Stevia<\/a>, erythritol, or another low-carb sweetener or make your own from scratch \u2013 it can be fun and healthy for chocolate lovers!<\/p>\nChocolate itself isn't the problem \u2013 the added sugar is.<\/p>\n
Pure Unsweetened Cocoa 100% is high in fat but not so high in carbs \u2013 net carb content is between 10-20 net carbs per 100g depending on the brand.<\/p>\n
This count is for the most concentrated form of chocolate possible \u2013 too rich and bitter to have on its own.<\/p>\n
Typically, you would mix it into recipes with something else \u2013 usually some form of dairy or fat, such as heavy cream, cocoa butter, or coconut oil.<\/p>\n
Therefore, your net carb bill would be diluted even further. Many recipes for low carb<\/strong> for chocolate treats contain about 3-5g of carbohydrates per serving.<\/p>\nChocolate on a low carb diet | <\/strong>So what exactly is cocoa?<\/h2>\nCocoa is extracted from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree. The seeds are roasted and shelled, resulting in cocoa nibs. Nibs are ground into a paste, which is known as chocolate liquor. It is used as a base for chocolate products, or separated into cocoa butter and cocoa solids.<\/p>\n
Natural cocoa contains a high level of flavonoids, specifically epicatechin, which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.<\/p>\n
Cocoa is sometimes treated with an alkalizing agent (\u201cDutch-processed\u201d) to give it a milder flavor, as natural cocoa is bitter. Dutch-processing also strips away most of the antioxidants. Be careful when using Dutch-processed cocoa in baking\u2014use baking powder instead of baking soda as the leavening agent.<\/p>\n
Chocolate on a low carb diet | <\/strong>Sugar Free Chocolate Brands<\/h2>\nYou can get unsweetened chocolate as solid blocks (100% cocoa solids chocolate), or as cocoa powder. Both can be used in low-carb dessert recipes, or to make your own unsweetened chocolate.<\/p>\n
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For unsweetened chocolate products, opt for premium brands that produce high-quality chocolate with 90-100% cocoa solids. The good rich flavor of real chocolate will make your low carb<\/strong> for truly special desserts.<\/p>\nRead also: 30 ways to consume more fats\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Valrhona<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the world's leading chocolate brands. Their fantastic pure cocoa powder is great for low-carb recipes and hot chocolate.<\/p>\nGhirardelli<\/strong>\u00a0Lindt & Spr\u00fcngli is the American division of the famous Swiss chocolates Lindt & Spr\u00fcngli. They produce both unsweetened cocoa powder and solid blocks of unsweetened chocolate.<\/p>\nWillie's Cocoa<\/strong>\u00a0is a small artisan company, producing amazing organic unsweetened 100% cacao chocolate.<\/p>\nGreen & Black<\/strong>\u00a0is a popular British chocolate brand, their unsweetened cocoa powder is fantastic.<\/p>\nChocolate sweetened with sugar alternatives<\/p>\n
Cavalier<\/strong>\u00a0is a traditional Belgian chocolatier, their Stevia dark chocolate is delicious and low in carbs.<\/p>\nAtkins Nutritionals<\/strong>\u00a0is the legacy of Dr. Atkins himself (although they have evolved somewhat from his original principles), one of his chocolate ranges \u2013 Atkins Advantage \u2013 is suitable for all Atkins phases, including the induction which is the ketogenic phase.<\/p>\nIs cocoa allowed on all types of low-carb diets?<\/p>\n
Atkins<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 unsweetened cocoa powder is allowed in all phases, including Induction<\/p>\nKeto and LCHF<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 unsweetened cocoa powder and chocolate with 100% cocoa solids are fine in terms of their carbohydrate and fat content<\/p>\nDukan<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 reduced fat cocoa powder is allowed in all phases, including attack<\/p>\nPaleo<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 it depends on the specific system you are following, some consider cocoa to be too processed to count as a natural food (especially Dutch processed products).<\/p>\nDiscover the book 101 low carb recipes with tips and recipes to help you lose weight<\/p>\n
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