Scottsdale – an innovative company has invented chocolate that can help you loose weight and its big news in Europe! The full report, including photos of the new chocolates, can be seen on Skynews.com. The chocolate is made in Spain, so it may still be a while before you see the product on the shelves of American markets.

Scientists from Spanish manufacturer Covcoa Bio have developed the new chocolate, called Lola, to help in controlling hunger and improve digestion. Moreover it does not contain any cholesterol increasing substances. The basic ingredient, like all chocolates, is cocoa from Peru and Santo Domingo. Special amino acid producing algae are inserted which gives the chocolate pieces an unusual green tinge. The chocolate has phenylalanine, an amino acid which helps to reduce hunger by stimulating cholecystokinin, a peptide hormone secreted by the brain to suppress hunger. They also contain nutrients like vitamins A and B12.

The manufacturers say special amino acids in the Lola chocs trick the brain into believing you are full, which stops you from over-eating. A lead scientist for the company, Armando Yanez says ,”People should eat one or two chocolates around one hour before a meal. It has an intense flavour and extremely high antioxidant properties.”

As a chocolate lover myself I can’t wait until this new product is on the shelves! I promise a blog on the follow up in the future to see if indeed one can loose weight by eating these little snacks.