease you in.<\/p>\n "Divine offers a slightly sweeter dark chocolate but still maintains a good cocoa percentage," Sophie said. <\/p>\n A 90g bar will cost you \u00a32.40 at Ocado.<\/p>\n According to Sophie, this chocolate bar stands out for its high cocoa, low sugar content – at 3.6g of the sweet stuff per bar. <\/p>\n Plus, it\u2019s organic and vegan \u2013 win win!<\/p>\n You can shop this one at Ocado for \u00a32.10.<\/p>\n These bars \u2013 although popular and delicious \u2013 could stop your weight loss progress dead in its tracks, Sophie warned. <\/p>\n Here are the bars the nutritionist would steer clear of if you\u2019re trying to shift a few pounds.<\/p>\n It may be the UK\u2019s favourite chocolate bar, but it\u2019s also the unhealthiest and doesn\u2019t support weight loss goals, Sophie said. <\/p>\n "Being heavily processed, this bar contains added preservatives and flavourings which also help to make it hyper-palatable and very moreish," she added. <\/p>\n As well as milk and cocoa butter, the Cadbury Dairy Milk ingredients list includes vegetable fats, emulsifiers and flavourings. <\/p>\n It also contains 240 calories, 25g of sugar and 14g of fat per 45g bar. <\/p>\n "Mars Bars combine sugar, fat and nougat, increasing the calorie content," Sophie said. <\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to indulge on Mars Bars and still be hungry unlike dark chocolate, she noted.<\/p>\n Plus, the high sugar content can lead to blood sugar spikes which could cause sugar cravings later in the day.<\/p>\n There is 31g of sugar in a single 51g bar, as well as 8.1g of fat and 225 calories. <\/p>\n While its bubbly texture might seem light, one 36g bar contains 20.7g of sugar which is roughly two thirds of what the average adult should eat in a day.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n And, according to MyFitnessPal, it would take 30 minutes of cycling or 20 minutes of running to burn it off.<\/p>\n "It lacks the benefits of high cocoa dark chocolate and can be easily over-consumed," Sophie warned.<\/p>\nREAD MORE ON WEIGHT LOSS<\/span><\/h2>\n
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