When chocolate is regularly named as the baddie in the battle of the bulge, it is easy to feel guilty when we consume the world's favourite indulgence. Yet that exquisitely pleasurable blend of bitter and sweet notes is deceptive - it's not unhealthy. In fact, eating chocolate can actually help us lose weight. This breakthrough revelation for chocoholics everywhere is explored by respected Australian scientists Dr John Ashton and Dr Lily Stojanovska. In The Chocolate Diet, they explain how we can incorporate chocolate into our daily lives and profit from its unique health properties. Full of facts, tips and mouth-watering recipes, this is essential reading for anyone who can't say no...
Author Biography
Dr John F Ashton is a Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and specialises in food and nutrition research. He has authored five highly successful books in the area of food and health, and has had a particular interest in the health benefits of chocolate for several years.
