title: “Dark Chocolate Prevention” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-10” author: “Paul Windham”
It could be in your DNA. People with a certain variation of the gene called glucose transporter type 2 (GLUT2), which may help the brain regulate food intake, are more likely to crave sweet foods, new research recently revealed. In a study of 687 people, those with the gene variation ate more sugar than those who didn’t have it; both groups consumed the same amount of protein, fat, and alcohol. To satisfy your sugar jones and stay fit, try a single serving of heart-healthy dark chocolate. We like CocoaVia’s 100-calorie chocolate bars and chocolate-covered almonds, available in grocery and drug stores (cocoavia.com).
