Black chocolate for mass gains

[Gengeliczky]

I suppose that most people won't agree with me, butmaybe there is a way in which chocolate could help us increase musclemass? I mean the real black chocolate, and not the snikers and thatkind of stuff. It is very reach in nutrients, has tons of energy, andsome healthy fats. I truly think black chocolate should be able tohelp with mass gaining.

 

[splizzit]

I suppose that most people won't agree with me, butmaybe there is a way in which chocolate could help us increase musclemass? I mean the real black chocolate, and not the snikers and thatkind of stuff. It is very reach in nutrients, has tons of energy, andsome healthy fats. I truly think black chocolate should be able tohelp with mass gaining.

I take it with every pre/intra exercise shake and when I wake in middle of night hungry.


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[stevesmi]

even if you go to a health food store you will find chocolate which is 70 or 80% pure cacoa.. unfortunately the other 20% is going to be sweetener

i don't think this makes much sense at all.

 

[Lev Butlerov]

This kind of chocolate use will not be effective if you will not have the chance of getting a chocolate with a 90-95% content of cocoa. You can find this kind of chocolate, but from personal experience I know that it is hard to get, and it is very very bitter, so it is not for everybody.

 

[splizzit]

This kind of chocolate use will not be effective if you will not have the chance of getting a chocolate with a 90-95% content of cocoa. You can find this kind of chocolate, but from personal experience I know that it is hard to get, and it is very very bitter, so it is not for everybody.

goto the baking section in grocery. fry Hershey's baking chocolate bar.
also csnt order from Iherb.com Ghirardelli cocoa powder.


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[muskate]

Just get cocoa powder. It'll be in the baking section. Don't get it mixed up with hot chocolate mix.

Cocoa powder is one of the healthiest foods you can eat.

This is from an article on my website 'my favourite 5 non-conventional foods'
http://trevorkouritzin.com/?p=9

1. Cocoa powder

Many people avoid cocoa powder because they are under the impression that it is fattening and unhealthy. Although chocolate products are very calorie dense and should be eaten in moderation, it is due to the addition of sugar and cream and not from the cocoa itself. Raw cocoa powder is highly nutritious and can provide numerous health benefits. A two tablespoon of cocoa powder contains only 25 calories and 1.5g of fat. It also provides 3.6g of fiber, and 8 percent of the daily value of iron and 14 percent of the daily value of magnesium [3].
The University of Michigan Health System (UMIM) states that cocoa may also have the ability to boost endorphins and serotonin levels. These hormones act as natural “happy” opiates and are responsible for the highs that are often felt after exercising, laughing, having sex or winning the lottery [3]. In addition to the above possible health benefits of cocoa powder, UMIM says that cocoa may lower LDL cholesterol, reduce the risk of blood clots, increase blood flow to the arteries, lower high blood pressure, boost cognitive performance and provide essential minerals such as calcium and potassium [3].
Cocoa also contains approximately 43.6 mg of flavonoids per gram. Flavonoids are part of a powerful group of antioxidants known as polyphenols, and according to Medical News Today, cocoa is one of the highest polyphenol-containing foods. [3].
I like to add cocoa powder to my protein shakes and oatmeal to make it extra chocolaty.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

There are some antioxidant properties and such but I don't think it is something I would include in my daily diet.