Chocolate milk is more satisfying than soft drink without having any adverse effect on appetite at the next meal, according to scientific research published in the British Journal of Nutrition.
The randomised cross-over trial was conducted on 22 healthy young men of normal weight.
Each was given a 500ml drink of chocolate milk or cola 30 minutes before lunch, at which they were free to eat as much they wished.
Both the chocolate milk drink and the cola drink supplied 900kJ of energy.
The men were asked to report on their satiety and fullness 30 minutes after the drink.
Both satiety and fullness were significantly higher for the chocolate milk than the cola soft drink, although both drinks delivered the same amount of energy.
Researchers believe possible factors for increased satiety include milk’s higher protein content, low glycaemic index, viscosity and cocoa powder content.
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