Nutrition, vitamins and supplements don’t have to be all fruits and vegetables or protein shakes. Dr.Agatston, author of The South Beach Diet agrees that healthy dark chocolate is a delicious source of free radical–fighting antioxidants; it has been shown to decrease blood pressure and lower the risk of diabetes in healthy individuals. Lose weight the healthy dark chocolate way with a delicious drink that can also be turned into a dark chocolate protein shake by adding protein powder. Wellness can be yummy without feeling like you’re on a diet.
Chilly Chocolate adapted from The South Beach Diet
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsweetened chocolate cocoa powder (or Xocai Activ)
2 tablespoons Splenda
Pinch salt
3 cups cold 1 percent low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice cubes
Instructions
In a medium bowl, stir together cocoa powder or Activ, Splenda, and salt. Slowly pour in 1 cup of the milk and whisk until smooth. Whisk in remaining 2 cups milk and vanilla.
Fill 4 (8-ounce) glasses with ice. Pour Chilly Chocolate over ice and serve.
Nutritional information
90 calories
2.5 g total fat (1.5 g sat)
12 g carbohydrate
7 g protein
1 g fiber (8 g if Xocai Activ used)
95 mg sodium
