What are the effect of cocoa or chocolate?
1. Chocolate is packed with high-quality polyphenol antioxidants that may reduce the risk of developing cancer and heart disease. 2. Stearic acid, the main saturated fatty acid in chocolate, does NOT raise blood cholesterol levels. 3. Cocoa and chocolate are rich in minerals the body needs, including magnesium and iron. 4. Chocolate has relatively little impact when it comes to causing dental caries. Chocolate tends to clear the mouth quickly, limiting the time it is in contact with the teeth. 5. Allergies to chocolate are extremely rare with the more likely allergens being milk, egg, peanut or tree nut components of chocolate products – not the chocolate itself. 6. Chocolate and cocoa do not cause obesity. It is the quantity of foods eaten, combined with the level of physical activity and underlying genetics, which determine whether a person will gain weight.
