Stress plays a big role when it comes to weight gain, as it can lead to the release of hormones that can cause people to overeat and make it hard to lose or keep the number on the scale.
Dr Frank Scheer, who was part of the study, explained: “Our findings highlight that not only ‘what’ but also ‘when’ we eat can affect the physiological mechanisms involved in regulating body weight.”
Her colleague also involved in the research, Dr Marta Garaulet, added: “Our volunteers did not gain weight despite increasing caloric intake.
“Our results show that chocolate reduced ad libitum energy intake, consistent with the observed reduction in hunger, appetite, and desire for sweets shown in previous studies.”
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