Low fat chocolate milk is the perfect way to satisfy your chocolate cravings without putting on the pounds. With only 160 calories and 2.5 grams of fat per 8-ounce serving, low fat chocolate milk gives you great chocolate taste, without a lot of fat. In addition, low fat chocolate milk provides the same great nutrients as regular milk, including calcium, protein, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B-12, potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin and niacin.
MYTH: Chocolate milk is high in caffeine.
FACT: The amount of caffeine in chocolate milk is similar to decaffeinated drinks. An 8-ounce serving of chocolate milk contains between 2mg to 7mg of caffeine. Cola, on the oth3er hand, may contain up to ten times more caffeine than chocolate milk.
MYTH: Chocolate milk is high in sugar and calories.
FACT: A soda or juice drink contains nearly twice the amount of sugar as chocolate milk. The chocolate that is added to the milk does not add a lot of calories. On average, chocolate milk provides about 60 more calories per serving compared to non-flavored milk. This difference fits easily into the average daily diet.
MYTH: Chocolate milk is just for kids.
FACT: Chocolate milk is for adults as much as it is for kids. In fact, it is the perfect way to satisfy the chocolate craving without worrying about fat and calories.
Here are some guilt-free chocolate creations that will give you the taste you crave and the nutrients you need.
Note: For a great-tasting and nutrient-packed alternative with fewer fat grams and less calories, substitute fat free chocolate milk in the following recipes.
See also:
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