Is chocolate good for the body?
According to the Medical Wellness Association chocolate is good for the mind, body and spirit. Nutritionists, researchers, doctors, and scientists all agree that chocolate does have medical benefits if eaten in small portions.Effects on the MindChocolate contains endorphins, amino acids that product serotonin, and anadamine. All which stimulate the brain or provide natural substances to the brain for daily functions.Effects on the Body and HeartDark chocolate, in particular, has been proven to help heart function and reduce blood pressure or hypertension. Cocoa also has minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus and potassium that help the overall function of various organs in the body.Choosing the Right ChocolateDark chocolate has a lower fat concentrate and is therefore, more healthy than other chocolates. Milk chocolate contains more than double fat content than dark chocolate.Serving SizeMary Engler, PhD, RN, of the University of California, finds that a 1.6 ounce bar of dark chocolate
I only like milk chocolate, but I find that whenever I feel depressed, eating a bar of my favourite chocolate soon lifts my mood. I’ve asked around and a lot of my family and friends get the same feeling when they eat chocolate while their mood is low. I don’t know whether or not doctors believe chocolate is a natural anti-depressant, but it often works for me. And it may not be healthy to eat it every day, but then again, no one has died by eating a bar of chocolate as far as I know (unless it’s an allergy or something). Not that I excuse it for being unhealthy in large amounts, but I see no real harm in chocolate, unless you’re a dog (or allergic).
