Does Chocolate have Healthful benefits?
Fact Vs Fiction
1. Chocolate causes Acne: Oils and toxins that the body is attempting to eliminate being trapped inside the pores is the cause of acne. Chocolate does not.
2. Chocolate is filled with calories and caffeine: 1.5oz of milk chocolate has about as much caffeine as one cup of decaf and only about 200 calories.
3. Chocolate causes tooth decay: again untrue, scientists now believe that certain proteins and minerals found in chocolate actually protect the teeth.
4. Chocolate causes Migraine Headaches: there is very little evidence that show this to be more than a theory.
5. Chocolate is harmful to pets: This is a truth that is best held dear as it can be not only harmful but deadly to pets. Theobromine is a stimulant and will kill a pet if ingested.
An Enhanced Mood
Stress and depression are one of the more common complaints of a vast number of people. The healthy chocolates contain tryptophan an essential amino acid that in combination with B6, B3 and magnesium all have been in cacao. These combine to promote the release of Serotonin in the brain, which is a mood elevator, created by the human brain. Serotonin is a natural antidepressant and can lessen stress levels keeping you calm and relaxed. Though far being the aphrodisiac that has been ascribed to it from years gone by, chocolate does elevate the natural chemicals found in the brain that keep you from being stressed out
REF:http://www.newsonhealthcare.com/chocolate-can-it-improve-blood-flow-healthful-benefits/
Chocolate is very high in anidioxants in the form of flavanoids Also found in lesser amounts in tea, fruit and red wine, studies indicate they protect the heart and arteries from damage by free radicals. The high Magnesium and flavanoids content which are beneficial for the heart, arteries and hypertension, studies indicate that the cocoa butter in high quality chocolate, although technically a ‘saturated fat’, does not fur up the arteries or contribute to high cholesterol levels.
