Chocolate, being a favourite comfort food for many is full of goodness. I came across this article from a column 'Food News' in a women magazine and being a 'choco lover' myself, I just can't help sharing this useful article with all wonderful people out there.......
Chocolate contains essential elements such as iron, calcium and potassium, as well as vitamins A, B1, C, D & E. Cocoa powder is also the highest known natural source of magnesium which helps heart and joint problems and pre-menstrual tension.
Chocolate is a cocoa-based product, and cocoa beans are high in flavanols, part of a family of antioxidant flavanoids, protecting against free radicals that cause ageing, cancer, artherosclerosis and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. In fact, cocoa has been found to have nearly twice the antioxidants in red wine and up to three times that in green tea.
Chocolate contain phenylethylamine and serotonin which trigger the release of endorphines or feel-good chemicals in the brain. Eating chocolate delivers a "lift" to your mood and mental state. It's no wonder we often reach for a bar when we're down.
While nutrient-rich, chocolate is also high in sugar and calories, so don't expect to gobble it down and stay trim. Moderation is key, and it's good to maintain a balanced diet. As with most good things in life, when you limit your intake of chocolate, the pleasure in every bite is even sweeter.
So friends, make sure we don't "overdose" ourselves with it - always remember to "take it in moderation" and...... Happy Chocolating.........
Chocolate contains essential elements such as iron, calcium and potassium, as well as vitamins A, B1, C, D & E. Cocoa powder is also the highest known natural source of magnesium which helps heart and joint problems and pre-menstrual tension.
Chocolate is a cocoa-based product, and cocoa beans are high in flavanols, part of a family of antioxidant flavanoids, protecting against free radicals that cause ageing, cancer, artherosclerosis and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. In fact, cocoa has been found to have nearly twice the antioxidants in red wine and up to three times that in green tea.
Chocolate contain phenylethylamine and serotonin which trigger the release of endorphines or feel-good chemicals in the brain. Eating chocolate delivers a "lift" to your mood and mental state. It's no wonder we often reach for a bar when we're down.
While nutrient-rich, chocolate is also high in sugar and calories, so don't expect to gobble it down and stay trim. Moderation is key, and it's good to maintain a balanced diet. As with most good things in life, when you limit your intake of chocolate, the pleasure in every bite is even sweeter.
So friends, make sure we don't "overdose" ourselves with it - always remember to "take it in moderation" and...... Happy Chocolating.........
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